Atty. H. Bart Fleet, Esq.

Atty. H. Bart Fleet, Esq.

H. Bart Fleet is a shareholder and founding member of Fleet & Smith, P.A.

Shalimar Shalimar 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About H. Bart Fleet, Esq. at a glance

H. Bart Fleet, Esq. is a Member based in Shalimar, Florida, practicing at Fleet, Smith & Freeman. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, and poa. Admitted to practice in Florida (1986) and U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1987). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D. University, 1986) and University of West Florida (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association The Florida Bar Escambia – Santa Rosa Bar Association Walton Bar Association. Serands clients in Shalimar, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • H. Bart Fleet is a shareholder and founding member of Fleet & Smith, P.A
  • He received his B.A. degree from the University of West Florida in 1982, and received his law degree from Florida State University College of Law in 1986
  • Bart then went to the University of Florida College of Law where he received his LL.M. in tax in 1987
  • Bart is a Certified Circuit Court Mediator and a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
  • He is a member of the Florida Bar Association, Okaloosa Bar Association, Escambia Santa Rosa Bar Association, Bay County Bar Association, Ft
  • Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Destin Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Florida Circuit-Civil Mediator’s Society
  • In addition to practicing law, Bart is an adjunct professor at North West Florida State College, teaching their Wills, Trusts and Probate course
  • Bart and his wife, Tisha, have two children and two grandchildren and enjoy cooking, music, boating, fishing, and baseball
  • Bart has been involved in the music industry for over forty years and is a member of The Moos Bros. and Side Project, local bands in Okaloosa County
  • Bart practices in the areas of mediation/arbitration, estate planning, probate, business and tax and can be reached at bart@fleetsmithlaw.com
  • Pro Bono Activities Kiwanis Club of Ft
  • Walton Beach, Member Professional Associations and Memberships Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association, Member Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association, Treasurer, 1988 – 1990 The Florida Bar, Member Florida Circuit-Civil Mediator Society, Member Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, Member Escambia – Santa Rosa Bar Association, Member Walton Bar Association, Member Destin Chamber of Commerce, Member

Practice Areas Explained

H. Bart Fleet, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases H. Bart Fleet, Esq. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

H. Bart Fleet, Esq. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

H. Bart Fleet, Esq. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

H. Bart Fleet, Esq. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

H. Bart Fleet, Esq. is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Power of Attorney

H. Bart Fleet, Esq. is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Shalimar are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about H. Bart Fleet, Esq.

Where is H. Bart Fleet, Esq.'s law office located?
H. Bart Fleet, Esq.'s law practice is located in Shalimar, Florida. The firm is Fleet, Smith & Freeman. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does H. Bart Fleet, Esq. handle?
H. Bart Fleet, Esq. focuses on probate, estate planning, business, tax, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has H. Bart Fleet, Esq. practiced law?
H. Bart Fleet, Esq. has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did H. Bart Fleet, Esq. go to law school?
H. Bart Fleet, Esq. earned their education at (J.D. University, 1986); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact H. Bart Fleet, Esq. for a consultation?
You can contact H. Bart Fleet, Esq. directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has H. Bart Fleet, Esq. received?
H. Bart Fleet, Esq.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. University
Florida State University College of Law
- 1986
B.A.
University of West Florida
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1987

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