Atty. Howard Pendleton Rives III

Atty. Howard Pendleton Rives III

Mr. Howard Pendleton Rives III is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills, trust and probate and 4 other areas of law.

Clearwater Clearwater 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Howard Pendleton Rives III at a glance

Howard Pendleton Rives III is a Member based in Clearwater, Florida, practicing at Rives & Rives, P.A.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1976), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1978), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1981), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1982). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1976) and University of the South (B.A., 1970). Active member of Clearwater Bar Association The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Clearwater, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Howard Pendleton Rives III is a lawyer practicing real estate, wills, trust and probate and 4 other areas of law
  • Howard received a B.A. degree from University of the South in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Howard practices at Rives & Rives, P.A. in Clearwater, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Howard Pendleton Rives III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Howard Pendleton Rives III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Howard Pendleton Rives III is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Florida →

Trusts

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Probate

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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.

Howard Pendleton Rives III is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Howard Pendleton Rives III is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 Clearwater 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 Howard Pendleton Rives III

Where is Howard Pendleton Rives III's law office located?
Howard Pendleton Rives III's law practice is located in Clearwater, Florida. The firm is Rives & Rives, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Howard Pendleton Rives III handle?
Howard Pendleton Rives III focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Howard Pendleton Rives III practiced law?
Howard Pendleton Rives III has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Howard Pendleton Rives III go to law school?
Howard Pendleton Rives III earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Howard Pendleton Rives III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1976
B.A.
University of the South
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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