Atty. J. Kevin Tharpe

Atty. J. Kevin Tharpe

J. Kevin Tharpe is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, wills and 13 other areas of law.

Gainesville Gainesville 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Kevin Tharpe at a glance

J. Kevin Tharpe is a Senior Partner based in Gainesville, Georgia, practicing at J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C.. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, poa, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1988), U.S. Supreme Court (1992), U.S. Tax Court (1993), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1993). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D. Order, 1988) and Florida State University (B.S. Political, 1985). Active member of NAELA, Gainesville Northeastern Bar Association, Member State Bar of Georgia, Member State Bar of Georgia, Fiduciary Section, Member Gainesville Estate Planning Council, Member National Academy of Elder Law Attorney's. Serands clients in Gainesville, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. Kevin Tharpe is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, wills and 13 other areas of law
  • J. Kevin received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • J. Kevin practices at J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C. in Gainesville, GA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

J. Kevin Tharpe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases J. Kevin Tharpe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

J. Kevin Tharpe is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Georgia →

Trusts

J. Kevin Tharpe is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Georgia →

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.

J. Kevin Tharpe is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →

Power of Attorney

J. Kevin Tharpe is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Georgia →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

J. Kevin Tharpe is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gainesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Kevin Tharpe

Where is J. Kevin Tharpe's law office located?
J. Kevin Tharpe's law practice is located in Gainesville, Georgia. The firm is J. Kevin Tharpe, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Kevin Tharpe handle?
J. Kevin Tharpe focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, poa, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has J. Kevin Tharpe practiced law?
J. Kevin Tharpe has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did J. Kevin Tharpe go to law school?
J. Kevin Tharpe earned their education at (J.D. Order, 1988); (B.S. Political, 1985).
How can I contact J. Kevin Tharpe for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Order
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1988
B.S. Political
Florida State University
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1992
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1993

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