Atty. James R. George
James R. George practices in the areas of fiduciary litigation, including litigation arising from estates, trusts and guardianships.
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James R. George is a trusts attorney based in Boca Raton, Florida, practicing at Katz Baskies & Wolf PLLC. Educated at University of Buffalo Law School (J.D., 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Fort Lauderdale) (2024), and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Fort Lauderdale) (2021). Serands clients in Boca Raton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James R. George practices in the areas of fiduciary litigation, including litigation arising from estates, trusts and guardianships
- Mr. George often serves as an expert witness and as mediator in trust and estate matters
- Mr. George earned his undergraduate degree from the University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto and his J.D., with Honors, from the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School
- Mr. George is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC)
- He is a past chair of The Florida Bar Probate Rules Committee
- Within the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, Mr. George serves on its Executive Council, is Co-Vice Chair of the Probate and Trust Litigation Committee, and is a member of the Trust Law Committee, and the Guardianship and Power of Attorney Committee
- Mr. George is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell
- He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2015-2023), South Florida Legal Guide’s Top Lawyers (2007-2017 and 2021), and Florida Super Lawyers (2007-2020)
- Mr. George is a frequent lecturer for The Florida Bar on probate, trust, and guardianship topics
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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 Boca Raton 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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