Atty. James Williams Goodwin III

Atty. James Williams Goodwin III

James Williams Goodwin III is a lawyer practicing business & corporate, mergers & acquisitions, finance and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Williams Goodwin III at a glance

James Williams Goodwin III is a Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen Professional Association. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Florida (2013). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D. University, 2013) and Florida State University (B.S., 2009). Active member of Bar Memberships Florida Bar Florida Bar Tax Section. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Williams Goodwin III is a lawyer practicing business & corporate, mergers & acquisitions, finance and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Florida State University in 2009, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • James practices at Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen Professional Association in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Williams Goodwin III's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Williams Goodwin III handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

James Williams Goodwin III is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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.

James Williams Goodwin III 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.

James Williams Goodwin III 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.

James Williams Goodwin III is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Mergers & Acquisitions

James Williams Goodwin III is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Tampa 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 James Williams Goodwin III

Where is James Williams Goodwin III's law office located?
James Williams Goodwin III's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen Professional Association. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Williams Goodwin III handle?
James Williams Goodwin III focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Williams Goodwin III practiced law?
James Williams Goodwin III has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did James Williams Goodwin III go to law school?
James Williams Goodwin III earned their education at (J.D. University, 2013); (B.S., 2009).
How can I contact James Williams Goodwin III for a consultation?
You can contact James Williams Goodwin III 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.

Education

J.D. University
University of Florida Levin College of Law
- 2013
B.S.
Florida State University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2013

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