Atty. Joel D. Bronstein

Atty. Joel D. Bronstein

Joel has over 40 years of experience in tax, business, asset protection, and estate and gift tax planning for high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs. He consults on business entities, including limited liability companies (LLCs), S corporations and limited liability partnerships (LLPs).

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Profile Summary

About Joel D. Bronstein at a glance

Joel D. Bronstein is a trusts, business, and tax attorney based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. Educated at Florida State University (J.D., 1972). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Joel has over 40 years of experience in tax, business, asset protection, and estate and gift tax planning for high net worth individuals and entrepreneurs
  • He consults on business entities, including limited liability companies (LLCs), S corporations and limited liability partnerships (LLPs)
  • He structures and prepares shareholder agreements, operating agreements and other business agreements
  • He also routinely handles sophisticated estate planning including the preparation of wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, family limited liability companies and family limited partnerships

Practice Areas Explained

Joel D. Bronstein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel D. Bronstein handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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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 St. Petersburg 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 Joel D. Bronstein

Where is Joel D. Bronstein's law office located?
Joel D. Bronstein's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel D. Bronstein handle?
Joel D. Bronstein focuses on trusts, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Joel D. Bronstein go to law school?
Joel D. Bronstein earned their education at (J.D., 1972).
How can I contact Joel D. Bronstein for a consultation?
You can contact Joel D. Bronstein 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 Joel D. Bronstein received?
Joel D. Bronstein's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (St. Petersburg).

Education

J.D.
Florida State University
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (St. Petersburg)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (St. Petersburg)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (St. Petersburg)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Tax Law (Tampa)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Tampa)
- 2011

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