Atty. John B. Mizell
John B. Mizell has been a resident of Charlotte County since being admitted to the Florida Bar in 1986.
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John B. Mizell is a Shareholder based in Punta Gorda, Florida, practicing at Mizell & Mays Law Firm, P.A.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on formation, residential, trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Florida (1986). Educated at Stetson University (J.D. Finance, 1985) and Stetson University (B.B.A. Finance, 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar Charlotte County Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Punta Gorda, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- John B. Mizell has been a resident of Charlotte County since being admitted to the Florida Bar in 1986
- He is a Florida native, born in Gainesville, Florida
- Currently he is the Founder and President of Mizell & Mays Law Firm, P.A. which was originally established in 2005.John focuses his practice primarily in the areas of estate planning and estate administration
- However, both he and the Firm also provide representation in the purchasing, establishing or selling of closely-held business entities as well as real estate closings
- He is the recipient of Martindale-Hubbell’s prestigious “Av Preeminent” Rating, indicating that peers rank him at preeminent levels of professionalism and ethical standards
- John has been Florida Bar Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates since 1995
- John attended Stetson University where he obtained both a B.B.A. degree in Finance as well as his Juris Doctorate Degree
- He also obtained his Master’s Degree in Taxation Law (LL.M.) from the University of Florida.John is a Past President of the Punta Gorda Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow
- He is a Past President of the Charlotte County Bar Association and has served as Chairman of the local Lawyer Grievance Committee
- He also maintains membership in the Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Taxation Section of the Florida Bar and the Charlotte County Bar Association
- John and his wife, Marilyn, reside with their children in Punta Gorda
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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 Punta Gorda 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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