Atty. John Barclay Bowman

Atty. John Barclay Bowman

Hon. John Barclay Bowman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, guardianships and 3 other areas of law.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Barclay Bowman at a glance

John Barclay Bowman is a Civil Ct. J based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Florida (1988), U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and E (1988), and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at St. Thomas University (J.D., 1987) and Florida Atlantic University (B.P.A., 1983). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Hon. John Barclay Bowman is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, guardianships and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.P.A. degree from Florida Atlantic University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Barclay Bowman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Barclay Bowman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

John Barclay Bowman is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Florida →

Trusts

John Barclay Bowman is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

John Barclay Bowman is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Barclay Bowman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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.

John Barclay Bowman is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning 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 Fort Lauderdale 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 John Barclay Bowman

Where is John Barclay Bowman's law office located?
John Barclay Bowman's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Barclay Bowman handle?
John Barclay Bowman focuses on wills, trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Barclay Bowman practiced law?
John Barclay Bowman has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Barclay Bowman go to law school?
John Barclay Bowman earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.P.A., 1983).
How can I contact John Barclay Bowman for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
St. Thomas University
- 1987
B.P.A.
Florida Atlantic University
- 1983

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1988
U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth and E
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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