Atty. John Charles Rau

Atty. John Charles Rau

John Charles Rau is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, real property and 3 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Hamilton College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

West Palm Beach West Palm Beach 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John Charles Rau at a glance

John Charles Rau is a Member based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at John C. Rau, Attorney at Law. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (1983), Connecticut (1984), Florida (1991), and U.S. Tax Court (1993). Educated at New York University (J.D. LL.M., 1982) and Hamilton College (A.B., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Charles Rau is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, real property and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Hamilton College in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices at John C. Rau, Attorney at Law in West Palm Beach, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Charles Rau's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

John Charles Rau is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Charles Rau is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Charles Rau is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

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

John Charles Rau is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 West Palm Beach 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 Charles Rau

Where is John Charles Rau's law office located?
John Charles Rau's law practice is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. The firm is John C. Rau, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Charles Rau handle?
John Charles Rau focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Charles Rau practiced law?
John Charles Rau has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John Charles Rau go to law school?
John Charles Rau earned their education at (J.D. LL.M., 1982); (A.B., 1979).
How can I contact John Charles Rau for a consultation?
You can contact John Charles Rau 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 John Charles Rau received?
John Charles Rau's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. LL.M.
New York University
- 1982
A.B.
Hamilton College
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1983
Connecticut
Admitted: 1984
Florida
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1993

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