Atty. John Ellis Kassos

Atty. John Ellis Kassos

Mr. John Ellis Kassos is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, bankruptcy, bankruptcy chapter 13 and 12 other areas of law.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About John Ellis Kassos at a glance

John Ellis Kassos is a Member based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at John E. Kassos, PA. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on wills, chapter 7, trusts, probate, and chapter 13. Admitted to practice in Arkansas (1975) and Florida Florida Middle District Bankruptcy Court U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1979). Educated at University of Arkansas (J.D. University, 1975) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1971). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Ellis Kassos is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, bankruptcy, bankruptcy chapter 13 and 12 other areas of law
  • John received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • John practices at John E. Kassos, PA in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Ellis Kassos's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

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Trusts

John Ellis Kassos is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

John Ellis Kassos is one of 6,374 chapter 13 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 13 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 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 John Ellis Kassos

Where is John Ellis Kassos's law office located?
John Ellis Kassos's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is John E. Kassos, PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Ellis Kassos handle?
John Ellis Kassos focuses on wills, chapter 7, trusts, probate, chapter 13. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Ellis Kassos practiced law?
John Ellis Kassos has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did John Ellis Kassos go to law school?
John Ellis Kassos earned their education at (J.D. University, 1975); (B.B.A., 1971).
How can I contact John Ellis Kassos for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Ellis Kassos received?
John Ellis Kassos's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D. University
University of Arkansas
- 1975
B.B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1971

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

Arkansas
Admitted: 1975
Florida Florida Middle District Bankruptcy Court U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1979

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