Atty. John Francis Callender

Atty. John Francis Callender

John Francis Callender is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, civil trial, commercial litigation and 9 other areas of law. John received a A.B. degree from Davidson College in 1966, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Francis Callender at a glance

John Francis Callender is a Managing Partner based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at John F. Callender. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, business, and poa. Admitted to practice in Florida (1976), U.S. Supreme Court (1982), and U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Flori (1996). Educated at Duke University Law School (J.D., 1976) and Davidson College (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Jacksonville and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar Florida Justice Association The American Association for Justice and (Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education, 1989—). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Francis Callender is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, civil trial, commercial litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • John received a A.B. degree from Davidson College in 1966, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at John F. Callender in Jacksonville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Francis Callender's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

John Francis Callender is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Power of Attorney

John Francis Callender is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Jacksonville 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 Francis Callender

Where is John Francis Callender's law office located?
John Francis Callender's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is John F. Callender. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Francis Callender handle?
John Francis Callender focuses on wills, trusts, probate, business, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Francis Callender practiced law?
John Francis Callender has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Francis Callender go to law school?
John Francis Callender earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact John Francis Callender for a consultation?
You can contact John Francis Callender 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 Francis Callender received?
John Francis Callender's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University Law School
- 1976
A.B.
Davidson College
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Tax Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Middle District of Flori
Admitted: 1996

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