Atty. John Hawkins
John “Jack” Hawkins is a lifelong resident of Bradenton where he has practiced law since 1979. His career as a partner with the Grimes firm spanned the last 40 years.
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John Hawkins is an Attorney based in Bradenton, Florida, practicing at Grimes, Hawkins, Gladfelter & Galvano, P.L.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and adr. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1979), Florida (1979), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Supreme Court (1979). Educated at University of Mississippi College of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Southern Mississippi (B.S. Political, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar The Mississippi Bar Manatee County Bar Association. Serands clients in Bradenton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John “Jack” Hawkins is a lifelong resident of Bradenton where he has practiced law since 1979
- His career as a partner with the Grimes firm spanned the last 40 years
- During his tenure as a partner, he was active in civil litigation and family law
- In addition to his litigation practice, he also has served as a mediator for 20+ years and is certified for Circuit, Civil, and Family Law cases
- Currently, Mr. Hawkins has limited his practice to mediations, estate planning, and probate
- He has enjoyed an AV Martindale Hubbell rating since 1997
- To schedule an appointment with Mr. Hawkins, place a call to his legal assistant, Julie Prall, at 941-337-0423
- To schedule a mediation, visit Jack Hawkins Mediation where you can see his calendar of availability, or you can simply call his legal assistant, Julie
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John Hawkins is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
John Hawkins is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 Bradenton 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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