Atty. John Jay Gontarek
Hon. John Jay Gontarek is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, bankruptcy chapter 7, bankruptcy chapter 11 and 69 other areas of law.
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John Jay Gontarek is a Partner based in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, practicing at John Jay Gontarek, P.A.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, wills, chapter 7, and car accidents. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1980) and University of Florida (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Fort Walton Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Hon. John Jay Gontarek is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, bankruptcy chapter 7, bankruptcy chapter 11 and 69 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- John practices at John Jay Gontarek, P.A. in Fort Walton Beach, FL
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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 Walton 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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