Atty. John McKeighan Compton
Mr. John McKeighan Compton is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law.
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John McKeighan Compton is a Shareholder based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Norton Hammersley Lopez And Skokos P A. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1997) and Alabama (1999). Educated at Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama (J.D. Boston, 1997) and University of Florida, Gainesville, FL (B.A. Political, 1994). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sarasota County Bar Association (Past President, Young Lawyer's Division) The Florida Bar Alabama State Bar U, S, and Tax Court. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John McKeighan Compton is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, probate and 2 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Florida, Gainesville, FL in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- John practices at Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos, P.A. in Sarasota, FL
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John McKeighan Compton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John McKeighan Compton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John McKeighan Compton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →
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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 Sarasota 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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