Atty. John Michael Traynor

Atty. John Michael Traynor

About Hon. John Michael Traynor View website Awards Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

Jacksonville Jacksonville 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John Michael Traynor at a glance

John Michael Traynor is an Attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Orr | Cook. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1982). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1980) and Seminary of St. Vincent de Paul (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About Hon. John Michael Traynor View website

Awards

Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Hon. John Michael Traynor got this award in 2021

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael Traynor's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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

Trusts

John Michael Traynor is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →

Probate

John Michael Traynor is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Michael Traynor is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Michael Traynor is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Michael Traynor

Where is John Michael Traynor's law office located?
John Michael Traynor's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Orr | Cook. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael Traynor handle?
John Michael Traynor focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Michael Traynor practiced law?
John Michael Traynor has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Michael Traynor go to law school?
John Michael Traynor earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact John Michael Traynor for a consultation?
You can contact John Michael Traynor 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 Michael Traynor received?
John Michael Traynor's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1980
B.A.
Seminary of St. Vincent de Paul
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1982

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