Atty. John Montgomery Stokes
Mr. John Montgomery Stokes is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, business law, child custody and 17 other areas of law.
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John Montgomery Stokes is an Attorney based in Gainesville, Florida, practicing at Stokes Law Firm. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, trusts, probate, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Fl (1987). Educated at University of Florida College of Law (J.D., 1986) and University of Florida (B.A. Economics, 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of The Florida Bar Eight Judicial Circuit (President, 1998-1999) and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Montgomery Stokes is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, business law, child custody and 17 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1983, and has been licensed for 39 years
- John practices at Stokes Law Firm in Gainesville, FL
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Montgomery Stokes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
John Montgomery Stokes is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Florida →
John Montgomery Stokes is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Florida →
John Montgomery Stokes is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
John Montgomery Stokes is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John Montgomery Stokes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Gainesville 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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