Atty. John Phillips Cole

Atty. John Phillips Cole

John Phillips Cole is a lawyer practicing trust and estates litigation, trust administration, estate litigation and 11 other areas of law. John received a A.A. degree from Florida State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Phillips Cole at a glance

John Phillips Cole is a Shareholder based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Gunster. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and estate litigation. Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Florida State University (A.A. University, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Jacksonville Bar Association The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Phillips Cole is a lawyer practicing trust and estates litigation, trust administration, estate litigation and 11 other areas of law
  • John received a A.A. degree from Florida State University in 1983, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices at Gunster in Jacksonville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Phillips Cole's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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

Probate

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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 Phillips Cole is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Phillips Cole is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Estate & Trust Litigation

John Phillips Cole is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation 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 Phillips Cole

Where is John Phillips Cole's law office located?
John Phillips Cole's law practice is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The firm is Gunster. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Phillips Cole handle?
John Phillips Cole focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Phillips Cole practiced law?
John Phillips Cole has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John Phillips Cole go to law school?
John Phillips Cole earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.A. University, 1983).
How can I contact John Phillips Cole for a consultation?
You can contact John Phillips Cole 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 Phillips Cole received?
John Phillips Cole's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Emory University School of Law
- 1991
A.A. University
Florida State University
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

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