Atty. John Thomas Berteau

Atty. John Thomas Berteau

John Thomas Berteau is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate law, trust law and 2 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years.

Sarasota Sarasota 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About John Thomas Berteau at a glance

John Thomas Berteau is a Counsel based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and poa. Admitted to practice in Florida (1967). Educated at Duke University (LL.B., 1967) and Duke University (B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Thomas Berteau is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate law, trust law and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1964, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • John practices at Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Thomas Berteau's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Thomas Berteau is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Power of Attorney

John Thomas Berteau is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Thomas Berteau

Where is John Thomas Berteau's law office located?
John Thomas Berteau's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Thomas Berteau handle?
John Thomas Berteau focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Thomas Berteau practiced law?
John Thomas Berteau has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did John Thomas Berteau go to law school?
John Thomas Berteau earned their education at (LL.B., 1967); (B.A., 1964).
How can I contact John Thomas Berteau for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has John Thomas Berteau received?
John Thomas Berteau's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Duke University
- 1967
B.A.
Duke University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1967

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