Atty. John Thomas Sefton
John Thomas Sefton is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, business law, commercial transactions & business counseling and 9 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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John Thomas Sefton is a Retired Partner based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Foley & Lardner LLP. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on formation, trusts, probate, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District (1974). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1974) and Vanderbilt University B.A. magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John Thomas Sefton is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, business law, commercial transactions & business counseling and 9 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from Vanderbilt University, and has been licensed for 52 years
- John practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Jacksonville, FL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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