Atty. John Ward Hewitt

Atty. John Ward Hewitt

John Ward Hewitt is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, estate planning, guardianship and 3 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About John Ward Hewitt at a glance

John Ward Hewitt is a Member based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, practicing at Hewitt & Smiley, P.A.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and poa. Admitted to practice in Florida (1976) and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1982). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1976) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Palm Beach County Bar Association The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Ward Hewitt is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, estate planning, guardianship and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • John practices at Hewitt & Smiley, P.A. in Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John Ward Hewitt's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

John Ward Hewitt is one of 104,171 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 Ward Hewitt is one of 226,536 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 Ward Hewitt is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Power of Attorney

John Ward Hewitt 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 Palm Beach Gardens 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 Ward Hewitt

Where is John Ward Hewitt's law office located?
John Ward Hewitt's law practice is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The firm is Hewitt & Smiley, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Ward Hewitt handle?
John Ward Hewitt focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John Ward Hewitt practiced law?
John Ward Hewitt has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did John Ward Hewitt go to law school?
John Ward Hewitt earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact John Ward Hewitt for a consultation?
You can contact John Ward Hewitt 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 Ward Hewitt received?
John Ward Hewitt's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 1976
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1982

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