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.
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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
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John Ward Hewitt is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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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 →
John Ward Hewitt is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 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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