Atty. Michael Forrest Blakey

Atty. Michael Forrest Blakey

Mr. Michael Forrest Blakey is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, business law, civil litigation and 8 other areas of law.

Gainesville Gainesville 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Forrest Blakey at a glance

Michael Forrest Blakey is a contracts, trusts, probate, business, and real estate attorney based in Gainesville, Florida. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Fl (2000) and Michigan (2001). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1998) and University of Florida (B.S. University, 1991). Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael Forrest Blakey is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, business law, civil litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from University of Florida in 1991, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Michael practices in Gainesville, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Forrest Blakey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Forrest Blakey handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

Michael Forrest Blakey is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

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

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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 Gainesville 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 Michael Forrest Blakey

Where is Michael Forrest Blakey's law office located?
Michael Forrest Blakey's law practice is located in Gainesville, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Forrest Blakey handle?
Michael Forrest Blakey focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Michael Forrest Blakey practiced law?
Michael Forrest Blakey has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Michael Forrest Blakey go to law school?
Michael Forrest Blakey earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. University, 1991).
How can I contact Michael Forrest Blakey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1998
B.S. University
University of Florida
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Fl
Admitted: 2000
Michigan
Admitted: 2001

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