Atty. R. Craig Harrison

Atty. R. Craig Harrison

Craig Harrison was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1983 and to the Florida Bar in 1985.

Sarasota Sarasota 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Craig Harrison at a glance

R. Craig Harrison is a Member based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Lyons, Beaudry & Harrison, P.A.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and poa. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1983) and Florida (1985). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Grand Rapids Junior College (A.A. University, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Craig Harrison was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan
  • He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1983 and to the Florida Bar in 1985
  • Craig moved to the Sarasota area in 1989
  • He received his Board Certification from the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates in 2010 and was selected as a Super Lawyer in 2015
  • Craig has been married to his wife, Cecilia for over 30 years
  • They have two daughters, one is a tax accountant for a national accounting firm in New York, the other is an attorney for a national law firm in Tampa
  • Both are double Gators
  • The last member of the family is Maizey Blu, a beautiful poodle, named after the University of Michigan
  • When time permits, Craig enjoys tennis, golf, and fishing

Honors American Jurisprudence Award

Trusts and Estates AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® Selected Super Lawyers 2015- current

Practice Areas Explained

R. Craig Harrison's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Craig Harrison handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

R. Craig Harrison 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.

R. Craig Harrison 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.

R. Craig Harrison is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Power of Attorney

R. Craig Harrison 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 R. Craig Harrison

Where is R. Craig Harrison's law office located?
R. Craig Harrison's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is Lyons, Beaudry & Harrison, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Craig Harrison handle?
R. Craig Harrison 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 R. Craig Harrison practiced law?
R. Craig Harrison has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did R. Craig Harrison go to law school?
R. Craig Harrison earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.A. University, 1978).
How can I contact R. Craig Harrison for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has R. Craig Harrison received?
R. Craig Harrison's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
- 1983
A.A. University
Grand Rapids Junior College
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1983
Florida
Admitted: 1985

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