Atty. Robert A. Dawkins

Atty. Robert A. Dawkins

Robert grew up in northern Virginia, then moved with his family to North Carolina, where he attended college and law school at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from North Carolina as an undergraduate and was in the top ten percent of his law school class.

Ponte Vedra Beach Ponte Vedra Beach 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Robert A. Dawkins at a glance

Robert A. Dawkins is a Shareholder based in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, practicing at Fisher Tousey Leas Ball P A. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Florida United States Tax Court (1980). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. Phi, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The American Bar Association The Florida Bar Association (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section) The Jacksonville Bar Association (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section) Estate Planning Council of Northeast Florida. Serands clients in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert grew up in northern Virginia, then moved with his family to North Carolina, where he attended college and law school at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
  • He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from North Carolina as an undergraduate and was in the top ten percent of his law school class
  • After graduating from law school in 1980, Robert took a job with the firm, where he has practiced almost exclusively in the area of wills, trusts, estate planning and taxation ever since
  • Robert became a partner in the firm in 1986
  • Since 1987, he has been board certified as a specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates by The Florida Bar
  • Robert has written many articles in the estate planning field for professional publications and additional articles for popular publications
  • Robert lives in South Ponte Vedra Beach with his wife, Dr. Laura Weiss, and has a married daughter, Deanna, who lives in the United Kingdom

Practice Areas Explained

Robert A. Dawkins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Dawkins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Robert A. Dawkins is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Florida →

Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Ponte Vedra Beach 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 Robert A. Dawkins

Where is Robert A. Dawkins's law office located?
Robert A. Dawkins's law practice is located in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. The firm is Fisher Tousey Leas Ball P A. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert A. Dawkins handle?
Robert A. Dawkins focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Robert A. Dawkins practiced law?
Robert A. Dawkins has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Robert A. Dawkins go to law school?
Robert A. Dawkins earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. Phi, 1978).
How can I contact Robert A. Dawkins for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert A. Dawkins received?
Robert A. Dawkins's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
- 1980
B.A. Phi
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida United States Tax Court
Admitted: 1980

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