Atty. S Michael Ostow

Atty. S Michael Ostow

S Michael Ostow is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, estate planning and administration, estate and trust litigation and 2 other areas of law. S received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1964, and has been licensed for 54 years.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About S Michael Ostow at a glance

S Michael Ostow is a Member based in St. Petersburg, Florida, practicing at S. Michael Ostow. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and tax. Admitted to practice in Florida (1972), U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1976), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1981). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1972) and Western Michigan University (B.B.A., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of St and Petersburg and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • S Michael Ostow is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, estate planning and administration, estate and trust litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • S received a B.B.A. degree from Western Michigan University in 1964, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • S practices at S. Michael Ostow in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

S Michael Ostow's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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

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.

S Michael Ostow is one of 226,537 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.

S Michael Ostow is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

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

S Michael Ostow is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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 St. Petersburg 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 S Michael Ostow

Where is S Michael Ostow's law office located?
S Michael Ostow's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. The firm is S. Michael Ostow. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does S Michael Ostow handle?
S Michael Ostow focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has S Michael Ostow practiced law?
S Michael Ostow has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did S Michael Ostow go to law school?
S Michael Ostow earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.B.A., 1964).
How can I contact S Michael Ostow for a consultation?
You can contact S Michael Ostow 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 S Michael Ostow received?
S Michael Ostow's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1972
B.B.A.
Western Michigan University
- 1964

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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