Atty. Shane A. Hart

Atty. Shane A. Hart

Shane A. Hart is a partner in Holland & Knight's Tampa office and a member of the Private Wealth Services Group.

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Profile Summary

About Shane A. Hart at a glance

Shane A. Hart is a trusts and tax attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar. Educated at University of Florida (BS). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shane A. Hart is a partner in Holland & Knight's Tampa office and a member of the Private Wealth Services Group
  • He represents clients in estate planning and estate administration matters
  • His practice focuses on developing comprehensive estate plans for clients in a way that minimizes transfer taxes while achieving other desired goals
  • He also counsels personal representatives in the administration of estates, including the preparation of necessary court filings and the estate tax return
  • In the community, Mr. Hart is active in the Professional Advisory Network for the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
  • He serves on the Board of Directors for the Henry Mitchell Elementary Foundation
  • He also serves on the Estate and Trust Tax Planning Committee for the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
  • He is active with the Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council where he has served as president and Board member
  • In addition, Mr. Hart has served on the Board of Directors for Meals on Wheels, the Planned Giving Committee for the Hillsborough Education Foundation and the Planned Giving Committee for the local chapter of the American Red Cross

Practice Areas Explained

Shane A. Hart's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Tax Law

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

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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 Tampa 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 Shane A. Hart

Where is Shane A. Hart's law office located?
Shane A. Hart's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shane A. Hart handle?
Shane A. Hart focuses on trusts, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Shane A. Hart go to law school?
Shane A. Hart earned their education at (BS).
How can I contact Shane A. Hart for a consultation?
You can contact Shane A. Hart 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 Shane A. Hart received?
Shane A. Hart's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated; Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2014-2016.

Practice Areas

Education

BS
University of Florida
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2014-2016
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine, 2014
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, The Florida Bar

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