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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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.
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- 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
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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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