Atty. Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins

Atty. Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins

Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate litigation, charitable giving and 15 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years.

St. Petersburg St. Petersburg 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins at a glance

Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins is a Partner based in St. Petersburg, Florida. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2010), New York (2013), and Florida (2016). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2011) and University of Connecticut (B.A., 2007). Active member of Memberships •Connecticut Bar Association •New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in St. Petersburg, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins is a lawyer practicing estate planning, estate litigation, charitable giving and 15 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 2007, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Stephen practices in St. Petersburg, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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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.

Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Tax Law

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

Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins 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

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Where is Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins's law office located?
Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins's law practice is located in St. Petersburg, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins handle?
Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins focuses on formation, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins practiced law?
Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins go to law school?
Stephen Joseph Putnoki-Higgins earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2011); (B.A., 2007).
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University School of Law
- 2011
B.A.
University of Connecticut
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2010
New York
Admitted: 2013
Florida
Admitted: 2016

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