Atty. William Thomas Canavan
William Thomas Canavan is a lawyer practicing child and family; family; family law, elder law, estate planning and 1 other area of law. William received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1975, and has been licensed for 25 years.
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William Thomas Canavan is a family law, estate planning, and elder law attorney based in Lakeland, Florida. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Florida (2001), District of Columbia (2002), and Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims U. (2002). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1999) and Rutgers University (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Lakeland, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Thomas Canavan is a lawyer practicing child and family
- family
- family law, elder law, estate planning and 1 other area of law
- William received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University in 1975, and has been licensed for 25 years
- William practices in Lakeland, FL
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William Thomas Canavan's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Thomas Canavan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William Thomas Canavan is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Florida →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William Thomas Canavan is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
William Thomas Canavan is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Florida →
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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 Lakeland 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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