Super Lawyers Top Rated Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer

When you need a wills, trusts, probate or real estate attorney in St. Petersburg, Florida, James W. Martin provides experience, knowledge and professionalism. Being Board Certified in Real Estate Law by The Florida Bar, he brings a rare perspective to every estate plan and probate case: expertise in real estate law and practice. And having written four volumes of Florida real estate legal forms books and seven volumes of books on Florida legal entities, including LLCs, corporations and partnerships, he understands the nuances and practicalities of dealing with those estate assets.

Super Lawyers has rated James W. Martin as a Top Rated Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer, and he has also earned the highest professional ratings from Martindale, Avvo, Lawyers.com, and Justia as evidence of integrity, skill, and dedication to the practice of law.

James W. Martin studied mathematics at Georgia Tech and Stetson University earning a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics from Stetson University and a Juris Doctor degree in law from Stetson University College of Law (ranked #1 in the nation for legal writing and trial advocacy by U.S. News & World Report). He is an adjunct professor of law at Stetson University College of Law teaching Advanced Legal Writing Contract Drafting and was inducted into the Stetson College of Law Hall of Fame.

Probate Administration in Pinellas County

There are three types of probate administration in Florida, and James W. Martin handles all of them: summary probate administration, formal probate administration, and ancillary probate administration. He also addresses homestead rights, exempt property, creditor claims, and court approvals. He assists in compliance with the procedural requirements under the Florida Probate Code (Chapters 731–740, Florida Statutes), as well as the Florida Probate Rules promulgated by the Florida Supreme Court.

Real Estate in Pinellas County

From reviewing contracts to closing documents, James W. Martin provides legal advice regarding the sale and purchase of real estate in Pinellas County, Florida. His Florida Bar Board Certification in real estate law gives clients a critical advantage. He advises clients on:

• Drafting and reviewing contracts for sale and closing documents
• Selling real estate held in probate or homestead
• Clearing title and resolving property liens
• Understanding Florida homestead law protections and requirements

He is the author of multiple volumes on Florida real estate transactions published by West Publishing, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble, including Florida Real Estate Sales Contracts and Florida Real Estate Lease Agreements.

Legal Entities in Florida

The primary legal entities in Florida are limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations. James W. Martin is the author of multiple volumes of legal forms books on legal entities published by West Publishing, Amazon, and Barnes & Noble, including How to Form a Florida Business Corporation and How to Form a Florida LLC and How to Form a Florida Nonprofit Corporation.

Why Clients Choose James W. Martin, P.A.

• Decades of Experience: Trusted advisor in probate, business, and real estate law.
• Academic and Legal Excellence: Professor and author in Florida law.
• Ratings: Peer-reviewed for ethics and ability across major legal rating services (Super Lawyers, Justia, Avvo, Lawyers.com, Martindale).
• Board Certification: Real estate law expertise recognized by The Florida Bar.