Viera Williams, P.A. is a boutique law firm helping families protect and transfer their wealth.
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Free Consultation (60 minutes)
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Robert S. Williams was born in Patterson, New Jersey (1965). Mr. Williams received his LL.M. in Taxation, with distinction, from the Georgetown University Law... more
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Williams provides good information and practical knowledge to those who need him. He is a credit to the legal profession.
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Robert Kelly
, Seattle (WA), 11 months ago
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Résumé
License
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17 years since Robert Scott Williams was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1995 |
03/05/2011 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Shareholder at
Viera Williams, P.A.
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2008–present
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CEO at
Booth Companies
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2005–2008
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Attorney at
Robert S. Williams, Esq.
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2005–2008
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Shareholder at
Straley Robin & Williams, P.A.
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2004–2005
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Shareholder at
Akerman Senterfitt
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2002–2004
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Attorney at
Kalish & Ward, P.A.
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1999–2002
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Attorney at
Hunt & Williams, P.A.
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1996–1999
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Internal Revenue Agent at
Internal Revenue Service
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1991–1995
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| Georgetown University Law Center |
Taxation |
LL.M - Master of Laws |
1995 |
| University of Miami School of Law |
Law |
Juris Doctor |
1994 |
| Florida State University |
Accounting |
BS - Bachelor of Science |
1990 |
| Broward Community College |
Business |
Associate of Art |
1988 |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| Performance Award |
Internal Revenue Service |
1994 |
| Performance Award |
Internal Revenue Service |
1993 |
| Hurricane Andrew Assistance |
Small Business Administration |
1993 |
| Hurricane Andrew Assistance |
FEMA |
1993 |
| Volunteer Recognition Day |
Internal Revenue Service |
1992 |
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Associations
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Association Name |
Duration |
| Leader |
Cub Scout Pack 118 |
2009-present
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| Member |
Leads 6 - Tallahassee Chamber |
2009-present
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| Member |
Tallahassee Bar Association |
2008-present
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| Member |
Tallahassee Regional Estate Planning Council |
2008-present
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| Barrister |
William H. Stafford American Inn of Court |
2008-present
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| Member |
United States Court of Federal Claims |
2004-present
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| Member |
Unites States District Court for the Southern District of Florida |
1998-present
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| Member |
Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar |
1997-present
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| Member |
Tax Section of the Florida Bar |
1996-present
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| Member |
United States Tax Court |
1995-present
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| Member |
Georgetown Law Alumni Board |
2004-2010
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| Chair/Co-Chair/Vice Chair |
Estate and Gift Tax Sub-Committee of the Tax Section of the Florida Bar |
2001-2010
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| Chair, Board of Trustees |
The Spring of Tampa Bay, Inc. |
2002-2003
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| Class of 2002 |
Leadership Tampa |
2001-2002
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| Chair Elect |
The Spring of Tampa Bay, Inc. |
2001-2002
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Portfolio
Contribution
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Reputation Level 12
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Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| Fiduciary Allocations of the Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Exemption |
Florida Bar Journal |
2002 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Business Strategic Planning |
Leads Group 6 |
2011 |
| Choice of Business Entity/Asset Protection |
FSEA Capital City Chapter |
2011 |
| Personal Strategic Planning |
Big Bend Chapter of the Paralegal Assn of Fla |
2011 |
| Farm Succession/Estate Planning |
Annie's Project 2011 |
2011 |
| Cancellation of Debt and Related Fed Tax Issues |
Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. |
2010 |
| Estate Tax Law Update |
FSEA Capital City Chapter |
2010 |
| Tax and Planning Issues for Divorcing Individuals |
Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. |
2009 |
| Divorce Tax Issues |
FSEA Capital City Chapter |
2009 |
| IRS Lien Subrdinations |
Legal Services of North Florida, Inc. |
2008 |
| Abusive Tax Arrangements |
Florida Accounting & Business Expo |
2005 |
| The Psychology of an IRS Audit |
Florida Accounting & Business Expo |
2004 |
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