Mr. Whiteman’s practice areas include probate and estate administration, general civil litigation, real estate law, real estate litigation, construction lien law, complex residential and commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, contract law, residential and commercial lease agreements, residential and commercial lending, landlord-tenant litigation, quiet title actions, business sale transactions, probate matters, and wills. Mr. Whiteman is a member agent for Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Inc.
Mr. Whiteman began his career in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1975. Three years later he moved to the Office of the State Attorney for the
Fourth Judicial Circuit and later joined the Office of the State Attorney for the Seventh
Judicial Circuit, where he eventually became the attorney in charge. In 1985, he began
private practice as a shareholder with McClure and Whiteman. Eleven years later, he
joined Rogers Towers as a shareholder and in 2009 Mr. Whiteman joined St. Johns Law Group.
Real Estate Transactions
St. Johns Law Group has extensive experience writing title and serving as title agent on real estate transactions. Our attorneys understand that the purchase of real estate is often the largest investment a person will make in his or her lifetime. Our attorneys play a vital role in overseeing all of the important details of your transaction from evaluating the status of the title to pursuing the appropriate legal remedies to clear any title defects. Real estate closings are often a complicated process and we take pride in being available to our clients to walk them through this process and make the closing as pleasant and effortless as possible.
St. Johns Law Group closes transactions for clients on residential and commercial purchases and sales, refinancing and related matters at rates competitive with title companies. We are almost always meet or beat quotes you may receive from other title companies. Our attorneys regularly work with brokers and real estate agents from contract through closing to make sure the transaction is efficiently and timely carried out.
Our attorneys understand the needs of lenders and can work with residential and commercial loan officers to get the job done.
Representative Matters:
Real Estate Litigation
St. Johns Law Group’s attorneys have extensive experience with contract disputes and enforcement, including actions for specific performance, title disputes, boundary disputes, easement disputes, and other issues where real property is at issue.
Our attorneys have routinely represented associations in enforcing their covenants, conditions and restrictions.
Representative Matters:
Practice areas
Mr. Whiteman’s practice areas include general civil litigation, real estate law, real estate litigation, construction lien law, complex residential and commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, contract law, residential and commercial lease agreements, residential and commercial lending, landlord-tenant litigation, quiet title actions, business sale transactions, probate matters, and wills. Mr. Whiteman is a member agent for Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Inc.
42 years, 1,000 cases
Whether administering an estate, litigating disputes between heirs of an estate, drafting a will, trust, durable power of attorney, health care surrogate, or other elder care related document, Mr Whiteman has the experience to get the job done right the first time.
42 years, 1,000 cases
Our attorneys can help probate a will/estate and understand the legal issues involved and the process of administration. We can also advise clients should a dispute arise between the heirs of an estate. Representative Matters: â– Will Administration â– Formal Administration â– Summary Administration â– Ancillary Summary Administration
42 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish
St. Augustine Probate Attorney
104 Sea Grove Main Street
Saint Augustine, FL, 32080
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1975 | 05/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Recognition for Convictions | State Attorney | 1984 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Rogers Towers | 1996 - 2009 |
Shareholder | McClure Whiteman | 1985 - 1996 |
Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit | 1978 - 1985 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Attorney's Title Insurance Fund | Member Agent | 2009 - Present |
St. Johns County Bar Association | Member | 1978 - Present |
St. Johns County Bar Association | Board Member | 1992 - 1993 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | 1975 |
Case name | Outcome |
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BOWEN TRUST, GUNDIE BONNER, ET AL. vs. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, ET AL. | Affirmed in Part and Reversed in Part |
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Amy Vo, Probate Attorney on Mar 5, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
John is one of the most talented and knowledgeable attorneys that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. John's knowledge of real estate and the probate process is vast. I highly recommend John.
James Hatfield, Probate Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Whiteman's knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of probate law are impressive. He continually strives to deliver dedicated and responsive service to his clients.
Amy Vo, Probate Attorney on Mar 5, 2018
Relationship: Co-worker
John is one of the most talented and knowledgeable attorneys that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. John's knowledge of real estate and the probate process is vast. I highly recommend John.
James Hatfield, Probate Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Whiteman's knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of probate law are impressive. He continually strives to deliver dedicated and responsive service to his clients.
Douglas Burnett, Real estate Attorney on Nov 1, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
There is no finer real estate or probate attorney in the area. John is incredibly knowledgeable, detailed and able to represent clients in even the most complex of matters.
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