$ 500-550 per hour
Joseph Mario Percopo
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Licensed in New York for 12 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 16 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Dean Mead
420 S. Orange Ave., Suite 700, Orlando, FL, 32801
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Joseph Mario Percopo's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Jim | August 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Expert Guidance
Joe guided us expertly through amendment and restatement of our existing trust, leveraging his deep knowledge of Florida law. He explained complex legal topics in layperson terms that allowed us to confidently make decisions about our trust.
Posted by Michael | June 3, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Joe is your Man!
My brother was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, he did not have insurance or a will. I needed legal help quickly but did not have an established relationship in the area as I’m from out of state. I found Joe online and was impressed with his reviews. I emailed Joe 4:30 pm on a Thursday with ...
Posted by Star | August 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent, knowledgeable, patient attorney
Joe was hired to assist my family with probate and trust work after the unexpected death of my brother. It was complicated due to paperwork that had not been updated , a divorce, a special needs trust for my nephews that had been poorly written by a different attorney, questions of dollars owed to t...
Posted by Brent | April 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smart and true to his word!
Joe answered all my questions and finished my estate plan on-time after another attorney had let me down. And he didn't overbill me, which I've found to be a rarity among lawyers!
Posted by David | March 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney
Joe has been incredibility helpful for my small business in navigating difficult issues that arise when starting a new company. He is extremely knowledgeable and takes the time to ensure that you fully aware of the pros / cons of making a business decision. The advice he's provided my company has bee...
Joseph Mario Percopo's Lawyer Endorsements
"He's an all-star in the field. All too often I find myself asking him for expertise. He is up to date on the latest rule and statute updates. If that wasn't enough, he rocks a suit better than any other lawyer."
"I have recommended Joseph Percopo to many of my clients over the years for tax matters and estate planning. Without exception, they have all thanked me for recommending him and said that he was an outstanding attorney and answered all of their questions. Joseph is top notch and I shall continue to recommend him!"
"The answers of Mr. Percopo are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
"I have known Joe since he was President of the YLD Law Student Division of The Florida Bar. I now have the pleasure of working with him at our firm. He is the utmost professional in all that he undertakes and his acumen in areas such as tax law is impressive. I highly recommend working with Joe if you have the opportunity."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe stays up to date and well educated on all of his areas of practice. He serves his clients well with his knowledge of the law and how to apply it."
"Joseph is always willing to share his wisdom and expertise with others. I endorse him as he is a highly respected attorney in the estate planning profession. His published articles in the Florida Bar journal have been helpful and influential to other attorneys practicing in these areas."
"I have known Joe for many years. He is diligent, thorough, and highly knowledgeable. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have discussed cases with Joe and I have watched in various leadership roles in our community. I highly endorse him!"
"Joe Percopo is an excellent attorney. I send my clients to him for estate planning needs, as he does great work down to the finest details and has a very good demeanor with his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Michele Diglio-Benkiran
Wills and living wills lawyer | Jun 04
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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Legal Rating, martindale hubbell
2010
Graduate Tax Scholar, University of Florida Levin College of Law
2009
Order of the Coif, Florida State University College of Law
2009
Certificate of Outstanding Pro Bono Service, The Florida State University College of Law
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Shareholder, Dean Mead
2015 - 2022
Attorney, Mateer Harbert, P.A.
2012 - 2012
Of Counsel, NeJame Law
2012 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Giles & Robinson, P.A.
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Percopo Law, P.A.
Associations
2012 - Present
Central Florida Estate Planning CouncilMember & Presenter
2012 - Present
Estate Planning Discussion GroupMember
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property Probate and trust law sectionMember
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Tax SectionMember
2012 - 2019
Young Executive Committee, Citrus ClubVice-Chair Philantrophy
Education
2010
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
LL.M - Master of Laws
2009
The Florida State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Stetson University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2016
Luncheon Seminar
Asset Protection for Professionals, Entrepreneurs & Investors
2016
Estates, Trusts, & Guardianship committee
Florida Fiduciary Access to Digital Assets Act
2015
Leadership Law
Basic Asset Protection and Estate Planning
2015
International Special Events Society
Business Contracts
2014
Leadership Law
Basic Asset Protection and Estate Planning
2013
Leadership Law
Basic Tax Law
2013
Estate, Guardian, & Trust Law Committee
Florida Durable Power of Attorney Update
2013
Central Florida Estate Planning Council
Estate Planning 5 Minute Update
2012
Panel Speaker
Asset Protection Planning for Business Owners
2012
Orange County Bar Association
Asset Protection Basics
Publications
2022
Actionline publication of the Florida Bar Real Property Probate Trust Law Section
Car Ownership and the Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine
2022
The Florida Bar Journal
Understanding the New Florida Community Property Trust, Part I
2022
The Florida Bar Journal
Understanding the New Florida Community Property Trust, Part II
2021
Orange County Bar Association Briefs
Lady Bird Deed Practice Points
2020
The Tax Adviser (AICPA)
2020 Employer Opportunities: Give more while spending less
2020
Actionline for the Florida Bar Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section
Trust Drafting Consideration: Fla. Stat. 736.0412 Nonjudicial Modification
2020
Actionline publication for the Florida Bar Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section
Lady Bird Deed: An Inexpensive Probate Avoidance Technique
2020
Orange County Bar Association Briefs
Probate Avoidance Primer
2019
The Tax Adviser (AICPA)
The solar energy credit: Where to draw the line?
2018
Florida Bar Tax Section Bulletin
LLC: Disregarded Entity or S Corp Tax Status?
2016
Orange County Bar Association Briefs
Primer: Rights of a Surviving Spouse in Florida
2016
Florida Bar Tax Section Bulletin
Maintaining Tax Exempt Status When Partnering with a For-Profit Entity
2012
The Florida Bar Journal
The Impact of Co-Ownership on Florida Homestead
2011
The Florida Bar Journal
The Check-and-Merge: A viable option to cross-entity Merger
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do we have a case?
25 Jan 2018
Q&A
Will my sons get their fathers share of a trust if he is named and is now deceased?
15 Jun 2017
Q&A
Can I sue my ex-husband's trust for not holding life insurance?
14 Jun 2017