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Pankauski Lazarus PLLC is a boutique probate firm which handles matters throughout all of Florida. Numerous firm clients are from outside of Florida. Many times, you don't even need to travel to Florida. We provide select clients with elite, personal service for all administration, litigation and appeals for wills, trusts, estates, probates and guardianships. Our firm assists and advocates for family members, heirs, beneficiaries, trustees, POAs, and estate executors. From simple estate administration matters to complex trusts, and multi-day trials and appeals. Whether you are administering an estate or trust, fighting for your inheritance, or defending what’s yours. Estate dispute over inheritance, prenups, paternity or homestead and real estate? Ask for a free confidential consultation to ascertain your inheritance and damages. Highly emotional guardianship litigation regarding POAs, control of person and property? Multi-day will contest and undue influence trial? Put our administration, trial and appellate experience to work for you. Large family trusts or family disputes with 2nd or 3rd spouses and step-children? We are serious, focused lawyers and litigators who are here to assist with the resolution of your dispute, estate or inheritance. Don’t let an estate languish for years. Hire a firm that is experienced, focused and unapologetically determined to fight for you. Please call X 101 or email for a free 30 minute telephone consultation.
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Acquired: 1993
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415 S Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
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Posted by Hudson | July 9, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
Saw the review where attorney John was rejected by Housewives Series. Really? That did not happen. Sounds like someone saw his photo with the Housewives star and for some other non-television related reason, or motive, wanted to toss in he was rejected. Quite the opposite. I wanted to build a show ar...
Posted by Benny | June 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Stay away if you want true legal representation Unprofessional, to say the least John, with the greasy hair was rejected as a Real Housewife member and is more of a used car salesman. The embodiment of White Privilege and supremacy. Their revenue comes from suing their own clients after they have...
Posted by roy | August 24, 2019 | Consulted Attorney
After an initial consultation by phone I was told my case would require a sizeable retainer. I agreed and said I would work on securing the money. There were several emails initiated by Pankauski Hauser that included language like "John has no problem suing….and our firm would certainly owe all dut...
Posted by Arthur | February 2, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
John is the consummate professional. My dealings with him have been numerous and, without failure, have been positive. When in need of John's services, I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Posted by Linda | October 8, 2014
The Pankauski Law Firm was my advocate in every possible aspect regarding the litigation and dispute over the probate of a will and trust, discovery of assets, assistance in the administration of a trust. No matter how busy John Pankauski was, my phone calls & emails were always returned promptl...
"I’ve collaborated with John and his team in some really tough matters and I endorse him and I am so thankful for his guidance and continue to refer clients to him in contested matters. He’s a legend!"
Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer | Sep 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"John is an excellent probate attorney who is willing to take on will contest cases on contingency. I have used him on one of my nursing home neglect cases where there was an issue in the probate court. I recommend his work."
"John's knowledge an experience in the area of probate litigation is top notch. Well respected by his colleagues and praised by clients. I do not hesitate in referring clients."
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top Lawyers in Florida, Florida Legal Network
2006 - Present
Managing Partner, Pankauski Lazarus PLLC
2014 - Present
University of Miami Alumni AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Pi Kappa AlphaBrother
1993
LL.M - Master of Laws
1992
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Ethics and Estate Planners: Protecting Your Clients and Preserving Your Practice
2013
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2013
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2013
The Clash Between Estate Planning and Family Law: When 'Til Death Do Us Part Becomes 'Til Divorce Do Us Part
2012
The Ethics of Probate Planning in Family Law: When 'Til Death Do Us Part Becomes 'Til Divorce Do Us Part
2012
When Worlds Collide
2012
Guardianship Litigation: Hot Topics & Trends
2012
Accessory After the Fact: Fixing Will & Trust Mistakes in Court
2012
Contesting, Correcting & Changing Your Estate Documents: Why Your Documents are Alive Even After You’re Dead!
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