$ 425-425 per hour
For almost 20 years, Gerald has assisted clients with guardianship, probate and exploitation cases, whether uncontested or those cases which involve litigation. Raised in the Midwest, he served as a deputy sheriff in Hamilton County, Ohio before moving to the Tampa Bay area to attend Stetson University College of Law. Gerald graduated from law school Cum Laude in 1995 and then served five years in the courtroom as a prosecutor for the 13th Circuit State Attorney’s Office in Hillsborough County. He has also served on the Board of several non-profits, including the Florida State Guardianship Association on both the state and local levels, Noah’s Ark of Central Florida and the Center For Guardian Advocacy. Gerald became certified as a Circuit Civil Mediator in 2019, offering mediation services focused on guardianship and probate disputes.
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$ 425-425 per hour
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Acquired: 1995
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124 Kingsway Rd, Brandon, FL, 33510-4602
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Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2021 | Estate Planning
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We were referred to Attorney Hemness by a long time friend of our family. Attorney Hemness clarified Florida law as it pertained to the issues we were wrestling with regarding the resolution and distribution of our family property. Mr. Hemness stated the Florida law that was relevant to our situat...
Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Trustful and gets the job done quick
Mr. Hemness did an amazing job helping my special needs son. I was so very worried about what would happen to my child when I could no longer care for him to the point that I couldn't sleep at night. It really began to take a toll on everyone. Mr. Hemness was a wonderful answer to our prayers. He was...
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2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Excellence In Action Award, Hillsborough County School Board
1996 - 2001
Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office Hillsborough County
2018 - 2019
Noah's Ark of Central FloridaBoard of Directors
2007 - 2010
Florida State Guardianship AssociationBoard of Directors
A qualified professional guardian was appointed.
1995
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2018
2017
The Changing Climate of Guardianship
2017
Guardianship Law Update
2016
Professional Liability
2016
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