Mr. McQueen founded his boutique law partnership after furthering his legal education by obtaining an advanced law degree from the distinguished University of Miami Law School Graduate Program in Estate Planning. Because of his varied prior work and life experiences, Bill can view his clients' issues from many different perspectives and then provide effective solutions. He has worked as a CPA with an international accounting firm, an attorney-at-law with one of the largest Florida law firms, the President/CEO of a growing private family business, the President/COO of a Florida trust company, and a Principal with an international consulting firm. As a second generation native of St. Petersburg, Bill knows many other professionals in the Tampa Bay area to whom he can make qualilfied referrals for issues outside his area of focus. His extensive current and past community involvement and leadership include The Canterbury School of Florida (Past Chairman & Trustee), YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg (Past Chairman & Trustee), St. Anthony's Hospital (Trustee), St. Raphael's Catholic Church (Capital Campaign Chairman for new church), Museum of Fine Arts (Trustee), St. Petersburg Yacht Club (Director & Officer), City of St. Petersburg Board of Adjustment (Member), the Dragon Club (Past President and Director), Leadership St. Pete (Class of 1990), and Leadership St. Pete Alumni Association. Mr. McQueen has been the recipient of the West Coast Boy Scouts of America's Distinguished Citizen Award and the St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation Leadership Award. Bill and his wife Ria Davis (also a St. Petersburg native) live on Snell Isle with their 3 daughters.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1988 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Certified Exit Planner | Business Enterprise Institute | 2015 |
A/V rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Leadership Award | St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation | 2011 |
Distinguished Citizen Award - St. Petersburg | West Central Florida Boy Scouts of America | 2005 |
Order of the Coif | University of Florida Levin College of Law | 1987 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal and Consultant | Graystone Associates, Inc. | 2012 - 2013 |
President & COO | Sabal Trust Company | 2011 - 2011 |
President & CEO | Anderson-McQueen Company | 1995 - 2010 |
Attorney & Shareholder | Cohrs McQueen & Ford, P.A. | 1989 - 1995 |
Associate | Fowler White Gillen Boggs Villareal & Banker | 1988 - 1989 |
CPA | Arthur Andersen | 1983 - 1985 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Suncoast Estate Planning Council | Board Member | 2015 - Present |
The Salvation Army - St. Petersburg Command | Board of Advisors | 2014 - Present |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Chairperson - Strategic Planning Committee | 2014 - Present |
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (Florida Chapter) | Member | 2013 - Present |
ElderCounsel | Member | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | 2012 - Present |
US Tax Court | Member | 1992 - Present |
Greater St. Petersburg YMCA | Trustee & Past Chairperson | 1991 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1988 - Present |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Member | 1988 - Present |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | President-Elect | 2016 - 2017 |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Treasurer & Executive Committee member | 2014 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Funeral Director | Estate Planning for Funeral Home Owner | 2016 |
University of Florida Law Review | Real Property: Legal Estoppel and Sovereignty Lands - Rough Waters Ahead | 1986 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2013 |
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1983 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Planned Gifting Symposium - 2016 | Successfully Incorporating Charity into the Business Exit Plan | 2016 |
Annual Convention | Business Succession - Engaging the Next Generation | 2015 |
10th Annual WEDU Estate Planning & Tax Conference | Wealth Through the Ages: Blueprints for Success | 2015 |
Seminar | Business Succession Planning | 2015 |
Certified Operators Crematory Program | Policies, Procedures & Legal Requirements | 2014 |
Annual Convention | Asset Protection Planning for Business Owners | 2014 |
Annual Convention | Business Succession Planning | 2014 |
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Kalpesh Patel, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 30, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Attorney McQueen for Estate Planning. His practice is on the forefront of relevant legislation affecting estate planning and asset protection. I highly recommend reaching out to Mr. McQueen to leave your legacy.
Debra Faulkner, Business Attorney on Jun 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney McQueen is an attorney of exceptional intellect and business acumen. His background as an extraordinarily successful business man gives him first-hand knowledge of the unique challenges and benefits of representing business owners and their families. Attorney McQueen is not only a stellar example of a family and business leader, but also an outstanding attorney.
David Siddall, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 13, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer.
Richard Kantner, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 25, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Bill for numerous years and have found him to be trustworthy, professional, and an excellent lawyer. I endorse this lawyer.