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also known as Bill McQueen
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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: Florida
Acquired: 1988
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100 2nd Avenue South, Suite 200N, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701
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Posted by Andrew | January 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney
We hired Bill after interviewing 4 attorneys in town. We found Bill to be the most competent, compassionate, understanding and efficient. In addition to being an excellent estate counsel, he's also an excellent accountant and this combination is crucial for proper estate counsel. He's very accessi...
Posted by Wayne | February 8, 2015
My siblings, myself and - above all, my mom - are very fortunate to have found Bill McQueen. Though attorneys are, in my mind, one of those professionals one wants direct word-of-mouth referral to, Bill was referred to me through quite a circuitous route; and I could not have been sent to anyone bet...
Posted by Sylvia | April 26, 2014
Bill McQueen was kind enough to handle my late brother's estate last year, and I can't say enough good things about his expertise and caring during this time of sorrow. I live in another state, and Bill kept me informed of what should be done every step of the way, through phone calls, emails and o...
Posted by Kern | July 13, 2013
Bill handled my mother's estate closure including all fillings of the trust and obtaining and trust tax ID number. He advised on asset distribution with siblings. In general he made a complicated procedure extremely smooth. His legal expertise, accounting knowledge, and funeral home experience makes ...
Posted by Marjorie | July 11, 2013
William McQueen was recommended to me by a friend who has worked in the legal field for several years. She advised he is outstanding and the best of the best. Mr. McQueen found and corrected many errors and omissions in my previously filed Will/Trust. He solved many problems and errors created ...
"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."
"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."
"I have known Bill for numerous years and have found him to be trustworthy, professional, and an excellent lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."
Estate planning lawyer
Litigation lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Certified Exit Planner, Business Enterprise Institute
2013
A/V rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Leadership Award, St. Anthony's Hospital Foundation
2005
Distinguished Citizen Award - St. Petersburg, West Central Florida Boy Scouts of America
1987
Order of the Coif, University of Florida Levin College of Law
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1900 - Present
Partner, Legacy Protection Lawyers
2012 - 2013
Principal and Consultant, Graystone Associates, Inc.
2011 - 2011
President & COO, Sabal Trust Company
1995 - 2010
President & CEO, Anderson-McQueen Company
1989 - 1995
Attorney & Shareholder, Cohrs McQueen & Ford, P.A.
1988 - 1989
Associate, Fowler White Gillen Boggs Villareal & Banker
1983 - 1985
CPA, Arthur Andersen
2015 - Present
Suncoast Estate Planning CouncilBoard Member
2014 - Present
The Salvation Army - St. Petersburg CommandBoard of Advisors
2014 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationChairperson - Strategic Planning Committee
2013 - Present
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (Florida Chapter)Member
2013 - Present
ElderCounselMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
1992 - Present
US Tax CourtMember
1991 - Present
Greater St. Petersburg YMCATrustee & Past Chairperson
1988 - Present
Florida BarMember
1988 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember
2016 - 2017
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2014 - 2016
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationTreasurer & Executive Committee member
2013
LL.M - Master of Laws
1994
AS
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1983
BS - Bachelor of Science
2016
Successfully Incorporating Charity into the Business Exit Plan
2015
Business Succession Planning
2015
Business Succession - Engaging the Next Generation
2015
Wealth Through the Ages: Blueprints for Success
2014
Policies, Procedures & Legal Requirements
2014
Business Succession Planning
2014
Asset Protection Planning for Business Owners
2016
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