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Richard Irwin Kantner Jr.
also known as Rick Kantner, The Kantner Law Firm, PL
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Biography
Richard (“Rick”) Kantner, of The Kantner Law Firm, PL has been practicing law in Florida since 1993. Rick is admitted to the Florida Bar (1993), Tennessee Bar, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, U.S. Supreme Court, and United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. His practice focuses on Wills, Trusts, and Estates (Probate), Elder Law, including Medicaid nursing home planning and Veterans Administration Benefits, Asset Protection, Business Entities, and Real Estate transactions.
Rick has servied on many indisty and community organization boards, including the Board of Directors of the Financial Planning Association ("FPA") of Tampa Bay; The Florida Bar 6th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee (2008 – 2011 term); the Professional Advisory Board of Suncoast Hospice Foundation; Metropolitan Ministries Professional Advisory Council; Council of Excellence of the Bayfront Hospital Foundation; the Board of Directors of the Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association, and the Board of Directors of Friends of the Sunshine Senior Center. Rick is a member of the Florida Bar Association (Elder Law section), National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Florida Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, St. Petersburg Bar Association; Guardianship Association of Pinellas County, Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Better Living for Seniors/Pinellas – Pasco Area Agency on Aging, is an Accredited VA Claims Attorney. The Kannter Law Firm maintains offices in St. Petersburg (main office) and Palm Harbor.
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Licensed in Tennessee for 19 years
State: Tennessee
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 32 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
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The Kantner Law Firm, PL
424 22nd Avenue N., Saint Petersburg, FL, 33704
The Kantner Law Firm
2134 Alt 19, Suite B, Palm Harbor, FL, 34683
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Posted by Lee Ann | February 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Elder Law
Highly Recommend
Rick clearly knows all that there is to know about Elder Law. He was able to articulate every step he took so that I could see how every decision he made was the best choice for me. If you want to be confident that you’re getting the best long-term care planning possible, then I absolutely recommend ...
Posted by Amy | August 27, 2013
Endorsement for Rick Kantner
I have referred clients to Rick Kantner, and all have been extremely pleased with his work. Rick is professional, diligent and thorough, and he is an excellent communicator. I am immensely confident in Rick and will continue to refer clients to him in the future.
Posted by Alison | September 05, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Attorney and Very Effective
Mr. Kantner represented me approximately eight months ago when a former employer began harassing me. The harrasment escalated to stalking and a restraining order/ injunction was required after the employer entered my property, stole mail and other items and began sending threatening emails. Short...
Posted by David | August 01, 2011 | Real Estate
Highly Recommend Attorney Kantner
Rick has helped me with various legal matters, including my real estate planning and real estate transactions for the last 15 years. He has always been extremely thorough, responsive, professional, knowledgeable, and has the highest ethics. I whole-heartedly recommend Attorney Kantner!
Posted by M. Ryan Nolen | April 08, 2011 | Real Estate
Attorney Kantner is the attorney I trust to handle my Real Estate closings.
Attorney Kantner has handle many Real Estate closings for me. He has guided me through many Real Estate traps, so that I did not loose money. He s very trust worthy and knowledgable in Real Estate Law.
Richard Irwin Kantner Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"I frequently refer clients to Rick for estate planning and elder law because he is a highly competent, reliable and trustworthy lawyer. All clients I have referred to Rick have been extremely pleased. He is always professional and approachable in business settings, and he even devotes time to serving numerous charities and causes. I endorse Rick Kantner and will continue to refer clients to him."
"Rick is a well respected lawyer in our community, and is extremely knowledgeable in estate planning, probate/trust administration, Medicaid planning, and elder law. He is bright, hardworking, compassionate, and very personable with clients. Rick is a top notch lawyer and advocate, and I am confident referring clients to him, knowing that they will be well taken care of. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"Rick is well-versed in elder law and estate planning issues for seniors and their families. He has helped several clients navigate tough issues dealing with the liquidation of their assets, questions about Medicare/Medicaid coverage, and long-term care benefits. He is always courteous and professional- taking time with each of his clients to ensure that they understand the ins and outs of each legal issue they face. Rick is the kind of attorney you want on your side."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to with Rick a several occasions and he has been more than helpful and is always willing to share his knowledge with me. I have also referred many of my clients to Rick for Medicaid Planning and have always received positive feedback from them. I highly recommend Richard Kantner and will continue to work with him and refer clients to him."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Sustained Excellence in US Estate Planning, Acquisition International
N/A
BV Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2009 - Present
owner/principal, The Kantner Law Firm, PL
1993 - 2009
attorney, Joseph F. Pippen, Jr. & Associates, PL
Associations
2013 - Present
United States Court of Appeals for the Armed ForcesLicensed to practice
2013 - Present
Metropolitan MinistriesMember - Planned Giving Professional Advisory Council
2011 - Present
Vinoy Business Alliancefounding member
2010 - Present
Old Republic National Title Insurance CompanyApproved Title Agent
2010 - Present
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Department of Veterans AffairsAccredited Claims Attorney
2009 - Present
Suncoast Hospice Foundationmember - Professional Advisors Council
2009 - Present
Eldercare Matters Alliancemember
2009 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
2006 - Present
U.S. Supreme CourtMember
2000 - Present
U.S. District Court - Middle District of FloridaMember
1994 - Present
Attorney's Title Fund Services, LLCMember
1993 - Present
Florida Bar Association, Real Property, Probate & Trust LawMember
1993 - Present
Clearwater Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Florida Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember
2013 - 2016
St. Petersburg Chamber of CommerceMember
2012 - 2014
Council of Neighborhood Associations - St. PetersburgMentor
2011 - 2014
Friends of the Sunshine Senior CenterMember - Board of Directors
2011 - 2011
Council of Neighborhood Associationsmember - 2011 leadership class
2010 - 2014
Bayfront Hospital FoundationMember - Council of Excellence
2009 - 2015
Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood AssociationMember - Board of Directors
2009 - 2012
Better Living for Seniorsgeneral member and Public Relations committee member
2009 - 2015
Pinellas Guardianship Associationmember
2008 - 2011
6th Judicial Circuit Bar Grievance Committeeattorney member
Education
1993
Regent University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Carson Newman University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Last Man Standing
Estate Planning
2011
Florida Society of Accountants (CE credits)
The New Florida Power of Attorney Act
2010
Florida Society of Accountants (CE credits)
Estate Planning 101; A Lifetime Process
2007
2007 Financial Professionals Exposition
Estate Planning, Probate Avoidance and Asset Protection
N/A
Live personal-finance seminar
2000 Money Sense
Activity
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Q&A
How do I begin to file a Motion to Set Aside Default Judgement?
15 Nov 2011
Q&A
If my husband died without a will, can our home still go into probate?
01 Jun 2010