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James M. Weaver
also known as Weaver Loveless Law
About James
Biography
Attorney Jim Weaver is an accomplished lawyer and founder of Weaver Loveless Law. He focuses his practice on trust and estate planning, probate, real estate, and business transactions.
Jim is a Distinguished Military Graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi, where he studied public relations with a minor in music. He served in Vietnam as a U.S. Army Platoon Leader in support of the 11th Armored Calvary. He went on to study at Tulane University, completing master’s work in music. From there, he later enrolled in law school at the University of Georgia. While there, he served as a Justice on the Law School Honor Court. After earning his J.D., Jim joined a trial practice law firm in Atlanta. He went on to found his own private practice, now known as Weaver Loveless Law.
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Licensed in Florida for 49 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 53 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1972
No misconduct found
Location
Weaver Loveless Law
240 East Park Avenue, Lake Wales, FL, 33853-3706
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Showing 6 - 10 of 11 reviews | Real Estate
Posted by Ron | June 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Trust real estate closing
James Weaver worked in a timely manner to make sure that our trust real estate closing went smoothly and on time before us snowbirds had to return north for the summer. Highly recommend his firm.
Posted by John and Bette Jo | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Excellent service!
We hired Mr. Weaver and his firm to assist us in purchasing a home in Haines City. We live in Michigan and the owner of the home was living in Wisconsin. We weren't sure how the process was going to work, but Melissa handled everything in a very professional and friendly manner. There were a few bump...
Posted by Linda | October 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Real Estate
James Weaver and his firm handled the closing on a building I owned in downtown Lake Wales. Even with the hurdles that usually come with a closing, this closing was handled with great professionalism. Melissa kept everyone abreast of what was going on and when we thought we hit a brick wall, Mr Weave...
Posted by Robert | October 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Real Estate
The James Weaver team was great to work with. Even though we were up in Michigan, Melissa kept us abreast of the situations that were happening down here throughout our real estate transaction including going into the hurricane. I can't stress enough how easy it was to complete this real estate tra...
Posted by Mark Lemon | October 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Good communication on vacation home sale
Sold my parent's vacation home in Florida from Michigan to a couple in Wisconsin. I can only assume James is good because his Paralegal Melissa was outstanding. She's the only one I ever communicated with. Kept us informed and made the transaction easy every step of the way. Highly recommended.
James M. Weaver's Lawyer Endorsements
"James Weaver is an ethical lawyer with years of experience and success in his field. He is an expert in advanced estate planning and is driven by ethics and sensibility. James has a wonderful personality and style that makes working with him a pleasurable experience. His years in Lake Wales have proven advantageous to both his clients and to the community at large. If one seeks down to earth professionalism, it can be found here."
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Experience
Honors
2025
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1976 - Present
Attorney, Weaver Loveless Law
Associations
2000 - Present
Polk County Real Estate CouncilMember
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
Member
Florida Bar, General Practice, Solo and Small Firm Section
Member
2002 - 2003
Heartland Estate Planning CouncilPresident
Education
1972
University of Georgia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
University of Southern Mississippi
Speaking Engagements
2014
Polk County School Board Candidate Forum
Moderator for School Board Forum
2014
District Rotary Conference
Rotary Project for Honduran Girls' Home
2014
Caring For Your Future
Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts
Languages
English
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Q&A
How much will I get by selling my life estate property?!
03 Feb 2015
Q&A
Fl question: when is a satisfaction and release required
21 Jul 2014