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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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Posted by Kenneth | December 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
great
Jim did a fantastic job of walking us thru the living trust and FL. law that surround it. There is no way I can praise Jim's forsight in helping us thru this complex procesure.
Posted by Joanne | October 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Well satisfied.
Updated my will and other estate documents after the death of my husband. This was accomplished efficiently.
Posted by Robin | March 03, 2023 | Estate Planning
Estate planning documents
Provided excellent advice and good estate planning documents. I would rrecommend this firm for your estate planning needs.
Posted by Nancy | January 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Thoughtful and considerate
My family contacted Jim to revise a will from about 15 years ago. There were some significant changes in health to my parents, and we needed to reevaluate many things. Jim was honest in what would be in the best interests to my parents and helped them negotiate the muddy waters of hospital HIPPA, a...
Posted by Corinne | June 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Would use this firm again and highly recommend them.
We engaged their services as an out-of-state property owner who ran into some difficulties with title after the fact. Needless to say we came into our initial communication with a fair level of frustration. Right from the start we felt confident and at ease and even enjoyed our interactions. The effi...
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
Activity
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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