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24 distinguished estate planning law attorneys in Florida, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Eric Kalnins

Eric Kalnins

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

5150 Tamiami Trail N suite 300, Naples, FL 34103, USA

Mr. Kalnins practices primarily in the areas of business structuring, tax (domestic and international), estate planning and litigation with regard to each of the foregoing. He is also experienced in the creation and implementation of advanced estate planning techniques for high net-worth clients including the formation and operation of family limited liability companies and family office structures. In addition, Mr. Kalnins is actively involved in the firm’s asset protection practice consisting of the planning and implementation of domestic and offshore entities and trusts. Mr. Kalnins is a licensed attorney in Illinois, Wisconsin, Arizona, Ohio, and Florida, and is also currently a member of the trial bar for the Northern Federal District Court of Illinois and the United States Tax Court. His litigation experience greatly complements the firm’s tax controversy work at all stages of audit, appeals and Tax Court proceedings. Mr. Kalnins was chosen to represent his prior firm at the Family Wealth Alliance’s 40 minus Leadership Summit in Boston, Massachusetts, hosted by State Street Corporation. That event represented a first for the family office/family wealth industry, acknowledging the significant contributions made by professionals 40 years of age or under from a select number of firms that represented a 360-degree view of the family office industry. Mr. Kalnins’ experience in each of the aforementioned practice areas has enabled him to proactively identify and capitalize on business and personal planning opportunities for the benefit of firm clients. Mr. Kalnins obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Augustana College, a Juris Doctor degree from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and a Master of Laws in Taxation degree (LL.M. in Tax) from DePaul University College of Law. He is also a member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Collier County Bar Association, Estate Planning Council of Naples, Chicago Yacht Club and past Chair of the Chicago Bar Association’s Federal Taxation Committee. In addition, Mr. Kalnins has been appointed as Honorary Consul for the Republic of Latvia, is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Ave Maria School of Law, and is on the board of directors of Opera Naples.

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Frances Casey Lowe

Frances Casey Lowe

Distinguished Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

68 Feli Way, Crawfordville, FL 32327, USA

Area of Practice: Real Estate & Estate Planning & Probate Francie Lowe is a member of the Florida Bar and Georgia Bar. She is an experienced attorney with expertise in executive management, general counsel, commercial and real estate law, franchise relations, estate planning and administration, business planning and all operations. For more than fourteen years, Ms. Lowe has provided clients in Leon, Wakulla, and surrounding counties with quality legal services. Her knowledge of the intricacies of the law, coupled with an understanding of the power of negotiation and the need for business efficiencies ensure her clients receive the highest level of representation. As a local resident, she appreciates the area and understands the importance of trustworthy counsel in sensitive times of need. A native Floridian, Ms. Lowe received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Florida State University (1982), a Juris Doctor at Walter F. George School of Law from Mercer University (1985) and a Master of Laws in Taxation at Holland Law School from University of Florida (1986). She was raised in Wakulla County and, following the completion of her education, practiced in Georgia and Florida. In the early part of her career she was the Chief Executive Officer of the Homes and Lands Publishing Corporation. Francie and her husband, Brian have been living in Wakulla County for the last 32 years, the last 12 years as a empty nesters enjoying the gulf of Mexico as often as possible.

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Gonzalo Perez

Featured Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

7915 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33155

Attorney Gonzalo Perez, Jr. is a shareholder and founding partner of the Law Offices of Gonzalo Perez, Jr., P.A., a boutique law firm located in Miami, Florida. He has practiced law in Miami-Dade County for the past 23 years. Mr. Perez concentrates his practice in matters involving Real estate law, Bankruptcy law, Collection Defense, Foreclosure Defense, Estate Planning, Probate Administration, Guardianship, Business law, Condominium Law. He represents clients with these matters or issues throughout the State of Florida.

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James J. Flick

James J. Flick

Featured Lawyer

Estate Planning Law

3700 South Conway Road, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32812

James J. Flick is an attorney, chartered life underwriter, chartered financial consultant, and former certified public accountant, with a law practice concentrating in the areas of estate planning and asset protection planning, compensation planning, and tax and business planning for physicians, business owners, professionals, and high net worth individuals. Prior to opening his law practice in 1993, Mr. Flick worked as a certified public accountant for twelve years. For eight of these years he worked as a tax specialist with “Big Six” international accounting firms. The remaining four years, he operated his own accounting firm specializing in tax and business planning for privately owned businesses. Mr. Flick uses his unique educational and professional background to provide his clients with complete planning that considers the overall financial and tax impact of issues, in addition to focusing on the legal aspect of those issues and their resolution. Also, his training in accounting, insurance, and financial planning enables him to more effectively communicate with clients and their professional advisors.

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