Jamy Barreau

Jamy Barreau

Dedicated to the preservation of generational wealth.
  • Estate Planning, Probate
  • District of Columbia, Florida, Minnesota
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Biography

Raised in his hometown of Port St. Lucie, attorney Jamy Barreau has experience handling all aspects of issues surrounding preserving generational wealth including matters associated with trusts and estates as well as business planning.

A first-generation Haitian American, he has dedicated his life to the practice of law. He graduated with high honors from St. Lucie West Centennial High School in 2009 where he had the privilege of being part of the school’s Criminal Justice Academy, serving as an advocate for the 19th Judicial Circuit’s Teen Court program.
After graduation from Centennial, Jamy earned his B.S. in Legal Studies from the University of Central Florida, earning his degree on a full-time basis while working full time at Universal Studios Orlando. After college, Jamy attended Barry University School of Law where he served on the editorial board of its Law Review Journal as a Research and Technical Editor. In 2017, he graduated from Barry Law and returned to the Treasure Coast, gaining experience in estate planning, trust administration, probate administration, business planning, residential mortgage foreclosures, and evictions. Understanding the impact generational wealth has on society and setting the stage for success in generations to come, Jamy made it his mission to guide those in his community in such matters. In 2021, he graduated with his LL.M. in taxation with a concentration in estate planning from Boston University School of Law to further his mission.

In his free time, he is an adjunct professor of business law at Purdue Global Law School and continues to expand his knowledge of how to best serve his community.

Education
Boston University School of Law
LL.M. (2021) | Taxation
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Concentration in estate planning.
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Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
J.D. (2017) | Law
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Honors: Barry Law Review; Editorial Board- Research & Technical Editor
Activities: Research Assistant to Professor Wes E. Henricksen; Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity; Bradwell Chapter
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University of Central Florida
B.S. (2013) | Legal Studies
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Honors: Dean's List December 2010, May 2011, and December 2011
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Professional Experience
Adjunct Professor of Law
Concord Law School, Purdue University Global
- Current
Adjunct Professor of Probate Law (Undergraduate)
Inver Hills Community College
- Current
Adjunct Professor
Southern New Hampshire University
- Current
Attorney at Law
Barreau Legal, PLLC
- Current
Associate Attorney
The Probate Law Firm
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Associate Attorney
The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker
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Associate Attorney
McCabe Weisberg & Conway
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Associate Attorney
Apfelbaum Law
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Speaking Engagements
Probate Law
Probate Weekly, Podcast interview with Bill Gross
Generational Wealth
National Newspaper Publishers Association, Let it Be Known with Stacy Brown
Things Get Messy Unless Prepared
Tax Alpha Solutions, Podcast interview with Matt Chancey
NCNW Estate Planning 2023
National Council of Negro Women Headquarters, Inc.
How to Build & Secure Wealth, panel discussion
Mosaic Multicultural Network
Black History Month Youth Celebration, Connecting and Celebrating the African Diaspora, panel discussion
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
Certifications
Florida Notary Public
State of Florida
Awards
3rd Edition, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™
Best Lawyers
“These awards are recognitions given to attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in America. Our "Ones to Watch" recipients typically have been in practice for 5-9 years.”
Top 40 Under 40
The National Black Lawyers
"The National Black Lawyers Top 100 is an elite network of legal experts. We select highly successful and influential lawyers with reputations for providing excellent legal representation in their respective practice areas."
Best Probate Lawyers in Port St. Lucie
Expertise.com
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Top 40 Under 40
The National Black Lawyers Association
"The National Black Lawyers Top 100 is an elite network of legal experts. We select highly successful and influential lawyers with reputations for providing excellent legal representation in their respective practice areas."
Top 40 Under 40
The National Black Lawyers Association
"The National Black Lawyers Top 100 is an elite network of legal experts. We select highly successful and influential lawyers with reputations for providing excellent legal representation in their respective practice areas."
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 1005169
Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
ID Number: 90001903
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Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 1005169
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Minnesota
Minnesota Supreme Court
ID Number: 0504832
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United States Tax Court
ID Number: BJ2164
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Haitian Creole: Spoken
Legal Answers
Q. My husband of 30yrs died and the bank says I have no right to the money in his bank accounts. We live in Jacksonville.
A: Please accept my condolences for your loss. Because the bank account was in your husband's name alone, you will have to go through the probate process to gain access. As his wife, you have a right to inherit from him, but you will just have to go through the courts to have that taken care of first. I would suggest getting in touch with a probate attorney to help you navigate - especially in light of the fact that getting access might help you handle his final arrangements.
Q. I am researching the options for a Living Trust to protect my brother's $ when he/we inherits money from our parents.
A: I think more information is needed to give a proper response here. How assets are titled is very important in trust planning. If assets are not appropriately titled in the name of the trust, it could lead the trust to not having authority over the particular asset. I would suggest meeting with an attorney to ensure that all of the relevant facts are clearly laid out.
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Barreau Legal, PLLC
Contact & Map
Barreau Legal, PLLC
1860 SW Fountainview Blvd Suite 100
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Telephone: (772) 236-5204
Fax: (772) 236-5217
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: By appointment only.
Barreau Legal, PLLC
20 F Street, 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Toll-Free: (877) 258-0929
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: By appointment only.
Barreau Legal, PLLC
445 Minnesota St
Ste 1500
St. Paul, MN 55101
Telephone: (651) 256-9401
Cell: (772) 254-3367
Fax: (772) 236-5217
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Notice: By appointment only.