John Matthew Hemenway

John M. Hemenway is a founding partner of Bivins & Hemenway, P.A. John practices in the areas of real estate, business law, and estate planning and probate, combining experience in each of these areas to provide a comprehensive approach to transactions and planning. He regularly counsels individuals in connection with their personal real estate and estate planning matters, and represents business owners in a variety of commercial real estate and business transactions.

University of Florida

J.D. | Law

2003 - 2005

Honors: Graduated Cum Laude; Received Honors in Appellate Advocacy; Received Book Award in Legal Drafting

Activities: Association for Law and Business (Vice President, Fall 2005)

University of Florida

B.S. | Economics

1999 - 2002

Completed substantial coursework in Decision and Information Sciences (now Information Systems and Operations Management) at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, including computer programming and systems design.

Honors: Graduated with Honors

Activities: Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Economics Honor Society); Portfolio Management Association

Partner

Bivins & Hemenway, P.A.

2007 - Current

Associate

Fuller Holsonback Bivins & Malloy, P.A.

2006 - 2007

Adapting to the Changing Concerns of Trusts and Estates Clients in the Current Planning Environment

Inside the Minds: Best Practices for Structuring Trusts and Estates, 2014 ed. (Aspatore Books/Thompson Reuters)

Effective Estate Planning for the Modern Family in Uncertain Times

Inside the Minds: Strategies for Trusts and Estates in Florida, 2013 ed. (Aspatore Books/Thomson Reuters)

Basic Tax Considerations - What You Need to Know in Order to Choose the Appropriate Plan , Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts , Tampa, FL

August 22, 2014

National Business Institute

Uncovering the Laws of Intestacy and How They May Apply , The Probate Process From Start to Finish , Winter Haven, FL

May 19, 2014

National Business Institute

Florida Rising Stars list

Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Florida Rising Stars list

Super Lawyers Magazine

2013

Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

Young Lawyers Section, International Society of Primerus Law Firms

Member

2010 - Current

Activities: Executive Committee (2014-15); CLE Committee (2014-15); Newsletter Committee (2010-11)

Greater Brandon Community Foundation

Volunteer Legal Counsel

2008 - Current

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Current

International Society of Primerus Law Firms

Member

2007 - Current

Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce

Member

2007 - Current

Activities: Co-Chair, Winthrop/Bloomingdale Area Council (2012); Member, Accreditation Task Force Communications Committee (2011)

Florida

Since 2006

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

Since 2009

• Credit Cards Accepted

• Real Estate Law
• Estate Planning
• Business Law
• Probate