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John Matthew Hemenway
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Summary
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.
Education
- University of Florida
- J.D. | Law
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- 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
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- 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
Professional Experience
- Partner
- Bivins & Hemenway, P.A.
- - Current
- Associate
- Fuller Holsonback Bivins & Malloy, P.A.
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- 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)
Speaking Engagements
- Basic Tax Considerations - What You Need to Know in Order to Choose the Appropriate Plan, Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts, Tampa, FL
- National Business Institute
- Uncovering the Laws of Intestacy and How They May Apply, The Probate Process From Start to Finish, Winter Haven, FL
- National Business Institute
Awards
- Florida Rising Stars list
- Super Lawyers Magazine
- 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
- 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.
Professional Associations
- Young Lawyers Section, International Society of Primerus Law Firms
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Executive Committee (2014-15); CLE Committee (2014-15); Newsletter Committee (2010-11)
- Greater Brandon Community Foundation
- Volunteer Legal Counsel
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- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
- International Society of Primerus Law Firms
- Member
- - Current
- Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Co-Chair, Winthrop/Bloomingdale Area Council (2012); Member, Accreditation Task Force Communications Committee (2011)
- Florida State Bar # 27906
- Member
- - Current
- Activities: Member, Sections on: Business Law; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
- Tampa Connection
- Member, Class of 2011
- Leadership Brandon
- Member, Class of 2008
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Law
- Estate Planning
- Business Law
- Probate
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
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