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R. Kellen Bryant

R. Kellen Bryant

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney by the Florida Bar - Serving Caregivers
  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate
  • Florida
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Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney focused on providing custom solutions and personalized legal and asset protection planning for caregivers and families in Northeast Florida. Offices located in Jacksonville, FL and Orange Park, FL.

Kellen is a partner and co-founder of Berg Bryant Elder Law Group after having spent 7 years building his own practice from scratch. Kellen started his solo practice at 26 years old during the 2009 recession, with no contacts and no prior legal experience in elder law. Kellen has since built a practice that has served over 1500 families and supports a full office staff to help serve all client needs. Kellen is a Jacksonville, Florida native, having attended Sandalwood High School and his close family still lives in Jacksonville.

Kellen is passionate about practicing law and constantly enhancing his practice for his clients. Kellen is a member of nationally esteemed estate planning and elder law organizations such as ElderCounsel and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). For elder law needs and association, Kellen is a member of the Florida Chapter of NAELA and also the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar.

Education
Stetson University College of Law
J.D. (2007) | Law
cum laude
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Florida State University
B.A. (2003) | Political Science
cum laude; Golden Key Honor Society; National Society of Collegiate Scholars; Student Government
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Berg Bryant Elder Law Group, PLLCBerg Bryant Elder Law Group, PLLC
- Current
Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney
Law Office of R. Kellen Bryant, P.L.
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Associate Litigation AttorneyAssociate
Construction Litigation Firm
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Intern - Honorable Judge LaRose
Second District Court of Appeal, State of Florida
Intern - Honorable Judge Scriven
Federal District Court, Middle District of Florida
Publications
Articles & Publications
How to Hire an Estate Planning Attorney at a Fair Price
You’re Not Alone Series: Living with Alzheimer’s, Living as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, and Living with Dementia
Speaking Engagements
Planning for Long-Term Care and End-of-Life Decisions
Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide
Working with Personal Representatives
The Probate Process from Start to Finish for Paralegals
Ancillary Probate and Other Problem Areas
Probate Boot Camp
Probating Insolvent and Bankrupt Estates
Probate Boot Camp
Crisis Planning and Assistance
Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
Applied Legal Ethics
Protecting Assets While Qualifying for Medicaid
VA Aid and Attendance
VFW Assembly Meeting
Estate Planning Update - 2010 Tax Changes
Financial Planning
Certifications
Board Certified Elder Law Attorney
Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization
VA Accredited Attorney
Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)
Awards
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
5.0/5.0 Client Reviewed
Martindale-Hubbell
A+
Better Business Bureau
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
Client's Choice Award
Avvo
Professional Associations
ElderCounsel
Member
Current
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
Member
Current
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Lawyers With Purpose
Member
Current
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Jacksonville Bar Association
Member
Current
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Life Care Planning Law Firms Association
Member
Current
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The Florida Bar  # 0043421
Member
- Current
Activities: Elder Law Section
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 0043421
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U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
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Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Law Firm Website
Website
Attorney Website
Blog
Videos
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Contact & Map
Berg Bryant Elder Law Group, PLLC
7545 Centurion Parkway
Unit 108
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Telephone: (904) 398-6100
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
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)
Berg Bryant Elder Law Group, PLLC
1929 Park Avenue
Orange Park, FL 32073
Telephone: (904) 398-6100
Notice: By appointment only.