Richard Charles Mills III

Richard Charles Mills III

  • Estate Planning, Probate, Business Law ...
  • Florida
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Biography

I was born and raised in Gainesville, FL and am also a triple gator (B.A., J.D., and LL.M.). While pursuing my J.D. at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, I was president of: Tax Moot Court, the Association for Tax Law, and VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). As a part of Tax Moot Court, I took part in multiple competitions including an international tax law competition in Leuven, Belgium, where I competed against more than ten different countries (a "Tax Olympics"), and also a Securities and Exchange alternative dispute resolution competition at St. John's Law School in NYC.

After I earned my J.D. in 2017, I passed the Florida Bar exam and thereafter immediately began furthering my passion for tax law by attending the Graduate Tax Program and the University of Florida Levin College of Law. After earning my Masters in Tax Law in 2018, I worked at a local boutique law firm, White & Crouch, P.A., where I focused a large part of my practice on estate planning. That focus in estate planning grew to more areas of practice such as business succession planning, tax law, estate and trust administration, and estate and trust litigation. As a result of my desire to serve my clients in a wider array of legal fields, I joined a larger firm.

During my free time, I enjoy coaching my son's sports teams, paddle boarding, spending time with my family, and watching anything involving Florida Gator sports. From volunteer coaching my son's sports teams to drafting estate planning documents, I am proud to serve this town and its citizens.

Education
University of Florida
LL.M. (2018) | Tax Law
Honors: Cum Laude
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University of Florida
J.D. (2017) | Certificate in Estate Planning
Honors: Cum Laude
Activities: President of: The Association for Tax Law, VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance), and Tax Moot Court
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University of Florida
B.A. (2014)
Major in Criminology with a Minor in Business Administration.
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Professional Experience
Associate
Bogin, Munns & Munns
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Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 1003321
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Current
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Eighth Judicial Bar Association
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Current
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Gainesville Estate Planning Council
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Current
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Wealth Counsel
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8th Circuit Probate Section
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Current
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Florida Bar Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
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Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
The Florida Bar
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
    Estate Planning
    Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Tax Law
    Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written