Michael W. Porter, P.A.
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    Michael W. Porter, P.A.
    Address: 535 49th Street North
    St Petersburg, FL 33710-7319
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    Phone: (727) 327-7600
    Fax: (727) 328-1937
    E-mail: Contact Us
    Web site: http://www.mwporterlawoffice.com

    Areas of Practice Litigation Percentage Honors
    Published Works Attorneys
    Firm Profile:

    Michael W. Porter, Esquire, has been engaged in the practice of law primarily in the areas of Guardianship, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Estate Planning, and Real Estate Law since his admission to the Florida Bar in 1986. He maintains strong community ties, and is committed to the pursuit of excellence.

    Our staff communicates effectively and demonstrates the strictest personal and professional ethics as well as the utmost concern for our clients.

    We utilize technology and cost-effective methods to provide legal services in a timely, client-oriented manner, and in a friendly, and professional environment. Our approach focuses on each client's background, needs, and goals, and we are committed to responding promptly to telephone calls, to reporting on cases regularly, and to minimizing and eliminating risk by informing clients of significant changes in the law.

    Due to our experience, reputation, ability and diligence, in addition to our reliance upon a highly trained support staff, and the tools of technology, Michael W. Porter, P.A. is able to provide legal representation more efficiently and in less time than the average law firm.

    Our dedication to quality, understanding of the law, trust, and respect are the foundation of our long-standing relationships with our clients and with the community.

    Areas of Practice:
    50% Guardianship
    20% Estate Planning
    20% Probate and Estate Administration
    5% Real Estate
    5% Health & Health Care Law
    Litigation Percentage:
    0% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
    Published Works:
    Guardianship Court Documentation and Record Keeping, Pinellas County Guardian Association, Sept., 1999

    Termination of Florida Guardianships, St. Petersburg Junior College, Training Manuel, 2000

    Classes/Seminars Taught:
    Numerous Guardian Seminars, Guardian Association of Pinellas County, Inc., 1989 - 2000

    Guardian Training, St. Petersburg Junior College, 1989 - 2000

    Advance Directives Seminars, Palms of Pasadena Hospital, 1993 - 2000

    Honors and Awards:
    Sertoman of the Year, 1988 - 1989

    Pro Bono Activities:
    Legal Representation of guardians of indigent wards of the court, 1987 - 2000
    Legal Advise to persons recovering from drug and alcohol abuse, 1987 - 2000
    Previous Organization Name:
    Wharrie & Porter, P.A., April 1, 1993
    Attorneys:
    Porter, Michael W., Sole Practitioner
    West Practice Categories:
    Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Health & Health Care Law, Mental Health, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Foreclosure & Alternatives, Residential Real Estate

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