McConnell, Harry G.

Current Employment Position(s)

Of Counsel

Lawyer Overview

Mr. McConnell, Of Counsel, joined Smith Hood Bigman in 1987.  His areas of practice include estate planning, guardianships, counseling small business owners, and litigation related to these issues.  Mr. McConnell served in the United States Navy from 1968 to 1975 and in the Naval Reserve from 1981 to 1996.  While serving in the U.S. Navy, Mr. McConnell received the Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Achievement Medal, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.

Areas of Practice

• Probate Litigation (will & trust contests, guardianship litigation)
• Estate Planning (wills, trusts and related matters)
• Guardianships
• Counseling Small Business Owners
• Estate Administration

West Practice Categories

Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 1987
• Indiana, 1978
• U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1993

Classes and Seminars

• Lecturer, Legal Research and Writing, Indiana University School of Law, 1978 - 1980
• Lecturer, Professional Guardian 40-Hour Course, Daytona, 1998 - 2000

Pro Bono Activities

• Volunteer Lawyers Clinic, 1987 - 2004
• Guardian ad Litem Program (Children's Advocate), 1994 - 2006
• Environment Advisory Board, City of Ormond Beach, Florida, 2004 - 2006
• Pro-Bono cases - ongoing

Past Employment Positions

• U.S. Naval Reserve (line/SWO), retired as Captain (06), 1981 - 1996
• U.S. Navy (Line/SWO), resigned from active duty as Lieutenant (03), 1968 - 1975

Education

• Indiana University at Bloomington School of Law, Bloomington, Indiana, 1978
  Juris Doctor
  Honors: National Moot Court Team
  Honors: Order of Barristers
• University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, 1975
  Master's of Arts
  Honors: With Distinction
• Purdue University, West Lafayette, 1968
  Bachelor of Arts

Accepts Credit Cards

Address

444 Seabreeze Blvd
Suite 900
Daytona Beach, FL 32118-3953

Phones

(386) 254-6875

Faxes

(386) 257-1834

Emails

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Websites

http://www.daytonalaw.com