JoAnne Kathleen Searles

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Hofstra University; University of Miami
Law School Attended:
University of Miami School of Law, LL.M., 2005
Year of First Admission:
2006
Admission:
2006, Tennessee; 2010, New York; 2006, Florida
ISLN:
919479362

Areas of Practice (12)

  • Estate Planning & Probate
  • Corporate Counsel
  • Elder Law
  • Taxation - Corp. & Business
  • Taxation - Personal
  • Unemployed
  • Real Property, Probate & Trust
  • Wills, Trusts and Estates
  • Probate & Trust Law
  • Trust
  • Unemployed
  • Wills, Trusts and Estates

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (27 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 07/30/20 in Estate Planning

    Joanne ("Joleen") is one of the most intelligent estate planning attorneys I have ever met and worked with. Plus, she has that rare ability to translate that into practical and understandable counseling with her clients, and she has the pe... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/22/20 in Estate Planning

    Ms. Searles is incredibly knowledgeable in the areas of estate planning and taxation. She provides a completely customized plan for each client and provides periodic follow ups in order to ensure the plan remains appropriate over time.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/21/20 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/20/20 in Elder Law

    Joleen shows impeccable attention to detail. I have referred her multiple times, including to family in Florida. Everyone comments on how truly wonderful and knowlegable she is. It's a tremendous resource and asset for me as a New York practitione... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/17/20 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 07/12/20 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Director on 07/10/20 in Taxation

    I have known JoAnne Searless for many years, not only is she an excellent lawyer she is an outstanding individual. Well prepared academically, her reputation is established by her legal acumen. Since I have known JoAnne she has progressed through th... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Partner on 07/09/20 in Trusts and Estates

    Attorney Searles is unrivaled in her commitment to clients. She easily achieved expert level knowledge and expertise in estates and trusts many years ago. Any person searching for an estate and trust attorney in Florida would be lucky to work with Ms... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/08/20 in Business Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/08/20 in Estate Planning

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Joleen created trusts for me and my husband. She was very knowledgeable about all the scenarios we should consider. She was also able to speak to tax implications as well. Additionally, since she i...

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