John M. Hemenway

John is a founding partner of Bivins & Hemenway, P.A. John’s educational background included substantial coursework in computer programming and systems design at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. He serves as a trusted legal advisor to business owners, real estate investors, and families seeking to preserve and pass down their wealth and values. John’s practice focuses on estate planning and probate, small and closely held businesses, and real estate.Professional Recognition: Florida Super Lawyers 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017,2018 "Rising Stars" Professional Organizations: Tampa Bay Estate Planning Council (Board of Directors 2017-)Author: "Adapting to the Changing Concerns of Trusts and Estates Clients in the Current Planning Environment," Inside the Minds: Best Practices for Structuring Trusts and Estates, Aspatore Books, 2014Author: "Effective Estate Planning for the Modern Family in Uncertain Times," Inside the Minds: Strategies for Trusts and Estates in Florida, Aspatore Books, 2013Speaker: "Transfers During Life and Inter-Vivos Trusts," Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide, National Business Institute, 2018 Speaker: “Taking the First Step: Filing an Estate in Probate Court” and “Understanding the Role of the Personal Representative in Probate,” The Probate Process from Start to Finish, National Business Institute, 2017Speaker: "First Steps" and "Educating the Personal Representative," Probate Boot Camp, National Business Institute, 2016Speaker: "Transfers During Life and Inter-Vivos Trusts," Estate Planning and Administration: The Complete Guide, National Business Institute, 2015Speaker: "Basic Tax Considerations - What You Need to Know in Order to Choose the Appropriate Plan," Drafting Effective Wills and Trusts, National Business Institute, 2014Speaker: "Uncovering the Laws of Intestacy and How They May Apply," The Probate Process From Start to Finish, National Business Institute, 2014Civic: Tampa Connection, 2011Civic: Leadership Brandon, 2008Academic: Vice President, Association for Law and Business, University of Florida College of Law, 2005