R. Craig Harrison

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R. Craig Harrison: Attorney with Lyons, Beaudry & Harrison, P.A.
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Biography

Craig Harrison was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was admitted to the Michigan Bar in 1983 and to the Florida Bar in 1985. Craig moved to the Sarasota area in 1989. He received his Board Certification from the Florida Bar as a Specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates in 2010 and was selected as a Super Lawyer in 2015.

Craig has been married to his wife, Cecilia for over 30 years. They have two daughters, one is a tax accountant for a national accounting firm in New York, the other is an attorney for a national law firm in Tampa. Both are double Gators. The last member of the family is Maizey Blu, a beautiful poodle, named after the University of Michigan.

When time permits, Craig enjoys tennis, golf, and fishing.

Honors

American Jurisprudence Award: Trusts and Estates

AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®

Selected Super Lawyers 2015- current



Certified Specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates Law, The Florida Ba

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Estate Planning
  • Trusts & Trust Administration
  • Wills & Probate Administration
  • Trust Litigation
  • Estate Litigation
  • Guardianship
  • Guardianship Litigation
  • Real Estate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Grand Rapids Junior College, A.A., 1978; University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, B.A., 1980
Law School Attended:
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, J.D., 1983
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Michigan; 1985, Florida
Memberships:
Sarasota County Bar Association; The Florida Bar; State Bar of Michigan; Probate and Trust Litigation Committee of the Florida Bar; Guardianship, Power of Attorney, and Advance Directive Committee of the Florida Bar; Chairperson: Florida Guardianship Law and Guardianship Advocacy Bench Guide: proposed outline in response to recommendation 6.1 of the judicial management council guardianship workgroup final report, June 2020 Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar Guardianship, Power of Attorney & Advance Directives Committee, 2020; IRA, Insurance, & Employee Benefits Committee of the Florida Bar
Certifications:
Certified Specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates Law, The Florida Bar
ISLN:
906660223
Hobbies & interests:
Sarasota Blue Ribbon Committee; Aesthetic Task Force in Sarasota; Sarasota Downtown Association, Former President; Sarasota Downtown Association, Former Director

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
Available
Credit Cards Accepted
Yes
Other Information
Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

4.6/5.0 (34 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0
  • Communication

    4.4/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
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