James P. Bennett

Background

Bennett, James P. was born on March 23, 1918 in Jesup, Georgia, United States.

Education

Saint St. Petersburg Junior College (Associate of Arts, 1938). University of Florida (Bachelor of Arts, 1941. Juris Doctor, 1967, replaced Bachelor of Laws conferred, 1948).

Career

Worked at Skelton, Willis and Bennett (Saint St. Petersburg, Florida) specializing in Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration. Admitted to the bar, 1948, Florida. Phi Delta Phi. Chairman, Board of Trustees, Pinellas County Law Library, 1954-1975.

Member: Saint St. Petersburg (President, 1965-1966) and American Bar Associations.

The Florida Bar (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section). Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

Achievements

• James P. Bennett has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Saint St. Petersburg (President, 1965-1966) and American Bar Associations. The Florida Bar (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section). Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.

Fellow, American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.