About Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman, Esquire
Clearwater Florida Estate Planning Attorney
Since he began practicing Law in 1985, Mr. Coleman has helped clients prepare for the “turns in the road” that life may bring. Whether it means being prepared for unexpected challenges, such as death or disability, or looking forward to sustaining wealth for future generations, the Coleman Law Firm is here to help. In addition to his Estate Planning practice, Mr. Coleman helps families in transition with Probate Administration, Trust Administration and Inheritance Disputes. With strong legal staff and over 30 years of experience, there is little that Mr. Coleman has not seen before.
Mr. Coleman’s professional affiliations include the Governance Committee of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA), Past President of the Clearwater Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, and has served as the National Securities Law Chairman of the American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA). Mr. Coleman is an active member of The Florida Bar Association and Pinellas Leadership. He also serves as a Circuit Court Mediator and as an Arbitrator with FINRA involving investor disputes within the brokerage industry. Mr. Coleman currently holds the highest possible AV® Preeminent Peer Review RatingSM by Martindale-Hubbell® for his trial ability and dedication to ethics, as well as a 10.00 Superb rating on avvo.com. Most recently, Mr. Coleman served as Chairman of the Florida Bar Grievance Panel responsible for investigations and discipline of members of the Florida Bar. Mr. Coleman is admitted to various State and Federal Courts including the United States Supreme Court.
Over the years, Mr. Coleman has published articles in both professional and lay publications regarding securities fraud, asset protection and other associated subjects. Likewise, he has also been a speaker for professional organizations including continuing education for attorneys, accountants, real estate agents, and legal assistants, as well as seminars to lay groups and stockbrokers.
In the public sector, Mr. Coleman actively supports and participates in fundraising activities for the Boy Scouts of America, volunteers for Operation Par, Inc., appears in the Pinellas County Public Schools for speaking engagements and provides legal support for the Alumni Association. He is a baritone soloist in a variety of choirs and has recently served on the board of his church. An accomplished classical vocalist, Mr. Coleman performed professionally with Opera Tampa at the Straz Center in such operas as Carmen and The Pirates of Penzance. He has also provided professional choral support for Andrea Bocelli at Tampa’s Amalie Arena.
On a personal note, Mr. Coleman, a father of four, was born in Providence, Rhode Island and spent much of his early years moving due to his father’s naval career. One tour in the 1960s was at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fl, where Jeff fell in love with the Tampa Bay area. He enjoys travel, music and long walks with his West Highland Terrier “Wolfie” and playing with his seven grandchildren.
