Trusts and Estates
Richard L. "Rick" Stockton
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1997 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Richard L. Stockton is a partner in Holland & Knight's Jacksonville and Lakeland offices. He is a member of the firm's Private Wealth Services Group and is very active in estate planning and taxation, as well as probate administration. Mr. Stockton has been heavily involved in the computerization of the firm's drafting manuals.
He has significant experience and proficiency in post-mortem and generation-skipping planning, and has written and lectured on various estate planning topics.
Mr. Stockton served as an aircrew member for five years in the United States Air Force and for four additional years in the United States Air Force Reserve.
Overview
- German
- University of Florida, J.D., graduated 1979
- Princeton University, BA, graduated 1971
- Florida, The Florida Bar
- American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC) - Fellow
- The Florida Bar, Tax Law Section; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section - Member
- German
- Florida, The Florida Bar
- American College of Trust & Estate Counsel (ACTEC) - Fellow
- The Florida Bar, Tax Law Section; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section - Member
- University of Florida, J.D., graduated 1979
- Princeton University, BA, graduated 1971
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Trusts and Estates, Jacksonville (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Trusts and Estates
Awards:
- Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine
- Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2006-2016
- The Best Lawyers in America guide, Jacksonville Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year, 2015
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