Brandon D. Bellew
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Estate & Trust Litigation Attorney in Clearwater, FL
Brandon D. Bellew, a partner at Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP, provides outstanding representation in the areas of trust, estate and guardianship litigation and has done so during his entire career. He represents clients throughout Florida in all types and phases of contested issues relating to trusts, estates and guardianships.
He frequently writes articles and lectures on trust, estate and guardianship litigation topics. He is very active in the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section where he serves on its Executive Council, is active on the Trust Law, Probate Law and Procedure and Probate & Trust litigation committees and currently serves as a Vice Chair of the Guardianship, Power of Attorney and Advanced Directives Committee. Brandon is also currently serving as the President of the Clearwater Bar Association, 2018-2019.
Brandon has been recognized for his professional accomplishments by being named Best Lawyers® 2019 Litigation Clearwater – Trusts and Estates – “Lawyer of the Year", listed in The Best Lawyers® in America for Litigation- Trusts and Estates (2018, 2019), recognized as a Rising Star in the practice area of Estate and Trust Litigation by Super Lawyers (2010, 2015-2018) and by earning an Avvo “Superb” 10.0 rating.
Brandon’s cases are often highly emotional and sensitive because they involve family disputes relating to the recent death or incapacity of a loved one. He approaches his cases with a problem solver mindset. While he is an experienced trial attorney and aggressively pursues his clients’ desired outcomes, he believes that most cases should be resolved outside of the courtroom because often, that is the most efficient and cost-effective way to give his clients the best results possible.
When Brandon is not practicing law, he spends his time with his family and coaching youth basketball and flag football.
- 100%Estate & Trust Litigation
Will Contests
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2010, 2015 - 2021
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White Papers
- ‘Twas The Season: A Gift Or Not A Gift (2018)
- Know The Probate Rules To Keep Your Case Alive When The Defendant Dies (2017)
- HOMESTEAD, you may own it but that does not mean you control it. (2013)
- Is My Interest In The Trust Protected From Creditors? (2018)
- Survivorship Rights in Joint Bank Accounts (2015)
About Brandon D. Bellew
First Admitted: 2006, Florida
Professional Webpage: http://www.jpfirm.com/people/brandon-d-bellew/
Honors/Awards
- Super Lawyers Rising Star (2015-2021) Estate and Trust Litigation, Super Lawyers
- Best Lawyers® 2019 Litigation Clearwater – Trusts and Estates – “Lawyer of the Year"
- Avvo “Superb” 10.0 rating
- The Best Lawyers® in America for Litigation- Trusts and Estates (2018 - 2021), Best Lawyers
Pro bono/Community Service
- Head Coach for Safety Harbor Recreation Basketball League, 11 to 13-year-old division, 2018 Summer League champions
- Head Coach of back to back East Lake Flag Football 5th and 6th Grade Division Spring League champions (2017, 2018)
- Member of the Board of the Dunedin Fine Arts Center Planned Giving Committee
Bar/Professional Activity
- President Elect, Clearwater Bar Association, 2017-2018
- Chair of the Clearwater Bar Probate and Guardianship Section, 2014-2016
- The Florida Bar (Real Property, Probate and Trust Section)
- Former Chair of Sixth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee 6E
- Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Association (Probate and Real Property)
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2006
- American Bar Association
- Clearwater Bar Association Board of Directors, 2013-2016
- The Florida Bar, 2006
- Leadership Pinellas Class of 2013
- Executive Council of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
Educational Background
- Stetson University J.D., 2006; M.B.A., 2006, 2006
- University of South Florida, B.A., 2003
- Graduate of the Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, 2017
Last Updated: 5/15/2022