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My name is Geoff Hoatson and I’m the founder of the Family First Firm. I grew up in Central Florida surrounded by all my extended family. Both of my grandfathers were veterans of World War II and my paternal grandfather received the Purple Heart and Silver Star from Fleet Admiral Nimitz for his heroism as a medic on the Pacific Front. I gained a deep respect for our service members and my elders, while listening to them recount their time in the service. I knew that I wanted to help these people I admired so much. Unfortunately, over the years, both grandfathers ended up with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. My paternal grandfather was able to be qualified for Medicaid and my maternal grandfather was able to receive benefits from the VA. To call these benefits a blessing is a massive understatement; they allowed both of my grandmothers to age in their homes with dignity.
Born and raised in the Orlando area, I attended a local high school and then the University of Central Florida. It wasn’t until I went to Emory University for law school that I left Central Florida for the very first time. However, that choice was an easy one, because Emory is ranked as one of the top law schools in the country and has one of the preeminent estate planning programs. After graduating from Emory, I returned to Orlando to marry my fiancée, start a family, and begin the practice of law.In 2009, I decided to go out on my own and open the Family First Firm to help seniors and service members protect themselves, their families, and their legacies from the unique problems that our seniors face. We are proud to have helped countless families achieve their goals and gain peace of mind. We would be honored to help you too.
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1212 Mount Vernon Street Orlando, FL 32803 |
| Phone: | (407) 574-8125 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University School of Law Review | Editor | 2007 - 2008 |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Seminole County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Orange County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Orange County Bar Association | Secretary - Young Lawyers | 2011 - 2012 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Secretary | 2011 - 2012 |
| Seminole County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section | Vice President | 2011 - 2012 |
| Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Volie A. Williams American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| Emory University Law School Alumni Association | Vice President | 2013 - 2014 |
| Emory University Law School Alumni Association | President | 2014 - 2015 |
| Hospice of the Comforter Foundation | Vice President | N/A |
| Orange County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates Section | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | N/A |
| WealthCounsel | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Elder Law Section | Member | N/A |
| ElderCounsel | Member | N/A |
| Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
| Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 | American Society of Legal Advocates | 2018 |
| 10 Best Elder Law Attorneys - Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2017 |
| 10 Best Elder Law Attorneys - Client Satisfaction | American Institute of Legal Counsel | 2016 |
| Lawyer of Distinction nominee | Lawyers of Distinction | 2016 |
| Best Probate Attorney | Expertise | 2016 |
| First Place - YLS tournament | Orange County Bar Association | 2014 |
| Client Choice Award - Estate Planning | Avvo | 2013 |
| Client Choice Award - Probate | Avvo | 2013 |
| Client's Choice - Elder Law | Avvo | 2013 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2005 |
| Emory University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
| Case name | Outcome |
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| Redacted v. Redacted | My client won the ability to relocate with her children |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 59000 | Member in Good Standing | 2008 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
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| FamilyFirstFirm.com | The Future of Long Term Care | 2016 |
| FamilyFirstFirm.com | Underestimating the Risk of Disability | 2016 |
| FamilyFirstFirm.com | The Many Faces of Dementia | 2015 |
| FamilyFirstFirm.com | Avoid a Tax Time Bomb | 2015 |
| FamilyFirstFirm.com | Importance of a Comprehensive Power of Attorney | 2015 |
| FamilyFirstFirm.com | Why Consider Long-Term Care Planning | 2015 |
| Family First Firm | Creating a Plan for Your Incapacity | 2015 |
| Family First Firm | Creating a Plan for Your Incapacity - Part 2 | 2015 |
| My Central Florida Family | Estate Planning for the Blended Family | 2014 |
| Blog | The Future of Alimony: Should You Be Scared? | 2013 |
| Blog | How a Revocable Trust Can Protect Your Assets and Family | 2013 |
| Blog | Why You Want to Avoid Probate | 2013 |
| Emory Law Journal | Editor | 2008 |
| Emory Law Journal | Editor | 2008 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Sailing into your Senior Years | Estate Planning and Elder Law | 2016 |
| Provide and Protect | Estate Planning and Elder Law | 2016 |
| Planning over 50 | Estate Planning and Elder Law | 2016 |
| Let's Talk Future 96.5FM | Elder Law | 2016 |
| Let's Talk Future - 96.5 | Probate | 2016 |
| Growing Your Garden | Elder Law & Estate Planning | 2016 |
| Ask an Attorney | Probate | 2016 |
| Ask an Attorney | Elder Law | 2016 |
| Ask an Attorney | Estate Planning | 2016 |
| Recent Developments in Advanced Healthcare Directives | Advanced healthcare directives | 2015 |
| Provide and Protect | Estate and charitable planning | 2015 |
| Let's Talk Future - 96.5 | Estate Planning | 2015 |
| Florida Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists Annual Meeting | Estate Planning | 2015 |
| Northwestern Mutual Education Seminar | Estate Planning in Today's Economy | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Crowell & Carmona | 2008 - 2009 |
| Owner and Founder | Family First Firm | N/A |
| Associate Attorney | A. Anthony Giovanolli, P.A. | 2009 - 2009 |
