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R. Craig Harrison
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R. Craig Harrison

4.5
36 reviews

1605 Main Street, Suite 1111, Sarasota, FL 34236-5840

Estate Planning, Trusts & Trust Administration, Wills & Probate Administration and 5 more

About R. Craig Harrison

Craig Harrison has been a fixture in the Sarasota legal community since 1989, though his professional journey began in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With bar admissions in both Michigan and Florida, he brings a seasoned perspective to the team at Lyons, Beaudry & Harrison, P.A. Craig is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist in Wills, Trusts, and Estates, a distinction he earned in 2010 that marks him as a true expert in his field. His dedication to excellence is further reflected in his AV Preeminent rating and his consistent selection as a Super Lawyer since 2015. Beyond the accolades, Craig is a family man who has been married to his wife, Cecilia, for over 30 years. He is incredibly proud of his two daughters—one a tax accountant and the other an attorney—both of whom are "double Gators." Even the family poodle, Maizey Blu, carries a bit of his history, named in honor of the University of Michigan. When he isn’t helping clients secure their legacies, Craig stays active through tennis, golf, and fishing, bringing a balanced and approachable energy to everything he does.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Estate Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Other 5
    • Trusts & Trust Administration
    • Wills & Probate Administration
    • Trust Litigation
    • Guardianship
    • Guardianship Litigation

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1983, Michigan
    1985, Florida
    Memberships
    Sarasota County Bar Association
    The Florida Bar
    State Bar of Michigan
    Probate and Trust Litigation Committee of the Florida Bar
    Guardianship, Power of Attorney, and Advance Directive Committee of the Florida Bar
    Chairperson: Florida Guardianship Law and Guardianship Advocacy Bench Guide: proposed outline in response to recommendation 6.1 of the judicial management council guardianship workgroup final report, June 2020 Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar Guardianship, Power of Attorney & Advance Directives Committee, 2020
    IRA, Insurance, & Employee Benefits Committee of the Florida Bar
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Grand Rapids Junior College
    Class of 1978
    A.A.

    University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
    Class of 1980
    B.A.
    Legal Certifications
    Certified Specialist in Wills, Trusts and Estates Law, The Florida Bar
  • Personal Details & History
    Hobbies & Interests
    Sarasota Blue Ribbon Committee; Aesthetic Task Force in Sarasota; Sarasota Downtown Association, Former President; Sarasota Downtown Association, Former Director

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Member at Lyons, Beaudry & Harrison, P.A.
4.5
36 reviews

Ellis Building, 1605 Main Street, Suite 1111Sarasota, FL 34236-5840U.S.A.

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  • Monday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    R. Craig Harrison was admitted in 1983 to the State of Michigan.
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    Yes, R. Craig Harrison has a 4.6 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, R. Craig Harrison offers fixed fees for certain legal services.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Lyons, Beaudry & Harrison, P.A. has 2 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    R. Craig Harrison attended University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

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