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Mr. Brian Dean Hess

3.9
4 reviews

Panama City Beach, FL, U.S.A.

Probate & Trust, Condominium Law, Real Estate and 4 more

About Mr. Brian Dean Hess

Mr. Brian Dean Hess is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, condominium law, real estate and 4 other areas of law. Brian received a degree from Rutgers University Law, Newark in 1986, and has been licensed for 40 years. Brian practices at Brian Dean Hess in Panama City Beach, FL.

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Mr. Brian Dean Hess got this award in 2021

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Mr. Brian Dean Hess got this award in 2021

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3.5
Real Estate
Posted by Stan and Debra
July 27, 2023
Hired Attorney

We have used Mr. Hess for the past 20 years for dozens of 1031 exchanges. He is very knowledgable in this type of law. Very responsive to any questions we might have and would highly recommend. We will continue to use his services for future real estate purchases.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
May 13, 2012
Hired Attorney

It took longer to receive the information I requested than I thought it would.

Bankruptcy
Posted by anonymous
June 21, 2010
Hired Attorney

Church goer and believer in the Bible. Very straight forward in explaining in layman terms what the law states.

Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
July 18, 2025
Hired Attorney

Hard to make contact with and was abrupt and rude when i did finally hear from him. Secretary is the worst. When you call in it’s like you’re bothering them. I asked for her name so i knew who i was speaking to and she hung up on me. I would look elsewhwere.

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Areas of Law

  • Real Estate 1
    • Condominium Law
  • Other 5
    • Probate & Trust
    • Real Property
    • Banking
    • Probate
    • Securities & Investment Fraud

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Brian Dean Hess

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1986, Florida
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden
    JD - Juris Doctor
    Other Education
    Rutgers University Law, Newark
    Class of 1986
    JD

    Temple University
    Class of 1983
    BBA
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1957
    1957

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