Spiro J. Verras Esq. - Palm Harbor, FL
Attorney at Verras Law, P.A.
Estate Planning Lawyers in Palm Harbor, FL
31640 US Highway 19 N Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Palm Harbor Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 05/07/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Trusts
- Elder Law
- Guardianships
- Corporate and Commercial Transactions
Attorney Information
Overview
- Spiro's professional background includes estate planning and probate, corporate and business law, real estate and closings, intellectual property, and complex litigation. A graduate of Yale University and Tulane Law School, Spiro was formerly a partner at Jones, Verras & Freiberg, a multistate law firm based in New Orleans. Throughout his 32-year career, Spiro has been a zealous advocate for his clients, and he brings the same passion to his estate planning and probate work.
- Since returning to his roots in the Tampa Bay Area, Spiro has focused his practice on estate planning and probate and trust administration. He has created a relaxed office environment with the capabilities of a large firm. Spiro has carefully selected a staff that shares his commitment to understanding every client's individual concerns and giving each client personalized attention and care.
Education
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Legal Education
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Tulane Law School,
New Orleans,
Louisiana, 1993
J.D.
Honors: European Legal Practice Certificate
Law Journal: Tulane Maritime Law Journal, Managing Editor, 1991 - 1993
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Tulane Law School,
New Orleans,
Louisiana, 1993
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Non Legal Education
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Yale University,
New Haven,
Connecticut, 1989
B.A.
Honors: With Distinction
Major: Philosophy
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Yale University,
New Haven,
Connecticut, 1989
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Past Positions
- McAlpine, Peuler & Cozad, Associate, 1993 - 1995
- O'Neil Eichin Miller Saporito & Harris, Associate, 1995 - 1999
- Jones, Verras & Freiberg, Partner, 1999 - 2007
- Bilirakis Law Group, Managing Partner, 2007 - 2010
- Unthink Corporation, Chief Legal Officer, 2010 - 2012
- Unthink Corporation, Co-Founder
Languages
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English
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Greek
Classes and Seminars
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Estate Planning from A to Z, National Business Institute, November 2022
- Florida Estate Administration, National Business Institute, December 2020
Pro Bono Activities
- Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, Member
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
Representative Clients
American Telecommunications, Inc.
Automatik Design, LLC
Div-Con, LLC
Representative Cases
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Quigley v. Microsoft Corp.
- Citation: 127 F.Supp.2d 702
- Court: U.S.E.D. La.
- Year: 2001
- Serial Number: 2001142245
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Rink v. Cheminova, Inc.
- Citation: 203 F.R.D. 648 M.D.Fla.
- Court: U.S.M.D. Fla.
- Year: 2001
- Serial Number: 2001980848
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Wagner v. McDermott, Inc.
- Citation: 79 F.3d 20
- Court: U.S.C.A. 5th Cir.
- Year: 1996
- Serial Number: 1996071205
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Latvian Shipping Co. v. Baltic Shipping Co.
- Citation: 1997 AMC 328
- Court: U.D.C.A. 5th Cir.
- Year: 1997
- Serial Number: 1996242432
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Pradarits v. Capital Towing Corp.
- Citation: 710 So.2d 334
- Court: La.C.A. 4th Cir.
- Year: 1998
- Serial Number: 1998070365
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Parks v. Pine Bluff Sand & Gravel Co.
- Citation: 712 So.2d 905
- Court: La.C.A. 3rd Cir.
- Year: 1998
- Serial Number: 1998054316
Published Works
Articles
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"Aloha, Bench Trial! Counter Claimant's Jury Right Sinks Plaintiff's Designation in the District of Hawaii", 16 Tulane Maritime LJ 435, 1992
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 1993
- Texas, 2000
- Florida, 2001
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1994
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1999
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana, 1993
- U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana, 1993
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana, 1993
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2002
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2002
Other Affiliations
- Maritime Law Association of the United States (Member)
- Mariners Club of the Port of New Orleans (Member)
- American Bar Association (Member)
- Federal Bar Association (Member)
- Louisiana State Bar (Member)
- New Orleans Bar Association (Member)
- American Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association (Member)
- Clearwater Bar Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Florida Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Law, Elder Law Section (Member)
- Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts & Sports Law Section (Member)
- Louisiana State Bar Association, Trusts, Estate, Probate & Immovable Property Law Section (Member)
- Texas Bar, Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section (Member)
- Texas Bar, LGBT Law Section (Member)
- Florida Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section, Ad Hoc Study Committee On Same Sex Marriage Issues (Member)
- Florida Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section, Guardianship, Power of Attorney & Advance Directives Committee (Member)
- Florida Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section, Asset Protection Committee (Member)
- Florida Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section, Digital Assets and Information Study Committee (Member)
- Florida Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section, Trust Law Committee (Member)
- Florida Bar, Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section, Probate Law & Procedure Committee (Member)
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Contact
31640 US Highway 19 N
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Phone: 727-977-1421
Fax: 888-908-5750
Email: Send a message
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