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Attorney Ted Starr
Attorney Ted Starr attended college at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. He also studied at the University of Leeds in England and attended law school at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts.
He has been a member of the Florida Bar in good standing since November 1988. He is also a member of the St. Petersburg Bar Association and the Clearwater Bar Association.
Mr. Starr has been in practice for over 30 years; has trial experience in Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco Counties; and has also represented individuals in Federal Bankruptcy Court.
He is currently a Board Member of the Community Law Program in St. Petersburg and was a Pro Bono Lapel Pin Recipient for 5 consecutive years, has been highly rated by his peers for the last 3 years through the Distinguished Award of Martindale Hubbell and the firm holds last year’s Chief Justice Law Firm Commendation Pro Bono Service Award from The Supreme Court of Florida.
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Practice Areas:
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Personal Injury
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Estate Planning
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Probate
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Education:
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Boston University School of Law (JD – Juris Doctor)
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University of Leeds, England
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Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
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St. Petersburg Bar Association
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Clearwater Bar Association
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Board Member of the Community Law Program, St. Petersburg
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Pro Bono Lapel Pin Recipient
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Attorney Ted Starr
Attorney Rod Martelo
Attorney Rod Martelo originally joined the team at Starr Law Offices as a Paralegal while attending law school. Now as a licensed Attorney, Rod assists the Probate Department, ensuring that estate matters are handled with precision and care.
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Attorney Rod Martelo is fluent in Spanish, and a certified Notary Public, which allows him to offer valuable legal services to a diverse clientele, enhancing the firm’s capability in providing comprehensive legal support to clients of all walks of life.
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Practice Areas:
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Probate and Estate Matters: Assists clients with managing and settling estates, while ensuring adherence to legal procedures and client wishes. Attorney Rod Martelo takes pride in navigating clients through the complex and intricate process of Probate that often follows after a loved one passes away.
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Real Estate Partitions and Heirs Property Act: Experienced in resolving property disputes and partitioning jointly owned property, either arising from a joint purchase or as a result of an inheritance, in accordance with Florida legal standards, controlling case law, and Florida’s Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act.
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Contract and Legal Drafting: Attorney Rod Martelo enjoys drafting and negotiating contracts, settlement agreements, and other legally binding instruments that protect clients' interests, all while complying with legal requirements.
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Bankruptcy Law: Experienced in advising clients on bankruptcy matters and their options arising mainly from consumer debts, and representing debtors in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition filings and proceedings that follow.
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Education:
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Juris Doctor, Cum Laude - Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Bachelor of Science in Applied Science, Cum Laude – University of South Florida
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Associate of Science in Culinary Arts, Cum Laude – Miami Dade College
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​For more information or to schedule a consultation, please contact Starr Law Offices at (727) 578-5030. We offer in-person and virtual consultations.
Attorney Rod Martelo
