Gary B. Leuchtman
Gary B. Leuchtman was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1982. He is currently A-V rated by Martindale-Hubbell and recognized as a Super Lawyer. Mr. Leuchtman founded Leuchtman Law in January 2014 after spending over three decades as a partner at Beggs & Lane, RLLP.
Credentials and Experience
- Continuously Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts & Estates since 1994
- Served on the Wills, Trust & Estates Certification Committee of the Florida Bar for 19 years (Chaired in 2001-2002, 2009-2010, and 2019-2020)
- Served 12 years as a member of the Probate Rules Committee of the Florida Bar (Chaired the General Rules Subcommittee for most of those years)
Mr. Leuchtman provides personalized client service and has developed one of the most sophisticated and experienced estate planning practices in Northwest Florida. He represents clients in all matters related to Wills, Trusts, Probate, Estate and Trust Administration, Estate and Trust Litigation, Asset Protection, Taxes, Business Planning, Charitable Planning, and Exempt Organization representation.
Professional Affiliations and Community Involvement
- Served as President of the Northwest Florida Estate Planning Council
- Chaired the United Way of Escambia County Foundation
- Served on the Board of Directors for United Way of Escambia County, United Way of Florida, and WSRE-TV
- Currently serves as the Corporate Secretary of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation
Mr. Leuchtman is committed to delivering comprehensive planning and solutions in a timely manner at a reasonable cost.
Areas of Practice
Trust and Estate Planning
Probate and Trust Administration
Business Organizations
Taxation Law
Corporate and Transactional
Guardianship
Certified Legal Specialties
Wills, Trusts and Estates Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education (1994-to present)
Bar Admissions
Florida, 1982
U.S. District Court Middle District and Northern District of Florida, 1983
U.S. Tax Court, 1984
Education
University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
LL.M. – 1982
Major: Taxation (With Honors)
University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida
J.D. (With Honors) – 1981
Mercer University, Macon, Georgia
B.S. (Magna Cum Laude) – 1979
Honors: Student Honor Court Justice
Outstanding Senior in School of Business
Major: Economics/Accounting/Political Science
Professional Associations and Memberships
Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association, Member, 1983 – Present
American Bar Association, Taxation Section, Member, 1983 – Present
The Florida Bar, Member, Probate Rules Committee, 1988 – 1996; 2003 – 2008
The Florida Bar Wills, Trusts & Estates Certification Committee, Member, 1996 – 2002; 2006 –2012; 2014 – 2020; Chairperson, 2001 – 2002; 2009 – 2010; 2019 – 2020
The Florida Bar, Tax Law, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections, Member, 1982 – Present
Northwest Florida Estate Planning Council, Member; 1983 – Present; President 1986
Florida Super Lawyers, Member, 2008 – 2021
Pro Bono Activities
United Way Escambia County/United Way Escambia County Foundation
United Way of Florida
WSRE-TV
Fraternities/Sororities
Blue Key
Sigma Nu
Phi Delta Phi