Johnston & Metevia, P.A. - Pompano Beach, FL
Johnston and Metevia, P.A. is a trusted family-owned law firm in Pompano Beach, Florida, delivering over four decades of dedicated legal advocacy in estate planning, wills and trusts, probate administration, municipal land use, and zoning matters across Broward County.
Experienced Estate Planning and Land Use Counsel in Pompano Beach
Planning for future generations and managing real property assets require thorough legal precision, personal dedication, and local insight. Johnston and Metevia, P.A. has served individuals, families, and business owners throughout Florida for over four decades from their Pompano Beach headquarters. Led by the father-daughter attorney team of Thomas Whitney Johnston and Whitney Anne Metevia, the firm takes a detailed, compassionate approach to legal representation. When families need an attorney who listens intently to their wishes and protects hard-earned legacies, Johnston and Metevia delivers customized solutions designed to prevent future conflicts.
Comprehensive Wills, Trusts, and Estate Administration
A generic estate document often leaves critical questions unanswered and can lead to expensive courtroom disputes. Acting as experienced estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers, the firm helps individuals draft legal tools that shield assets and ensure smooth distribution. Dedicated probate lawyers also walk personal representatives and beneficiaries through estate administration step by step. Key estate legal services include:
- Last Will and Testament: Drafting enforceable wills that clearly outline asset distribution, designate guardians for minor children, and nominate trusted personal representatives.
- Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts: Creating living trusts and asset protection trusts to avoid probate delays, minimize tax liabilities, and protect vulnerable heirs.
- Powers of Attorney and Advance Directives: Serving as power of attorney lawyers to prepare durable financial powers of attorney, healthcare surrogacy designations, and living wills that safeguard personal decisions during medical incapacity.
- Probate Administration: Assisting executors with summary administration, formal administration, creditor notice filings, and orderly distribution of estate assets.
Land Use, Zoning, and Municipal Property Law
Drawing on Thomas Whitney Johnston's extensive experience as former Assistant City Attorney for Pompano Beach, the firm offers authoritative representation in municipal and real estate matters. As accomplished residential real estate lawyers and commercial real estate lawyers, they represent developers, agricultural landowners, and property owners in rezoning petitions, variance hearings, site plan approvals, and municipal code compliance. Clients planning commercial expansions or resolving municipal land disputes find a lawyer with deep local roots and an in-depth understanding of municipal government processes.
Business Formation and Corporate Representation
Entrepreneurs and closely held businesses also hire an attorney from Johnston and Metevia to handle foundational corporate needs. As dependable business formation lawyers and contract lawyers, the firm drafts operating agreements, structures partnerships, prepares commercial lease agreements, and negotiates key business transactions. By combining business acumen with multi-generational estate planning, Johnston and Metevia, P.A. provides comprehensive legal counsel that protects both family wealth and commercial enterprises.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in central Pompano Beach, Florida, situated along the busy East Atlantic Boulevard, just a few blocks east of the Dixie Highway and near the Cypress Post Office.
Building Location
This is a one-story professional office building built in 1961, which houses the long-standing legal practice of Johnston & Metevia, P.A..
Parking Details
A private surface parking lot is available on-site behind the building, offering free and easy parking for clients and visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Broward County Transit Route 42 (Atlantic Boulevard); nearest stop is at Atlantic Boulevard/Southeast 6th Avenue.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the building's main front entrance facing East Atlantic Boulevard. The reception and office space are located on the ground floor, offering convenient, step-free access.