Jeffrey P. Skates earned his Bachelor of Science, with honors, in 1990 and his Juris Doctor, with honors, in 1993, both from the University of Florida. Jeff was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1994, then joined the law firm McLin Burnsed in March 1998, where he became a partner in November 2001 and practiced for nearly 30 years. When McLin Burnsed formally ceased operations in 2025, Jeff and his partners, Sarah E. Uhrik and Loren M. Vasquez, established Skates Uhrik Vasquez Law.

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Jeff practices in comprehensive estate planning—including complex and high-net-worth trust planning—and probate and trust administration, and he serves as trustee in countless administrations. In addition, Jeff has a well-established corporate practice that handles corporate formation, maintenance and dissolutions, general business law and partnership matters for businesses throughout Central Florida. Jeff works closely with financial advisors and certified public accountants to help his clients achieve their goals. 

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Jeff is a member of the American Bar, the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, the Lake County Bar Association, and the Sumter County Bar Association.