
Email:
jbohatch@gbtaxlaw.com
Born in Ft. Lauderdale, John has been practicing law in South Florida for over 20 years. After graduating from the University of Florida as an accounting major, John earned his CPA certification. Since being admitted to The Florida Bar in 1985, he has devoted his practice to estate planning and administration as well as business and tax planning. Actively involved with numerous private foundations, he is a member of the Advisory Council of Mote Marine and the South Florida Advisory Council for the University of Florida Foundation.
John frequently lecturers on estate planning before groups of attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors and insurance professionals. The bulk of his clients are located in Miami-Dade and Broward County, where he services the specialized legal needs of successful entrepreneurs and professionals, closely help companies, and wealthy retirees. John also maintains a strong client base from Key Largo to Key West, and regularly works out of the firm's Key West office.
Conversant in Spanish, John resides in Coral Gables with his wife, April, a former computer engineering systems analyst who is now a full-time mom. They have three children.
Certifications/Specialties
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Florida, 1985
Bar and Court Admissions
- The Florida Bar, 1985
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit, 1987
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, 1986
- U.S. Federal Court, 1986
- U.S. Court of Federal Claims, 1988
Education
- Nova University Center for the Study of Law, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1985
Honors: Goodwin Fellowship
Tax Scholar
- University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
B.S., Bachelor of Science, 1981
Major, Accounting
Honors: Dean’s List
President’s Honor Roll
Professional Associations and Memberships
- The Florida Bar, 1986 – Present
- Member, Tax Section
- Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law
- Member, Advisory Council of Mote Marine
- Member, South Florida Advisory Council for the University of Florida Foundation
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- International Tax Planning
- Business Planning
- Tax Law
- Tax Litigation
- Probate, Estate and Trust Administration
- Domestic Partnership Law