Anthony Cetrangelo | Naples Wills and Trusts Lawyer

Anthony J. Cetrangelo, Esq. is the Managing Partner of Threlkeld & Cetrangelo, P.A., practicing law in the areas of, Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration and Business. Mr. Cetrangelo received his Juris Doctoris from Ave Maria School of Law, Naples, Florida in 2015 and a Bachelor of Science from Troy University, Troy, Alabama in 2011. Mr. Cetrangelo graduated from Troy University with honors, majoring in Literature and minoring in Criminal Justice. In law school, Mr. Cetrangelo was presented with the Dean’s Honor Roll Award and two CALI Awards for Business Law and Computer Law. He also was a Student-Ambassador for the law school and competed on the Moot Court Team. While at Troy University, Mr. Cetrangelo played Division-1 College Football for the Troy Trojans as a kicker and was named to the Sun Belt Conference’s Commissioner’s List, which honors Student-Athletes with a 3.5 G.P.A. or better. Mr. Cetrangelo also won three Sun Belt Conference Championships while playing with the Troy Trojans.

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Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
That’s a tricky question to answer because focusing mostly on Estate Planning, Probate and Business Law, you feel like you make a significant difference in all your cases. Probate is a very tough time for the families that retain you as an attorney because they usually have just lost a loved one. I take a lot of pride in my legal work but what really makes the difference is listening to the client and taking a genuine interest in what they have to say about their loved one. It’s not only about identifying the potential legal issues in the case but it’s also about listening to the client’s joyous moments and stories about the loved one. A lot of times the client is nervous about taking care of the estate and paying the bills with no guidance. This can be very stressful when bills are coming in and assets are frozen. I make sure to let them know that I will be there every step of the way to help them through the challenging time, unfreeze the assets as quickly as possible and that I am only a phone call away.

How did you build a successful practice?
Quality legal work, a positive attitude and excellent communication skills. Every client that retains you expects quality legal work but what sets you above and beyond their expectations is stellar communication skills. Establishing a relationship with clients, where they know their attorney will answer emails and return phone calls back quickly as possible is the key. Being available to give updates on their case and giving one on one feedback creates a sense of comfort and trust between the attorney and client; which really solidifies the relationship for repeat business and helps the practice flourish.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Competence is expected, so what clients should look for in a lawyer is how comfortable they feel with the lawyer. The lawyer should make you feel comfortable to ask any questions and the lawyer should be able to give answers that are understood by the client.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
I wouldn’t say that local knowledge will make or break the success of a case but it makes the process a lot smoother. Knowing how your local court system and property appraiser functions is a benefit to the case.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Being of service for people. No matter what type of case walks in the door, someone needs help with an issue. It may be unlocking a checking account, determining a homestead, creating a new business entity or answering questions about Revocable Trusts, but whatever it is someone needs help. Being able to answer questions, ease anxiety and find solutions for people is the most rewarding aspect of my job, as you go home feeling fulfilled every day.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
I love football. I was an All-State Punter in high school and then played Division-1 football for the Troy Trojans in college as kicker. I still get out on the field occasionally, and kick the pigskin around. I am also an avid fisherman and love catching snook, redfish, mangrove snapper, sheepshead and snapper.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Managing Partner	Threlkeld & Cetrangelo		Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Ave Maria School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2015
Troy University	BS	Literature	2011

State / Court	Date
United States District Court Middle District of Florida	2017
Florida	2015

• The Florida Bar Association | Member
  The The United States District Court of the Middle District of Florida | Member
  The Collier County Bar Association | Member
  The Lee County Bar Association  | Member
  The National Italian American Bar Association | Member

• Ave Maria Law School Dean's Honor Roll
  
  CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Computer Law
  
  CALI Excellence for the Future Award for Business Planning
  
  Sun Belt Conference’s Commissioner’s List

• Types of Cases
  Our Estate Planning and Probate Services Include: Last Will and Testaments Revocable Trusts (Living Trusts) Irrevocable Trusts Special Needs Trusts Land Trusts Gun Trusts Will Codicils Trust Amendments Durable Power of Attorney Living Wills Health Care Surrogate Designations HIPAA Release Forms Lady Bird Deeds (Enhanced Life Estate Deeds) Summary Administration (Probate) Formal Administration (Probate) Ancillary Administration (Probate) Estate Administration Trust Administration

• Editor for "The Gavel"-Ave Maria School of Law Moot Court Board Journal (Fall 2014)
  
  Editor and Writer for "The Gavel"-Ave Maria School of Law Moot Court Board Journal (Spring 2015)

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