The 2026 ELA Awards from Expert Law Attorneys have named Knudsen Law Best Estate Planning Firm of 2026, recognizing the Tampa, Florida firm for helping clients plan for the future and protect their families.
About the 2026 ELA Awards
Presented each year by Expert Law Attorneys, the ELA Awards honor law firms that set a high standard for how clients are treated, from the first phone call to the final result. Recipients are recognized for experience in their field, client service, ethical practice, and involvement in their communities.
Why Knudsen Law Earned the Recognition
Knudsen Law is a Tampa law firm focused on estate planning, trusts and probate for families throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Attorney Paul Knudsen, a native Floridian with more than ten years of legal practice, began his career as a prosecutor and later practiced family law before focusing solely on trusts, estate planning and probate. He holds degrees from Florida State University and Florida Coastal School of Law.
For estate planning, the firm prepares wills, revocable living trusts, irrevocable and dynasty trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, healthcare surrogate designations and Lady Bird deeds, and assists with asset protection, high net-worth planning and business succession. In probate, Knudsen Law guides personal representatives and beneficiaries through formal and summary administration, ancillary and snowbird probate and intestate estates, and handles probate litigation such as will contests and breach of fiduciary duty claims, using mediation when possible. The firm serves Tampa, South Tampa, Westchase, Brandon, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Wesley Chapel and surrounding communities.
What the Award Means for Clients
When you are dealing with planning for the future, choosing the right firm matters. The 2026 ELA Award reflects the standard Knudsen Law has set for its practice and adds to the firm’s reputation in Tampa and throughout Florida.