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Connolly Clark McArthur, experienced Litigation attorney in Clearwater, FL with 34 reviews
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24 Jan, 2025 by Allycat101346
Niki is awesome and a very hard worker
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16 Oct, 2024 by Charis campbell
Connolly McArthur is an amazing attorney! Her depth of legal knowledge is truly impressive, and she brings a unique perspective that has enriched her clients lives as well as their families. What sets Connolly apart is her ability to connect with clients on a personal level. She approaches each case with empathy, ensuring that clients feel understood and supported throughout the planning process. Her attention to detail is unmatched, and she is always thorough in her communication. I highly recommend this attorney and law firm for your legal needs!
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11 Sep, 2024 by Zachariah wade
Connolly is a top notch attorney. Highly recommend!
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Gregory Alan Thacker, experienced Litigation, Personal Injury attorney in Clearwater, FL with 32 reviews
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26 Jan, 2025 by Nancy stolbom
Greg Thacker took over a claim for us from another law firm when there was no progress being made. He took over our case and took care of everything from start to finish. He was thoughtful and considerate of our pain and frustration and he was super patient. He explained everything so thoroughly. Highly recommend Greg and the firm.
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21 Nov, 2024 by Reimany rivera torres
Exceptional lawyers who exceed the professional limits with discipline, dedication and excellent work.
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19 Sep, 2024 by Christopher viola
Attorney John Mulvihill handled my personal injury case and worked hard on ensuring I received due compensation for my injuries. I could not have asked for a better outcome. Attorney Mulvihill was a pleasure to work with. He kept me informed every step of the way and was always pleasant and professional in answering all my questions. Many thanks to Attorney John Mulvihill for getting me through this difficult time of my life. If you need a personal injury attorney look no further than John Mulvihill.
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David Byron Smitherman, experienced Estate Planning, Family Law attorney in Clearwater, FL with 1 reviews
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08 Dec, 2009 by Charity
David helped me when everything seemed to be falling apart. Unlike most attorneys he is fair when it comes to fees and he amazed me with what he did with my case! I recommend David to everyone. GREAT attorney!!!
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Lena M Ayoub, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Clearwater, FL with 1 reviews
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10 Apr, 2012 by Jackie
i would recomend her to anyone and use her for any further problems I might have
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Young Vincent Kim, experienced Consumer Protection, Debt Collection attorney in Clearwater, FL with 1 reviews
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28 Jun, 2023 by Alex
I called Vincent when my HOA had filed a lawsuit against me. He took my call, proceeded to calmly explain my situation and my opinions. Instead of just taking my money upfront (which many other attorneys would), he advised me to make an attempt to negotiate with HOA. And then call him back. An honest, well intentioned lawyer all around. Thank you Vincent
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Sheryl C Johansen, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Clearwater, FL with 1 reviews
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05 Jul, 2022 by Phillip
I have been dealing with driving without a license for several years about eight to be exact I had gone through a couple of public defenders and paid attorneys from Naples to Fort Myers to Sarasota and here in St Petersburg. I've spent a lot of money and spent a lot of time in jail because of this even accepted a felony charge I was on the telephone with Miss Johansson explaining my situation, with in not even 15 minutes she precisely explained the law to me and that I should have never spent even one minute in jail or been convicted as a felon because my license was suspended for fines just blew me away when we went to court in front of the same judge who had convicted me of the felony missed your handsome was calm cool collective and very professional my opinion the only professional in the building at that time. Should I ever get in trouble again with the law I will go directly to Ms Johansson and I'd recommend you do the same God bless have a great day.
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Jill Ann Schuh, experienced Appeals, Business attorney in Clearwater, FL with 1 reviews
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01 Jul, 2014 by Iris
Jill A. Schuh handled a case for me when I was at the worst time of my life. She took my case at a discounted fee because she understood my financial situation (which other Attorneys don't care about). She took all my calls, was very assertive and took the time to listen. Jill negotiated back and forth with othet party until she got me what I felt was the most I could get in order to put closure so I could move on with my life. During this time she was very proffessional and very, very human, she made me feel I was talking to not only my attorney but also a friend. I recommend this attorney very highly.
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Jessica Faith Watts, experienced Estate Planning, Foreclosure attorney in Clearwater, FL with 2 reviews
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11 May, 2022 by Zyblfryx wvkquieoayn
Kind, patient, and competent. I would definitely recommend the Dogali law group. The amount of time and effort they put into my case is amazing. it was really nice to know they are completely willing to go to court to seek justice. Thank you, Dogali Law Group.
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Leslie M. Conklin, experienced Litigation, Real Estate attorney in Clearwater, FL with 87 reviews
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29 Oct, 2022 by Sandrine
She is awesome , all my family and I appreciate everything she did and her great work , I recommend her to anyone who needs an attorney in her specialty
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Chris Hamblen, experienced Litigation, Personal Injury attorney in Clearwater, FL with 30 reviews
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13 Sep, 2024 by Michael carpenter
My experience with Chris and his team was exceptional. I am very please with how easy he made the whole experience of working with an attorney was. I suggest if you need attorney help to call Chris! Thank you for all your dedication to my situation. Big or small Chris is your guy!
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12 Sep, 2024 by Bianca browning
Had a great experience working with Chris and his team. After a bad accident last year that totaled my car, they were able to help and it made my life 1000x easier. They won my case easily and it couldn't have made me happier. I will be recommending to anyone who is in a similar situation. Thank you for all the help, appreciate it!
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12 Aug, 2024 by Linda carter
He is always there to answer your questions . Great staff as well.
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Lauren McCarty Stevens, experienced Business, Criminal Defense attorney in Clearwater, FL with 31 reviews
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28 Jun, 2024 by Dan dragon
Kristen and her team were fantastic She took the time to listen to our concerns over our claim from hurricane Ian and provided us with solid advice on how to proceed. She responded to our request and in the end got us the settlement we were looking for to repair the damage that it caused. You could tell through the multiple conversations that she really looks out for her clients interests I would highly recommend her and Kraph Legal for any insurance issues that you may have They are definitely well worth money spent Extremely Satisfied
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29 Mar, 2024 by Violet rose
A very well run law firm if you have a gripe with your homeowners insurance.
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21 Dec, 2023 by Scott spratt
After our insurance company dismissed our hurricane-caused roof damage/leak claim as "age-related deterioration/wear and tear". we were referred to Krapf Legal. The Krapf Legal team were exceptional throughout the year-long battle to ensure we were compensated for our significant losses. Our attorney, Tim Delaney, was always reachable, professional and courteous - and he negotiated the exact settlement we were looking for to cover 100% of our roof replacement.
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Nickolas Ekonomides, experienced Business, Litigation attorney in Clearwater, FL with 8 reviews
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08 Sep, 2022 by Melissa
The last thing any business owner wants is to be sued. Unfortunately this will happy to every successful business owner. That’s where Nick shines. He starts communication with the other attorney and let’s them know we are prepared to do what it takes to resolve or negotiate the matter. He is very experienced at litigation. He has given us peace of mind so we can keep doing what we do best in our Business. If you find yourself being sued you can trust Nick Ekonomides to help you.
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04 Jan, 2019 by Deborah
I called Nickolas with some questions to see if I had a case concerning some real estate. He was an excellent listener, and spent 20 minutes with me on the phone, even though he'd already advised me that I could use small claims court and didn't need his services. He answered every question and then some. Very professional, very considerate.
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05 Nov, 2018 by Mike
Nick Ekonomides helped me through a very tough and protracted business litigation matter (shareholder dispute) that I was dealing with. Nick was very level-headed throughout the extended litigation and I am very thankful that he believed in me and my case. He went way above-and-beyond and was my calming force throughout the emotional roller-coaster of ups-and-downs in my litigation. He worked diligently and tirelessly to get me get a fair and equitable outcome and to ensure justice was served in my case and ultimately helped me get a resolution to the matter that I was happy with. I highly recommend Nick if you have any commercial / business litigation matters as I believe he will give you a high level of service and representation like he did for me. Thanks again Nick! 5 Stars all the way!
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John Francis McGuire, experienced Criminal Defense, Family Law attorney in Clearwater, FL with 14 reviews
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23 Mar, 2021 by Mary
I AM A NO 1 CHRISTAN SCHOOLTEACHER WENT IN BY CAB COLD DAY I AM SENIOR WAS TREATED AS DIRT THEY R CRUEL ABUSIVE MEAN PUTTING CIVIL LAWSUIT ON THEN FOR ABUSE
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25 Mar, 2020 by Anonymous
This Lawfirm was a waste of crucial time and money! Our legal issues only worsened and have been VERY difficult paying more experienced firms to resolve due to their errors! We wish they were honest and referred us for a more educated & experienced lawyer. Now our situation has become a seriously bad situation directly from the mistakes caused by this person! This is anonymous from fear of erratic people’s retribution by their history!
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22 Mar, 2020 by Carly
I had made a free appointment for a legal consultation in the past and met with John McGuire who gave me his honest opinion that I didn’t need a lawyer at that time. He didn’t ask for any payment for that appointment which I really appreciated since I was hesitant at first thinking I would have to pay if I saw a lawyer. I remembered the law office when I got in a bad car accident in 2019 and made another appointment. I had so many medical bills and all these adjusters were calling me asking for statements but John McGuire helped me feel relieved right away. His paralegal, Mindy, kept me updated on my case and seemed to really be on top of my case. Not only did I end up getting a nice settlement but Mindy also negotiated my medical bills so I got even more money in the end. I didn’t even know you can negotiate medical bills like that! I Would definitely recommend anyone who has legal questions or issues to go to McGuire Law Offices!
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Sean Michael Wagner, experienced Appeals, Business attorney in Clearwater, FL with 3 reviews
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22 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous
This man came and made all sorts of promises to me the morning of my trial, convinced me to switch to him. Then, after receiving payment, did absolutely nothing for 9 months. Despite having provided him numerous things for my defense, he literally did no preparing at all - he only came to discuss the case the sunday afternoon before trial! I had explained to him exactly what data was needed, and how to obtain that data, to exonerate me and he did not do this! This data would prove I could hot have done what I was charged with. I had also provided case law of an identical case that would show Florida had no jurisdiction. But because he failed to even read the case law, which clearly stated the court ruled in what would have been my favor, when the state misrepresented that case to court Mr. Wagner did not object and did not argue because he DID NOT EVEN READ THE CASE! Not only this, but I had hired him for a civil matter as well, and after 9 months, as I am sitting at the defendant table at trial, he STARTS to write a motion for that matter - and it was complete garbage! I literally had to rewrite it myself and not only fix basic spelling and grammatical errors, which were prevalent, but CORRECT HIM ON MATTERS OF LAW! This guy is about worthless - if you hire him, he will take your money, ignore you, judge you as guilty so as to feel ok about his poor work ethic, and try to get you a plea - which eliminates 99% of appeals! This is a big problem because when he blows his motion arguments from lack of preparation, he tells you "oh, don't worry - you can appeal this issue!" But you can't. So no, do not hire this man, or Steve Henderson, or Dan Ciener... Diamond and Funk are the only attorneys worth a penny in Brevard County. You would be better to hire someone from Orlando or elsewhere.
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07 Feb, 2013 by Victoria
I was able to ask him for honest advice & he fought for the best ending result for me. He didnt give me any false ideas and prepared me for the worst but aimed for the best. He would answer my calls, Texts and Emails. Always had a good outlook.
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26 Nov, 2012 by Frank
Sean is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. He excels at cross-examination and hits every conceivable detail. Very prepared, very thorough.
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Barry Livingston Cobb, experienced Criminal Defense, Litigation attorney in Clearwater, FL with 2 reviews
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17 Dec, 2017 by Michael
Barry Cobb is an excellent lawyer. I was wrongfully charged with a felony and this was caught on video tape. Not only was the felony dropped, but Barry answered every question I every had thoroughly and giving me all the knowledge I needed to make the right decisions. His advice was always spot on and because I listened it went exactly as I needed it to. He should be getting a $5000 retainer for his services, but he chooses to fight for the little guy. A stand up attorney.
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24 Oct, 2013 by Michael
Mr Cobb was the Public Defender for my son, Michael, and did a VERY poor job representing him. Mr. Cobb failed to call any witness that could prove Michael was innocent of the charges. Mr. Cobb failed to provide proper legal representation. Mr. Cobb had almost 5 years to prepare for the hearing and was NOT prepared at all.
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Darren Michael Stotts, experienced Business, Consumer Protection attorney in Clearwater, FL with 0 reviews
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James A. Staack, experienced Class Action, Litigation attorney in Clearwater, FL with 0 reviews
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Philip G. Haddad, experienced Litigation attorney in Clearwater, FL with 0 reviews
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Zackary T Zuroweste, experienced Litigation attorney in Clearwater, FL with 0 reviews
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Nicholas J Grimaudo, experienced Estate Planning, Litigation attorney in Clearwater, FL with 0 reviews
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What a Litigation Lawyer Can Do for You

A litigation lawyer specializes in representing individuals, businesses, or organizations involved in legal disputes. Whether you're the one filing a lawsuit or you're being sued, a litigation attorney will advocate on your behalf throughout the entire legal process. Their goal is to resolve disputes, either through negotiation, settlement, or trial. Litigation lawyers can help with a wide range of disputes, including contract disagreements, real estate issues, employment disputes, personal injury claims, and more.

Litigation lawyers provide strategic legal advice and manage all aspects of your case, from filing motions to representing you in court, ensuring that your rights are protected and that you have the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome.

When Should I Hire a Litigation Lawyer?

You should consider hiring a litigation lawyer if you're involved in a legal dispute that you cannot resolve on your own. Common situations include:

  • Breach of contract disputes: If a party to a contract fails to fulfill their obligations, a litigation lawyer can help you seek damages or enforce the agreement.
  • Business disputes: Litigation lawyers can represent you in cases of partnership disagreements, intellectual property disputes, or business fraud.
  • Employment disputes: If you're facing issues like wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, or wage disputes, a litigation lawyer can help resolve these matters through negotiation or court action.
  • Personal injury claims: If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence and are seeking compensation, a litigation attorney can help you pursue your case.
  • Real estate or property disputes: When there are conflicts over property ownership, boundary issues, or lease agreements, a litigation lawyer can assist in resolving the dispute.

Hiring a lawyer early in the process is beneficial, especially if a lawsuit seems imminent or you have already been served with legal documents.

What Does a Litigation Lawyer Do?

A litigation lawyer handles all aspects of your case, from the initial investigation to the trial and even the appeals process, if necessary. Their role includes:

  • Case assessment and investigation: Analyzing the facts of your case and advising whether it’s worth pursuing or defending.
  • Pleadings and motions: Drafting and filing documents to initiate or respond to a lawsuit, including complaints, motions to dismiss, and answers.
  • Discovery: Gathering evidence, including depositions, interrogatories, and document requests, to build your case.
  • Negotiations and settlement discussions: Attempting to resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration, or settlement talks before going to trial.
  • Trial representation: Presenting your case in court, examining witnesses, introducing evidence, and making legal arguments before a judge or jury.
  • Appeals: If necessary, filing appeals to challenge or defend the outcome of the trial.

Litigation lawyers are also skilled negotiators and often work to resolve disputes outside of court to save time, money, and stress for their clients.

How Are Litigation Lawyers Paid?

Litigation lawyers typically use a variety of fee structures depending on the type of case, the complexity of the legal matter, and the financial circumstances of the client. Common payment arrangements include:

  • Hourly rates: Many litigation attorneys charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and geographic location.
  • Flat fees: For specific, predictable legal tasks (such as filing a motion), lawyers may offer a flat fee.
  • Contingency fees: In personal injury or other cases where you seek damages, a lawyer may work on a contingency basis, taking a percentage of the settlement or award if you win.
  • Retainer: Some clients pay a retainer fee upfront to secure ongoing legal services. The lawyer then bills against this retainer as work is done.

The exact structure should be discussed in the initial consultation to ensure you understand how and when you'll be charged.

How Much Does a Litigation Lawyer Cost?

The cost of a litigation lawyer varies significantly depending on the nature of the dispute and the lawyer’s experience. Factors affecting the cost include:

  • The complexity of the case: More complex litigation involving extensive discovery, expert witnesses, or multi-party suits typically costs more.
  • Time spent: Litigation cases can be time-consuming, especially if they go to trial. The longer the case, the higher the legal fees.
  • Type of fee arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $200 to over $1,000 per hour, depending on the lawyer’s reputation and location. Contingency fees generally range from 25% to 40% of the settlement or award.
  • Stage of litigation: Cases that settle early in the process are often less expensive than those that proceed to trial or appeal.

It’s crucial to ask about cost estimates during your initial consultation to avoid surprises.

Top Questions to Ask a Litigation Lawyer

Before hiring a litigation lawyer, it's essential to ask key questions to ensure you're choosing the right representation:

  1. What is your experience with cases like mine?
    Ensure that the lawyer has experience handling your specific type of dispute, whether it's a contract issue, personal injury, or business matter.
  2. What are the potential outcomes of my case?
    Ask for an honest assessment of your case's strengths, weaknesses, and the likelihood of success.
  3. What is your fee structure?
    Clarify how you'll be charged, whether by the hour, a flat fee, or on a contingency basis.
  4. How long do you expect my case to take?
    While it's hard to predict, an experienced lawyer can give you a rough estimate based on similar cases.
  5. How often do you settle cases versus going to trial?
    Some lawyers are more inclined to settle, while others may be more experienced in the courtroom. It’s important to understand their strategy.
  6. What is your approach to resolving disputes?
    Some lawyers prefer aggressive litigation, while others focus on settlement or mediation. Choose one whose approach aligns with your goals.

How to Check the Credibility of a Litigation Lawyer

To verify a litigation lawyer’s credibility, consider the following steps:

  • Check bar association records: Ensure the lawyer is in good standing with the state bar and has no history of disciplinary actions.
  • Read client reviews and testimonials: Online reviews can provide insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and track record.
  • Look for litigation experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they have handled cases like yours and have a record of success.
  • Request references: Ask the lawyer to provide references from past clients who can speak to their effectiveness and approach.
  • Research their trial experience: If your case is likely to go to trial, ensure the lawyer has a history of courtroom success.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To make your first consultation with a litigation lawyer productive, you should prepare the following:

  • A clear outline of the dispute: Provide a timeline and key details about the legal issue you're facing.
  • Any relevant documents: Bring contracts, emails, letters, or any other documentation that pertains to the case.
  • A list of key players: Provide the names of individuals or companies involved in the dispute.
  • Questions about fees and the litigation process: Make sure you understand how the lawyer plans to approach your case and how you will be charged.
  • Your goals and expectations: Be clear about what outcome you're hoping for, whether it's a settlement, compensation, or another resolution.

By coming prepared, you can ensure that your initial meeting with the lawyer is both efficient and insightful, giving you a better sense of how to proceed with your case.

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