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Mr Gerald hemness jr... Is such a blessing to the Tampa Bay area he really takes the load off your shoulders on tough situations very understandable and courteous to whom ever is reading this and would like to use their services I highly recommend very easy get in contact with give him a try if you are wanting to experience good consultation or higher....

My father and I worked with Mr. Hemness from another state assisting us with a guardianship case. We all knew that it would have its bumps, but his extensive knowledge of both Florida law and laws in other states, ease in navigating the system, and gentle calming manner brought this process to a conclusion before other lawyers in the area would even give us an appointment for a consultant. He is extremely responsive to both email and telephone calls. I simply could not have asked for anything more. If you have the need for an attorney for guardianship, Mr. Hemness is the attorney you want.

Gerald Hemness' education and experience by themselves are an impressive package. He is a well-seasoned attorney in guardianship law. Gerald can assess your case and give clear, thorough guidance for every step of the way. His patience is unsurpassed, and he promptly answers every question respectfully. He prepares you for success in and out of the courtroom. We would highly recommend Gerald to anyone who finds themselves at any stage of this process. We were in an urgent situation, and Mr. Hemness went out of his way to take our case. He was like a kind, older brother leading us through every step. His advice was straightforward, and his charges were reasonable – he's everything you would hope for when utilizing the services of an attorney for this type of case. Guardianship is a necessary but oftentimes unpleasant step that is required to chart a safe path for a loved one's future, and it can bring up so many emotions. Mr. Hemness successfully helped us gain the custody we sought of our family member.

Working with Gerald gave me such peace that I was taking all the right steps because I was armed with all the right answers. I am so thankful to have him as part of the team that supports my special needs son.

We were referred to Attorney Hemness by a long time friend of our family. Attorney Hemness clarified Florida law as it pertained to the issues we were wrestling with regarding the resolution and distribution of our family property. Mr. Hemness stated the Florida law that was relevant to our situation. He gave the law as it stands by statute and he then explained how the law is practically applied to a situation likes ours. It was his explanation of how the law was interpreted and administered that made it easier for us to understand our overall situation. This new insight has removed a lot of stress for me. Understanding our rights under the law and the limitations of our rights has made it easier to make decisions regarding the most practical path forward. I appreciated the respectfulness and empathy that Attorney Hemness showed toward all the parties present. He appeared to care about our predicament. I would recommend him with confidence to those that I know who would need honest and straightforward answers.

Today I had a nice, long phone consult with Mr. Hemness referencing possible elder abuse. As soon as our talk was completed, I had a feeling of relief that I had not experienced in over two months! He gave me the help I have needed -- and his help is invaluable. There was no charge today; he let me know he would not charge me unless I come to him, hiring him. There is a 50/50 chance I will need further help and, at that time, I will absolutely hire Mr. Hemness.

Mr. Hemness helped me with both an emotional guardianship and a probate case. He was extremely professional and easy to talk to. He was able to explain legal issues in a way that I could understand which is difficult when I have NO background with the law. I needed to see him several times over a course of two weeks and he always made time to fit me in when I needed him. Even though I live several hours away, he made sure he answered my questions in a timely manner. His record keeping was also easy to follow. If I ever need an elder attorney in the Tampa area, I will be calling Mr. Hemness again.

Gerald Hemness is an excellent attorney. He was instrumental in helping me get guardianship of a dear loved one suffering from dementia. He was knowledgeable and decisive in his handling of the issues and compassionate and supportive every step of the way. You won't find a better elder law attorney.

I have been working with Gerald Hemness for over eleven years. Mr. Hemness has assisted me with over eighty guardianship, trust and probate cases, some simple and many very complex. Gerald has provided excellent legal advice and guidance to me in every case. Gerald is experienced, very knowledgeable and is extremely honest. Many times, he has told me what I needed to hear, not what I wanted to hear. Gerald's best quality to me is that he definitely thinks outside the box and comes up with very creative solutions to problems. Federal and state laws and regulations are constantly changing in regards to guardianship, trust and probate and without proper guidance, it is easy to get lost and/or make serious mistakes in these matters. I highly recommend Gerald Hemness to anyone needing help with guardianship, exploitation, probate litigation or mediation.

My brother and I had been working with Gerald (Jay) involving elder care abuse in the care of our father at a distance of many states for a lengthy period of time. It was a very complicated situation with communication done almost entirely via phone and Internet. Jay was always attentive with prompt responses. Also, he was very sensitive to our concerns in the prolonged, complicated, emotional and restrictive issues we encountered and advised us accordingly. In the end, litigation was implemented and Jay was instrumental in a settlement being reached. I felt Jay was a guiding light in our very unfamiliar and emotional journey He explained confusing legal actions in a clear and constructive manner, enabling us to make our best decisions. I am very grateful we were lead to Jay and extremely satisfied with Jay’s legal services to us. I consider him to be a very savvy, experienced attorney who I would highly recommend.

Mr. Hemness has been a pleasure to deal with. Extremely competent and on point. My case has had complexities and Mr Hemness has navigated the issues with a high degree of professionalism and legal knowledge. He is also willing to discuss questions and responds quickly. Highly recommend!

Mr. Hemness did an amazing job helping my special needs son. I was so very worried about what would happen to my child when I could no longer care for him to the point that I couldn't sleep at night. It really began to take a toll on everyone. Mr. Hemness was a wonderful answer to our prayers. He was compassionate and produced great results. I rest easy now knowing my son will be okay. I recommend Mr. Hemness for any guardianship and special needs trust issues.