W. Trent Steele, experienced Business, Estate Planning attorney in Hobe Sound, FL with 18 reviews
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W. Trent Steele

10995 S.E. Federal Highway, #9, Hobe Sound, FL

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University of Miami School of Law, JD - Juris Doctor
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University of Florida, BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Bruce

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24 Jan, 2024
Disputed claim from Wells Fargo for over $50k. After 6 years and 4 collection firms, Trent hammered them in court over summary judgement and we settled the next day for about 8% with prejudice. I would absolutely use Trent again!
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Joe capra

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30 Aug, 2018
Trent Steele and his team has helped our family several times with a variety of services over the years. We have come to Steele Law for help with estate and deed planning, HOA resolutions, and now I depend on them for transaction matters with my real estate business. I am a repeat customer because I know that the team at Steele Law will give me the help I need, their prices are fair, and they are an active participant in the community that I grew up in.
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Veteran john & wife holly

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27 Apr, 2018
We needed a lawyer to assist with a VA home mortgage. Mr. Trent Steele was the best find without a lot of searching. He successfully represented us in court fighting against unfair business practice regarding a Veteran home loan. He was exemplary with knowlege, his conduct and very sincere representation of our case. It was a pleasure to see him work our case as he exuded confidence justly so. We are so thankful for the outcome and owe him and his firm our utmost graditude.
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Thomson Reuters, Strategies for Defending Florida Foreclosures

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