Gant McCloud is not only a highly credentialed estate planning attorney, he is also diligent,…read moreresponsive, and kind, and we couldn't be happier to see him starting his own law practice. Gant worked with us for over two years to rewrite two family trusts for a mentally ill family member that had originally been written in Massachusetts. He was extraordinarily patient and supportive as we asked many (many, many) detailed questions and micro-managed the entire rewrite through many (many, many) iterations as we repeatedly changed our minds along the way. About halfway through the process, the grantor was rushed to the hospital and his prognosis was uncertain. Gant pulled out all the stops to incorporate numerous pending changes and rushed to the hospital the next afternoon to execute the trusts. We cannot thank him enough for seeing us through and we highly commend him , most especially to anyone in need of expertise for complex estate planning.

From the owner: Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Estates, Probate, Estate and Trust Administration, Taxation,…read moreBusiness Planning

Charla is the best! She is very knowledgeable and proficient in wills, trusts, and estates. I…read morehighly recommend her.

Awesome Board- Certified Wills/ Trusts Attorney... Charla is so knowledgeable, thorough and easy to…read morework with.... and BOARD CERTIFIED.... this is her specialty, what she does, and she does it really well. I had a terrible accident that almost left my wife in a tough spot. If you are over 18, have kids , any holdings, etc., you need a will , power of attorney, living will etc. set up BEFORE you have a problem. And if you are an awesome parent , you will gift this to your kids who are not yet wise enough to understand the need. Call Charla and get it done now. I feel more at ease now that I have done this, and I know that I have one of the best lawyers on the job to protect my family. Thanks Charla.

Amazing service! I've been working with Mr. Howard Payne, and he and his team have been incredible…read morethrough the whole process. He has helped me put together my client contract and other documents for my business. I highly recommend this group!

Completely remarkable firm! I can't begin to express how much I appreciate their services,…read morecommitment to their clients and attention to detail. When I tell people how they handled my situation they are amazed.

If you want high handed and irresponsible call them today. Are you a customer who likes being told…read moreyou are wrong and to go away? Dial now !!! I had the misfortune to attempt to close a real estate transaction on January 18th 2019..I say attempt because it still is not complete due to the neglect of their clerks. Print a number on a check, that's all it would have taken but they couldn't be bothered to do it..I'm out $5,100.00 and they have yet to correct their obvious mistakes, (or even be man enough to admit to them). One star is too good for their effort

From the owner: The firm exists to help our clients implement their visions for their businesses and their…read morefamilies. Our clients appreciate our attentiveness, discretion, and judgment. We practice in the legal disciplines that align with our client base. In those disciplines, we have built national-caliber capabilities, offering one of Florida's largest and most sophisticated trusts and estates practices, as well as top-tier real estate, business, tax, employment, litigation, healthcare, and intellectual property practices. Through the years we have expanded our ranks to meet our clients' growing and complex needs, maintaining a single office location to create operating efficiencies for our clients and to maintain our hallmark collegiality. We are hard-working, fair-minded, and community-centered attorneys and professionals who support and collaborate with one another. Many of our practitioners have at least one advanced degree in taxation, accounting, business, or medicine, or are board certified by The Florida Bar as specialists in their areas of practice. Our attorneys and staff include native Floridians as well as "transplants." Every one of us lives and works here because of the quality of life in our region is second to none.

I have been fortunate to have John as my closing agent & title company for several closings, & he…read morehas excelled in thoroughness timliness in all cases. I have benefited from this, as he has discovered flaws and errors which would have cost me thousands. I would never NEVER use another counsel as his experience and professionalism as of the HIGHEST CALIBER! Thank you John!

Looking for a lawyer in Sarasota for my mother's will was overwhelming as there are so many…read moreoptions. After asking around, I was led to Kate Smith Law Group and I am so happy I listened to that recommendation. Kate and Michelle were absolutely amazing, they are so warm and caring. Not only is this a law firm, but you leave there feeling like family and I believe that is hard to find these days. I promise you will not be disappointed.

From the owner: Caring Estate Planning Attorney with 20 plus years of experienceread more

Buyer chose this firm to close on my Sarasota property. Unlike every other property I've…read morebought/sold in the past ten years, this was the first I couldn't esign remotely. Then, they kept changing their mind on the closing date/time. And to top it all off, they completely disregarded their own closing form with new/forwarding address, and gave the address of the property I sold as the address to send documents and checks. Avoid this firm, there are much better out there.

I have closed several properties and this outfit is absolutely HORRIBLE! Delayed…read moresending/requesting docs until 2 days before closing despite my contacting them early on. They say they are "too busy". They know I am far away now and want to send me docs that need to be reviewed and notarized and fedexed with only a day before. The closing statement they sent me was incomplete and incorrect. Their representative asks for docs I already sent them. My closing and sale is in jeopardy because of their lack of attention and caring.