Lynette Silon-Laguna, P.A.
Lynette Silon-Laguna, P. A.
Offices: Riverview & Tampa, Florida
Phone: (813) 672-1900
http://www.familymaritallaw.com
Divorce, Family, Bankruptcy & Foreclosure Attorneys. Free Consult!
Legal Topic
Bankruptcy
Preferred New Clients
We practice bankruptcy law in the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division. This includes the counties of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, Hernando, Polk and Pasco. Our practice includes attorney representation of consumer and business bankruptcy and foreclosure defense through Chapter 13 bankruptcy. We can help you with your bankruptcy case even if you are not close to our office. This can be accomplished entirely online via the internet, mail and telephone. All bankruptcy clients regardless of their location within the Middle District of Florida's Tampa Division, will have to attend one Meeting of Creditors in downtown Tampa across from the Federal Courthouse. The Meeting of Creditors is held approximately 35 days from the date of filing your petition.
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
The law firm of Lynette Silon-Laguna, P.A., was founded in 1997 to provide effective solutions to marital and family law issues. We have experience practicing in divorce and family law, including adoption, name changes and domestic violence, having helped thousands of individuals and families resolve these issues. Our firm includes legal staff whose goal is to provide excellent and responsive legal services to our client and our services are tailored to resolve your individual circumstances. We gather information regarding your particular case at your free initial consultation and throughout your case. As we learn more about your particular situation, we will continue to address your specific concerns. Our goals are to attempt amicable resolution for our clients and to avoid the emotional and monetary costs of litigation. However, if that is not possible, then we will aggressively represent our clients' desires as to that which is legally possible.
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
The law firm of Lynette Silon-Laguna, P.A., was founded in 1997 to provide effective solutions to marital and family law issues. We have experience practicing in divorce and family law, including adoption, name changes and domestic violence, having helped thousands of individuals and families resolve these issues. Our firm includes legal staff whose goal is to provide excellent and responsive legal services to our client and our services are tailored to resolve your individual circumstances. We gather information regarding your particular case at your free initial consultation and throughout your case. As we learn more about your particular situation, we will continue to address your specific concerns. Our goals are to attempt amicable resolution for our clients and to avoid the emotional and monetary costs of litigation. However, if that is not possible, then we will aggressively represent our clients' desires as to that which is legally possible.
Bar Admissions
FL, Oct 1995
Bar Number: 067260
Other Court Admissions
All Florida County Courts, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.
Association Memberships
The Florida Bar Association (Family Law Section), Hillsborough County Bar Association (Family Law Section), Clearwater Bar Association, Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association (Secretary 2000-2002), Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association.
Continuing Education
We attend yearly continuing legal education seminars on topics including, but not limited to, Family Law, Divorce, and Bankruptcy.
Papers and Publications
Example Cases
Our area's of practice include the following: contested and uncontested divorce, military divorce, paternity, child support, child custody & visitation, child relocation, alimony, asset/debt division, retirement/pension division orders (military & private), enforcement and modification of final judgments, adoption, name changes, domestic violence injunctions, pre and post marital agreements, consumer/business bankruptcy chapters 7, 11 & 13, as well as foreclosure defense.
Education
University of Florida, Frederic G. Levin College of Law
Juris Doctorate
Gainesville
FL
1995
Graduated with Honors
University of Central Florida
B.A. in Legal Studies
Orlando
FL
1992
Graduated Summa Cum Laude (Top 1%), Phi Kappa Phi (Honor Society). Achievements: Founders' Day Honors, March 31, 1992; Certificate for Outstanding Achievement, April 5, 1992
Number of Attorneys
3
State Licensed In
Florida
Firm Focus and History
We are experienced in divorce and family law, including adoption and name changes. We have helped thousands of individuals and families resolve these issues in a caring, supportive and responsive environment. I have employed highly qualified associate attorneys and legal staff to assist me in reaching my goal of providing excellent legal services to my clients.
As property is divided in divorce, and one household is divided into two, divorce sometimes has the unexpected consequence of serious financial issues leading to bankruptcy. We provide experienced Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13 bankruptcy law legal services. Even without divorce, we can help if your debt is unmanageable and you are threatened by home foreclosure.
Previous Employment Summary
I founded the law firm of Lynette Silon-Laguna, P.A., in 1997 to provide effective, amicable and empathetic legal solutions exclusively to family law issues.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
I believe that clients should educate themselves on legal issues; however, it is definitely preferable for clients to follow the advice of their attorney, as there is contradictory legal information available. Although this information might apply to one case, it may not apply to another with similar circumstances.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
We are willing to review documents prepared by clients at our hourly rate.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
Yes.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I decided to become an attorney after my own divorce case. I was so impressed with my attorney, that I decided to emulate her, and I did! I am very happy with my choice, because I love the practice of law. There is nothing else I would rather do!
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I can empathize with people going through divorce or having other family issues, as I, as well as others I know, have had to deal with these issues.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I have always had a great interest in the fields in which I practiced before and during law school. For family and divorce clients, our goals are to reduce stress and to resolve cases amicably, if at all possible. Usually it is possible. If not, then we aggressively represent the client before the Court as to all legitimate matters. Bankruptcy and other debt issues are often a part of a divorce and even if they are not, we give personal attention to our clients throughout their case.
What do you like best about your career?
I find working with the law and helping people a great combination. I have been doing it exclusively for over 15 years and intend to continue to do so.
Tell us about your law firm:
I have great people working at my firm! They are committed to providing excellent service.
What are your strengths and style?
My strengths, as well as the strengths of my associate attorneys and legal staff, are that we are assertive, dependable, ethical and treat our clients, as well as all who are involved in the case, with consideration, timeliness and respect. Our style is one of desiring to resolve issues amicably and this is what we portray to the other party, his or her attorney, and the assigned judge. We return phone calls, emails, etc. as expeditiously as possible, and if we cannot do so within a reasonable time, someone will contact the party and let him or her know that we have the message and will get in contact at a designated time. I have worked hard to build an excellent reputation in the community, and I intend to keep it that way.
Personal Interests:
I love walking my dogs, exercising, snow skiing, computers, business, learning new skills and traveling with my husband (when possible, etc.)
Office Hours
Monday through Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
Spanish.
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We offer flat fees for uncontested divorce, paternity actions and name changes. In other cases, we have initial retainers which are geared to the individual client and the estimated amount of work to be done. We can offer flat fees for Bankruptcy Chapter 7 and Chapter 13.
Hourly Rates
$300 for Lynette Silon-Laguna, $225 for associate attorneys, $125 for legal assistants and paralegals. I also have very well-qualified associate attorneys and legal staff who are experienced enough to handle all family law, divorce, and bankruptcy cases.
Free Initial Consultation?
We offer a 30-minute free initial consultation with one of my attorneys.
Typical Retainer
Call for information as it depends on the case.
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