Welcome

Honor

We are not just lawyers – we are people that are truly passionate about serving and caring for the elderly and special needs community, and we want to ensure that they are honored, protected, and dignified.

Educate

Unfortunately, the law is often complex and burdensome. We focus on educating clients so they know how to best handle all the things that need to be addressed with their estate planning and where a loved one unexpectedly passes away or becomes physically or mentally incapacitated.

Protect

Whether it’s an elder parent, a minor child or special needs children, we have the experience and expertise to help you protect them and their future.

Who’s Working On Your Case?

Laurie Ohall, elder law attorney
Laurie Ohall is board certified in elder law, which means she’s in the top 7% of attorneys in the state of Florida and is recognized by the state as a true specialist. Laurie has been practicing law since 1994 and her mission in the practice of law has always been to honor, educate, and protect her client’s rights. She does this through the practice of estate planning which includes the related fields of asset protection planning, elder law, probate, guardianship and trust administration.

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Neysa Smith hails from Tampa, Florida. She graduated high school from the Academy of the Holy Names and attended University of Florida where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science Education in 1987. Ms. Smith is also a graduate of the National Institute of Paralegal Studies with a degree in Paralegal Studies which she received in 1989 and she has worked for several years as a paralegal handling personal injury cases. Currently, Ms. Smith works in the firm’s Probate and Guardianship Department.

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Neysa Smith, paralegal


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