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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Truly excellent

Mr. Lastra’s help was really exceptional. From our first meeting, I could tell that he was very experienced and was used to navigating very complicated matters. He was very well prepared, courteous and knowledgeable. He really made me feel at ease and his approachable demeanor made me feel at ease.... He was able to understand the unique aspects of my situation and his approach was very refreshing. He gave me some solid advice that I have already implemented. I will definitely be using his services.

Posted by Chris | May 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney

A Great Attorney and Firm

Carlos represented me well. He has the ability to lay out all of the different ways to approach a case in layman's terms. He kept me calm and confident throughout very stressful situations. I was so pleased with Carlos and his team that I began referring my personal business' corporate legal need...s to his firm for employment law and contract guidance.

Posted by A thankful physician | April 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney

The Right Pilot for your Hurricane (Divorce)

After having four prior attorneys, I finally found Carlos who successfully navigated me through a difficult divorce. In thinking about the divorce experience, hiring a lawyer was a lot like hiring a pilot. I did not want someone who had just flown pleasure craft in smooth skies. After all, I figur...ed there was going to be turbulence and lots of bumps along the way. I wanted a top gun with lots of experience handling tough cases and a record of great results; and a good communicator. What I got in Carlos was an attorney who piloted my case through a hurricane, and at times it was tough, shaky and scary enough to make me cry. Carlos was steady, fearless and had nerves of steel helping me through the turmoil. Like a great pilot, he routinely reassured me as we were traversing my hurricane of a divorce that we would land safely on the other side. Thank you, Carlos, for flying me through the storm, looks like clear sunny skies from here on out…

Posted by David | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Subpoena & Discovery in a Nasty Divorce Battle

Bottom Line, Carlos found a way to avoid the bulk of an excessive discovery demand and guided us successfully through a deposition meant to harass and damage our daughter's custody chances in her divorce. In his office, Carlos was direct, honest, and efficient in telling my wife and I what to expe...ct and how to prepare for our deposition. He attended the depositions and successfully fended off potentially damaging (to our daughter) questions. He successfully argued in a court hearing to end the attempt to have a judge order a second day of deposition. In the courtroom at a hearing to protect us from further discovery and depositions, he was masterful. It took him seconds to lay out his reference papers (8 or more) on the attorney table in front of him. Then he proceeded to talk through them methodically... rule after law after precedent after Latin phrase. The opposing council (and I) couldn't keep up. The judge finally latched on to the rule she liked best and pointedly demanded an explanation from the opposing council. The authoritative ticking off of rules and precedents was complemented, importantly, with catchy phrases and colorful words to drive his points home... harassment, exploit, financial burden, second byte at the apple. The protective order hearing was relatively short and completely successful. Someone once gave me the advice to stay away, at all costs, from situations where you might need to hire a lawyer. But if you need to hire a lawyer, get the best you can. My wife and I would hire Carlos Lastra again... but we hope we don't have to.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2019

Informational and concise

I had a first consultation with Mr. Lastra. He laid out the options I had in my case clearly and with thoroughness, and also made me notice potential risks. He is realistic and knowledgeable. He answered all my questions in a straightforward manner and made it easy for me to leave the appointment c...onfident about a good representation.

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