Elan Renee Kaney

Elan Renee Kaney

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 24 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Daytona Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Tax

444 Seabreeze Blvd., Suite 910A, Daytona Beach, FL

About Elan

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

KaneyLaw

444 Seabreeze Blvd., Suite 910A, Daytona Beach, FL, 32118

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Elan Renee Kaney's Reviews

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Posted by ELW-Gainesville, FL | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

From Consultation to Final Product of Estate Plan documents Elan is Professional!

I highly recommend Elan Kaney for any of your legal needs. She prepared all of my Estate Planning documents in a professional and timely manner. I had a limited time to have these documents prepared and she demonstrated an extraordinary amount of progress and dedication to getting the task prepared... on time! Elan has an innate intellectual ability and is very professional. She thought of many things that I had not prepared for and it was a pleasure to have her as my attorney. I had consulted with other attorney's who wanted to charged based on the value of my Estate Plan, we agreed on a set amount and I felt that it was fair for both of us. I also like the fact that she is involved in the community in which she lives and values the importance of giving back to her community! I have the upmost faith that Elan would use her experience to further her passion for any legal needs you may have!

Posted by Joseph | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Professionalism with a personal touch

Elan Kaney was an absolute joy to work with. She took the time to explain all the scenarios we were looking at and gave us sage advice as how she felt we should proceed. We were dealing with very personal issues and she handled them with professionalism. I was truly impresses with her research and... always felt that she was well prepared for trial and had thought thru all the scenarios we were dealing with. I would not hesitate to involve her in any other legal issues that I had.

Posted by Jessica | January 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Best Attorney Ever

I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Kaney for our adoption case. It was a very long process and Elan was with us every step of the way. She took the time to do extensive research on our behalf and communicated with us regularly with updates. When she represents you she commits 100% of her time an...d is fully dedication to your case! She goes above and beyond and is truly invested in her clients.

Posted by Herbert | January 21, 2016 | Employment & Labor

Elan Kaney

Excellent! Insightful, knowledgeable with a practical approach to law. Elan has the ability to make the complicated seem routine. She has been instrumental in my business development advising on labor law, incorporation and tax issues.

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Michael Slick

Business lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Elan for many years. I have always found her to be professional, courteous and conscientious in all of me dealings with her. She represents her clients well and is an asset to the community."

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Stephen Braun

Wills and living wills lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely competent in her fields of practice. Detailed and reliable advice and work."

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Joshua Wagner

Business lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mrs. Kaney is an excellent lawyer. I have know her for many years and she has a great reputation in our community. If you are a potential client looking for sound legal advise, you have found the right attorney."

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Jacquelyn Roys

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Elan should be your go to attorney for all of your estate planning. She is knowledgeable, hard-working and dependable. Elan truly cares about her clients, and about our profession. I admire Elan both as a professional, and as a person."

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Deirdre Macbeth

Unknown lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly recommend Elan. She is a true professional with a keen business sense and understanding of the law. She is very dedicated to her clients and will do whatever is needed to find the best solution for their needs."

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Kelly Chanfrau

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Elan is an excellent attorney. She has handled several matters for my clients and always does an A plus job. I endorse her without hesitation."

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Sarah Peet

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Elan is a consummate professional with a kind and patient manner. She has many years of experience and is highly skilled in her field. Any client would be fortunate to work with her. I endorse this lawyer on estate planning and tax matters."

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Marny Heit

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. I have known Elan for many years, and can confidently say she is an intelligent, knowledgeable, and trustworthy attorney. If I needed legal advice myself, I would not hesitate to ask Elan for help."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

2016 Best Lawyers in America Honor, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Service Award, United States Government

2000

Best Brief Award, Emory University School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, KaneyLaw

2008 - 2011

Partner, Cobb Cole

2002 - 2008

Associate, Cobb Cole

Associations

2015 - Present

Halifax Humane Society

Leadership Committee

2008 - Present

Dunn Blount Inn of Court

Member

2005 - Present

United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties

Board of Directors

2002 - Present

Volusia Flagler Association of Women Lawyers Board of Directors

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Volusia County Bar Association

Member

Executive Women's Council

Past President

Executive Women's Council Board of Directors

Director

S.T.A.R. Board of Directors

Director

2010 - 2012

United Way of Volusia-Flagler Counties

Chairwoman of the Board of Directors

2010 - 2012

Dunn Blount Inn of Court

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

In re (a Minor) - name removed for privacy

My clients are in the process of finalizing the adoption.

Richard E. Cates v. Brown & Brown Inc.

Ruling in favor of our client.

Cowart v. Cowart

The guardianship orders (in favor of our clients) were appalled and affirmed.

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Education

2002

New York University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2001

Emory University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Your Guide to Estate Planning

Estate Planning 101

2010

Wedding Planners Association Annual Meeting

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Publications

2016

Self-Published Worth Considering

2016

Self Published Avoiding Probate

Languages

English

Activity

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