Elizabeth S Conan

I was referred to Ms. Conan by a colleague who had used her services before and had recieved positive results. When I initially contacted Ms. Conan for assistance with my Florida Bar issues she immediately put me at ease, walked me through the hearing process, and helped me formulate a plan going for...ward. Her fees were proper and affordable. She worked with me on a payment plan which took a lot of the stress of a lump sum payment always. Immediately after taking my case she remained in constant contact with me via email or telephone. Over the course of the months That Ms Conan had my case there was not a day that went by that she didn't respond to my emails or phone calls. She answered any and every question I had, and remained patient and compassionate even when my questions became redundant. She never made me feel like I was just a client or that I was asking stupid questions (even though at times, I knew I was). She actually cared about my case and my situation and never once did I have to question if my attorney was looking out for my best interest because I always knew she was. Ms Conan helped me gather and organize the information I needed to obtain my clearance. Although, it was a stressful time for me and my faith was shaken, Ms Conan continued to fight on my behalf even when I didn't have the energy to do it for myself. During my hearing, I felt like I had not just an experienced attorney next to me, but also someone who wanted me to succeed. Ms Conan's knowledge of the law paired with her willingness to fight on my behalf is one of the biggest reasons I got my bar clearance. I would recommend her to any and everyone. I'm extremely grateful for Ms Conan and beyond satisfied with the services she provided. I never once felt like if I wasn't cleared that she would stop fighting for me. That's what you want in an attorney. Someone who takes the fight personally and not just because you are paying them. I have had experiences with attorneys before, who don't return your calls or emails, who don't give your case personal attention, and who only fought for you based on how much you were paying them. Such is not the case with Ms Conan.

If you haven't been "Conanized" - do yourself the favor. I foolishly attended an investigative hearing without her. If it wasn't for her I would not have been licensed right now. No matter how small the issue may be, always consult a lawyer. And do yourself the favor of talking to Elizabeth for stra...ight honest answers.

In July 2015 after returning from a trip to Spain I was served with a notice to appear for an investigative hearing before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. I was extremely nervous because I initially applied for admission to the Florida Bar in Nov 2012 so this was a drawn out ordeal. I was relieve...d in a sense to finally get closure on my situation but I wanted a competent attorney to help me for the hearing and on a recommendation by a past client of Mrs. Conan I gave her a call. During our initial call she was so soothing and listened to all my concerns and I hired her the following day. Soon after she begin to review all my paperwork (i.e., bar application, law school application, financial affidavits and all the amendments I gave to the board). She contacted me with many suggestions on how to correct my application to make it more detailed and through as I had financial defaults and a criminal record past including an arrest that occurred in Law School. My full amendment to the Board prior to my hearing will all of Mrs. Conan's recommended corrections totaled nearly twelve pages in length. I'm so grateful that I hired Mrs. Conan she is gem in the legal field and definitely above the rest; she always responded swiftly to my emails or phone calls unlike many lawyers I've had in the past. She's very honest and blunt with you, one thing I admired about her was she made me feel so comfortable with her and I could tell her anything and she would always know how to handle it. Im proud to say due to her excellent legal assistance following my hearing in November 2015 I was finally cleared by the Florida Bar; if you are experiencing issues with the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, call Elizabeth her rates are extremely reasonable and you will be great hands. I loved the respect the Board members gave to my attorney it made more confident in my choice to hire this outstanding advocate!

I retained Ms. Conan after receiving notice to appear before the FL Board of Bar Examiners for an investigative hearing. From the first time I spoke with Ms. Conan, up until the date of my hearing, she was both insightful and diligent in her representation. And while Ms. Conan always treated me as a ...professional, she always did her best to make me feel comfortable in the months leading up to my hearing. It was obvious from her former work with the FL Board that she understood the ins-and-outs of the admission process, and that this insight significantly aided in her representation. At the hearing itself, I was prepared to answered every question that the Board asked me thanks to Ms. Conan. The following week, I was successfully admitted. All in all, the whole process was very stressful; however, if there was one constant, it was that I felt confident in Ms. Conan's representation. I can say with complete confidence that Ms. Conan is a skilled and knowledgeable attorney. If you are considering representation, I strongly recommend retaining Elizabeth Conan - it will definitely be worth it.

I had a felony arrest when I was nineteen, a misdemeanor marijuana arrest also at nineteen, and treatment for depression. I did not include my felony arrest on my original law school application, but amended my law school application before starting law school. I did not include my treatment for depr...ession on my original Florida bar application. I called Ms. Conan after I started hearing comments and reading that Florida has the toughest character and fitness process of any state. When I called, Ms. Conan actually answered the phone and spent thirty minutes speaking with me before I even retained her. I retained her the next day and sent to her my Florida bar application and supporting documentation. Ms. Conan's review of my bar application was thorough - too thorough I originally thought, but this is exactly the level of thoroughness that the Board applies to its review of any application. Ms. Conan had many recommendations and questions regarding my application. Based on Ms. Conan's review and our conversation I submitted approximately 19 pages of amendments to my original Florida bar application. Initially I did not agree with some of the items Ms. Conan wanted me to disclose. But I did disclose those items, and during the investigative hearing it was clear that Ms. Conan was spot-on regarding what the Board wanted. Ms. Conan does an excellent job of anticipating questions that the Board will have. Yes, the process is painful and even kafkaesque, but Ms. Conan knows what she is doing. Because of her advice I went to my informal hearing with the Board well-prepared. Most important, however, is that Ms. Conan convinced me that I had to go into that Board hearing and answer questions with absolute candor. This is not an easy thing to do and does not feel natural, especially when you are being asked questions about the most shameful and hurtful experiences of your life. But as long as you make an effort to be as candid as you can, admit your mistakes and explain that you learned from them, you will do well. Ms. Conan will run you through a drill asking you the type of questions you can expect from the Board. And she will be sitting right next to you during the hearing - if you have one. Some closing comments. Ms. Conan is honest and operates at a level of integrity one does not often see. Ms. Conan does not judge you, instead she is honest, even if what she tells you is not what you want to hear. In terms of responsiveness, Ms. Conan usually answered the phone when I called. If I left a message she called back that same day. If I sent her an email, she responded within hours. When she is going to be out of town, Ms. Conan will let you know ahead of time. Ms. Conan is a consummate attorney whose practice focuses on admission to the Florida Bar. Applying to the Florida Bar is a serious and daunting process. Do yourself a favor and at least reach out to Ms. Conan - it could save you months in terms of finally being admitted.