Elizabeth S Conan

My experience was beyond exceptional. Ms Conan knows what she is doing, she is professional, human, kind, compassionate, and she has a high level of integrity! I’m full of gratitude with life, as I got so lucky to have as my legal counsel. Thank you Elizabeth for all the support and commitment at eve...ry stage of this process!

I'll be honest. I have been a practicing attorney for 22 years and never in my wildest dreams did I think I would have issues with the Florida Board of Bar Examiners but when that certified letter came, I was devastated. I immediately called and interviewed several attorneys. All were very nice an...d outlined their plan of attack. Only Elizabeth Conan outlined a plan that was completely thorough and left me feeling confident that if I had to go to a hearing, at the very least we would go prepared. And prepared she was. We had practice sessions, multiple conversations, and she provided substantial input and recommendations. I followed all of her advice, and I am thrilled to say I am now admitted to the State Bar of Florida. Look, she can't undo the conduct that brought you before the Board, but she can help you be as prepared as anyone could ever be, and she will be a calm voice of reason throughout the whole process. I can't recommend Elizabeth enough.

I hired Ms. Conan to assist me with an investigative hearing before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. She is an amazing attorney and person. She will be thorough in helping you prepare and in reviewing your history and bar application. My favorite thing about working with Ms. Conan is that she is s...traightforward about your situation and potential outcomes after the hearing. She will not sugar coat a situation just to make the client feel good for no reason. Ms. Conan makes sure that her clients are taken care of, no matter what is going on in her personal life. She is very available to answer even small questions. I cannot recommend her enough!

In September 2016, I found out I passed the bar, however, I had not yet received my C&F clearance. I had some concerns that there were things in my past that may be giving the BBE pause. I wish I had contacted Ms. Conan right then instead of waiting until December 2016 when I got my notice to appear ...for an investigative hearing. My notice included several issues that I did not expect. Despite this, I thought about choosing the very first hearing I could attend, and handling it on my own. When I spoke to my employer about this, I was advised against handling it on my own, and was given some recommendations for attorneys. Initially, I consulted another attorney who did not deter me from picking the first available hearing date (February 2017), told me 4-6 weeks of once a week hearing prep would be the focus of the preparation, and that ultimately I had a 50-50 shot at being cleared. All of this without taking a look at my bar application. I found Ms. Conan's reviews online, and knew that a friend had also been working with her. I called her next, and knew right away that I wanted to work with her, too. Ms. Conan was very informative about what the process of preparing for a hearing should look like, which was far more extensive than the other attorney had lead me to believe, and that a better estimate of when I would be adequately prepared was May 2017 at the earliest. I really did not want to drag out this process until May, an entire 5 months later, but ultimately, she was right. Ms. Conan did an extremely thorough review of my bar application and amendments, helped me comb through the documents that the BBE had put together in their investigation, and gave me a 20+ page review of all the things that could be improved via further amendments. For months she reviewed my various drafts, answered my millions of questions, and scheduled times to do hearing preparation over the phone (since I do not live in the Orlando area). She prepared multiple pages of tailored questions for me to review and prepare for. They were not questions that I wanted to be asked, but I knew would be asked. Dealing with the emotional aspect ahead of time and being able to think through the response was critical in my ability to be thoughtful and honest during the hearing. It gave me a chance to think about the question from the BBE's perspective and to try to understand what they really want to know - what is at the heart of the concern. That's essentially what Ms. Conan helps you to understand. I followed Ms. Conan's advice and guidance as closely as possible, I would say I followed through with about 95% of what was suggested to me. I did not always think what was being asked of me was entirely necessary, but I trusted Ms. Conan's experience and judgment. I put together a 30 page-ish amendment, with just about as many pages in supporting documentation. I did all the volunteer work and other requirements Ms. Conan suggested. Together we set reasonable deadlines, which I strived to meet, even though I was working full time, and no matter how busy Ms. Conan was, she met hers. We communicated almost weekly. During the last couple of weeks, when the enormity of the hearing began to weigh on me, Ms. Conan was patient and kind and offered words of compassion. Ultimately, I had my hearing in May 2017 - and it had actually taken me up until then to adequately prepare. I found out a little less than a week after the hearing that my admission had been recommended by the panel and I had been cleared! Ms. Conan was professional, extremely thorough and knowledgeable, organized, and kind. My goal when I was looking for an attorney was to find someone who would help me place myself in the best position possible prior to and during the hearing, and would treat me with kindness and respect. While no one can do the [tremendous amount of] work for you, Ms. Conan is the best guide I could've asked for.

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.