Scott Schlegel

Scott Schlegel

also known as Kenneth Scott Schlegel

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support ... +2 more

390 N. Orange Avenue, Ste. 2300, Orlando, FL

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

Scott's experience enables him to fully analyze and provide all possible legal options to a client before final decisions are made. Always having the client’s best interest in mind, he works hard to ensure his client has a successful outcome.

29 years | 600 cases

45%
Family 30%

Scott often strategically negotiates a complete, and fair, settlement through mediation to deter going to trial. However, highly adept in the courtroom, his case preparation and thorough discovery often has great success and satisfying outcomes.

29 years | 400 cases

30%
Child Custody 10%

Scott's extended length of experience in Family Law has enables him to analyze and assess what's best for the child, as well as his client, often using mediation instead of going to trial to defuse conflict and come to a successful resolution.

29 years | 250 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

A seasoned Family Law attorney, Scott can analyze a case and provide all possible legal options. Whether going to court or coming to an agreement through mediation, he has his client and their children's best interest in mind for a positive outcome.

29 years | 250 cases

10%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

Having worked within so many Family Law matters, Scott ensures his clients are protected reminding them of important future changes such as wills, living wills, a designated person for the HEPA release form, and health care surrogate.

14 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Schlegel Law Group

390 N. Orange Avenue, Ste. 2300, Orlando, FL, 32801

Schlegel Law Group

1100 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami, FL, 33131

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Scott Schlegel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 48 reviews

Posted by Kristen | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Praise God and Scott with his team!

I would definitely hire Scott again! He walked in to court with me to fight for my babies and what was in their best interest! He was smooth and a quick thinker! I was absolutely amazed. Rhiannon was the paralegal on my case. She did an amazing job in helping me get all the info I needed for court an...d my evidence gathered. I couldn't of asked for a better team. They both also kept reassuring me what the other party was seeking was unreachable! We walked out of court with everything that was in the best interest of my babies. I was extremely happy and couldn't think them enough. I would recommend him to anyone who asks me! Thank you again Scott

Posted by Ellen | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Poised and Professional

Mr. Schlegel was phenomenal in court. Opposing counsel was obviously ill-prepared, but Scott came in looking and acting very well put together. He was very organized and meticulous in his note taking during the entire proceedings. Not only was Mr. Schlegel punctual and prepared, it was apparent that... he retains a wealth of knowledge regarding case law. He was able to easily reference past cases to make valid points while arguing mine. Concise and direct, Scott did not waste any of my time during preparations or during the actual court proceedings. His questioning helped me to feel at ease in a tense divorce proceeding. I give him so much credit for the very favorable outcome that was handed down.

Posted by Mike Trowbridge | January 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Best Attorney I've Ever Worked With

I am super satisfied with Scott's work. Not only is he extreamly bright, he is a thoughtful person and "in tune" with the emotional rollercoaster that occurs in a divorce case. Patient, analytical, great listener, sound advisor .... these are all qualities you need to seek when selecting an attorne...y who is going to walk down this highly personal path with you. Rhiannon, his paralegal, is awesome too. Kudos to you both! Great that we could work everything out in mediation and not have to go through an ugly court battle. Thank you so much!!! I will be feferring my friends to you. Take care.

Posted by Michael | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Wouldn't recommend

Scott was very responsive before the first check was received. After that, i felt I was chasing him for information. My case took much longer than it should have (confirmed with other attorneys) My impression was he has over booked himself and doesn't give you the time you deserve. One year after my ...settlement agreement was signed I went to another attorney, who flat told me I never should signed what I did. Long story short, I was not happy with the "service" I receieved. If you are looking for a personal approach to legal services, this is not where to go.

Scott Schlegel

Replied last October 28, 2016

This review is not from a legitimate client with experience from our practice.

Posted by Joanne | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best Family Law Attorney in Orlando

Scott Schlegel represented me in a very complex divorce modification involving child custody and out of state relocation. I was consistently impressed with his level of professionalism and communication. Scott clearly explained the law to me, set my expectations for the most likely outcome, and the...n relentlessly pursued the best interests of my child. His experience and network of contacts in the Orlando area really paid off, as Scott coordinated everything we needed to support our case. Scott had just the right combination of knowing where to pick and choose his battles, respecting my budget and not inflating hours unnecessarily, but also knowing where to invest his time for the best result. He and his office kept me updated nearly real time on any developments in my case, and he was always available to me when needed. I was extremely pleased with the outcome of my case, and recommend Scott Schlegel without hesitation.

Scott Schlegel

Replied last October 28, 2016

I really enjoyed bringing this client favorable results and helping his family.

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Scott Schlegel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Cronon

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Francis Remsen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Dilts

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Schlegal is a excellent family law attorney. He is able to achieve the difficult balance of being a worthy adversary with striving for a fair resolution of the family law case. He litigates well when necessary, but always strives to achieve a fair settlement when possible to minimize legal costs and the impact of litigation on a family."

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Richard Schwamm

Family lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred both friends and close contacts in the community to Scott for his legal advice and counsel, under the challenging circumstances of family dispute. I believe his excellent communication and legal skills give Scott an added advantage in the courtroom and alternative dispute settings. I strongly recommend Scott Schlegel."

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Daniel Oliver

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked alongside Scott for over 9 years and have found him to be a very caring and thorough attorney. Scott has able to get results in cases where many other attorneys have failed. I strongly endorse him."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Best Family Lawyers in Florida, Expertise

2021

Martindale-Hubbell, Distinquished

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, National advocates top 100 lawyers

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Managing Partner, Schlegel Law Group

Associations

2021 - Present

Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Florida Academy of Collaborative Law Professionals

Member

1997 - Present

Florida State Bar

Member

1997 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2003 - 2004

Seminole County Bar Association, Family Law Section

President

Education

1996

Stetson University College of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

1993

Stetson University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

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