Alfred Jeffrey Hilado

I've had the pleasure to work with Al Hilado. He helped me get two needed surgeries and other benefits on a worker’s compensation case. He is a seasoned attorney who answered all my questions timely. My case was lengthy so I got to know Al. He is a caring person who takes his clients interests to hea...rt. Al mediated my settlement for over 175,000.00 dollars. I can’t thank him and his staff enough.

After my claim for Social Security Disability was denied, I consulted Al Hilado. Al suggested that I handle the paper appeal myself and if I was denied again to come back and see him. His rational for this was that if my claim was awarded on appeal, that I would save the attorney fees. That's Integr...ity! The claim was denied again and Al represented me in front of the Judge. A judge that is notorious for being difficult to work with and having one of the highest denial rates in central Florida. The time for my hearing came and went and Al sat right there with me waiting for hours. At last our turn came. However, the judge spent most of the time talking and asking questions which left little time for Al to present my case facts. To make a long story short, the hearing was continued on another date months down the road. The judge was hostile from the beginning. I was in tears; but, Al presented the facts of my case in a calm and professional manner despite being treated rudely by the judge. Al ultimately won the case and I was awarded Social Security Disability. That's Skill! I never felt like a client of Al's. I immediately felt like a friend. I felt confident in my choice of attorneys. Al showed concern not only about the case; but, about my health and medical issues. He showed genuine concern about my family. That's Compassion. As soon as Al took my case, I felt a huge burden lift from me because I knew he would handle my case with the same attention he would a family member. He kept me informed thru the entire process. He explained things thoroughly. He is just a genuinely friendly down to earth family man. I actually looked forward to his calls and our meetings. Al's assistant, Melody, is just as nice. She's informed and highly skilled. All calls and emails were answered promptly. You can not make a better choice than Al Hilado. I feel like I have a friend for life.

I experienced some significant injuries while on the job in 2007. I was treated pretty horribly by my employer & was made to feel like I had intentionally done harm to myself in order to cost them financially. Obviously, I did NOT break bones & put myself through pain on purpose. Al Hilado became my ...lifeline in a very big way. Because of the nature of my injuries and the residual effects, I had no interest in settling my case early on (or even for the next decade). Al & Melody (his awe-inspiring secretary) saw me through every minute of the endless hassle I was thrown. They legitimately took care of me. I have been a client for 10 years (by choice) & for 10 years, I've always felt secure amidst the intentional confusion served by my (then) employer. Al & Melody are much more than my representation... They have become my friends. I have nothing but good things to say about my decision to hire Weiland, Hilado & DeLattre. They considered the future of my family, they helped me to take care of my family & they ultimately became my family. Thank you, Al & Mel! I can't thank you enough for your commitment to me, my family & my case. You're the best!