Richard Hartley Gaines

Mr. Gaines was a pleasure to work with. He made me feel so comfortable and confident through this entire process. I knew I could completely trust him. We got my divorce done very quickly and I was able to get everything that I knew was rightfully mine. If you need an amazing divorce lawyer look no further !

Richard is the goto lawyer for legal advice. I had a very bad experience with my first lawyer and as soon as I made my mind to retain a new lawyer to represent my case I found Richard with a very good reviews. I went with Richard just by seeing the reviews and today I can say that I made the right decision by choosing him as my attorney to represent me. He response in a timely manner,very knowledgeable and easy to approach. Richard saved lot of my time and money by giving his valuable legal advices. Divorce is a very stressful situation but if you have a good attorney it can be very smooth and simple and yes Richard made it smooth and simple in my case with the best possible outcome for me! I am always grateful for his service and with a huge respect I highly recommend him.

From consultation to the end of the case, Mr Gaines always stayed in direct contact, explained in detail, had an amazing professional presence thru-out the years that my lawsuit went on. We actually won two out of two separate cases all within the same suit. Would absolutely recommend Mr Gaines!

Richard Gaines did a great job for me. I hired him after firing my divorce lawyer for being disconnected, uninterested and antagonistic toward the opposing lawyer. I had to make a change as minor squabbles were costing my children money as their parents waged an expensive fight. Richard simplified things and explained options clearly. He was very thorough and walked me through every decision. In the end, my wife fired her lawyer and signed off on the divorce without a lawyer. I felt I could trust Richard and in the end, my wife did too. You can't go wrong with Richard Gaines.

Mr. Gaines worked with me to get my ex husband to settle before going to court with the settlement amount I was happy with. He was very informative throughout the entire process. I would definitely use him again and recommend him to others.

I can not begin to describe what an amazing experience I had with Richard Gaines as my divorce attorney. My divorce lasted over two years, and Richard had my back every step of the way. All through my divorce process, Richard tried to save me money in any way that he could. He was always prompt in returning my calls and e-mails. To say that I would want no other lawyer representing me in a divorce is an understatement. Divorce is so stressful as it is, but Richard made it so much less stressful with my confidence in his guidance. I would highly recommend Richard Gaines as a divorce attorney for everyone. You will be treated with respect, compassion, and fairness. What more can you ask for.

As a single mother As a single mother going through what I went through was to me one of the most traumatizing experiences of my life. My daughter’s father disappeared when the baby was only 4 months old. Once I put him on child support of course he sued me for paternity and that is when it all begun. 2 years later, we have finally settled. During this process I discovered 2 things One that you are nobody in court unless you have legal representation and Two that you need not just a lawyer but an excellent one. Why? Because the system in FL is not necessarily on the side of a good mother simply because she bare the brunt of everything. That is when Richard Gaines (my attorney) came into play and he played an incredible role in my life. He was not only my attorney but he was also a professional and candid person who would calibrate me when my mind would fly off the handle. He kept me, realistic, grounded and calibrated always setting a realistic tone to the outcome of my request. Not once did he try to tell me things that were not possible within the parameters of the law to which I am very grateful. He is an incredibly sharp attorney who has master his craft. I have seen him in action against other colleagues and I can say even if he has a friendly relationship with opposing counsel he is NOT afraid to fight for his client. He makes them a priority and that is why I will always be so appreciative of him. In moments of desperation he calm me down and helped me by letting me know how the law works. I will say that I felt stronger because I had him by my side. If you are considering hiring a compassionate strong attorney who is very sharp and will have your best interest at heart, I can say with all the sincerity in the world; Look no further!!! Richard is all of that and more…Best of luck!! Thank you Richard for all of your hard work and for being able to resolve my case in the most fair possible!!

Mr. Gaines has lent his expertise to our family regarding a variety of issues over the past 2 years. He truly made himself available constantly to answer questions, provide counsel and handle all matters with compassion. To find an attorney who is not only tremendously skilled but also an amazing human being has been such a benefit!

My oldest brother passed away without a will in FL. My siblings hired Richard to handle this without consulting me. I was doubtful and apprehensive about them choosing Richard. After all that, I can't fault their choice. Richard was probably the most patient, understanding and nice lawyer I could hope to ever deal with. Because my brother didn't have a will, it took a long time to get through the FL probate court process. Richard did his best, but you can't fight that type of inefficiency. I was not the most patient client, but Richard always responded with respect and encouragement. I would hire Richard to handle any legal matter I have in the future. His assistant, Barbara, is the best. I really got to know her and she is the best at giving personal service and advice. Barbra is awesome. Richard and Barbra are an awesome team. I would not hesitate to have them represent my interests again.

Rick is a wonderful- sympathetic - kind lawyer. Not looking to waste money and drag your case on. Very fair and efficient. Easy to get in touch with as well. If you are going through a divorce Rick is the one to protect you and guide you.

Richard is quick, fair and thorough. always on top of my case and it was a pleasure having him on my side. J.H.

Richard Gaines became our attorney after speaking with a couple of others regarding my husband’s adoption of my 18 year old daughter. The first attorney told us it would require $25,000 to *begin* the process. We were also told how difficult and lengthy this process would be. The day we met Richard, we knew we wanted him to represent us and we hired him on the spot. That night, we received an email from Mr. Gaines stating the research and phone calls he made, and that although this would not be, “easy,” it would not be nearly as difficult as we had been told, initially. From that moment on, Richard and his staff worked quickly to expedite the adoption so that our daughter could enter college “without the horrible baggage,” as she once put it. Richard was communicative throughout the process, as well as letting us know that he was available, day or night, if we needed him. If you are looking for a family law attorney, I could not imagine anyone with more compassion or knowledge for your needs, and I would not hesitate recommending Richard Gaines. We are so thankful for his work in bringing our family together and making us whole.

I retained The Gaines Law Firm to represent me in a highly contentious Family Court case. I was very pleased with the firm's representation and the outcome they achieved for me. From my initial consultation with Mr. Gaines through the end of the case, I was kept fully informed of the progress of the case. Moreover, any questions I had regarding the case were promptly and thoroughly answered. I don't think I could have found a better attorney to represent me. I was impressed with Mr. Gaines' command of the law, negotiation skills and attention to detail and would definitely recommend Mr. Gaines to anyone that's seeking a highly skilled attorney to represent them.

Attorney Richard Gaines is a phenomenal attorney! After being in the court system for around four years I've never felt at peace until I retained Richard. He immediately put me at ease and was honest with me on the process I had a head of me. Plus he expressed many ways in which to approach the case. He also kept me completely informed on what was going on with my case and I was never left in the dark or confused. Attorney Gaines worked on my case in an amazingly fast and efficient manner. I honestly feel that he did everything in his power to win my case, in a professional way always being respectful, even to the appossing side. I would definitely recommend Richard Gaines!

My situation may be a little different than most. I retained Mr. Gaines long after my divorce was finalized and I had represented myself for 2 years post-divorce against my ex-wife and her husband who is currently her attorney. We have 4 minor children together which at the very least kept emotions running high. Needless to say Richard was left with an incredible mess to clean up and let me know it right from the beginning. His honesty was refreshing. Richard NEVER told me what I wanted to hear however, ALWAYS told me what I needed to hear. Mr. Gaines calm, cool and professional conduct both inside and outside the courtroom and his extensive knowledge of family law was exactly what I needed. His dedication, honesty, quick response, open communication, attentiveness and determination to go above and beyond in my case has been UNBELIEVABLE!! I have never felt as though I am just a file. I would highly recommend Mr. Gaines to anyone contemplating divorce! In my experience Richard is not only a brilliant attorney but a remarkable person. There are no words to express my extreme gratitude towards him.