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W. Trent Steele

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W. Trent Steele

4.9
39 reviews
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Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 43 years

Foreclosure Lawyer at Hobe Sound, FL
Practice Areas: Foreclosure, Real Estate, Wills & Living Wills ... +4 more

88882 Se Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL

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About W.

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Foreclosure 30%

Representing only homeowners facing foreclosure, our office defends against banks, credit unions and homeowner/condo associations attempting to foreclose. Mr. Steele has been asked to speak extensively on the subject of foreclosure, is the chair of the Martin County Bar Association's Foreclosure Committee and has written a chapter in a book on defending foreclosure.

22 years

30%
Other 26%

26%
Real Estate 15%

Assisting buyers and sellers of residential and commercial properties in South Florida. Short sales, loan modifications, deeds in lieu. Title insurance.

37 years

15%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

Everyone should have a basic will package consisting of a will, living will, designation of health care surrogate and durable power of attorney. We can assist clients with all of these and endeavor to do so in a cost effective and caring manner.

32 years

15%
Probate 10%

The loss of a loved one can be devastating. We are committed to make the process of opening and probating an estate as easy as possible.

27 years

10%
Business 3%

We work primarily with small business owners with limited budgets to determine the best way to structure and run their business.

32 years

3%
Personal Injury 1%

As a former associate with one of the largest, most successful personal injury firms in the state, Mr. Steele began his legal career. Mr. Steele has continued to represent people in a variety of situations, including auto crashes, falls, and injuries caused by defective products.

42 years

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour

Payment Methods

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Awards

Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Platinum Client Champion

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Client's Choice 2015

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

STEELE LAW

(772) 408-9004

Mobile

(772) 325-0190

Fax

88882 Se Bridge Road, Hobe Sound, FL, 33455

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Palm Beach Office

3300 PGA Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL, 33410

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Port Saint Lucie Office

2400 SE Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Ste. 202, Port Saint Lucie, FL, 34952

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Posted by David | September 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Difficult real estate case with difficult opposing attorney

If you have a difficult real estate case, you need Trent Steele law firm and his staff. They are professional, knowledgeable, kind, trustworthy and well prepared for any problem. My case started over five years ago, I went to one law firm and after a year was recommended to go to Trent Steele becaus...e of his expertise in real estate law. Upon reviewing my case attorney Steele's office filed necessary motions with opposing attorney which the previous law firm did not do. Over the many problems that were raised by the attorney for a roofing company, attorney Steele and his office kept me in the loop at all times. After five years my case was finally settled. At the end of the hearing the Judge ordered the attorney for the roofing company to file the final order, attorney Steele's para legal Heather discovered that the order was not removing all the liens (3) and all the Les Pendens (2) and had to correct that order. It is my opinion that Attorney Steele reads every word and that Steele Law answered my phone calls and emails on a timely basis. So, if you need an attorney for any civil issues, I will highly recommend this office as his office was excellent in my case.

Posted by Nicholas | May 6, 2025 | Hired Attorney

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Litigation

This was my first time needing a lawyer. Steel Law helped me win my litigation. I would especially like to thank Heather Castellanos for helping me understand the process and all the steps along the way. It was a positive experience and I would definitely recommend them.

Posted by Bruce | January 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney

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Helped settle claim

Disputed claim from Wells Fargo for over $50k. After 6 years and 4 collection firms, Trent hammered them in court over summary judgement and we settled the next day for about 8% with prejudice. I would absolutely use Trent again!

Posted by Joe Capra | August 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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Dependable

Trent Steele and his team has helped our family several times with a variety of services over the years. We have come to Steele Law for help with estate and deed planning, HOA resolutions, and now I depend on them for transaction matters with my real estate business. I am a repeat customer because I ...know that the team at Steele Law will give me the help I need, their prices are fair, and they are an active participant in the community that I grew up in.

Posted by Veteran John & wife Holly | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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Look no further for the best Attorney!

We needed a lawyer to assist with a VA home mortgage. Mr. Trent Steele was the best find without a lot of searching. He successfully represented us in court fighting against unfair business practice regarding a Veteran home loan. He was exemplary with knowlege, his conduct and very sincere represe...ntation of our case. It was a pleasure to see him work our case as he exuded confidence justly so. We are so thankful for the outcome and owe him and his firm our utmost graditude.

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W. Trent Steele's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Bone

Real estate lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Trent Steele professionally for over 25 years. He is an excellent lawyer. He specializes in Real Estate and handles Mortgage Foreclosures for property owners. He also does Estate Planning. He is the best lawyer in the Jupiter Martin County area for what he does. I give him the highest endorsement."

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Thomas Schmitt

Foreclosure lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Trent assisted me with a legal matter of my own and was superior! I would recommend him to anyone."

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Cecil Harvell

Foreclosure lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Trent leads his field in understanding debtor and creditor law and applies his general excellent knowledge of the law to each and every matter. Without reservation, I endorse this lawyer."

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Dave Roy

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. I began my experience in the law working for Trent Steele. I have always been impressed with his knowledge of the law, his professionalism and the passion with which he represents his clients. I have seen him in action for more than 25 years. He is an incredibly talented and skilled lawyer. His knowledge of the law encompasses several practice areas. Any person will be well served by Trent."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, Florida Rural Legal Services

2007

Jefferson Award-Palm Beach/Martin County, American Institute for Public Service

2007

Ruby Slipper Award, Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches

2001

Community Service Award, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach

1993

W. Peter Burns Memorial Award, Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach

1991

Cultural & Civic Activities Committee Award, Palm Beach County Bar Association

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Managing Partner, Steele Law, Law Offices of W. Trent Steel (Hobe Sound, Palm Beach Gardens, Port St. Lucie)

1982 - 1988

General Civil Practice and Trials in State and Federal Courts, Searcy Denney Scarola Barnhart & Shipley, P.A., (and predecessor firms)

Associations

2015 - Present

Town of Jupiter Island Local Planning Agency

Member

2007 - Present

Town of Jupiter Island

Representative

2001 - Present

Martin County Bar Association

Member

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

Citizens Advisory Committee-Metropolitan Planning Organization

Member

Jupiter Tequesta Hobe Sound Board of Realtors

Member

Realtor’s Association of the Palm Beaches, Inc

Member

National Academy of Consumer Law Advocates

Member

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

Probate, Trust Law Section, Attorney’s Real Estate Council of Palm Beach

Member

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

2012 - 2014

Martin County Local Planning Agency

Vice Chair

2010 - 2015

The Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Palm Beach County Bar Association, Martin County Bar Association

Foreclosure Committee Chair

2009 - 2017

Dunbar Early Learning Center

President

2007 - 2015

Town of Jupiter Island Employee Grievance Committee

Member

2003 - 2009

FoundCare (Foundation for Comprehensive Community Care, Inc.)

President

1994 - 2000

Florida Stage

Member

1994 - 1996

Town of Palm Beach Code Enforcement Board

Member

1992 - 2003

VSA Arts of Florida

Member

1986 - 2000

Comprehensive AIDS Program of Palm Beach County

Member

Education

1979

University of Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

2013

Thomson Reuters Strategies for Defending Florida Foreclosures

Languages

Spanish

English

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