Blair Henry Chan III

Blair Henry Chan III

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony ... +2 more

1112 Channelside Dr., Suite 2, Tampa, FL

About Blair

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

24 years | 1,000 cases

40%
Family 30%

24 years | 1,000 cases

30%
Alimony 10%

24 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Child Custody 10%

24 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

24 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Blair H. Chan, III, PLLC

1112 Channelside Dr., Suite 2, Tampa, FL, 33602

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Blair Henry Chan III's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Matt | January 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Highly Recommended

Blair is a top notch family lawyer and I highly recommend him. I hired Blair after working with another divorce lawyer in Tampa who was happy to take my retainer and do as little work on my case as possible. In contrast, Blair was a top-notch communicator, keeping me in the loop on everything rele...vant to my case. He was always fully prepared on my case and made me feel like a top priority...which isn't always the case with many other lawyers in Tampa. His rates are extremely fair, especially given his expertise and knowledge. His working style is calm, cool and collected. His staff was extremely responsive and great to work with. I would not hesitate to hire Blair again for any future legal needs in the family law realm. He's the best family lawyer in Tampa.

Posted by anonymous | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent divorce attorney

I am a lawyer myself, so when I needed to hire a lawyer for my divorce I wanted the best. I spoke with several lawyers, but Blair's calm presence and high level experience swayed me to hire him. It ended up being a great decision as he worked efficiently to achieve a favorable outcome. If you find yo...urself in the unfortunate situation of needing a divorce lawyer, I highly recommend Mr. Chan.

Posted by Chuck | November 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Outstanding Representation

Mr. Chan successfully handled a very complex child visitation matter, including changing jurisdiction to another Florida County where we now reside. He was incredibly professional in dealing with the ex's obnoxious and recalcitrant lawyer and his knowledge of the appropriate strategy and the steps to... implement it for our son was second to none. I am an attorney myself and interviewed many Hillsborough County high-profile law firms before deciding that Mr. Chan should handle this sensitive matter for my family. Mr. Chan is Board Certified in Florida Family law and it showed in everything he did. Not only did he successfully handle all matters in court for us, but we were equally impressed with his demeanor and honesty when advising us of the different ways we could solve our problems. Most importantly, his fees were extremely reasonable for the outstanding representation and Family Law expertise he provided. I would not only recommend him, but I will readily hire him again if the need arises. He is an extremely effective litigator, well-known and respected by the judicial community and never forgets to suggest practical solutions to very complex legal problems. He solved our problem completely and never forgot that the safety and well-being of our 6 year old was all that really mattered.

Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Uncontested Divorce

Uncontested Divorce/MSA

Blair's approach is very straight forward. I retained him for an uncontested divorce. He was very responsive and knowledgable about the specific questions I had. I got the sense early on that Blair was very honest and straight forward, and his approach made me feel like we were sticking to the issues... which helped us avoid increased costs. The resulting MSA he crafted was prepared in 48 hours and contained provisions I hadn't even thought about such as tax implications of alimony etc. His office is incredibly responsive from start to finish-same day. His assistant as well is very detailed and professional, she even provided my info on where to park for the final hearing. I was very pleased with the representation I received for the duration of my case. Blair's office made an unpleasant situation tolerable.

Posted by Sandra | October 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

My struggle

Blair was very helpful walking me through the whole process of a very difficult divorce. We were married 20 years and have a child with severe disabilities and Blair was conscientious of my needs also regarding my two younger children who had lost their grandfather that lived with us for ten years... and the loss of their parents marriage. He was accessible, empathetic and resourceful. I am pleased I was able to work with Blair under difficult circumstances! Highly recommend Blair; not just an attorney; a family man and someone who cares.

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Blair Henry Chan III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Chris Ragano

Family lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Chan is a very accomplished and experienced Family Law Attorney. I have personally worked with him over the last 15+ years and can attest to his excellent character as an attorney and advocate for all of his clients."

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Martin Deptula

Family lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Blair on a very difficult divorce case. Blair was very professional, respectful and exhibited a clear understanding of the legal and factual issues. Blair did an excellent job representing his client's interests. I endorse this lawyer."

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Joryn Jenkins

Family lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"It's been years since Blair worked for me and I can see that he hasn't changed. He is a very knowledgeable and intelligent attorney who is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients. He is well respected in the legal community and upholds the high ethical standards of our profession. At the same time, he is also compassionate, enabling his clients to make difficult decisions during the most stressful times of their lives. I cannot endorse Blair highly enough."

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Seth Nelson

Family lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have mediated cases for Mr. Chan and he always does a good job for his client. I endorse this lawyer."

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Russell Marlowe

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Chan was professional throughout our dealings and was a strong advocate for his client."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Blair. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Betty Jones

Family lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Blair is an excellent family law attorney and represents his clients well."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, The Florida Bar

2012

Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Blair H Chan III PLLC

2012 - 2015

Principal, Givens Givens Sparks PLLC

2010 - 2012

Associate Attorney, Williams Schifino Mangione & Steady PA

2008 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Ruden McClosky Smith Schuster & Russell

Associations

2013 - Present

Tampa Bay Collaborative Divorce Group

Member

2002 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

Florida Bar, Grievance Committee

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Reported cases

winning appeal

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Education

2002

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Texas System, Arlington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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