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Lesly C. Vaillancourt

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  • Tampa, FL
  • Licensed for 15 years
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About Lesly

Lesly Longa Vaillancourt focuses her practice on probate and estate planning, including trusts and trust administration. Lesly was appointed Vice Chair of the ABA's Estate and Financial Planning Committee 2020-2021.  For the last 15 years, she has helped individuals and business owners protect their legacies and loved ones.  As an experienced estate planning lawyer, Lesly helps clients plan for both incapacity and death. She also advises clients on the complexities of international estate planning, as well as special issues that affect business owners and blended families.  Attorney Lesly Vaillancourt is not only licensed to practice law in Florida and Maryland, but she is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. Longa Law Firm provides assistance with wills, trusts, probate administration, trust administration, elder law, medicaid, and guardianships.  Visit her website blog for valuable information, or call for a complimentary telephone consultation to discuss your needs today.  

Practice areas

OtherGuardianshipEstate planningProbateTrusts
  1. Trusts: 35%

    Revocable Living Trust, Family Trust, Charitable Trust, Asset Protection Trust, Trust Administration

  2. Probate: 35%

    Probate Administration: Formal Administration, Summary Administration.

  3. Estate planning: 20%

    Helping individuals, families, business owners, doctors, professionals, and unmarried couples protect their legacies. Advanced Directives, International Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Family Limited Partnerships.

  4. Guardianship: 5%

  1. Medicaid and medicare: 5%

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

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Contact

1228 East 7th Avenue
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Longa Law Firm P.A.

1228 East 7th Avenue
Second floor
Tampa, FL, 33605

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing200712/20/2020
DCActive 200605/26/2013
MDActive200509/08/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers145
Legal guides2
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Recognition for Exceptional Pro Bono Service in 2016Supreme Court of Florida2017
Certificate of Meritorious ServiceThe Florida Bar2017
Recognition for Exceptional Pro Bono Service in 2014Supreme Court of Florida2015
Recognition for Exceptional Pro Bono Service in 2013Supreme Court of Florida2014
ScholarshipTrustees of Boston University2001
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PresidentLonga Law Firm, P.A.2008 - Present
AttorneyMayer Brown2007 - 2008
Associate AttorneySimeone & Miller2005 - 2007
AttorneyPrivate Law Practice2004 - 2005
Law ClerkShaevel & Krems2003 - 2003
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Florida Bar, Elder Law SectionMember2020 - Present
American Bar Association, Estate and Financial Planning Committee, Small Firm and General Practice Division (GPSolo)Vice Chair2020 - Present
American Bar AssociationEditorial Board Member, GPSolo Magazine2015 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember2009 - Present
Florida Bar, Diversity CommitteeMember2017 - 2020
Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law CommitteeCo-chair CLE Subcommittee2016 - 2017
Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law CommitteeChair2015 - 2016
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationGraduate, Bar Leadership Institute2015 - 2016
Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law CommitteeChair, Pamphlets Subcommittee2013 - 2015
Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law CommitteeMember2011 - 2015
St. Petersburg Bar AssociationMember2010 - 2015
District of Columbia Bar AssociationMember2006 - 2014
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember2005 - 2012
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
American Bar Association GPSolo MagazineFlamenco Dancing: Integrating Self-Care Practices in Daily Life (Mindfulness and Lawyer Well-Being)2019
Residential Foreclosure Mediation PrimerResidential Foreclosure Mediation Primer2011
The ConsumeristWill Form v. Attorney: Is It Worth the Money to Hire an Attorney?2009
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Boston University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2004
Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of LawN/A2002
American UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1998
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Hale Senior CenterWills, Trusts & Estate Planning2020
Hale Senior CenterWills, Trusts & Estate Planning2019
Florida Bar Annual Convention, At the Corner of Technology & Consumer Law CLETechnology and Litigation – Ethical Issues in Advising Clients regarding Social Media2016
Hale Senior CenterElder Scams2016
Fox 13's Ask-A-LawyerConsumer Financial Protection Bureau2013
Kiwanis ClubForeclosure2011
"Ask a Lawyer" SeffnerForeclosure Defense2010
"Ask a Lawyer" ThonotosassaForeclosure Defense2010

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Excellent Experience

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Lesly was amazing to work with—I’m so glad our friends recommended her. She made the estate planning process easy and provided recommendations that were customized to our situation. She was personable, professional, and we felt we were in the best hands throughout the process. She made the process painless—we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to our friends and family in need of estate planning services.
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Lesly handled our Trust and Will in a very Professional manner and did a Great job at putting our mind at ease.
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Highly Recommend

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I have known Attorney Lesly Vaillancourt for many years. She never ceases to amaze me about her knowledge of the law. She has corrected other attorneys regarding my personal legal papers. I highly recommend her.
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Great Attorney!

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Lesly has helped me with several legal matters. She is knowledgeable, honest, and curteous. She really cares about her clients.
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Estate Planning

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A very smooth and timely experience. Les set me at ease from the moment we initiated the procedure. Offered do's and don'ts and wrapped up proceedings with no unanswered questions.
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More than just an Attorney

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Lesly is one of the brightest and most intellectual people I have ever had the pleasure of working with. She made me feel as if my case was the only case she was working at the time. She knew exactly what my needs were and made all queries on my behalf exactly as I wished. Her tenacity is unparalleled and her professionalism and knowledge seem infinite. I will definitely refer other people to her as well as retain her services if ever in need of someone who is MORE THAN JUST AN ATTORNEY, Jasmine

Forclosure defence

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Lesly Longa defended me on multiple income properties in foreclosure. She got the banks to issue dils and I even received a check from one bank. I am more then satisfied with her representation and the outcomes of the cases speak for themselves.

Simply, THE BEST

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Lesly Longa was recommended to me by a dear friend whom she very ably assisted for problems with a fraudulent contractor and an illegal tenant. In court she was a confident, well prepared presenter. She helped me with information, water-tight leases, and execellent advice when I sought to become a Landlord, and years later when I had problems with a difficult tenant. I continue to rely on her excellent advice and broad knowledge of her field.

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Lesly is a great attorney. She is reliable and affordable. I had a great experience. I highly recomend her.

Great lawyer!

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Lesly helped me with my business agreements. She was always available and did a great job. I would definitely recommend her.

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Thomas Simeone, Litigation Attorney on Dec 12, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

I worked closely with Lesley and she is a very good attorney. She is professional, confident and knowledgeable. She is committed to her clients and to obtaining the best possible results for them. Highly recommend.

Jared Lee, Consumer protection Attorney on Dec 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I worked with Lesly for a number of years on the Florida Bar’s Consumer Protection Law Committee where she was Chair for 2014-2015. I have had the opportunity to observe that she is an extremely knowledgeable and passionate advocate. As such, I give her my full endorsement!

Sergio Cabanas

I endorse Attorney Longa. Based upon her answers to questions posted on Avvo, she has a very high level of knowledge and experience. She would be a good choice for a client in need of representation.

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