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
Revocable Living Trust, Family Trust, Charitable Trust, Asset Protection Trust, Trust Administration
Probate Administration: Formal Administration, Summary Administration.
Helping individuals, families, business owners, doctors, professionals, and unmarried couples protect their legacies. Advanced Directives, International Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Family Limited Partnerships.
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2007 | 12/20/2020 |
DC | Active | 2006 | 05/26/2013 |
MD | Active | 2005 | 09/08/2019 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Recognition for Exceptional Pro Bono Service in 2016 | Supreme Court of Florida | 2017 |
Certificate of Meritorious Service | The Florida Bar | 2017 |
Recognition for Exceptional Pro Bono Service in 2014 | Supreme Court of Florida | 2015 |
Recognition for Exceptional Pro Bono Service in 2013 | Supreme Court of Florida | 2014 |
Scholarship | Trustees of Boston University | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President | Longa Law Firm, P.A. | 2008 - Present |
Attorney | Mayer Brown | 2007 - 2008 |
Associate Attorney | Simeone & Miller | 2005 - 2007 |
Attorney | Private Law Practice | 2004 - 2005 |
Law Clerk | Shaevel & Krems | 2003 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Bar, Elder Law Section | Member | 2020 - Present |
American Bar Association, Estate and Financial Planning Committee, Small Firm and General Practice Division (GPSolo) | Vice Chair | 2020 - Present |
American Bar Association | Editorial Board Member, GPSolo Magazine | 2015 - Present |
Hillsborough County Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | 2009 - Present |
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Florida Bar, Diversity Committee | Member | 2017 - 2020 |
Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law Committee | Co-chair CLE Subcommittee | 2016 - 2017 |
Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law Committee | Chair | 2015 - 2016 |
Hillsborough County Bar Association | Graduate, Bar Leadership Institute | 2015 - 2016 |
Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law Committee | Chair, Pamphlets Subcommittee | 2013 - 2015 |
Florida Bar, Consumer Protection Law Committee | Member | 2011 - 2015 |
St. Petersburg Bar Association | Member | 2010 - 2015 |
District of Columbia Bar Association | Member | 2006 - 2014 |
Maryland State Bar Association | Member | 2005 - 2012 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Bar Association GPSolo Magazine | Flamenco Dancing: Integrating Self-Care Practices in Daily Life (Mindfulness and Lawyer Well-Being) | 2019 |
Residential Foreclosure Mediation Primer | Residential Foreclosure Mediation Primer | 2011 |
The Consumerist | Will Form v. Attorney: Is It Worth the Money to Hire an Attorney? | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Boston University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2004 |
Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law | N/A | 2002 |
American University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Hale Senior Center | Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning | 2020 |
Hale Senior Center | Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning | 2019 |
Florida Bar Annual Convention, At the Corner of Technology & Consumer Law CLE | Technology and Litigation – Ethical Issues in Advising Clients regarding Social Media | 2016 |
Hale Senior Center | Elder Scams | 2016 |
Fox 13's Ask-A-Lawyer | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau | 2013 |
Kiwanis Club | Foreclosure | 2011 |
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"Ask a Lawyer" Seffner | Foreclosure Defense | 2010 |
"Ask a Lawyer" Thonotosassa | Foreclosure Defense | 2010 |
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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!
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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