also known as Carmen Sarita Miller, Lee & Lazarra, PLLC
I am now the managing attorney for the Clearwater Office of Lee & Lazzara, PLLC. I am a former Assistant Public Defender who now has a private general practice focusing on Criminal, Juvenile, Family, Bankruptcy, Plersonal Injury and Elder Law. I accept cases in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties, serrving Tampa Bay. I enjoy fighting for the "little guy" and being the quietly powerful voice in the courtroom.
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Acquired: 2006
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4590 Ulmerton Road, Suite 106, Clearwater, FL, 33762
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Posted by Tatiana | September 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Carmen went above and beyond as a lawyer. She not only did her job great, but she also made sure that I was as calm as can be. Carmen had everything organized and well prepared.
Posted by Hector | September 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Carmen Bland is an outstanding Lawyer. I always felt that my needs were met as her Client. She was Professional, knowledgeable yet she kept the process as simple and as light as possible for me, she made a stressful situation a powerful experience with a great outcome. She was easily accessi...
Posted by Jennifer | September 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I am new to Florida and was referred to Carmen when I started my divorce. She was amazing. My ex was not wanting to do things in a timely manner and make things more difficult. She took the time to help make sure I understood everything and kept me informed along the way of what to expect next. She k...
Posted by Ashley | September 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Carmen is a blessing!! I hired Carmen for an issue. She was great. She did an amazing job in explaining my options. She kept me informed throughout the period. Very nice and caring woman. I recommend picking her.
Posted by Ashley | September 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney
I hired Ms. Bland for a case. She did an excellent job in handling it. She was kind and caring to me. She treated me as if I was family. She was very knowledgable and kept me informed about my case. I asked many questions and she answered them all thoroughly. Highly recommend her.
"I endorse this lawyer. Extremely bright and social attorney who loves her clients and helping them achieve justice. Awesome attorney!"
"Carmen is an amazing attorney! She is extremely knowledgeable of the law and not afraid to fight. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Bland is an experienced attorney who provides exceptional legal advocacy. I endorse this lawyer."
"Carmen is an excellent advocate and litigator. She is experienced and knowledgeable in her areas of practice. I endorse this lawyer."
"Carmen is an exceptional attorney and a force to reckon with in the courtroom. She is extremely dedicated to providing zealous representation for her clients. I endorse this lawyer!"
"Carmen is a bright and dynamic attorney who is active in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."
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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
2015 - Present
Founder, Managing Member, The Bland Law Firm
2006 - 2015
Felony Attorney, Juvenile Division Chief, Office Of The Public Defender, 13th Circuit
2016 - Present
Fred G. Minnis Sr. Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Pinellas County chapter)Member
2016 - Present
Tampa Bay Business OwnerMember
1997 - Present
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, IncorporatedMember, Historian
2013 - 2015
Hillsborough County Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2002 - 2006
Black Law Student Association--UGAMember, Secretary
1998 - 1999
Phi Beta KappaMember
2006
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1999
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
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