$ 350-375 per hour
About Lee
Biography
I've handled all types of business and contract litigation in Clearwater since 1983, including construction liens and defects. non-compete and trade secret claims, homeowner association disputes, fraud cases, landlord/tenant matters, and shareholder/LLC member disputes.
Serving on the Florida Supreme Court's Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Business and Contract Cases to write new, never-previously-adopted instructions for use in Florida has been a wonderful assignment. I have had the opportunity to sit with some of the best lawyers and judges from around the state and analyze and crystallize the law into a set of instructions, in the process discovering nuances in the law that are often ovelooked.
When I'm not working on cases, I enjoy fishing with my son and watching him play club and high school soccer. My wife (formerly an elementary school teacher and now a tutor) and I recently had the opportunity to visit our daughter studying in Germany, and we can't wait to go back!
In addition to serving on the neighborhood homeowners' association and assistant coaching for my son's club soccer team, I am actively involved in my church, playing trumpet and french horn in the church band.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Florida for 42 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Haas & Castillo, P.A.
19321-C US Highway 19 N, Ste 401, Clearwater, FL, 33764-3142
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Lee Lamont Haas's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lee Haas has been a well-respected attorney in the legal community throughout the many years I have known him. He is hard-working, diligent, and extremely competent."
"I’ve had the privilege of working with Lee and his partner, Marcus Castillo, for over three years. Their commitment to their clients and their legal community is second to none. Lee is Board Certified by The Florida Bar as a Business Litigation attorney, and he and Marcus have built a team that is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to the clients they serve."
"I endorse this lawyer. He very high ethics and abilities. He has very astute analysis and organization of facts and legal issues"
Stuart Freeman
Construction and development lawyer | Feb 22
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
"I was opposing counsel in a construction defect case. Not only was Lee quite knowedgeable regarding the subject of construction defects, he knew the law applicable to that very specific subject matter. I was very impressed by his diligence in representing his clients and would not hesitaate to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Lee on various matters and have always been impressed with his tenacity and knowledge of the law. He is a great asset to his clients."
Gary Schaaf
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Board Certified - Business Litigation Law, The Florida Bar
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Board Cetified - Business Litigation Law, The Florida Bar
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Board Certified - Business Litigation Law, The Florida Bar
2001
Board Certified - Business Litigation Law, The Florida Bar
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Partner, Haas & Castillo, PLLC
1990 - 1993
Owner, Lee L. Haas, Attorney At Law
1984 - 1990
Associate, then Partner, Baxter, Rinard & Haas
1983 - 1984
Associate, Goza, Hall & Peters
Associations
2017 - Present
Florida Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating CommissionMember
2009 - Present
Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Contract and Business CasesMember
1983 - Present
Clearwater Bar AssociationMember
Christian Legal Society
Member
2007 - 2013
Professional Ethics Committee of The Florida BarMember
1989 - 1990
Clearwater Bar AssociationSecretary
1988 - 1989
Clearwater Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Amelio v. Marilyn Pines Unit II Condo. Ass'n, Inc.
Appellate court reversed and remanded for entry of mandatory injunction.
US Bank, N.A. v. Boyer
Appellate court reversed and remanded for reinstatement of case
Freedom Newspapers v. Egly
Appellate court denied certiorari
Kranias v. Tsiogas
Appellate court reversed order appointing receiver
USA Flea Market, LLC v. EVMC Real Estate Consultants
Appellate court reversed summary judgment.
Waterberry v. Catanese
Trial court ruled for clients and appeal affirmed.
Alfred v. Muddy Waters Cafe
Trial court rescinded contract for fraud.
Education
1983
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
University of Florida
Bachelor of Arts with high honors
Speaking Engagements
2011
Monthly meeting
Developments in lien law/issues affecting employers
Publications
2013
Haas-Castillo
The Top 10 Things You Should Do to Protect Your Business
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My neighbor has a large tree causing damage to my swimming pool, lawn & lawn irrigation system resulting in costly repairs.
15 Apr 2015
Q&A
My employer owes me money! he is refusing to pay me! What can I do?
26 Jun 2014
Q&A
Buyers remorse in Florida need help!? I live in Florida, and yesterday I bought a use boat "As Is" but a bad deal
03 May 2013