Laura Elizabeth Vittetoe

Laura Elizabeth Vittetoe

4.4
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 12 years

Family Lawyer at Lakeland, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Foreclosure, Criminal Defense, Personal Injury

120 E. Pine St. #7, Lakeland, FL

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 11 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2014

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 12 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2014

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Laura Vittetoe

120 E. Pine St. #7, Lakeland, FL, 33801

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Laura Elizabeth Vittetoe's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | July 22, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommend !!!

Mrs. Laura has been our attorney on going for 3 years now and My husband gained cp over his 3 children who are doing amazing now. She is always on top of her cases even when her schedule is full! I will definitely recommend her to my family and friends in need.

Posted by Savannah | September 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Outstanding

Laura is professional and kind. She communicates thru email often when you have questions and phone as needed, she doesn't tell you what you want to hear but tells you what you need to hear because she listens to you and you feel heard not rushed. She works for your rights and she stands strong in co...urt. Her secretary is always kind and helpful and Laura's rates are reasonable. We got our money's worth and we got what we paid for. We would use Laura again and we will refer her out to anyone needing an excellent custody lawyer. Good Job Laura, Thank You!

Posted by Ashlie | September 03, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Dedicated, Thoughtful, Personal

Laura has represented me for many years in an on-going, extremely high-conflict custody action. She goes out of her way to make personal contact, explain things clearly from a legal and individual perspective and gives realistic guidance rather than typical attorney "lip service". She has worked with... me on fees in exponential ways without ever sacrificing quality of service. One of the things I value most about her representation is that she stays up-to-date on case law and changes in legislation, so she is always able to bring fresh and relevant approaches to any situation that comes up in my case (and there have been many).

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

not great

While Laura was very nice, her job as an attorney is questionable. I hired Laura but I ended up with one of her assistants who was horrible. I had a full case with tons of evidence and and proof on my side and they did not present ANY of it in court. It was a total waste of time and money. In turn m...y child ended up in a bad situation with the father cause I was not fought for. Most of my rights were taken even though I am a stable mother and the father had never been around up until the court date. There was NO reason for this to happen. And then immediately after the court date, I had some additional questions and needed some help and I did not get a response for weeks. Finally after about my 3rd email, I got a reply saying they are no longer my attorneys and abandoned my case. To this day it has never been corrected as it should of been. I would not recommend to my worst enemy. They ruined my life and took my money.

Laura Vittetoe

Replied last July 09, 2019

While it is not feasible to comment on the private details of this case, I think the above reviewer opens the door to some issues that often cause clients frustration. In family law, I will advise you in a detailed manner whether I recommend settlement or taking a case to trial. If you choose to settle your case before a trial, you will surrender the ability to take your evidence and make arguments in front of the judge. Once a settlement is signed as a final order by a judge, only new evidence that amounts to a substantial change in circumstances of an unanticipated and material nature is legally relevant to modify that final judgment. If I am retained for a case, and down the road, you wish to modify your original case, you would need to rehire me to represent you in a modification. We will answer questions for which we are retained and then politely indicate in writing that we have reached the conclusion of the representation and ask if you wish to continue to retain us. If you do not wish to continue to retain us, we will no longer represent you. If I did not do this, I would end up working without compensation on cases indefinitely, which would not result in a sustainable business model. It is not uncommon for someone who has entered a settlement to begin second guessing that choice, and if struggling with the reality of the situation, to place blame on the attorney. I would refer anyone to my other reviews, which show the vast majority of reviewers are satisfied with my services.

Posted by Juan | July 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Wonderful advocate

Ms. Vittetoe represented me in a custody and child support dispute. She was prepared for court and spent time making sure I understood what was going on in my case. If I had any questions, she was happy to set up a time to talk to me and returned my calls. I am very grateful for her assistance. I ...took my case to trial and was very satisfied with the outcome.

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Laura Elizabeth Vittetoe's Lawyer Endorsements

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Benndrick Watson

Litigation lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Vittetoe is a great litigator and a compassionate lawyer who sets the bar high. She truly cares about her clients and strives to deliver great results."

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Jhenerr Hines

Family lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is a hard-working and conscientious attorney. She goes above and beyond to provide zealous representation for her clients. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Brett Anthony

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is an exceptional attorney. She has a strong, professional presence in the courtroom while maintaining a personable and family-oriented relationship with her clients. She is the true definition of a legal counselor. Laura will be there for you if you just need someone to speak to at 2 AM even if she has to appear in Court at 9 AM. I highly recommend her as a compassionate individual and phenomenal lawyer."

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Jay Kovar

General practice lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"She is easily the most intelligent and hardworking lawyer I have had the pleasure to work with. When I need professional advice on a complex legal topic, Laura is the first person I look to for answers. I grateful to have her counsel. Her command of the law and the legal process is awe inspiring."

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Johnny Bardine

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A credit to her profession, Laura is knowledgeable, professional, and vigilant in defending her clients' rights."

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Lakeisha Simms

Unknown lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Laura is a hard - working, competent attorney. Laura and I have consulted on multiple cases and I've been extremely impressed with her thoroughness and attention to detail. Laura's clients can be assured that they have hired an attorney who has their best interests at heart."

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Angelica Jones

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Excellent lawyer, with unsurpassed attention to detail and dedication to clients. Ms. Vittetoe works extremely hard to get the best results for her clients, and truly puts her clients first in everything she does. I regularly work and consult with Ms. Vittetoe to solve a variety of complex and nuanced family law and business law issues. Her advice is always invaluable."

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Richard Amari

Foreclosure lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Laura Vittetoe, as she is an extremely capable, intelligent and knowledgeable lawyer. Laura is compassionate caring, and always concerned about her clients and her professional and ethical responsibility to them. With Laura, you can trust that you have hired a person not only with the necessary experience and ability to get the job done, but the appropriate care and consideration to do it with concern for your wellbeing. It is with firm conviction that I recommend Laura and endorse her as a lawyer and a kind and generous person."

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Charis Campbell

Immigration lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Laura is a committed Immigration attorney who places her clients first and works tirelessly and passionately to get a result for them. She explores new angles and constantly looks for ways to help her clients achieve the visa or petition they need. I've worked with her on her on immigration issues before, and I have never seen her drop the ball or fail to approach each visa like its her first and greatest priority."

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Lakeisha Simms

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Charis Campbell

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2013

Book Award (Immigration Law), Stetson College of Law

2012

Book Award (Trademarks), Stetson College of Law

2012

Book Award (Insurance), Stetson College of Law

2012

Book Award (Disability Law), Stetson College of Law

2012

Book Award (Commercial Transactions), Stetson College of Law

2011

Book Award (Evidence), Stetson College of Law

2011

Book Award (Arbitration), Stetson College of Law

2011

Book Award (Torts), Stetson College of Law

Work Experience

2013 - 2014

Attorney/Law Clerk, Gallagher & Associates Law Firm, PA

Associations

2014 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

Federal Court

Middle District

2014 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re JEC

Resolved

HL v. CC.

Settled

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Education

2013

Stetson University College of Law

J.D Cum Laude

Languages

English

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