$ 350-450 per hour
Katy Koestner Esquivel
also known as Katy Esquivel
About Katy
Biography
I founded Esquivel Law Chartered in 2013, shortly after welcoming my son. With over 25 years of litigation experience, I’ve earned a reputation as a fearless and relentless advocate. As a lawyer, woman, and mom, my perseverance and grit make me unstoppable.
I’m admitted to federal district courts in key agricultural regions and have fought for produce growers, buyers, and sellers in court. I also guide clients through regulatory compliance in food safety, transportation, licensing, and business operations.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Agriculture
40%
28 years
Transportation
30%
21 years
Litigation
20%
28 years
Contracts and Agreements
10%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-35%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 26 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Esquivel Law, Chartered
Moorings Professional Building, 2335 Tamiami Trail North, Suite 301-B, Naples, FL, 34103-4457
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Posted by Greg | May 22, 2013 | Debt Settlement
Client review of Katy Koestner Esquivel
Katy specializes in all aspects of PACA Trust law and it's related components. We have hired her several times to represent my company as a creditor in PACA Trust cases, specifically to orchestrate the negotiations of payment between my company and troubled debtors. Most of the representation has ...
Posted by Jodie | March 22, 2013 | Agriculture
Katy Koestner Esquivel - PACA Trust Attorney
Katy has represented our company several times in PACA Trust claims. She is knowlegeable and we have had positive results with Katy as our attorney. At any time that we have called or emailed her for assistance or even just to pick her brain, she has given us excellent adivce.
Katy Koestner Esquivel's Lawyer Endorsements
"The answer I just reviewed of Ms. Esquivel uncovered a point that was more effective for the client than my intended answer. When a lawyer makes another lawyer stop, reconsider, and change one's mind - that's a lawyer that every client should consider when hiring an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Katy is a very positive person to work with. She is 110% ethical and honest, and her word is her bond. She is an expert in the field of contracts and negotiations, and always top notch. You cannot go wrong with Katy Koestner Esquivel."
"I endorse this lawyer. Katy is an extremely knowledgable, and effective litigator, especially in the area of litigating agriculture disputes in federal court"
"Katy is a leader in Agriculture Law, and is a tireless advocate for her clients. She is fearless in contronting issues. She is well prepared at trial and at hearings. She is thorough in conducting discovery. I have no reservations in endorsing her and her work."
Richard Weldon
Litigation lawyer
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General practice lawyer
Wayde Seidensticker
Litigation lawyer
Earl Mallory
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Esquivel Law, Chartered
2013 - 2013
Member, Meuers Law FIrm, PL
2001 - 2012
Associate, Meuers Law FIrm, PL
1998 - 2001
Associate, Seidensticker & San Filippo, LLP
Associations
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Professional Ethics CommitteeMember
2013 - Present
Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of CourtPresident
2000 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Thomas S. Biggs American Inn of CourtSecretary & Treasurer
1998 - Present
Collier County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Florida BarMember
2008 - 2011
Collier County Women's Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Skyline Potato Co., Inc. v. Hi-Land Potato Co., Inc.
Court ruled in clients' favor on issues surrounding duties among PACA PACA co-beneficiaries.
Baginski Potato Co. Ltd. v. Custom Cuts Fresh LLC
Court ruled in clients' favor. Assets are subject to the PACA trust and the trust trumps the alleged security interest.
In re Casey
Court ruled in clients' favor, holding that a PACA trust satisfies the requirements of an express trust, and that Defendant failed to pay Plaintiffs as required, the Second Amended Complaint states a claim for relief.
Gulf Coast Produce, Inc. v. American Growers, Inc.
Summary Judgment granted in favor of client.
Inn Foods v Mida
Factoring company's motion for summary judgment denied.
Taylor Farms Florida, Inc. v. Gennaro's Produce, Inc.
TRO Granted
Davis Melon Sales, Inc. v. Great Lakes Produce, Inc.
TRO Granted
In re Hermes
Since no finding was made on the matter, this Court remanded the case to the Bankruptcy Court.
Education
1998
St. Thomas University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2009
Blueprints Quarterly Magazine
Growers, Growers’ Agents, and the Law: Avoid Barriers to Preserving PACA Trust Rights
2005
Blueprints Quarterly Journal
EDI and PACA Trust Protection: Guidelines for Sellers.
2004
Blueprints Quarterly Journal
"Qualifying for PACA Protection – What you should know."
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides