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Leslie Wulfsohn Loftus
About Leslie
Biography
Ms. Loftus offers a concierge approach to her clients. She begins with the assumption that each case calls for special handling, since no two family law cases are alike. After the initial consultation, she works with her clients closely, to provide them with a basic understanding of Florida family law proceedings. Ms. Loftus and the client are then able to work together to ensure that there are articulated, agreed-upon, legitimate and realistic goals. After the goals are established, Ms. Loftus provides her clients with a range of options designed to meet those objectives. She reviews the advantages and disadvantages of each option and provides her recommendation. Ms. Loftus believes strongly in this approach as the best means of seeing that the client is empowered and fully-informed, and that if significant sums are to be spent on legal fees, the client understands why and knows ahead of time that significant fees will be incurred.
Because of the vicissitudes inherent in the family law court system, Ms. Loftus believes it is in her clients’ interests to resolve family law issues if possible outside of the courtroom. No lawyer can guarantee what results might be obtained after a hearing or trial before the court. Should efforts at a reasonable mediation be unsuccessful, however, Ms. Loftus works with clients to see that their legal objectives are pursued in court through motion practice and trial. At all times, Ms. Loftus presents her clients’ positions in a vigorous, thorough manner designed to achieve success without sacrificing professionalism.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Alimony
25%
22 years
Child Custody
25%
22 years
Divorce and Separation
25%
22 years
Family
25%
6 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Florida for 32 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 41 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
Loftus Law
1858 Ringling Boulevard, Suite 110, Sarasota, FL, 34236-5742
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Posted by Lourdes | September 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce
I hired Leslie to help me with my Divorce proceedings. She was very professional and advised me properly in every way. She helped me get through the process quickly and proficiently. I have already recommended her to a friend and he is just as impressed with her services.
Leslie Wulfsohn Loftus's Lawyer Endorsements
"I more than endorse this attorney as, after having worked as a GAL on a case in which she was representing one of the parties, I was impressed and joined her as "of counsel". I know first hand her level of knowledge and ethics."
"I endorse this lawyer. Leslie is an extremely thorough and knowledgeable attorney. She is wonderful at helping clients through the minefields of divorce and working towards a settlement or representing the clients in court, when necessary."
"Leslie is a very knowledgeable and dedicated attorney which makes her an excellent advocate for her clients. I highly endorse her."
"I had the good fortune of working with Leslie while at Kirk Pinkerton, as well as serving on the Sarasota County Bar Diversity Committee with her. She is a dedicated, hard-working lawyer who is passionate about zealously representing her client's interests. Leslie is my go-to person for issues related to Family Law. I frequently refer my clients to her and I receive uniformly positive reports from them about the service that Leslie provides."
Johanne Valois-Shoffstall
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2024
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2020
2020 Top Attorneys, SRQ Magazine
2020
Best Divorce Lawyers in Sarasota, Expertise
2020
Silver Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers
2018
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trends
2016
Top 10 Best Law Firms for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2013
Women on the SCENE, Scene Magazine
2012
Best Lawyers, Sarasota Magazine
2006
C.L. McKaig for Outstanding Service to the Bar, Sarasota County Bar Association
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - 2013
Partner, Kirk-Pinkerton, P.A.
2002 - 2008
Partner, Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, PA
1999 - 2001
Partner, Ruden McClosky
1994 - 2000
Partner, Arnstein & Lehr, LLP
1986 - 1994
Partner, Arnstein Gluck Lehr & Milligan (Chicago)
1984 - 1986
Law Clerk, Northern District Of Illinois U.S. Court
Associations
2014 - Present
Twelfth Circuit Local Professionalism PanelChairperson
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Unlicensed Practice of Law CommitteeAttorney Member
2012 - Present
City of Sarasota Board of AdjustmentAttorney Member
2017 - 2019
Florida House on Capitol HillBoard of Trustees
2016 - 2017
Sarasota Board of AdjustmentChair
2015 - 2020
Ringling College Library AssociationSecretary
2014 - 2022
International Academy of Collaborative ProfessionalsMember
2012 - 2015
Sarasota Tiger Bay ClubSecretary
2012 - 2018
Sarasota Board of AdjustmentMember
2011 - 2012
Florida Bar, Grievance Committe AFormer Chair
2009 - 2019
Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Board of DirectorsMember
2007 - 2009
Avondale Homeowners AssociationFormer President
2007 - 2009
Sarasota County Bar Association, Diversity CommitteeMember
2006 - 2009
Sarasota County Bar AssociationFormer Board Member
2003 - 2005
Sarasota County Bar Association Professionalism CommitteeMember; then Chair
Education
1984
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Local News
Alimony Reform
2011
Local News
Divorce and Family Law
2009
Channel 20 Program
Featured Speaker, "Law in Sarasota"
Publications
2015
Strategies for Family Law in Florida (Inside the Minds)
Authored chapter Maintaining the High Road: Helping Florida Clients Successfully Navigate Their Family Law Disputes
1983
John Marshall Law Review
Exigency and the 4th Amendment
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Getting custody back after rehab.
06 Nov 2016
Q&A
What do I do if I paid a lawyer to represent me for divorce and they will not get back to me or take my calls?
23 Oct 2016
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Can a divorce summons be served via email.
04 Oct 2016