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Joseph William Lehn
- Sarasota, FL
- Licensed for 11 years
About Joseph
Joseph W. Lehn is a New York native now practicing in Sarasota, Manatee, Lee and Charlotte Counties.
Joe received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from the University of South Florida. He went on to receive his Juris Doctorate from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville. Additionally, he received his Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Elder Law from Stetson University College of Law.
Joseph W. Lehn is the managing partner of Lehn Law, P.A with offices in downtown Sarasota, North Port and Port Charlotte, conveniently serving Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties.
Joe is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association, The Florida Bar, the American Bar Association, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, a graduate of Elder Law College and is admitted to practice in the State of Florida, and the Middle District of Florida Federal Court.
Lehn Law, P.A., is committed to providing zealous, affordable representation. As our client, you will receive prompt personal service from an attorney who is compassionate and focused on meeting your legal needs. The clients of Joseph W. Lehn always receive the benefits of his best efforts and he works hard to assist them in resolving their legal issues.
Practice areas
- Elder law: 65%
Seniors Matter. Assisting families with estate planning, wills, trusts, power of attorney, health care directives, medicaid planning, va benefits, probate and nursing home assistance
12 years, 1,000 cases
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 35%
Helping good people get back on their feet. Representing debtors with chapter 7, chapter 11, and chapter 13 bankruptcy
12 years, 800 cases
Languages spoken
English, American Sign Language
Photos and videos
Contact
Lehn Law, P.A.
1777 Tamiami Trail Suite 505
Port Charlotte, FL, 33948
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 2008 | 12/17/2019 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Anniversary Awrd | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Top Rated Lawyer Award | Avvo | 2017 |
| Client Champion Gold Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale Hubbell | 2015 |
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale Hubbell | 2015 |
| Client Distinction Award | Martindale Hubbell | 2014 |
| Client's choice award | Avvo | 2012 |
| Selected Bankruptcy Lawyer, Port Charlotte, Florida | Attorney Target | 2009 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Lehn Law, P.A. | 2008 - Present |
| Paralegal | Gulfcoast Legal Aid | 2007 - 2008 |
| bankruptcy | Law Office of Louis Brunoforte | 2006 - 2008 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Alliance of Attorneys for Alzheimer's Planning | Member | 2019 - Present |
| Elder Law College | Elder Law Attorney Graduate | 2017 - Present |
| Lead Counsel | Member | 2016 - Present |
| VA Accredited Attorney | N/A | 2014 - Present |
| American Bankruptcy Institute | N/A | 2012 - Present |
| National Association of Elder Law Attorneys | NAELA | 2012 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | N/A | 2009 - Present |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 10 Myths of Estate Planning | 2019 | |
| Special Needs Trusts and SSI | 2017 | |
| Well Being in Paradise Magazine January Edition | Veterans Are Missing Out On A Pot Of Gold | 2017 |
| Well Being in Paradise Magazine March Edition | Importance of a Living Will | 2017 |
| Well Being in Paradise | Law Enumerates Rights of Nursing Home Residents | 2017 |
| Guardianship Solution to Incompetency | 2017 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Elder Law College | Certificate of Elder Law | 2017 |
| Stetson University College of Law | LLM Elder Law | 2010 |
| Florida Coastal School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
| University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Law Day | Guardianship Do's and Don'ts | 2018 |
| Aid and Attendance Workshop | Aid and Attendance Lunch and Learn | 2018 |
| End of Life Issues | Consider The Conversation | 2017 |
| Elder Talk | Let's Talk Eldernomics | 2017 |
| Elder Law Talk | Lets Discuss Elder Law Issues | 2017 |
| Consider The Conversation | Hospice and advanced directives | 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Consider the Conversation | End of Life Issues | 2016 |
| Elder Law and Aging | Elder Issues | 2015 |
| BLI | Bankruptcy Leadership Summit with Dave Ramsey | 2015 |
| Villa Casa Retirement Community | Estate Planning Pitfalls | 2014 |
| Lawyer Up | Lawyer Up Radio Show | 2014 |
| Short Sale Seminar | The Do's and Don'ts of Short Sales | 2011 |
| Age-ucation | Warning Signs Of Financial Exploitation of the Elderly | 2010 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| North Port Commons Condo Association v. Maverick Sign Company : 2011 SC003247 SC | Judgment for Plaintiff |
| COOPER VS. COOPER, 69 So.3d 977 (Fla. 2d DCA 2011) | Reversed in part, dismissed in part, and denied in part. |
Execellent attorney and staff
Posted by Ellen
Thu Aug 08 2019
Knowledgeable and compassionate
Posted by Barbara and Don
Sat Apr 21 2018
Attorney endorsements
(27)Kimberly Washington, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 13, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jennifer Moshier, Family Attorney on Jan 9, 2018
Relationship: Friend
I endorse Joseph Lehn. He is prompt, responsive and has an excellent work ethic. I am grateful to count him as a peer!
Karina Lucid, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jan 2, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Joe Lehn. Joe and I work together in an attorney consulting group. Joe's input and insights are always helpful and he really knows his stuff! I strongly endorse and recommend Joe.
Thomas Wilson, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 20, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Joe is focused on helping his clients and improving their situation in every way the law allows.
John Morgan, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 15, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe is so good at the area of bankruptcy and estate planning that he spends a great deal of his time mentoring other attorneys from all around the country! He is the go-to guru of bankruptcy and estate planning. He wraps his hands around the whole case without a doubt. His command of the law is amazing! If you live in Sarasota, Manatee, Lee or Charlotte Counties and are in need of any kind of bankruptcy or estate planning advice, do yourself a favor and meet with Joe. You will be glad you did! He is truly a Super Lawyer.
Jack Lezman, Chapter 13 bankruptcy Attorney on Dec 13, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I know Joe through a national association of attorneys. He is very knowledgeable in his area of practice and provides a great service to his clients. I strongly endorse Joseph.
Peter Petro, Personal injury Attorney on Dec 9, 2017
Relationship: Other
I strongly endorse this lawyer.
Keith Whiddon, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 8, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Joe and I have worked together on business consulting issues numerous times. I still meet with a couple of times a month to discuss improving business practices and keeping our practice moving at an optimal level. I wholly endorse Joe without reservation.
John O'Brien, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 19, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
Todd Davis, Business Attorney on Dec 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Joe since law school. He is knowledgable in bankruptcy, foreclosure issues, and elder law. From what I know about Joe, he practices with a client-centered focus to provide value and quality representation.I endorse this lawyer.
Seda Aktas, Business Attorney on Jun 5, 2013
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Jill Levin, Car accident Attorney on Apr 1, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Shawn Yesner, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Lehn. He is very knowledgeable regarding issues of foreclosure defense, bankruptcy and elder law. Mr. Lehn and his firm practice with the clients' goals in mind and work to achieve those goals.
Kevin Paysinger, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Feb 4, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Joe Lehn practices law with integrity and with a passion to help his clients. Too many bankruptcy attorneys these day are only interested in earning their attorney's fee. Joe cares about his clients, wants to see them succeed, and works diligently to obtain the best results for them.
Louiza Tarassova, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer, Mr. Lehn has a great personality and is a hard worker. I always keep him in mind for referrals.
Laurie Arnold, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend him for bankruptcy cases. I am proud to call him my colleague and do not hesitate to refer cases to him.
Jennifer Taylor, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 16, 2013
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. I "supervised" this lawyer back in law school when he took a legal writing course where I was the TA. There are not many people from that class I stayed in touch with as I was not the student and was sometimes seen as a bleeding red ink pen criticizing their work. Joe and I stayed in touch and I am very proud of what he has accomplished. He has a great personality and puts forth 100% effort in all he does while caring about his clients at the same time.
Michael Fayard, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 28, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Mr. Lehn is a friend and a colleague of mine. Joe is extremely knowledgeable in all bankruptcy matters, both debtor and collector side. His attention to detail is impeccable, and his courtroom savvy is beyond reproach. I can easily refer cases to Joe, because I know the clients will receive excellent legal representation.
Steve Sumner, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 5, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Let's face it. Florida is a crowded place to be these days when it comes to bankruptcy, money matters, divorce, elder law. But if you are looking for someone who can tie that all together in a knowledgeable, friendly and ethical package, you can do no better than Joseph Lehn.
Grisel Morales, Business Attorney on Aug 3, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joe is compassionate and attentive to his client's needs which is an absolute must for clients going through divorce and bankruptcy. He is a zealous advocate and an ethical lawyer. I greatly look forward to working with Joe in the future and am proud to call him a colleague.