Kevin Gregory Staas

Kevin Gregory Staas

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 25 years

Elder law Lawyer at Venice, FL
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate

230 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1, Venice, FL

About Kevin

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Elder Law 35%

16 years

35%
Probate 25%

22 years

25%
Real Estate 15%

22 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Staas Law Group, P.L. (formerly Mazzeo & Staas, P.L.)

230 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1, Venice, FL, 34285

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Kevin Gregory Staas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Joe | April 28, 2010

Excellence and Integrity

Kevin is quite the outstanding Attorney in his field. He is unafraid to tackle the big obstacles that might stand between him and his clients best interests, including mean or pushy opposition attorneys and/or judges who may not fully comprehend the extent of the damages his client may have sustaine...d. Im my case, Kevin Staas stayed with me for nearly 4 years righting the despicable wrongs perpetrated upon me by a sleazy husband and wife tag team of Lies who were hell bent on destroying my life at all costs. Kevin was cool and calm and prevailed with his passive aggressive style of approach. He is not only kind and sensitive to his clients pain and suffering, his dedication to seeking out legal arguments and cases to defend and to go after my opponents, proved him a worthy adversary to have on the side of right, my side. I now consider Kevin Staas my personal friend and to top it all off, he got me a judgment of $123,000. Kevin is "The Man". You would do well to seek out his council.

Posted by Gregg | April 27, 2010

Kevin Staas

Excellent job. Met all of our expectations and answered all of our questions clearly. I would highly recommend Mr. Staas.

Posted by anonymous | April 27, 2010

Real Estate

I have used Kevin Staas, Esq. twice to handle a real estate closing and each time the experience was quick and pleasant. He, as well as his staff, has been helpful, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Best of all, he speaks plain English verses legal gibberish. I have and will definitely continue... to recommend him to my family and friends!

Posted by anonymous | March 3, 2010

Two Thumbs Up!!

Kevin is our family lawyer. I have worked with many attorneys in my career. When I moved to Florida, I was referred to Kevin. He was just starting out after having been appointed as an Assistant State Prosecutor. We have come to know him, his staff and extended family. All quality people. As fo...r his legal ability, Kevin is outstanding. He has matured professionally and it shows. I know some people are more inclined to use large firms, but I find that a smaller boutique firm fits our needs much better. His staff are professional and credentialled, a rare quality in larger firms. This tells me that he wants to give the best service and legal representation possible; obviously he leadership and demanding professional requirements for his staff are indicative of his professionalism and the value he places on his clients. I have no reservations and am glad to refer Kevin and his firm to anyone willing or needing an attorney.

Posted by James | March 2, 2010

Excellence

Mr. Staas has been instrumental in several different areas, from real estate transactions to estate planning, Mr. Staas has saved me personally thousands of dollars because of a relentless work ethic and paying close attention to detail. I would recomend Mr. Staas to anyone.

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Kevin Gregory Staas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gerald O'Brien

Elder law lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Kevin is a skilled attorney with the highest of ethics. He does a great job for his clients and I endorse him without reservation."

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James Mills

Elder law lawyer | Jul 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Rheingans

Real estate lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Kevin since 2003. He is a capable, intelligent and creative attorney. I have personally used Kevin as a title agent to close on my first home. Additionally, I have litigated against Kevin in several matters and he has always been a worthy adversary and knows when to compromise to best serve his clients."

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David Harris

Elder law lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Kevin is a hardworking, conscientious,and dedicated attorney. He is known to give that extra effort on behalf of each client. I highly recommend him."

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Anthony Ryan

Estate planning lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have personally litigated a case against Kevin and I can tell you his is more than a handful in court. He fights for his clients with everything he has, and does so in an honest and professional manner."

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Peter Collins

General practice lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. He aggressively represents his client’s interests and is willing to take on challenging and difficult cases."

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Diane Bernick

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked with Kevin on several estate planning files. These include probate and long term care cases as well as more traditional estate planning. I have always had an excellent experience with Kevin. He is honest, fair, bright and hard working. Our law firm in Michigan uses Kevin almost exclusively for any legal needs they have in Florida."

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Julie Collins

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Mark Mazzeo

Elder law lawyer

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Robert Harrison

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Rheingans

Real estate lawyer

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2007

Most Unique Venice Holiday Parade Float, City of Venice

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Partner, Mazzeo & Staas, P.L.

2002 - Present

Attorney, Kevin G. Staas, P.A.

2004 - 2004

Adjunct Professor, Keiser University

2000 - 2002

Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney, 12th Judicial Circuit

Associations

2009 - Present

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar

Member

2003 - Present

Real Property & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar

Member

2002 - Present

Sarasota County Bar

Member

2012 - 2013

Sarasota County Bar Association, South County

Co-chair, Technology Road Show Committee

2010 - 2011

Sarasota County Bar Association, South County Division

Steering Committee

2010 - 2011

Sarasota County Bar Association, South County Division, Strategic Planning Committee

Co-chair

2006 - 2007

Venice-Englewood Bar Association

Secretary

2005 - 2008

Venice-Englewood Bar Association

Director

2004 - 2005

Keiser University, Advisory Board

Board Member

2002 - 2009

Venice-Englewood Bar Association

Member

Education

1998

Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

law

1995

Bowling Green State University

Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2010

Michigan Probate & Estate Planning Journal Your Client is Becoming a Resident of Florida... Understanding Florida Homestead Rights

Languages

English

Russian

Ukrainian

Dutch

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