William Michael Reed

William Michael Reed

4.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 35 years

Family Lawyer at Clermont, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Bankruptcy & Debt, Divorce & Separation, Probate

300 East Highway 50, Clermont, FL

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 30%

36 years | 900 cases

30%
Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

I represent debtors in chapter 7, chapter 13, and chapter 11 bankruptcy.

36 years | 1,400 cases

25%
Probate 20%

27 years | 125 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Reed Law Firm

300 East Highway 50, Clermont, FL, 34711

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William Michael Reed's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Posted by Tom K. | May 05, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Compassionate, patient bankruptcy lawyer

Mr. Reed helped me and my wife deal with a major problem with the IRS. We got the problem under control with a Chapter 13 plan which we are almost done with. Thru it, Mr. Reed has been supportive, helpful, and patient. He has always responded to us promptly and has never billed us for all the extra w...ork he has done.

Posted by Richard & Pam C. | May 04, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Highly competent and responsive attorney

Mr. Reed has represented us in our Bankruptcy repayment plan for the last five years. Our case was complicated and challenging. He did an excellent job and has been consistent and very responsive to our questions and concerns over the years. Now that the case is concluding, we recommend him highly in... Bankruptcy matters and we feel thankful that we trusted him in the first place.

Posted by anonymous | February 16, 2015 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

His error is costing me more money!

We moved to Florida from another state and had to convert from a 13 to a 7. In the process our home was not rolled into the 7. He now wants more money and a consultation fee to even meet and discuss our option and how to resolve an issue that should have been resolved at the conversion.

William Reed

Replied last February 16, 2015

Regrettably, this client's prior creditor appears to be violating the fair debt collection act. Unfortunately, she wishes for my firm to investigate this matter, but does not wish to compensate the firm for doing so. I must devote my time to clients that are paying me for my services.

Posted by Ginny | October 02, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

It really great lawyer.

My husband and I relocated from New York to Florida while we were in a Chapter 13 case. Mr. Reed took over the case and fixed several problems and shortened the process considerably. I am disabled and my auto lease company was giving me a hard time about the payments. Mr. Reed helped protect me wi...th the auto lease company until we found a suitable replacement vehicle. I suggest you hire Mr. Reed if you want a great attorney and want to sleep a little easier at night.

Posted by Robert | August 22, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Thanks to the Reed Law Firm for helping me with the IRS and my mortgage companies!

I am in landscaping and the ression hit me hard. Got behind in my mortgages and stopped filing tax returns (what was the point, right?). Finally, when thing began to turn around, I went to William Reed to help deal with these creditors. He helped me file a Chapter 13 , negotiated my IRS debt down 4...0k and both mortgages down to amounts I could actually pay and got the case handled. The Reed law firm helped me save my home and my sanity! I strongly recommend William Reed. He knows how to solve problems no matter how big they seem. Thank you!

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William Michael Reed's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Grguric

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Hobby

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent family law attorney and is very detail oriented in representing his clients."

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Timothy Keough

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as an excellent bankruptcy attorney."

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Charles Fantl

Family lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Puts his client's rights first. An excellent practitioner."

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Jody Fisher

Domestic violence lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edward Jordan

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Reed for more than 15 years and have worked closely with him in numerous litigation case and domestic relations cases. He has always show the highest degree of ethics and professional courtesies. I also have the pleasure of referring him clients in need of advice on bankruptcy proceedings and the reports from clients is that he is very responsive and professional. I would highly recommend Mr. Reed and his firm and I do refer Mr. Reed clients on a regular basis."

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Michele Hobby

Family lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I am consistently impressed with the high level of professionalism with which he handles his cases."

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J. J. Dahl

Family lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Francis Remsen

Family lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Hobby

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Timothy Keough

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Charles Fantl

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jody Fisher

General practice lawyer

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Edward Jordan

Litigation lawyer

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Michele Hobby

Family lawyer

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J. J. Dahl

Family lawyer

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Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1996

Recognition of Charitable Works, Eatonville Missionary Baptist Church

1995

Simon Tobias Pro Bono Award, Seminole County Legal Aid Society

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Mediator/Attorney, Reed Consulting

2011 - Present

Owner, Reed Law Firm

2006 - Present

Member, Reed & Archer, LLC

2003 - 2006

President, William M. Reed, P.A.

1998 - 2003

Partner, Witsman & Reed, PPA

1995 - 1998

Assistant State Attorney, Seminole County State Attorney's Office

Associations

2011 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

2009 - Present

South Lake Chamber of Commerce

Member

2004 - Present

Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association

Member

Education

1988

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

Justice Teaching

Understanding The Bill of Rights

2010

Credit Abuse Resistance Education

Bankruptcy Avoidance for Students

Publications

2014

Reed Law Firm Facebook Page Okay, so now you want to buy a car.

Languages

English

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