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 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality

Posted by ruperto | April 24, 2015 | Bankruptcy & Debt

EXTREMELY UNPROFFESSIONAL

I hired William M Reed in 2008 because I had to urgently file for bankrupcty in 2008 during the recession. During the free consultation he stated he would be there every step of the way. And if I had any questions to call or email him. A few months after hiring him I began to receive mail from the d...istrict in referece to my case. The problem was I didn't understand the terminology being used in the letters. So, I called William a few times and he was never in the office. I sent him an email letting him know I dropped off mail in his office. In the email I explained I did not understanding the language being used in the letters and if he give me a call to let me know what these letters are saying. He never replied or called me back. Dropping off letter for explainations, emails, and calling him for help happened on a few occassions. His one and only reply was, "Just read the letters and if you ever drop of letters, email me, or call me I will start charging you." Then during the "Meeting of the Creditors" he didn't even show up. In his stead he sent someone else who had completely no idea what my case was about. When I ask him where William was he stated William couldn't make it. The following week I had to pick up paperwork from William and William himself stated he couldn't make it to the meeting because he had to work on a big case. On a couple occassions (after hiring William) I would still receive letters and phonce calls from creditors the weren't at the meeting of the creditors, apparently William didn't notify all my creditors of my bankruptcy status. Because they were even aware of the fact that I had filed for bankruptcy. But, once I gave them my case number it was laid to rest. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND WILLIAM M. REED AS A LAWYER.

William Reed

Replied last April 24, 2015

This case closed over six years ago and the client was very happy with his services. He has not contacted me since then until submitting this review. If a creditor is hassling him, I would have gladly helped him with the problem. I am disappointed that he chose such a confrontational way to communicate.

Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Satified Client

He took over my case when the big firm lawyers seemed to be unable to handle it successfully. Finally, I got what I paid for, and he did it promptly and professionally. To think that I wasted all of that money on the big Orlando boys makes me sick. Mr. Reed was straight forward and well worth the mon...ey.

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William Michael Reed's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Grguric

Family lawyer | Oct 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ryan Hobby

Family lawyer | Jun 03

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"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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Charles Fantl

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Jody Fisher

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Edward Jordan

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Michele Hobby

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J. J. Dahl

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Francis Remsen

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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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