L Lisa Batts

PSA: if you’re in Stuart and in need of an attorney do not, I repeat, do not use L. Lisa Batts from Stuart Law Group, P.A. in downtown Stuart, FL. Dealing with her was a very frustrating learning experience I do not wish on any other person. During the entire year I spoke with my attorney 3 whole tim...es, which includes the first phone call when I retained her. She never returned phone calls and I had to send most emails twice before I would get a response. However, the most frustrating was discovering her dishonesty over what the $1500 retainer fee included. I asked for two tasks to be done. She quoted a fee. She never broke that down into two fees. MY understanding was one retainer fee for both tasks. Both minor tasks. However, in the letter confirming the retainer (after I paid) she only mentioned the first task and not the second. Being the very trusting person I am I didn’t notice nor doubt that she would also complete the second task. I have learned a very valuable lesson as now that the first task is done she has asked for an addition $1,100 for the second. I am upset, discouraged, and annoyed. Additionally, today when I showed up for court she walked into the room, asked if I was me (we had never met in person) and then sat and never spoke to me again. Didn’t explain what would happen at the hearing. Nothing. She performed well in the hearing. When it was over she did not look my way once, shake my hand, or anything. I left without so much as a goodbye or nice doing business with you. Amazing. I am huge about giving kuddos when a job is well done. I don’t usually give bad reviews. If I’m unhappy I won’t say much and just go about my way. But this was too much to keep to myself. And please, share with others. I’ll be posting this review on other sites as well. This was unacceptable business practice after the amount of money I paid.

I just finished an exhausting 3-year modification lawsuit, and Lisa was amazing!!!! My ex and his family have money, while I do not have money. My ex is always suing me, so the cost of never-ending court fees was scary to me. I felt like my ex and his family were just trying to financially bully m...e and wear me down. They knew they could out-spend me, and they did. I just think it didn’t look the way they thought it would look. Not only did they have to pay a fortune for their case ($80-$100K), they had to pay for most of mine. My ex was trying to use every trick in the book, and Lisa was prepared for him and his attorney every time. She kept her argument legal and professional and kept the emotion out of it. As a result, Lisa was able to poke holes in just about everything he tried to get me on. While his attorney just slung a bunch of mud on the wall, she was able to use legal precedents to establish the validity of our position. I walked away from the final hearing with my dignity and control of my life again. There were no modifications to the final decree, except an increase in child support. I no longer live in fear of my ex and his family and the never-ending lawsuits that I could be facing for the next 8 years, when my daughter turns 18. When you need someone to help you walk through the messy world of family law, look no further than Lisa Batts. Her fees are beyond reasonable, she truly cares about your case, and has sound legal advice. This is in response to the person who mentioned Lisa’s license being suspended in 2013. I was with Lisa during the time her license was suspended in 2013, and she referred me to a very capable attorney. Her suspension had nothing to do with anything unethical that had happened. It was due to a technicality in the way the Florida Bar requires you to run your office, from a business standpoint. She had an office manager that was handling office management and there were a few things that got missed when this person was out of the office for being sick.

I just finished a long and arduous divorce and if it was not for L. Lisa Batts of The Stuart Law Group, I would have been forever sunk in the divorce precedings. Ms. Batts was always a step ahead of opposing counsel and found hidden assets that I did not know existed. She was fair in her assessment... of the assets and advised quite accurately how the court would consider those assets. She was often the voice of reason when issues seemed to be skewed against me. The fees were fair and worth every penny after the ultimate outcome. My opinion the best divorce attorney out there!

I contacted Lisa after being referred by a family member. Multiple attorneys gave me bad advice and steered me in the wrong direction. Lisa gave me confidence and helped me every step of the way. She is ALWAYS prepared for anything that might or might not happen. she cares about the family and the ch...ildren involved. After 11 months of not seeing my son I now have steady access with him and our case ended even better than I could have thought. Lisa will fight for you and your family! You will never have to second guess because from the moment you talk with her you will have total confidence. Don't waste your time with anyone else.

Three and a half months into my divorce, it was time for new representation. My wife had taken my son and left, keeping him away from me, out of school and providing me no information or communication. I called the Stuart Law Group after being referred by a friend and was able to sit for a consulta...tion with Lisa that same afternoon. From the moment I walked into the office, I felt comfortable. I was treated with respect by all the staff and Lisa herself took the time to get to know me and listen to my concerns. The very next day, motions were filed with the court and shortly thereafter I was spending time with my son again. Lisa and her staff have since continued to be more than well prepared, have kept me up to date with every single aspect of my case, and if not available at the time I call, promptly return my calls and provide me actual answers to my questions. We've just finished with the Temporary Relief hearing, so even though my divorce is far from over, I have the confidence of having a strong team representing me. Lisa has focused on the issues that matter, avoiding any mudslinging, and was successful in getting me equal time with my son, use of the marital home, no alimony, and very reasonable child support payments. I would recommend Lisa and the Stuart Law Group to anyone going through any sort of family law matter, even a high conflict divorce such as mine.