Larry R. Maitland II

I have a medical condition which required multiple high-risk surgeries in 2021. I was informed going in, that there was at least a 50/50 chance that I may become disabled as a result of the surgeries. Thankfully, the surgeries addressed life-threatening issues, but I have become disabled since havin...g them. I started the process of applying for SSD (Social Security Disability) on my own in 2021. After over a year of tons of paperwork, physical therapy and doctor appointments and evaluations, I was still denied multiple times. I was told I should seek legal counsel. Atty. Maitland was recommended to me. From the first phone call with him, I felt a sense of relief and hope. From that moment on, I felt there might actually be a chance of him winning my case. It was quite a STRESSFUL/DARK time in my life, physically, mentally, emotionally and most definitely financially. But Atty. Maitland was very understanding when I had times of breaking down emotionally during our phone calls, which meant a lot to me. He kept me informed on my case & the usual steps and possible time frame of the whole applying/denial/final decision process. He always responded to and communicated with me through my phone calls and emails and answered any questions that I had, which were many. He made sure I stayed focused and kept a positive mindset. After quite the legal journey, I'm so GRATEFUL that after having my hearing, Atty. Maitland was successful in winning my case. I now receive SSD benefits to help ease what was a huge stressful part of my & my family's life. I can honestly say, that I had a truly compassionate, professional and intelligent attorney representing me in my disability case. Even though he always referred to us being a "team", I know that there's little to no chance that I would've been awarded SSD benefits without the AWESOME representation I received from Atty. Maitland. I truly had an Ace to represent me and win my case. I'm not one to post on social media platforms and such often, but I wanted to let others know about this AWESOME attorney. I'm so very grateful I had the best representation and had a victorious outcome to what began as a seemingly hopeless situation. THANK YOU so much, Atty Maitland!!

Everyone who answered my question advised me to retain counsel, but not everyone has $3-5000,00 lying around to spend on a divorce that is uncontested with no children, assets or property. Mr. Maitland was the only attorney to advise me to contact the Florida Bar and request pro bono services if pos...sible. His specialty isn't even family law and he took the time to message me without indicating that, "If you insist on conducting legal appendectomy on yourself." Quoted from one of the messages that I received. With this type personality and helpfulness I would retain him even if I didn't have the funds to do so.

I had asked questions on several law boards, but his answers to my questions let me know that he was not just a "Hire me, and leave me alone" kind of lawyer. He is very careful to give you all scenarios, and all of the information, setbacks, and expectations that you could possibly encounter during y...our claim. When you call him, he actually gets on the phone. He doesn't pass you off to his secretary, and not bother talking to you himself. If he IS busy, or perhaps in court, his staff is very courteous, will take a message, and let you know when you can expect a return call. When he does speak with you, he answers all questions and concerns, and never makes you feel rushed, or like you can't ask him something. He never makes you feel like any question is "stupid", or something that you shouldn't have asked. We are not even done with my claim yet, but if for some reason I am not approved, it certainly will NOT be for his lack of trying. He keeps me informed, and also checks on me from time to time, whether by phone or by email, which I appreciate very much. He did not sugar coat the amount of time that my claim could take, and has been with me every step of the way. His service, kindness, and professionalism is so much better that any attorney that I have ever dealt with, and I would highly recommend him to ANYONE who needs a great lawyer!