Marcy I LaHart

Marcy I LaHart

4.3
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 33 years

Animal law Lawyer Practice Areas: Animal Law, Administrative Law, Environmental and Natural Resources

About Marcy

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Animal Law 50%

Dangerous dog cases, pet custody issues, animal related torts ( vets, groomers, boarding kennels), emotional support animal and service animal cases; represent local authorities and humane societies in matters regarding civil forfeiture of neglected/abused animals

50%
Administrative Law 25%

Handle contested cases before local governments and the Division of Administrative Hearings

25%
Environmental and Natural Resources 25%

Environmental resource permitting, wetlands, water issue

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-250 per hour


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

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Marcy I LaHart's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 14 reviews | Animal Law

Posted by Carlos | September 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Animal Law

Thank you

I was referred by a friend and she was extremely professional and caring for our dog Benji as well as us. After she saw the case I can sleep well. We are forever grateful that she took our case, without this we would have had to move our dog Benji out of the apartment. Thank you Marcy!

Posted by Chelsea | May 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Animal Law

The best of the best

Marcy help me prevail in a dog custody battle with a "co owner/breeder". It was an agonizing 6 month battle BUT Marcy was my saving grace. She cares about the animals, she is far from money hungry. From the beginning, Marcy was very helpful with helping us navigate animal law. There's not a whole ...lot online about animal law/ordinary people don't have experiences with animal issues, so we were thankful we had a professional guiding us every step of the way! Marcy litigated beautifully during the trial & got the results we wanted. Not only was she great about filing things on time, she knew how to argue/litigate in front of a judge. She is the WHOLE package.

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Animal Law

Great animal rights attorney

Marcy did a fantastic job navigating us through an animal control nightmare quickly and professionally. Highly recommend her!!

Posted by Cat | November 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Animal Law

Very professional a d knowledgeable

I have just started a case with Marcy. She has been VERY responsive. I contacted her initially via the email on her website. She immediately replied. Very knowledgeable in this field. Answered my questions and took time to listen about my situation. In just under two weeks she had completed the wor...k needed. Marcy is hands down the best animal lawyer and so knowledgeable about every detail. Hopefully I won’t need her help again but if I do I would not hesitate to hire her. If this review had 10 stars she would get them.

Posted by Michael | July 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Animal Law

Wonderful

I hired Marcy Lahart for an appeal against a county ruling . She is a phenomenal knowledgeable advocate for your furry family members , gets results highly recommend

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Marcy I LaHart's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeffrey Hegewald

Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marcy has the knowledge, discerning wit and trial experience to skillfully handle land-use and environmental cases, large or small. She has engaged in complex litigation against the likes of International Paper and large developers, while maintaining her down-to-earth nature and accessibility to clients from all walks of life. She stops at nothing to zealously represent the interests of her clients."

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Timothy Martin

Animal law lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Marcy LaHart is an extraordinary animal lawyer. She is compassionate and skillful in her delivery of legal services and is a champion for animal welfare."

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A Vazquez

Animal law lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marcy is a well-respected lawyer in the community. She exhibits genuine compassion for her clients and their legal problems. Marcy is also at the forefront of animal law at the state and national level and has a passion for evolving the law in a positive direction. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and has the heart of a teacher."

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Colin Campbell

Environmental and natural resources lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Marcy is a highly skilled and principled attorney who devotes her life to enhancing animal welfare and environmental protection."

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Adam Karp

Animal law lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Charismatic, highly competent, devoted, and smart. I wholeheartedly recommend Marcy for any animal-related case in Florida."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1994 - 2000

Attorney, South Florida Water Management District

Education

1992

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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