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 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Animal Law

Find a REAL attorney

Worst attorney of all time. I had my dog stolen. We go into court and Marcy let the thief and convicted felon (larceny) speak all he wanted. He spat out Al kinds of crap that was not true. She never once allowed me the opportunity to speak. If she had I could have gotten my dog back right away. Inste...ad, it took me a whole year to get my dog back. Find a REAL attorney.

Posted by anonymous | July 09, 2024 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very bad attorney I will never recommend her

She claimed that the papers she was given the first time she had trouble understanding it and she said she emailed them to send her more information she then called us on the weekend and she said she couldn't take our case I then told her she was paid off to drop the case but I will file a small clai...ms case without a attorney

Marcy LaHart

Replied last July 10, 2024

Since you have not identified yourself I cannot respond regarding your specific situation. I only take a case involving an animal if I think it is in the animal's best interest. When I reviewed your "papers" I either determined that you did not have a solid legal case, or that I would not get involved for ethical reasons. If you truly think I did not take your case because I was "paid off" you are delusional.

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 | July 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Combined Knowledge, Intelligence & Compassion 5 Stars+

From the Very Moment of 1st Contact, It was Evident to Me, Attorney Marcy LaHart was A Step Above The Rest and In A League Of Her Own, at The Very Top of Her Game. Marcy is Extremely Knowledgeable Regarding The Law and Just How It Pertains to Service Dogs & Their Handlers Residing in A Condominium Co...mmunity Association. Marcy's Diligence and Unwavering Devotion to Upholding The Law and to Assuring Our Rights Be Respected and Not Violated by a Group of Discriminating Board Members & Management has Not Only Leveled The Playing Field for My Service Dog and I against Corporate Attorneys but in Turn has Stopped Several Attempts to Illegally Remove My Service Dog from My Residence and My Daily Need of Her Trained Tasks that Assist to Alleviate My Disabilities. My Life is Difficult at Best. Without My Service Dog My Life Would be Impossible Alone. Without Attorney Marcy LaHart on Our Side, I Cant Begin to Imagine How I Would have Ever Survived The Constant & Continued Barrage of Harassment, Humiliation, and Physical & Emotional Attacks from Members of The Condominium HOA, Board & Management. Through Her Phone Calls and Email Correspondences of Specific Instruction, Updates, and Other Useful Needed Information, Always Delivered with Steadfast, Caring, Compassionate & Knowledgeable Reassurances of Our Lawful Rights, Marcy has Often Taken Me from Tears to a Smile of Sheer Relief Knowing My Service Dog and I are So Well Represented and Held in The Most Amazing, Ever Competent, and Best Hands of Legal Representation I am Privileged to know. I Highly Respect Marcy and Often Refer Anyone in Need of The Utmost Best in Legal Matters Concerning Animals to Call Upon Her. Attorney LaHart has Been, and Will Always be Our Saving Grace in This Life. For Keeping My Service Dog & I Together During This Outrageously Unfair, Tedious, Emotionally Destructive, Ongoing Battle, I Owe Marcy So Much More Than Money could Ever Compensate For. She will Forever Hold a Very Special Place in My Heart and I'm Certain My Service Dog Feels The Very Same. ⭐Attorney Marcy LaHart Is ... THE VERY BEST !

Posted by Lois | May 05, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

"Go To The Mats"

Ms. LaHart is a dedicated, knowledgeable & no-nonsense attorney who got me successful results in less than 24 hours with my HOA's atty. who tried to prevent an accommodation to me for my ESA & charge me for his time. Amazing how she "cut him off right at the knees"! No doubt in my mind, Ms. LaHart... is a true 10 star professional.

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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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