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

  • Check

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

No contact information is available for this lawyer

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Marcy I LaHart's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (24) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Shana | February 27, 2024

Phew! Thanks, Marcy

Marcy was immediately responsive to a difficult and odd situation. She was reassuring, knowledgeable, and with one quick phone call helped us feel a lot better about our rights. We would absolutely consult with her again if things get weirder, and recommend her to anyone else. Thank you Marcy, you... were just who we needed to talk to. I hope we don't have to hire you but we'd do it in a heartbeat.

Posted by anonymous | February 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Animal Law

Find a Better Attorney

I hired Marcy to help me get my dog back from a thug who stole him. In our first hearing, Marcy never once asked me any questions in court that would help me get my dog back. The convicted felon and thugh who stole my dog got to talk and talk and talk and talk, yet Marcy made sure I never got to say ...a word. Because of that, the judge ruled in favor for the thug to keep my dog until we went to trial. We went to trial and I finally one but it was a year before I ever got my dog back. Also, this thug made a lot of false statements in court. Marcy told me she would do a requesto to produce evidence of all of these statements but she never did. Weeks went by and I kept reminder her, but she never did. The last time I had reminded her she said that too much time had gone by and that the judge probably wouldn't remember anynmore. So I chewed Marcy out for this. She got her feeling hurt and stopped communicating with me. Its very said that some pos thug can get away with stealing a veterans dog, costing the veteran thousands in legal fees, all while making tons of accusations, but he never had to pay for it. Thanks to Marcy LaHart, it took a year for me to get my dog back. A YEAR!!!! All because she didn't let me speak at all during that first hearing, letting the thug seal the show and make accusations. And because she failed to do the request to produce as she said she would, that thug got away we stealing my dog and got away with tons of false accusations. Find a better attorney. Find someone who actually cares.

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 Christina | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Civil Rights

Apartment complex nightmare-

Marcy LaHart and I first spoke in the summer of 2016. I had just been released from a hospital stay where I found out I was Bipolar and suffering from crippling panic attacks, depression and suicidal thoughts. After my hospital stay the doctor I saw after thought an Emotional Support Dog would be go...od for me. So I went to Orange County Animal control and adopted Bentley. A beautiful black Pit Bull. I took my paper work from the doctor and Bentley’s paper work to the leasing office of my apartment complex. That moment changed my life for ever. Bentley was refused and I was told he needed to be removed from the complex immediately! The eviction notices started rolling in almost immediately as I refused to take him back to animal control. I being in an EXTREMELY vulnerable way completely lost the little bit of stability I had gotten back after leaving Lakeside. That’s when I spoke to Marcy. The first call we had, She probably couldn’t understand a word I was saying at first. She was quick to jump in help me breath and explain the start of what would be an almost two year fight over my Emotional Support Dog Bentley. Phone call after phone call letter after letter regardless of how much the complex refused her defense of me she stayed persistent. Unfortunately the complex in this case was completely uninformed on almost every level of the disability laws. Marcy was by my side every stressful step of the way. Not only did she drive many many hours to represent me She literally held my hand during meditation. (Which I thought I would never get through) she waited patiently for me during my panic attacks. Sometimes I was worried things were not going to go our way, but her confidence, knowledge, and reassurance helped me get through to the end. I would NOT have Bentley today if it wasn’t for Marcy LaHart! She will always have a special place in my heart. I have and will always continue to recommend Marcy to anyone in this unique but Painfull situation. She did more for me than just represen me and win my case. Thank you Marcy always.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Residential

EXCELLENT ESA ATTORNEY

We hired Ms. Marcy LaHart 2 Months ago to act on our behalf to comply with our Condo Assoc By Laws for 2 ESA cats. She acted immediately, & professionally with a more than adequate knowledge of the Law, and dealt with an extremely difficult, uneducated & contentious Board on their review of our r...equest for 'accommodation '. Marcy LaHart was always available, returned calls promptly, acted accordingly & deliberately, and was an absolute pleasure to deal with, under stressful circumstances. We just received compliance by our Condo Association thanks to Marcy LaHart, her rates are more than reasonable, and I would recommend her highly. Hiring Marcy LaHart was the best thing we did. Our cats are now 'Legal', thank you Marcy.

See All Client Reviews

Marcy I LaHart's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Marcy
Jeffrey Alden Hegewald headshot
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."

Timothy C Martin headshot
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."

A Daniel Vazquez headshot
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."

Colin M. Campbell headshot
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."

Adam Phillip Karp headshot
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."

View All Endorsements
Colin M. Campbell headshot
Colin Campbell

Unknown lawyer

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

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution