Business Details
Dade City Divorce, Family & Estate Planning Lawyer
The Law Office of Laurie R. Chane has served clients in Pasco County and surrounding areas for over 25 years, providing sophisticated legal representation in family law, estate planning, and criminal defense. Our firm combines deep legal expertise with compassionate advocacy, prioritizing client needs while maintaining a commitment to ethical standards and professional excellence. With a background as a former Assistant Public Defender and extensive private practice experience, Laurie Chane offers strategic counsel in divorce, child custody, alimony, wills, trusts, and criminal defense matters.Our tech-savvy team ensures efficient case management, while our collaborative approach balances aggressive litigation with amicable dispute resolution. We specialize in addressing complex family dynamics, asset protection, and elder law, tailoring solutions to each client's unique circumstances. Our reputation for thoroughness, fairness, and client-centric service has earned us the trust of individuals and businesses throughout the region.
Services
Divorce Representation
Estate Planning
Criminal Defense
Child Custody
Alimony
Probate
Collaborative Divorce
Mediation
Elder Law
Wills & Trusts
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of combined legal experience in family, estate, and criminal law
- Our team provides personalized case management with a tech-savvy approach
- We combine aggressive litigation skills with collaborative dispute resolution methods
- Our practice addresses complex family dynamics and asset protection strategies
- We maintain deep community ties through active participation in local bar associations
What people say
Extremely knowledgeable
Truly cares for clients
Professional and caring
Timely manner
Highly recommend
Services
Divorce Representation
Our firm provides comprehensive divorce representation addressing child custody, alimony, property division, and spousal support. We guide clients through traditional litigation, mediation, and collaborative divorce processes while prioritizing emotional well-being and financial interests. Our approach balances legal aggressiveness with compassionate support for optimal outcomes.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives. Our services protect assets, ensure healthcare directives, and establish guardianship arrangements while minimizing probate requirements. We specialize in Medicaid planning and intergenerational wealth transfer strategies tailored to Florida law.
Criminal Defense
Our criminal defense practice handles misdemeanors and felonies including DUI, drug offenses, and domestic violence cases. With experience as a former public defender, we develop strategic defenses while explaining legal implications regarding employment, immigration, and civil liberties to protect clients' futures.
Collaborative Divorce
We facilitate non-adversarial divorce solutions through collaborative practice agreements. This process involves joint meetings with mental health professionals and financial experts to resolve property division, custody, and support issues outside court while maintaining family relationships.
Elder Law
Our elder law services address long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, and guardianship matters. We help clients protect assets while qualifying for government benefits, create healthcare directives, and resolve nursing home placement issues with a focus on dignity and family needs.
People
Laurie R. Chane
Attorney & Founder
With over 25 years of legal experience, Laurie Chane specializes in family law, estate planning, and criminal defense. Former Assistant Public Defender, she brings litigation expertise to private practice while maintaining membership in the East Pasco Bar Association and active community involvement.
Questions
What areas of law does your firm specialize in?
We focus on family law (divorce, child custody), estate planning (wills, trusts), criminal defense, and elder law matters across Pasco County.
How does collaborative divorce work?
Collaborative divorce involves joint meetings with attorneys and specialists to resolve issues outside court while maintaining family relationships through non-adversarial methods.
What estate planning documents are essential?
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance healthcare directives are crucial for asset protection, healthcare decisions, and minimizing probate requirements.
How do you handle criminal defense cases?
We develop strategic defenses for misdemeanors and felonies while explaining potential impacts on employment, immigration status, and civil liberties through aggressive advocacy.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients in Dade City, Wesley Chapel, Zephyrhills, and throughout Pasco, Hillsborough, and Hernando counties in Florida.
