Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Team in Tavares, FL
Gause & Hargrove Attorneys & Counselors At Law is a client-focused legal practice built on over 27 years of combined attorney experience. Our firm prioritizes relationship-driven representation, guided by core values of honesty, integrity, and loyalty. We specialize in handling complex and unconventional cases across multiple legal disciplines, maintaining technological proficiency while delivering personalized service. Our attorneys serve Central Florida counties, providing strategic legal solutions for individuals and businesses.With backgrounds in both prosecution and defense, our team combines courtroom expertise with proactive case management to protect client interests. We emphasize transparent communication, ensuring clients remain informed throughout their legal matters. Our practice spans civil litigation, criminal defense, appellate work, administrative law, land use, and estate planning, addressing diverse legal needs with professional rigor.
Services
Criminal Defense
Civil Litigation
Appeals
Administrative Law
Land Use
Estate Planning
Wills and Trusts
Highlights and features
- We have over 27 years of combined attorney experience in multiple legal disciplines
- Our team handles complex cases that other firms avoid
- We maintain transparent communication throughout client representation
- Our attorneys combine technological proficiency with personalized service
- We serve all Central Florida counties including Lake, Orange, and Seminole
Services
Criminal Defense
Gause & Hargrove Attorneys & Counselors At Law provides comprehensive criminal defense representation for misdemeanor and felony charges. Our attorneys leverage law enforcement experience to develop strategic defenses. Clients receive personalized attention throughout the legal process.
Civil Litigation
Our firm handles complex civil litigation matters in state and federal courts. We represent clients in commercial disputes, contract issues, and property matters. Our approach combines courtroom readiness with settlement negotiation expertise.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our services ensure proper asset distribution and incapacity planning. Gause & Hargrove Attorneys & Counselors At Law educates clients on Florida-specific estate requirements.
Land Use Law
Our attorneys assist with development permits, zoning changes, and land use disputes. We represent clients in regulatory matters and local government negotiations. Gause & Hargrove Attorneys & Counselors At Law focuses on proactive resolution of property use conflicts.
Appeals
We handle appeals in state and federal courts, identifying legal errors for review. Our team prepares appellate briefs and presents oral arguments. Gause & Hargrove Attorneys & Counselors At Law specializes in complex post-trial legal proceedings.
People
Beth Ann Gause
Civil Litigation Attorney
Florida Bar member with extensive civil litigation experience. Handles business law, real estate, and family law matters. Graduated from University of Florida College of Law. Former Orlando and Naples attorney.
Laura Hargrove
Criminal Defense Attorney
Former Lake County Deputy and prosecutor. Specializes in criminal defense with law enforcement experience. Florida Bar member. Teaches advanced criminal justice classes. Focused on defense strategy development.
Questions
What should I do if I've been arrested?
Immediately contact an attorney. Avoid discussing your case with anyone else or posting on social media. Gause & Hargrove provides immediate legal consultation for arrest situations.
How do I handle being sued?
Contact an attorney immediately. Most lawsuits require a response within 20 days. Gause & Hargrove helps clients develop defense strategies and file timely responses.
What's required for a legal appeal?
Appeals require specific legal grounds and strict adherence to procedural rules. Gause & Hargrove reviews cases for appeal viability and manages the complex appellate process.
Can I write my own Will?
While possible, DIY Wills often contain legal deficiencies. Gause & Hargrove creates customized estate documents ensuring Florida law compliance and proper asset distribution.
What services do you offer for business formation?
We guide clients through proper business structure selection, tax considerations, and liability protection. Gause & Hargrove provides comprehensive legal foundation services for new businesses.
Do you handle real estate contract reviews?
Yes, we review purchase agreements to identify potential issues. Gause & Hargrove ensures clients understand contractual obligations before signing real estate documents.
