Atty. Brian J. Lail

Atty. Brian J. Lail

After earning his Juris Doctor, Attorney Brian J. Lail accepted a position as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County, Florida where he successfully defended hundreds of clients charged with serious criminal offenses.

Sarasota Sarasota 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Brian J. Lail at a glance

Brian J. Lail is a Member based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Lail Law Firm PLLC. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, dv defense, and sex crimes. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (2006) and District of Columbia (2008). Educated at St. Thomas University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Kentucky B.B.A. Finance (—). Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • After earning his Juris Doctor, Attorney Brian J. Lail accepted a position as an Assistant Public Defender in Broward County, Florida where he successfully defended hundreds of clients charged with serious criminal offenses
  • As a private attorney in Southwest Florida, he has continued to successfully defend hundreds of clients charged with serious criminal offenses
  • In addition to being licensed in Florida, Attorney Lail is also admitted to the Bar of the District of Columbia
  • In Washington, D.C., he represented clients charged with criminal offenses, as well as those who have suffered serious personal injuries due to the negligent or intentional acts of others
  • Prior to law school, Attorney Brian Lail earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Kentucky and began a career in banking where he ultimately served as the Eastern Regional Manager of a large financial institution before deciding to enter the legal field
  • Attorney Lail is certified by ALTA to be fluent in Spanish

Practice Areas Explained

Brian J. Lail's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian J. Lail handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Criminal Defense

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Domestic Violence Defense

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Sex Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Brian J. Lail's law office located?
Brian J. Lail's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. The firm is Lail Law Firm PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian J. Lail handle?
Brian J. Lail focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, dv defense, sex crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Brian J. Lail practiced law?
Brian J. Lail has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
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Education

St. Thomas University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of Kentucky B.B.A. Finance
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008

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