Atty. Lawrence E. Fuentes
Phi Delta Phi. Author: "Florida Wrongful Death Act: A Liberal Interpretation," 3 Stetson Law Review 97, 1972.
Probate & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 53+ Years Experience
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About Lawrence E. Fuentes at a Glance
Lawrence E. Fuentes is a Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Fuentes and Kreischer, PA. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on residential, wills, formation, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1973), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1973), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1982). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1973) and University of South Florida (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hillsborough County Bar Association The Florida Bar. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Lawrence E. Fuentes
Phi Delta Phi
Author
- "Florida Wrongful Death Act: A Liberal Interpretation," 3 Stetson Law Review 97, 1972
- Executive Editor, Stetson Law Review, 1973
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Residential Real Estate in Tampa
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Wills in Tampa
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Business Formation in Tampa
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Trusts in Tampa
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Probate in Tampa
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 Tampa 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 venue, 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tampa Choose Lawrence E. Fuentes
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Lawrence E. Fuentes's practice in the field of residential, wills, formation, trusts, and probate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Lawrence E. Fuentes brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Florida, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, Lawrence E. Fuentes can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, wills, and formation, Lawrence E. Fuentes can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Lawrence E. Fuentes attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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