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Mr. Joseph Lafayette Gufford III

The Gufford Law Firm, P.A.

DivorceFamily LawDomestic ViolenceEstate PlanningPersonal Injury
Stuart, Florida35 years(866) 603-9936
Experience
35 years
Consultation
Free consultation
Bar State
Florida
Contingency
Available
Languages
English, Spanish
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About

Joe Gufford has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1991. The Gufford Law Firm commitment is to provide exceptional client services that remain focused on results. We bring together attorneys and staff with decades experience. At The Gufford Law Firm, we believe that both our attorneys and our staff must be knowledgeable about the specific areas of law that we practice in. That is why we ensure that each of our attorneys and staff members are constantly taking Continuing Legal Education courses so that we are up to date on the latest developments in the law. Joseph Gufford has also been a lecturer on legal developments to other members of the legal community. Additionally, not only is Joseph Gufford familiar with Courtroom procedures and local judges, but staff members are as well, as they frequently assist Mr. Gufford at trial. When Mr. Gufford has a trial or a complex hearing, the paralegal assigned to your matter will also be present. This allows Mr. Gufford to focus on the judge and his presentation in the Courtroom as opposed to fumbling about for exhibits or case law. In each and every case involving a trial, Joe Gufford and his staff will prepare a trial notebook and a trial outline, that frequently becomes the guidebook for the trial. Not only is the trial notebook/outline helpful for the attorney but it frequently sets the pace and order of presentation of the evidence. The mere preparation of the trial notebook/outline forces the attorney and his staff to focus in on key issues long before the trial of the case. Ultimately, this process frequently results in a smoother and more precise presentation of the evidence. To learn more about the Joseph Gufford and the other lawyers at our firm, please review the profiles below or contact our office to schedule your free initial consultation.

Location

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101 SE OCEAN BLVD., Stuart, Florida, 34994, United StatesStuart, Florida, 34994

Admissions

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FloridaSince 1991

Education

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Stetson University College of LawJ.D. | Law
University of FloridaB.A. | Political Science

Professional Details

Experience

Member
President
Chairman- Family Law Committee2008 - 2008

Awards

10.0 Rating2022
Client Champion - Platinum2019
Top Ten Rated Divorce Attorney2012 | Rated 10.0 Superb by AVVO.comOpen link
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Associations

Florida Bar, Family Law Section # 0879576Member | Activities: The mission of the Family Law Committee is to promote the highest standards of professionalism and legal advocacy in the delivery of a wide array of family law services to Florida families as it seeks the consistent, fair, and expeditious administration of justice.
Florida Bar Association # 0879576Member | Activities: 31 years of practice in the areas of Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody, Alimony, Child Support, Domestic Violence, Marchman Act Cases, Baker Act Cases, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Adoptions, Parental Relocation under 61.13001, Temporary and Concurrent Custody by Relatives.
Martin County Bar Association, Family Law CommitteeChairman | 2010 - 2010
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Fees

Free Consultation We believe strongly that the potential new client of the firm needs to get to know us and vice versa. We have to feel comfortable that we can accomplish the client's goals and the client has to feel comfortable that we can do the same. We do not accept every case that comes through the door, but, we do take the time to properly evaluate the situation and advise the client accordingly. Typically, our initial consultations last between 1-2 hours. During this time, we determine the status of the case, the client's goals and whether we can accomplish those goals given the various factors that exist. Many law offices charge for their initial consultations. We don't. While that results in a lot of time spent by us at no charge, we feel that regardless of whether you hire us or not, you will feel good about the experience and not just had a "meet and greet" session.
Credit Cards Accepted We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover
Contingent Fees In a very limited number of circumstances, we do accept cases on a contingency basis. However, in the area of family law, the Florida Bar has prohibited attorneys from taking on cases on a contingency type basis.
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