Family Law

• Divorce
• Guardianship
  These allow you to appoint someone you know and trust to make your personal health care and financial decisions even when you cannot. If you are incapacitated without these legal documents, then you and your family will be involved in a probate proceeding known as a guardianship and conservatorship. This is the court proceeding where a judge determines who should make these decisions for you under the ongoing supervision of the court.

Criminal Law

• Wrongful Death
• Fraud
  At the Coleman Law Firm, we represent clients throughout Florida who have become victims of investment fraud. Investment fraud is a broad term that includes a variety of wrongful and deceptive acts undertaken by stockbrokers, financial planners, financial advisors and the institutions with which clients invest their savings, including...

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  I have referred probably at least five cases to the Coleman Law Firm. I have found Mr. Coleman and his staff to be both knowledgeable and down to earth. Mr. Coleman assisted with real estate matters, probate matters, and some personal injury cases with success. I will continue to refer cases to him as he is a trusted legal professional.
• Real Estate Transactions

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  The vast majority of personal injury claims are decided on the legal concept of negligence. What you may perceive as negligent behavior may differ from how it is regarded from a legal standpoint; in order to prove negligence, your Clearwater personal injury attorney will need to show that four specific elements apply.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  At Coleman Law Firm, we work closely with other professional advisors, including Certified Financial Planner™ Practitioners, investment advisors, financial consultants, insurance professionals, Certified Public Accountants, and tax advisors as part of the estate planning team. We believe the team approach provides our mutual clients with the most comprehensive, realistic and effective estate plan.
• Wills
  Attorney Jeffrey P. Coleman answers a common question about the difference between a Living Trust and Last Will and Testament. https://www.youtube.com/embed/JccQ2dzS1m8 Video Transcript: A Living Trust document does have an additional benefit that a Will may not necessarily have.  In order for the Probate of a Will, a Will is...
• Trusts
  You can establish a living trust after consultation with your Clearwater estate law attorney that will provide substantially the same benefits as a will, and offer you significant additional benefits as well. Like a will, your trust can provide for disposition of assets at your death to ensure your family, pets, business, and other interests are provided for. Unlike a will, though, your living trust can avoid the necessity of probating your estate.
• Power of Attorney
  Your Clearwater estate law attorney can assist you in drafting a power of attorney nominating an agent who will be able to handle your affairs if you are unable to do so. In the event of your incapacity, bills still need to be paid, your investments need to be managed, and your family cared for. Your agent under power of attorney will have the authority to act on your behalf if you cannot to ensure your obligations are being met.
• Probate