Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Whether we are assisting clients acquire real estate property, prosecute or defend a lawsuit, obtain a divorce or child support, probate an estate, prepare a will, or comply with regulatory requirements, we treat our client’s legal issues as our own. When our clients are faced with legal disputes, we work hard to find fast, effective solutions.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Our attorneys are dedicated to continuing our core values and tradition of excellence to meet your legal needs, whether you need a real estate contract reviewed, a last will and testament prepared or related estate documents prepared, representation in a land use or zoning matter, representation for a contract dispute, advice for your condominium or homeowner’s association, representation after an accident or slip and fall, representation in a divorce or child custody matter or any other matter you may want the opinion or advice of an attorney. Landis Graham French, PA aspires to meet all of your legal needs by offering attorneys with experience in a wide range of practice areas in one firm. Landis Graham French PA is the oldest law firm in Volusia County and is one of the oldest law firms in continuous existence in the state of Florida. Well-grounded in our tradition of providing excellent legal representation, Landis Graham French, PA is a leader in providing legal services responsive to our clients’ legal issues, today and in the future. read more
• Guardianship
  A graduate of Stetson University School of Law, Ms. Gloersen’s areas of concentration are elder law, guardianships, estate planning, and probate. She can assist clients cheerfully and capably in matters regarding Veterans’ Benefits, Medicaid benefits, guardianship of minors and elders, and life care planning.
• Spousal Support
  We represent clients in all aspects of family law, including pre-nuptial planning, dissolution of marriage (divorce), post-dissolution issues such as child support, modifications of parenting plans, modifications of parenting plans, and modifications of alimony. We also represent clients in petitions for injunctions against domestic or repeat violence. More Info>

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
• Wrongful Death

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Disputes
  The Florida Bar (Business Law; Environmental & Land Use Law; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections)
• Business Transactions

Employment Law

• Employment Contract
  Business clients are supported in attaining their goals by identifying their special needs, then the full range of legal support required, including preparation of buy-sell and employment agreements, sale of business assets, forming new business entities, and other transactions.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  The attorneys at Landis, Graham, French are experienced in a variety of legal areas, including: Family Law, Elder Law, Real Estate Law, and Personal Injury. We represent clients in DeLand, Deltona, Orange City, DeBary, Daytona Beach, and throughout Volusia County.
• Real Estate Transactions
  Many of our attorneys practice in this area, which includes real estate transactions and land use issues, covering purchase, sale, lease, development, financing, construction, title issues, eminent domain, boundary disputes, foreclosures, probate and estate administration, environmental law, community associations, and more.
• Eminent Domain
  We represent property owners whose land is being sought. We have litigated issue of value, appropriateness, inverse condemnation, and attorney’s fees in cases involving business, residential, agricultural, vacant, and investment properties, as well as oil, gas and mineral rights. More Info>
• Land Use and Zoning
  Extensive experience with zoning and planning practices in Volusia County, offering a full range of services in zoning and land use matters. We have represented governmental entities, and been involved in the development of zoning and planning ordinances. Our members are familiar with the peculiarities of the development of the real property history of Volusia and Flagler Counties.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  1978 – John L. Graham, Richard’s father and member of the firm, dies. Joe Dykes joins the firm. Mr. Dyke’s leadership has been instrumental in transforming the firm’s business model. Mr. Dykes continues to serve the Firm with an emphasis on personal injury law.
• Medicaid Planning
  The firm provides legal services and advice regarding Medicaid planning, income trusts, powers of attorney and other Elder law matters.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  1984 through 1986 – William Sherman serves as Chair of the Florida BAR committee, which sets up the BAR’s Board Certification process for Estate Planning and Probate. (He receives his Board Certification in that area in 1986.)
• Wills
  Representing fiduciaries, personal representatives, beneficiaries, and interested third parties in litigation involving probate and trust matters, including will contests, estate tax litigation, fiduciary relationships, and other trust and probate issues.
• Trusts
  Landis Graham French offers complete trust and estate planning services, ranging from preparation of a simple will to providing complicated tax planning services for large estates. Services include preparation of new estate plans, wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, conveyance of property, charitable giving, probate, trust administration, estate or trust dispute litigation, petitions, and generation transfer of family businesses.
• Power of Attorney
  The firm provides legal services and advice regarding Medicaid planning, income trusts, powers of attorney and other Elder law matters. More Info>
• Probate

Finance Law

• Foreclosure
• Tax Law
  Landis Graham French offers complete trust and estate planning services, ranging from preparation of a simple will to providing complicated tax planning services for large estates.