Ela Maria Hernandez, Contracts Attorney in Miami, Florida

Ela concentrates on contracts, general, insurance, litigation, and slip & fall. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ela handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Contracts

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• General

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• Insurance

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• Litigation

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• Slip & Fall

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• Business

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Ela's primary office is at Stephen P. Clark Government Center 111 Northwest 1st Street, Suite 2810, Miami, FL, 33128-1993. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Working with a new contracts attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ela usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Ela discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in contracts practice — ask which fits.

• How much does it cost to hire Ela for a contracts case?

  Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ela walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

• Does Ela offer a free consultation?

  Ela charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ela's office. Some contracts attorneys offer free consults — check Ela's current terms during booking.

• How long do contracts cases in Florida typically take?

  Simple contracts matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ela gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Ela take my case if I'm outside Miami?

  Ela is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ela will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

• What should I bring to my first meeting with Ela?

  Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ela will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Ela accepting new contracts clients right now?

  Ela's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.