Lafayette N Ingram III, Business Attorney in Naples, Florida

Lafayette concentrates on business, estate planning, litigation, probate, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lafayette handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Estate Planning

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• Litigation

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• Probate

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• Real Estate

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• Trusts

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• Wills

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Lafayette's primary office is at 900 6th Ave. S., Ste. 302, Naples, FL, 34102-6745. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

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

• How much does it cost to hire Lafayette for a business case?

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

• Does Lafayette offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do business cases in Florida typically take?

  Simple business 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. Lafayette gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Lafayette take my case if I'm outside Naples?

  Lafayette 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 — Lafayette 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 Lafayette?

  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. Lafayette will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Lafayette accepting new business clients right now?

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