Lee Charles Schmachtenberg, Business Attorney in Coral Gables, Florida

Lee concentrates on business, civil rights, contracts, elder law, and estate planning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lee handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Civil Rights

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• Contracts

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• Elder Law

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• Estate Planning

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• General

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• Health Care

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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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Lee's primary office is at Suite 201, Sunset Building, 1533 Sunset Drive, Coral Gables, FL, 33143-5700. 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 Lee usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Lee 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 Lee for a business case?

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

• Does Lee offer a free consultation?

  Lee charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Lee'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. Lee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Lee take my case if I'm outside Coral Gables?

  Lee 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 — Lee 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 Lee?

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

• Is Lee accepting new business clients right now?

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