Leslie Wulfsohn Loftus

Leslie Wulfsohn Loftus

Loftus Law
  • Divorce, Family Law
  • Florida
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Ms. Loftus offers a concierge approach to her clients. She begins with the assumption that each case calls for special handling, since no two family law cases are alike. After the initial consultation, she works with her clients closely, to provide them with a basic understanding of Florida family law proceedings. Ms. Loftus and the client are then able to work together to ensure that there are articulated, agreed-upon, legitimate and realistic goals. After the goals are established, Ms. Loftus provides her clients with a range of options designed to meet those objectives. She reviews the advantages and disadvantages of each option and provides her recommendation. Ms. Loftus believes strongly in this approach as the best means of seeing that the client is empowered and fully-informed, and that if significant sums are to be spent on legal fees, the client understands why and knows ahead of time that significant fees will be incurred. Because of the vicissitudes inherent in the family law court system, Ms. Loftus believes it is in her clients’ interests to resolve family law issues if possible outside of the courtroom. No lawyer can guarantee what results might be obtained after a hearing or trial before the court. Should efforts at a reasonable mediation be unsuccessful, however, Ms. Loftus works with clients to see that their legal objectives are pursued in court through motion practice and trial. At all times, Ms. Loftus presents her clients’ positions in a vigorous, thorough manner designed to achieve success without sacrificing professionalism.

Education
The John Marshall Law School
J.D. (1984) | Law
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University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
B.A. (1981) | Art History
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Professional Experience
Owner
Loftus Law
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Full service law firm handling all family law matters.
Partner
Kirk-Pinkerton, P.A.
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Established the firm family law department.
Partner
Icard, Merrill, Cullis, Timm, Furen & Ginsburg, P.A.
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Partner
Arnstein & Lehr
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Clerk
Federal District Court
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Maintaining the High Road: Helping Florida Clients Successfully Navigate Their Family Law Disputes"
Thompson Reuters
Awards
10 Best in Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Family Law Lawyers
10 Best Law Firms
American Institute of Family Law Lawyers
10 Best in Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Family Law Lawyers
Certificate of Meritorious Service
12th Circuit Court Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee
Appointed by the Florida Supreme Court to serve two consecutive three-year terms.
10 Best in Client Satisfaction
American Institute of Family Law Lawyers
C.L. McCaig Award
Sarasota County Bar Association
Ms. Loftus received the Award for her work as Chair of the Professionalism Committee of the Bar.
AV Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
12th Circuit Court Local Professionalism Panel
Chair
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International Academy of Collaborative Professionals
Member
- Current
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Florida Bar Foundation
Fellow
- Current
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12th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee
Chair
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Sarasota County Bar Association Diversity Committee
Member
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Sarasota County Bar Association
Board of Directors
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12th Judicial Circuit Family Law Advisory Group Domestic Violence Committee
Chair
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Sarasota County Bar Association Professionalism Committee
Chair
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Illinois
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
    Divorce
    Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
    Family Law
    Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
Loftus Law
Contact & Map
Loftus Law
783 S. Orange Avenue
Suite 300
Sarasota, FL 34236
Telephone: (941) 444-7278
Fax: (941) 388-7597