Frequently Asked Questions

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Q. What are your fees and why are lawyers so expensive?

A: Lawyers base their fees on different facts, including the difficulty of a particular legal task, the amount of time involved, the experience and skill of the lawyer in the particular area of law and the lawyer’s cost of doing business. The cost of doing business, referred to as overhead, usually includes rent, equipment, salaries and the cost of maintaining the lawyer’s level of professional skills and education. A lawyer’s overhead normally is 35 percent to 50 percent of the legal fees charged” (Florida Bar Attorney’s Fees Pamphlet). Sawgrass strives to bring excellent and competitively legal services to our clients. 

Our fees are will generally be based on the individual facts and circumstances in your case. Some cases require more time, cost, and expense. Some cases are simply very complex. If you would like to get a quote on an estimated cost of your case, please use the “Contact Us” option and provide your contact details. You will be contacted by way of email or phone call on whether your case is something we are able to handle. 

GOOD NEWS: Personal injury & employment discrimination matters are on a contingency fee basis - this means you pay NOTHING if Sawgrass Law does not win! 

Q. Do you represent clients anywhere in Florida?

A:  Yes! Please use the “Contact Us” for a no-cost case evaluation. If we cannot represent you, we may be able to put you in touch with another law firm that can!

Q. I was injured in a car accident in another state while on vacation but I am a Florida resident. 

A: As long as the person who injured you lives in the state of Florida, I can help you.

Q.  I own a property far away in New York and I want to evict the tenants that have not paid in two months. Can you represent me?

A: Unfortunately, we cannot. It would be improper and illegal to represent you in an out-of-state personal injury or eviction case. However, some cases involve Florida residents or businesses, whereby their Attorney is required to both communicate with out-of-state contacts, agents, attorneys, etc. In these instances, it may incidentally occur from time-to-time when a lawyer represents a Florida client’s interest. Again, each case is fact specific. Please use the “Contact Us” option to send us a message and we will contact you if your case is something we are able to assist you with.

Q. I own a property in Citrus County, Florida and I need to remove a tenant. Can you assist me and what is the cost?  

A:  Yes,  We are able to provide services all throughout Florida and can represent both businesses and individuals anywhere in the state. For cases involving basic, uncontested evictions (one tenant), from start to finish, we operate on a flat fee basis of $850.00. Each additional tenant in the same matter is $50.00 per tenant. Under normal circumstances when an eviction is uncontested, we can usually  have the tenant(s) removed within approximately three (3) weeks after an eviction lawsuit has been filed and the final writ of possession (removal order) has been executed. The Florida eviction statute is incredibly complex, you should always hire an attorney to avoid erring on a minor procedural matter, which may result in paying your tenant's attorney all their fees if you made a mistake.

Q. Does Sawgrass Law accept credit cards? 

A. Yes! All major credit cards are accepted as well as Venmo and Zelle. 

Q. I need free legal assistance and representation because I cannot afford a lawyer. Can you please make an exception to take my case?

A: Unfortunately, we are not accepting pro-bono cases at this time. Attorney Edlund, however, proudly provides legal service to the poor and under-served, in excess of the aspirational 40 hours of pro bono assistance per year, in accordance with the Florida Bar’s expectations of attorneys to provide free legal assistance to the under-served. Attorney Edlund carefully vets though selected individuals and organizations to serve their legal needs on a pro-bono basis. Those in need of pro bono assistance may wish to visit the Florida Bar Foundation and contact one of the legal services found here: Florida Legal Aid Programs | The Florida Bar Foundation

Q. I was jogging in my neighborhood and my neighbor's dog bolted towards me. I fell over and broke several bones and sustained several bite marks and lacerations to my body. The dog's owner said I really should be more careful next time and denied all liability. Can you help me?  

A: Yes! With some exceptions, Florida's dog bite laws impute strict liability upon the owner of any dog that failed to restrain their pet and resulted in another person's injury. On average dog bites and attacks recover $30,000 to $50,000 per each attack in Florida. However, each case is very fact specific and those results are not guaranteed. This is why you should have an attorney represent you in recovering damages entitled to you resulting from dog bites and attacks.

Q. Do you represent businesses and corporations?

A: Yes! Attorney Edlund has had the pleasure of representing several businesses in Florida. In fact, Attorney Edlund first practiced corporate law after passing the Florida Bar exam. His largest corporate client is Skillets Restaurant chain with 13 locations across Florida . . . and growing. Today, Attorney Edlund continues to represent Skillets along with several other businesses to ensure compliance with labor laws (State and Federal), business incorporation filings, corporate litigation (enforcement of trademarked brand protection, debt collection, and corporate defense), contract drafting, review, and negotiation, and more! If you are a business in need of a business attorney, please use the “Contact Us” option with your name, the business name, and a brief description of information to assist your business needs!

Q. I had a contract with someone, and they refuse to pay me I also cannot find them. Is there any way Sawgrass Law can help?

A:  Most likely, we vigorously pursue businesses and individuals alike by assisting other businesses and individuals with unpaid debts, bills, or collections. Attorney Edlund has assisted businesses with recovering thousands of dollars in unpaid bills on behalf of clients even those that are difficult to locate. Additionally, Attorney Edlund has assisted his contractor and sub-contractor clients by initiating foreclosure actions when a property lien has been properly filed. Especially for businesses, debt collection law is complex and you should both consult with an attorney before attempting to collect debts on your own or taking the law in your own hands.

Q. I live in Illinois but I got hit by a drunk driver in a car accident in Florida and ended up in hospital. Can you help me?
A:  Yes,  If you were injured in a car accident (or slip-and-fall) Sawgrass Law can assist those from out-of-state (and in-state), with pursuing a Florida personal injury case. Florida Law may be very different from your home state. It is important to hire a Florida licensed attorney to represent your interests and one that will aggressively seek the highest recovery from an injury. For some specialized personal injury cases, Sawgrass Law may not help you with your case. Rest assured; however, we will help you find an attorney that can zealously represent you! Please use the “Contact Us” option and send us your name and information. We will be better able to evaluate your case and contact you thereafter.

Disclaimer: For personal injury cases, you should speak with a lawyer immediately. There is a time limit to sue!

Q. I got arrested. Can Sawgrass Law help me?

A. Unfortunately, we do not take criminal law cases at this time. You should seek guidance immediately from an experienced Florida criminal defense attorney as they specialize in this type of law.