Brandon Legal Group,
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Experienced legal counsel for your Family Law, Personal Injury, Criminal, Estate Planning and Business Law needs.

Our Promise

Providing enthusiastic legal counsel with confidence, integrity, and compassion.

Vigorous client representation has been our guiding principle since our start in Brandon in 2008. Our entire mission is built around one thing, protecting our clients' interests’ legally in Tampa Bay and throughout the state of Florida. From Divorce & Family Law to Criminal Defense and from Business & Civil Litigation to Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation, our team of experienced trial attorneys are ready to protect you.

Our attorneys work diligently to ensure your case is handled with the utmost care and respect for your time and of course, your wallet. We truly believe that each client deserves the highest quality representation possible, and we provide personal attention at each stage of the legal process.

Meet Our Attorneys

Ingrid Hooglander

In 2008 after gaining years of experience under the watchful eyes of her predecessors, including the Miami-Dade County State Attorney’s Office, and multiple privately-owned companies, Ms. Hooglander made the decision in 2008 to open her own private practice that has grown into what Brandon Legal Group is today.

Ms. Hooglander has not only spent significant time in the courtroom, but in the classroom as well. Ms. Hooglander is an accomplished professor who has taught at the University of Phoenix, Kaplan University, Hillsborough Community College, and Saint Leo University. She has taught courses in the areas of business administration, criminal justice and paralegal studies.

Ms. Hooglander does not just sit behind a desk all day and sleep at night. She enjoys physical fitness and her weight lifting and kick boxing training has even contributed to a reputation as a “force of nature” in both her personal life and her presence in the court room.

Undergraduate: University of Florida
Juris Doctorate: Cleveland Marshall College of Law
Practice Areas: Family Law / Civil & Business Litigation

Luke Mattson

After receiving his Juris Doctorate, Mr. Mattson quickly relocated from the Midwest to Florida where he became a member of the Florida Bar in 1998. Mr. Mattson identified his niche in Family Law and has focused his practice in that area since 2000.

In particular, Mr. Mattson often handles matters involving divorce, timesharing, parenting plans, child support, alimony, paternity, and civil domestic violence. He also drafts, enforces, and defends matters involving both prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements. Mr. Mattson’s extensive experience allows him to litigate matters from the beginning through trial.

Mr. Mattson might look like he’s all business, but you’d be surprised to discover the incredible fun loving attitude he brings to the practice. When outside the court room, Mr. Mattson can often be found watching a Lightning game or riding his bike around downtown Tampa.

Undergraduate: Southern Illinois University at Carbondale
Juris Doctorate: Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Practice Areas: Family Law

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Our Services

Family Law & Divorce

Family is important. Whether going through a divorce, dealing with child custody disputes, or changes in alimony payments, protecting yourself and your family throughout the process is essential.

Personal touch is our signature. We make sure you understand the process from beginning to end. Our accessibility is our hallmark.

Personal Injury

If you have been injured in a car accident, experienced a slip and fall, a workplace accident or worse an accidental death, you may be entitled to compensation.

Mediation

For couples nearing an agreement but requiring a little direction, Mediation can help speed up the negotiation process without adding the costly expense of litigation.

BUI/DUI Defense

Mistakes happen. A DUI doesn’t have to mean that your life is over. Protecting yourself in these situations is important as there is no room for error.

Criminal Defense

When you find yourself or a loved one facing criminal prosecution there is no time to waste. Having an experienced attorney on your side can help guide you through the process and protect your rights.

Estate Planning

Wills are not the only estate planning document out there. There are many others that may be required to protect everything and everyone you hold dear. From Trusts and Powers of Attorneys, to Pour Over Wills, and Healthcare Surrogates, the various options can easily become overwhelming.

Business & Civil Litigation

Do you have a business partner? An operating agreement? If you need to sue a client, does your contract state who pays for the legal expenses?

Creating and running a business can be an exhausting task. Having the guidance you need to minimize any future legal issues can quickly become invaluable and save you thousands in potential losses.

Bankruptcy

What type of bankruptcy is right for you?

Chapter 7
Chapter 13

Understanding the differences between your options and making an informed decision can help save you thousands throughout your debt relief journey.

Workers' Compensation

If you have been injured at work, regardless of who is at fault, you could be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

We can help make sure you are getting all the benefits that you are entitled to and explain what your employer can and cannot do after you have been injured on the job.

Veterans Benefits

Thank you for your service. If you have served your country you may be entitled to benefits as a result. These benefits include, Disability Pay, VA Home Loans, and even free healthcare.

Our goal is to help you obtain all the benefits you deserve while ensuring you understand the process from beginning to end.

Family Law & Divorce

Divorce, custody disagreements, child support issues, and alimony conflicts are difficult to manage. No matter the need, or which side of the fence you are on, Brandon Legal Group will enthusiastically represent you.

A personal approach provides you with crucial details that could prove to be the difference in your negotiation or litigation.

Having an aggressive, yet caring attorney on your side in court is critical in protecting your family.

Criminal Defense

When you, or a loved one, find oneself dealing with criminal prosecution, there is no room for error. Do not assume you know and understand the intricacies of the law based on something you read online or saw on a TV show.

Whether you are facing juvenile crimes, drug related crimes, domestic crimes, or any other criminal action, compassionate and aggressive legal support could make the difference between incarceration, innocence, expungement, or any point in between.

DUI/BUI Defense

Despite the many avenues of getting home after a night out on the town, few of us take advantage of these and make the mistake of getting behind the wheel. Getting pulled over for DUI/DWI can have far reaching effects on your life.

Attempting to handle incarceration on your own could be your second mistake. The intricacies of the legal wrangling in a DUI/DWI case are difficult for most to understand and navigate without the aid of experienced legal counsel.

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Personal Injury

When you've been injured, and the deck appears stacked against you, a dedicated Personal Injury Attorney will ensure that you have someone on your side who can navigate the legal system and protect your rights.

Insurance companies that protect business and vehicle owners from Personal Injury claims do not get wealthy by looking out for the injured.

Your Personal Injury Attorney is there to level the playing field, and to protect your rights to medical treatment, and fair compensation for your injuries.

Case Study: Because legal issues rarely stand their own

A client of ours, a retired Air Force officer, came to the office needing advice on a divorce.

While speaking with the attorney, he discovered that he was potentially eligible for veterans disability benefits.

Because Brandon Legal Group covers several areas of law, we were able to offer additional legal advice to the client.

Other firms that practice in only one area, may not have been aware of his veterans benefit potential.

Once the divorce concluded, our client needed to have his will revised. Brandon Legal Group was able to assist with this as well.

All his legal needs were served at one location – Brandon Legal Group, PLLC

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Debunking Attorney Myths

It's too expensive to call an attorney.

At Brandon Legal Group, your initial consultation is free. Personal Injury cases are offered on a contingency fee basis meaning there are no out of pocket expenses unless there is a financial recovery in your favor. In other matters, if you think an attorney representing you is too expensive, imagine living without seeing your children or spending the next 10 years in prison…

Having an attorney makes you look guilty.

You may be great at a lot of things, but when is the last time you were lead counsel in a criminal matter? Every individual has a constitutional right to experienced legal counsel no matter the magnitude of the matter. In many instances, the Court may prefer working with experienced Counsel rather than a layman as all litigating parties will be held to the same legal standard and process.

Lawyers just complicate the process.

Experienced attorneys should foresee pitfalls in your case and reduce the chances of last-second surprises that delay or disrupt the finalization of your legal matter. Attorneys know the process, know the nuances of varying judges courtrooms, and can provide you with the proper resources to make the best decisions in your matter.

WHO WE ARE

Full service law firm serving the greater Brandon and Tampa area.

When you place your legal matter in the hands of our experienced Brandon Legal Group attorneys, you are placing it in the hands of professionals with over 40 years of experience committed to helping you achieve the best possible outcome for your case.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

Litigation can be stressful and full of uncertainty. We pride ourselves on providing enthusiastic legal counsel with confidence, integrity, and compassion. Our attorneys are committed to providing you with unmatched support and attention. We will listen carefully to your concerns, answer all of your questions, and work with you to help overcome any obstacles. We will aggressively represent your rights and best interests through each step of your case so that you receive the best possible legal outcome.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a retainer?

There a few different types of retainer in the legal world. A regular ‘retainer’ is a sum of money paid to an attorney to be available when you need them. This could be monthly, annually, or a single payment. It, however, does not actually pay for legal services but rather for their availability. An advanced fee retainer are monies paid to an attorney and kept in a trust account in a ledger under your name for which your accrued legal fees will be charged against. A refurbishment retainer is an advanced fee retainer paid to your trust account when your original advanced fee retainer is almost exhausted.

Can I call the attorney if I need something?

Yes. You can always contact your attorney or paralegal for things that may arise in your case. A lot of communications are done through email, but a phone call is always a valid means of communication with your attorney and depending on the type of case it may be the preferred method.

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What is Attorney-Client privilege?

The Attorney – Client privilege refers to the legal privilege that maintains confidentiality between all attorney client conversations and/or communications.