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WE'LL HELP YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED
WITH COMPASSION AND INTEGRITY AS OUR CREED
WE'LL HELP YOU IN YOUR TIME OF NEED
Our Promise
We aim to protect you and your family through life’s many legal challenges.
When your family law needs are divorce, time-sharing, child support, or alimony related we’ve got you covered. And if those needs extend to other areas of law such as estate planning, civil suits, or even criminal we’ve got you covered there too.
Our focus is you and your family. We promise caring and vigorous legal representation while respecting your time and wallet. You deserve the highest quality representation possible, and we aim to offer that along with the personal attention you need.
MEET YOUR ATTORNEY’S
OVER 40 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE
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 decided in 2008 to open her 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 kickboxing training has even contributed to a reputation as a “force of nature” in her personal life and her presence in the courtroom.
- 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, time-sharing, 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
Family Law Services
HIRING A LAWYER DOESN'T NEED TO BE DIFFICULT
DIVORCE
Whether you are looking to file for divorce or have been served with divorce papers, our experienced team of attorneys can help you make sure you receive what you're owed!
CHILD SUPPORT
Everyone wants to know "How Much" when it comes to child support. We run the guidelines and look at your financials to make sure you are not being taken advantage of.
TIME-SHARING
Time-sharing is the new name for custody. Having a time-sharing plan that works for both parents is an important part in any relationship between parents after a divorce or paternity case.
ALIMONY
Gone are the days of lifetime alimony. If you have been ordered to pay alimony or are receiving it and have a life change our attorneys may be able to help recalculate the payments.
PRENUP / POSTNUP
Prenups and Postnups have long thought of as betting against the marriage. Our attorneys can work to create an agreement that protects both you and your spouse throughout your marriage
OTHER SERVICES
In addition to our family law serivces we offer other legal services including, Mediation, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense, Persosonal Injury, Business Law, and Civil Litigation services.
FAMILY LAW MYTHS & FAQS
IF YOU DON’T KNOW, NOW YOU KNOW.
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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.
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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.
