49 low data
Law Office of Charlann Jackson Sanders, ESq.
5.0(2)✓ Google-verified
Not enough recent reviews yet to synthesise a reliable sentiment read for this business.
Real Estate LawForeclosure Defense
Hardin, Ball & Tondreault, P.A.
Foreclosure DefenseReal Estate LawConsumer Protection / Debt DefenseFree ConsultationSpanish-Speaking Attorney
- Services
- Foreclosure Defense, Real Estate Law, Consumer Protection / Debt Defense
- Reviews
- 49
What recent reviews say
Most clients report confident, attentive legal guidance from senior attorneys like Mattie Tondreault and Paula Vann, backed by staff who explain issues clearly and act quickly. One serious complaint alleges five months of non-response to a billing dispute and failure to coordinate insurance payments, with a Florida Bar complaint filed.
Praised for
- knowledgeable attorneys with decades of experience
- responsive and transparent communication
- personable staff who care about clients
- strong courtroom and litigation results
Watch-outs
- unresponsive to client and business partner communication
- payment disputes and billing issues
knowledgeableresponsive-communicationprofessional-staffexperienced-in-foreclosure-lawsuccessful-outcomecourtroom-experienceslow-to-respond
Best for: business owners needing construction or real estate counsel, families managing estates, clients seeking experienced courtroom advocates
Think twice if: you need quick responses on billing disputes; one complaint alleges five months of non-communication on payment coordination.
Strengths
- senior attorneys with 20+ years client relationships
- Paula Vann praised for efficient estate and real estate closings
- Mattie Tondreault noted for courtroom advocacy and strategic thinking
- free consultations offered
Worth knowing
- Paula Vann (Real Estate Department): praised for handling trust property sales, escrow coordination, and condo agreements
- Mattie Hardin Tondreault: noted for civil litigation strategy and arbitration/courtroom preparation
- Ben Hardin: long-standing client relationships spanning 20 years or more
- Retainer fees described as reasonable
- One complaint mentions insurance payment issued but not released by firm for five months
What reviews say by service
- Foreclosure Defense
- Limited review detail on foreclosure specifically; courtroom advocacy praised generally.
- Real Estate Law
- Paula Vann highly praised for trust property sale, escrow, and condo agreements; smooth closing process.
- Consumer Protection / Debt Defense
- Civil litigation clients report thorough preparation and successful courtroom outcomes.
- Free Consultation
- One reviewer noted free consultation advice that resolved contractual dispute without litigation.
How it compares
- Rated 4.2 against a 4.45 average across the 64 foreclosure defense businesses listed here.
- Has more Google reviews than 80% of the businesses in this directory.
How we scored this
How We Rank Star rating 52
Review volume 74
Review recency 100
Review sentiment 68
Profile completeness 100
Verification 30
Rating breakdown
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Common questions
- Do you offer free consultations?
- Yes. One reviewer noted receiving thorough consultation advice on a contractual matter, with the attorney recommending research steps the client could take independently before litigation.
- Does Paula Vann handle estate and trust property sales?
- Yes. She is noted in the Real Estate Department and specifically praised for handling a deceased mother's trust property sale, including escrow, condo sale agreements, and closing coordination.
- What areas does the firm serve?
- Their website lists Lakeland, Bartow, Highland City, and Polk County.
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