Florida Association of Legal Document Preparers
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July 29, 2024 -
PRLog -- David Happe is an independent paralegal in Florida, having received paralegal education through St. Cloud State University in Minnesota. A current member of the Florida Association of Legal Document Preparers, Happe also has experience in legal drafting. Interests include family law, civil litigation support, estate planning, business law, consumer defense and other client centric attorney assistance on a variable and outsourced basis. As a Florida certified Guardian ad litem, he is also available to represent your child in divorce proceedings as a neutral child advocate. Level 2 background certified by the State and appointed to several State custody cases, Happe can serve as your privately hired neutral Guardian ad litem or even as part of your defense team under the guidance of your professional counsel. Happe is the owner of Form America LLC (http://www.formamerica.com/)
, a legal document drafting consumer assistance non-attorney agency in Tampa, Florida. Dave is also Florida state certified in annuities and insurance.
Our Services
1. Family Law - Assistance with divorce proceedings, child custody arrangements, alimony, and more.
- Preparation of legal documents, including petitions, motions, and agreements.
- Support in gathering evidence and organizing case files for hearings and trials.
- Client intake interviews
- Florida state certified Guardian ad litem with Level II background approved by the State of Florida
- Expert witness testimony
2. Business Drafting - Drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements, and other business documents.
- Assistance with business formation, including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships.
- Legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions.
- Trademark and provisional patent drafting
3. Litigation Assistance - Legal research and case law analysis to support litigation strategies.
- Preparation of pleadings, discovery requests, and responses.
- Coordination of document production and evidence organization.
- Litigation attendance, note taking, and sidebar observational advisement.
4. Client Intake - Initial consultations and case assessments to understand client needs and legal issues.
- Gathering relevant information and documentation for attorney review.
- Clear communication with clients to explain processes and next steps.
- Client intake should be focused on high profile cases only, as Happe charges more than a legal secretary would.
5. Estate Planning and Drafting - Drafting wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance medical directives and other estate planning documents for review by an advising attorney. This is way to cut costs for your clients and provide exceptional value.
- Assistance with probate and estate administration.
- Ensuring clients' wishes are clearly documented and legally binding under Florida law.
6. Additional Services - Flexible support for other legal tasks as assigned, including coordination of any family, business or civil litigation duties as assigned.
For additional information on the services offered on an independent basis to law firms in the Tampa Bay area, please visit
https://sites.google.com/view/david-happe/bio
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