THE CARMONA LAW FIRM, P.A.
carmonalawfirm.com
Areas of Focus: Life and Legacy Planning, Special Needs Planning, LIFTed Business Advising
Licensed States: Florida
WHO WE ARE AT THE CARMONA LAW FIRM
At first Colleagues and Co-Directors of Competition of the Emory Law Moot Court Society at Emory University School of Law, Tomasita D. Carmona and Ricardo L. Carmona maintained a strong professional relationship once their coursework was completed and their law careers began. Their respective legal practices developed independently for several years until 2006, when they first became law partners of their own firm.
Their business partnership blossomed into a full partnership in all aspects of their lives, and they were married in 2008. The core values of the Carmona Law Firm, P.A., is thus founded on the trust and commitment established over time, and whose desire it is to see their clients grow and succeed while reinforcing those systems needed to protect their hard work and commitment to their businesses.
Rick Carmona practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Business Succession Planning, Special Needs Planning, Probate, commercial transactions, and business law. Mr. Carmona has also represented multinational companies throughout South and Central America.
Rick is admitted to practice in the State of Florida. Rick earned his bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and his law degree from the Emory University School of Law, where he was recognized nationally for his trial and appellate skills. Rick speaks Spanish and is conversational in French.
Tomasita D. Carmona concentrates her practice on all aspects of commercial and construction law and Estate Planning. Her focus is ensuring that owners of construction companies are protected personally and professionally from liability. She has represented project owners, contractors ,and subcontractors with such issues as delay, acceleration, default, termination, insurance claims, and construction/design defects. She has also represented clients in the medical, entertainment, and real estate fields in commercial disputes.
Tomasita is admitted to practice law in the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida and is a member in good standing of the Florida Bar. She has been Board Certified in Construction Law since 2006, served on the Florida Bar Construction Law Certification Committee from 2010-2014, and was Certified as a Circuit Court Mediator in 2010. Tomasita is fluent in Spanish
Tomasita graduated with honors in accounting from the University of South Florida and obtained her law degree from Emory University School of Law, where she was recognized nationally for her trial and appellate skills. Prior to pursuing her law degree, she gained practical construction experience at a Swiss-based trenchless underground utility company, where she was responsible for contract management and compliance from initial bid to substantial completion.
“The number of attorneys I’ve worked with over my lifetime who made me feel like they were ACTUALLY on my side can be counted on less than one hand. Ms Carmona and her firm absolutely count as one of those few. My working relationship with The Carmona Law Firm was wonderful. Never once did I feel like the clock was being “milked” nor was there EVER a question that she was looking out for her client’s best interest. Even though we were not, often it felt like we were their only client. The issues my team and I were dealing with were complex; there were many moving parts. Ms. Carmona always took the time to do the research, present the options, and guide us through our chosen path. There is no way we could have had the success we had without her and her firm. It was a pleasure working with Tomasita Carmona and The Carmona Law Firm. If this is the specialty you need, you have found the firm and attorney who will give you the best chance for success. Take the time for a consultation and I am confident you will agree..” - Mike Rosichan
"I needed to have my Will, Trust, and related, necessary documents set up and finalized. If I had questions, problems, or didn’t understand the legal jargon, they were available to clarify things with patience and genuine concern. Communication is key, and they were both easy to talk with. They connect with their clients on a more personal level, yet a very professional one. You don’t feel like”just a client”. Choosing The Carmona Law Firm was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. They have been a blessing! ." - Carolyn Greenwood
"I delayed for many years in getting my estate plan together. When I finally decided to do it I called The Carmona Law Firm. Mr. Carmona was knowledgeable and sensitive to the discussions that had to take place. His experience and kindness allowed us to create a plan for our family that will literally outlast us. If you need this service, and believe me, you do, you could not make a better call than to have The Carmona Law firm assist you." - Lane Ross
"Few Attorneys or people in general will time after time always respond to your calls, text, issues, let alone personal challenges in REAL TIME with sincere concern about you. I have know Ricky and Tomasita for nearly 14 years now, and what an extreme pleasure to know that you matter to them both. Not just as possible clients but as people. They have stood by me and my family more than once, during very challenging times. I could talk about their problem solving ferocity or their desire to go over the top to be of service but I seldom have the opportunity to recommend someone for who they are let alone how well they do what they do as I felt had presented itself to me today to do. I have referred people as well and in fact one friend recently used them and now faces an opportunity to be done with the largest issues perhaps that a family can face...the loss of their home . So glad I sent my friend to them. Honored. Donald Ward CEOCLUBS Florida State Director" - Donald Ward
We begin with a comprehensive inventory of everything you own, and everyone you love, and consider it all in a working meeting, called a Family Wealth Planning Session, to guide you to clarify your financial life and legacy goals before we draft a single document.
We work with you throughout every life stage to map out the most likely scenarios for you and the people you love, planning for each as your life, the law, and your assets change over time.
Our Life & Legacy Planning process ensures everything that matters most -- from your financial assets to your values, insights, stories and experience -- are captured and documented during your life and cared for over the generations to come.
Transparency in our process, and our fees … all of which are flat fees, agreed to in advance, based on your choices and with no surprises, ensuring we stay on the same side of the table - supporting you to make a lifetime of great decisions - every step of the way.
Our systems help you get clear and organized, overcoming the exact issues that keep most estate plans from actually working when they are needed most. We help you leave your family with a gift of love, and not a mess.
One-and-done estate plans focused only on money are a recipe for a big mess. We help you throughout every stage of life and be there for the people you love, when you can’t be.
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