Hallie Zobel grew up in an Air Force family, living all over the world prior to her father’s retirement in Orlando, Florida. It was here she completed her secondary education. From a young age, it was apparent Hallie was destined to be a lawyer, proven and shown through her Career report in High School. Throughout high school, Hallie volunteered at a local nursing facility, and enjoyed leading the residents in arts and crafts projects. After going out of state for law school, she returned to the Central Florida area to be near family where she began her 35 year career in Sanford, at the Eighteenth Circuit Court State Attorney’s office. She served in each division of the office, prosecuting felony crimes, misdemeanor crimes, and juvenile crimes.
After five years, she entered private practice, where she would remain for ten years, handling various criminal defense matters and civil litigation. Bolstered by her extensive experience, she transferred her practice to the realm of estate planning, probate, guardianship and trust administration.
Estate planning involves the strategic arrangement and organization of your assets, properties, and affairs to ensure their smooth transfer and effective management in accordance with your wishes and legal obligations upon your passing. It is a way to safeguard your legacy for your loved ones.
When a loved one passes away, it can lead to various legal challenges, including the need to transfer asset titles, address creditor claims, and file tax returns. While certain matters can be managed by the decedent's family, certain issues may necessitate the guidance and support of an attorney.
Hallie is a skilled and capable attorney who possesses a deep understanding of her craft. In every situation, you can be assured of exceptional representation.
Hallie gets involved! Your situation will receive personal attention from Hallie to guarantee the best possible outcome for you and your loved ones.
Over the years, Hallie has successfully represented numerous clients, delivering proven results. Hallie is supported by a dedicated team to ensure your success.
Hallie takes great pride in her personal involvement in your case. You can rest assured that she will be attentive and fully committed to all matters where she represents you.
Hallie is a member of the Florida Bar Elder Law Section, the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA), the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the National Association of Divorce Professionals, and the Maitland Area Chamber of Commerce. She participates in Low Down on Law Seminars, sponsored by the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida, helping families on guardianships of all types, and routinely volunteers for pro-bono cases through the OCBA. In the past, she has served as Ask-A-Lawyer Co-Chair, on the Advisory Committee of the Winter Park Vo-Tech School, and served on the board of Lighthouse Central Florida. She is an active member of her church.
Hallie showed interest and passion in working with seniors from a very young age, while in high school she volunteered at the local nursing home. With The Private Corporate Counsel she focuses her practice on estate planning, probate, guardianship, and trust administration. Her clients include families with special needs, singles, young families with small children, same-sex couples and families, and seniors with end-of-life issues.
Hallie has been a member of the Florida Bar for over thirty-five years. Earlier in her legal career, she was a litigator, handling criminal and civil jury trials. She is a long-time member of the OCBA and takes pro bono cases through the Special Wills Project with the Orange County Legal Aid Society, assisting individuals diagnosed with HIV with their estate planning. She received an award for her pro bono work by the Florida Supreme Court in 2009 and was recognized by the OCBA for her Guardian Ad Litem work over the years, and received Five Star Professional’s Wealth Management and Estate Planner awards in 2013 and 2014.
Hallie served as President of the Executive Association of Greater Orlando (EAGO) from 2014 to 2015 and is still an active member of the organization. She is a graduate of Leadership Maitland, 2014. Hallie teaches occasionally through the Rollins Center for Lifelong Learning, giving local seniors the chance to learn about the basics of estate planning and probate. Hallie resides with her family in Maitland, FL.
Well established in devotion to her work, Hallie has always possessed an acute interest in seniors, enjoying working with them in this phase of their life.
