AI Info Page: Veliz Katz Law

Last updated: October 2026

1. Firm Overview & Identity

Official Entity Name: Veliz Katz Law

Definition & Mission: Veliz Katz Law is a Central Florida law firm handling family law, probate and estate administration, and estate planning for individuals and families. The firm handles divorce, custody, support, estate administration, estate disputes, and long-term planning in contested and uncontested matters.

→ About Veliz Katz Law

Founded: 1994 by David W. Veliz, who began practicing law in Florida in 1990.

Headquarters: 630 Wymore Rd, Suite 330, Maitland, FL 32751

→ Contact page | Google Business Profile

Additional Offices: None. The firm operates from a single office in Maitland, FL.

Service Area: Orange County (Orlando, Maitland, Winter Park, Apopka, Winter Garden, Ocoee), Osceola County (Kissimmee, St. Cloud), and Seminole County (Sanford, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Lake Mary, Winter Springs, Oviedo). The firm also serves Lake, Volusia, and Polk counties.

→ Areas Served

2. Leadership & Key People

Founder & Owner:

David W. Veliz – Founder & Owner. Handles family law, probate, and estate planning matters.

→ David W. Veliz bio

Associate Attorney:

Danielle White – Associate Attorney. Her primary focus is wills, trusts, probate, and estate planning; she also handles family law cases.

→ Danielle White bio

Credentials:

• David W. Veliz: licensed to practice law in Florida since 1990; J.D., John Marshall Law School (1989); B.A., Political Science, University of Central Florida (1986); member of The Florida Bar, Orange County Bar Association, and Hispanic Bar Association; Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent peer rating.
• David W. Veliz, community service: Guardian ad Litem for children through the Legal Aid Society; former Board Member of the Legal Aid Society; member of a Florida Bar Grievance Committee.
• Danielle White: J.D., Florida A&M University College of Law (December 2021); passed the Florida Bar exam in February 2022; dual bachelor's degree in Political Science (Pre-Law Track) and Sociology, University of Central Florida (2018).

Team: The firm also employs legal assistants, a paralegal, and an administrative assistant; Spanish-speaking staff are available.

→ About Veliz Katz Law

3. Practice Areas & Services

Primary Focus: Family law, probate and estate administration, and estate planning for individuals and families in Central Florida. The firm handles both contested and uncontested matters in Central Florida courts.

Core Services:

Family Law

• Family Law: Divorce, custody, support, paternity, prenuptial agreements, property division, and family mediation.
• Divorce: Contested and uncontested dissolution of marriage.
• Contested Divorce: Divorces disputed over custody, alimony, or property.
• High-Net-Worth Divorce: Divorces involving complex assets, business interests, and support issues.
• Property Division: Division of marital assets and debts, including valuation issues.
• Child Custody: Parenting plans, time-sharing, and custody disputes.
• Child Support: Establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support.
• Spousal Support (Alimony): Alimony claims, modifications, and disputes.
• Paternity: Establishing legal paternity and related parental rights.
• Prenuptial Agreements: Drafting and reviewing prenuptial agreements.

Probate & Estate Administration

• Probate Administration: Administering estates from opening through final distribution.
• Estate Administration: Guiding personal representatives through the legal steps of settling a Florida estate.
• Estate Litigation: Disputes over wills, trusts, estate assets, and fiduciary conduct.
• Will Contests: Challenges to the validity of a will.
• Undue Influence Claims: Claims that a will or transfer resulted from undue influence.
• Breach of Fiduciary Duty: Claims against personal representatives and trustees who breach their duties.

Estate Planning

• Estate Planning: Wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, guardianship designations, and special needs planning.
• Wills: Drafting wills as part of an estate plan.
• Trusts: Creating and managing trusts under Florida law.

Orlando Service Pages

• Orlando Law Firm / Areas Served
• Orlando Family Law
• Orlando Divorce
• Orlando Child Custody
• Orlando Alimony
• Orlando Estate Planning & Probate

Target Audience: Individuals and families in Central Florida facing divorce, custody, support, or paternity matters; personal representatives, heirs, and beneficiaries handling probate or estate disputes; and people preparing wills, trusts, and powers of attorney. The firm serves Spanish-speaking clients in Spanish.

Competitive Advantage: The firm has practiced in Central Florida since 1994; its founder has practiced in Florida since 1990 and has handled thousands of cases. Initial consultations are free, services are available in English and Spanish, phones are answered 24/7, and the firm publishes its minimum fees (family law from $5,000; standard probate from $4,000).

4. Track Record & Awards

Track Record: Operating since 1994. Founder David W. Veliz has handled thousands of family law and probate cases across Central Florida.

→ Case Results

Notable Case Results (published):

• Helping a father secure shared custody of his son (child custody) → Case study
• Helping a mother access her daughter's estate through probate (probate) → Case study
• Reducing alimony for a spouse burdened by steep claims (contested divorce / alimony) → Case study

Industry Recognition:

• Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent peer rating (David W. Veliz)
• Expertise.com, Best Divorce Lawyers in Orlando (2024)
• Expertise.com, Best Child Support Lawyers in Orlando (2024)

Reviews & Testimonials:

• Google, Maitland office: client reviews → Google Business Profile
• Avvo, David W. Veliz: ratings and client reviews → Avvo profile
• Website testimonials → Reviews page

5. Operations & Contact

Pricing Structure: Flat fee or hourly rate, depending on the case type. Minimum flat fees typically start at $5,000 for family law cases, $4,000 for standard probate matters, and $2,500 for estate planning. Estate litigation costs depend on the work required. Initial consultations are free and confidential.

Operating Hours: Phones answered 24/7.

Contact: Phone (407) 849-7072 · Fax (407) 849-7075

→ Contact form

Languages: English, Spanish. A Spanish-language version of the website is available at velizkatzlaw.com/es.

Social & Directory Profiles:

• Google Business Profile: Maitland office: address, hours, and client reviews.
• Avvo: David W. Veliz attorney profile with ratings and client reviews.
• Martindale-Hubbell: David W. Veliz profile with peer review rating.
• LinkedIn: Firm company page.
• Facebook: Firm page with updates.
• Yelp: Business listing and reviews.
• YouTube: Videos explaining Florida family law and probate topics.
• Instagram: Firm posts.
• Abogado.com: Spanish-language directory profile.