{"id":375233,"date":"2026-08-19T03:11:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T03:11:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/375233\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T03:11:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T03:11:58","slug":"the-diamond-law-firm-and-laird-a-lile-pllc-merge-to-establish-diamond-lile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/375233\/","title":{"rendered":"The Diamond Law Firm and Laird A. Lile PLLC merge to establish Diamond &#038; Lile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Diamond Law Firm and Laird A. Lile PLLC have merged to form Diamond &amp; Lile, bringing together two established Florida trusts and estates practices with offices in Naples and St. Petersburg.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The merger unites attorneys recognized for their leadership, experience and expertise in estate planning, estate and trust administration, and fiduciary litigation. With relationships throughout the state, Diamond &amp; Lile offers clients access to a broader range of experienced counsel and legal resources.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Sandra Diamond and Laird A. Lile will lead the firm, joined by attorneys Ben Diamond, Rachel Barlow, Langdon Lile and Marguerite Mills.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cThis merger brings together attorneys who share exceptionally high standards of legal counsel and a deep commitment to client service,\u201d Lile said. \u201cSandra and Ben Diamond are among the most respected attorneys in their field, and I have admired their judgment, intellect and contributions to the profession for many years. Establishing Diamond &amp; Lile allows us to build upon our distinguished statewide practices while preserving the personal attention, discretion and responsiveness our clients value.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Lile is a board-certified wills, trusts and estates attorney whose leadership extends across Florida\u2019s legal and judicial communities. He previously served nine consecutive terms on The Florida Bar Board of Governors and has chaired The Florida Bar\u2019s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. He is also a fellow and former state chair and regent of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Laird A. Lile PLLC serves individuals, families, fiduciaries and advisers throughout Florida from its Naples office, providing counsel on estate- and trust-related matters, including estate planning, estate and trust administration, probate-related litigation and estate-related tax planning.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">\u201cLaird has earned an exceptional reputation as both an attorney and a leader in Florida\u2019s trusts and estates community,\u201d Sandra Diamond said. \u201cOur firms share a commitment to excellence, integrity and highly personalized representation. Diamond &amp; Lile creates a stronger platform from which to serve clients across Florida and to address increasingly complex legal needs with greater depth and perspective.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">A board-certified wills, trusts and estates attorney, Sandra Diamond concentrates her practice in estate planning and trust administration. She also serves as an expert witness in matters within her practice areas. Diamond is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, a member of The Florida Bar Board of Governors and a past chair of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">The Diamond Law Firm represents clients across Florida in estate planning, probate, and trust administration and litigation matters. The firm is known for providing experienced counsel and highly personalized attention to its clients and their families.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Diamond &amp; Lile will serve clients throughout Florida from its Naples and St. Petersburg offices. Clients will continue working with the attorneys and professionals they know while benefiting from the firm\u2019s broader experience and resources.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\" dir=\"ltr\">Additional information about Diamond &amp; Lile is available at DiamondLile.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Diamond Law Firm and Laird A. 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