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Celia Moutes-Lee, Insurance Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Over 34 years of legal practice · focused on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury

PartneratLewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practicing insurance in Fort Lauderdale since 1992.

34+
Years practicing
1
Bar admission

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Celia Moutes-Lee is a partner based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Celia has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Based in
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Experience
over 34 years
Known for
Insurance · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Celia Moutes-Lee: Celia Moutes-Lee is a partner based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Celia has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP.

Areas of practice

Celia's practice areas in Fort Lauderdale

Celia concentrates on insurance, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Celia handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Insurance cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Celia takes insurance matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Celia agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Celia takes litigation matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Celia agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Celia takes personal injury matters in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Celia agrees to represent you.

Biography

Celia Moutes-Lee, insurance attorney serving Fort Lauderdale

Celia Moutes-Lee is a partner based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The practice focuses on Insurance, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Celia has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. Celia works from Fort Lauderdale, Florida and takes on insurance matters across the region.

Celia Moutes-Lee is a lawyer practicing insurance, personal injury, litigation. Celia received a B.A. degree from California State University, Northridge in 1981, and has been licensed for 34 years. Celia practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Celia's approach to insurance cases

Celia Moutes-Lee is a lawyer practicing insurance, personal injury, litigation. Celia received a B.A. degree from California State University, Northridge in 1981, and has been licensed for 34 years. Celia practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

The kind of cases Celia takes

Celia reviews new inquiries case-by-case for insurance, litigation, and personal injury matters in Fort Lauderdale and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Celia studied and practices

  • Loyola Law School

    J.D. · 1992

  • California State University, Northridge

    B.A. · 1981

Jurisdictions

Celia's state bar admissions

  • California

    1992 · ACTIVE

Celia studied at J.D. in Loyola Law School and B.A. in California State University, Northridge.

Law school and academic background

Celia completed J.D. in Loyola Law School and B.A. in California State University, Northridge. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Celia runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Celia Moutes-Lee's office in Fort Lauderdale

Celia's primary office is at 110 SE 6th Street, Suite 2600, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP

110 SE 6th Street, Suite 2600

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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Hiring guide

How to hire Celia Moutes-Lee — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new insurance attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Celia usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Celia charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Celia's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Celia will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a insurance attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many insurance matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Celia

Celia discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in insurance practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every insurance matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Celia confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Celia's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many insurance practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Celia Moutes-Lee

  • How much does it cost to hire Celia for a insurance case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Celia walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Celia offer a free consultation?

    Celia charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Celia's office. Some insurance attorneys offer free consults — check Celia's current terms during booking.

  • How long do insurance cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple insurance matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Celia gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Celia take my case if I'm outside Fort Lauderdale?

    Celia is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Celia will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Celia?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Celia will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Celia accepting new insurance clients right now?

    Celia's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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