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The Treasure Coast's Most Trusted Law Firm

For more than half a century, individuals and businesses in Vero Beach, Indian River County, and surrounding areas have trusted Gould Cooksey Fennell to serve their diverse and changing legal needs.
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WELCOME TO GOULD COOKSEY FENNELL

In the 1950s, law firm founders John Gould, Byron Cooksey and Darrell Fennell sought to establish a firm that would reflect a commitment to service within the Treasure Coast.

65 yrs
Serving The Treasure Coast

OUR LEGAL PRACTICE AREAS

The Gould Cooksey Fennell legal team is licensed and qualified to handle estate and tax planning, residential and commercial real estate transactions, personal injury litigation & medical malpractice litigation.

TRUSTS, ESTATES & TAX LAW

The Trusts, Estates & Tax team at Gould Cooksey Fennell has extensive experience providing customized solutions for high-net-worth individuals & families.

REAL ESTATE LAW

The Real Estate team at Gould Cooksey Fennell is at the forefront of legal representation involving high-end residential and commercial real estate law in Florida.

PERSONAL INJURY LAW

The Personal Injury team at Gould Cooksey Fennell has extensive experience representing clients in a wide variety of personal injury cases.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAW

The Medical Malpractice team at Gould Cooksey Fennell has decades of experience fighting for those seriously injured as a result of medical negligence.

AWARD-WINNING LAW FIRM

Gould Cooksey Fennell is the only law firm with a primary office on the Treasure Coast that is ranked as a Tier 1 “Best Law Firm” by US News & World Report in multiple practice areas.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here are answers to a few common questions we get asked.  If you have something specific to discuss, please fill out the form and schedule a consultation.

We represent clients throughout Indian River, St. Lucie, Brevard, and Martin Counties, including the cities of Vero Beach, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, Sebastian, Fellsmere, Palm Bay, and Melbourne. We are licensed to practice and handle cases throughout the state of Florida.
There are considerable benefits and advantages derived from engaging an attorney or law firm that is located and practices within your community. These benefits and advantages of local presence exist whether your need for legal counsel may involve litigation, a business or real estate transaction, personal tax considerations, or estate planning. The attorneys at Gould Cooksey Fennell have deep, long-term roots in the Treasure Coast community, and decades of local knowledge and experience serving the interests of our clients.
The attorney or team of attorneys assigned to represent you and protect your personal interests are carefully selected in each instance. The “best fit” may vary, depending upon your individual needs and the nature of your matter. For instance, one primary attorney may be the optimal choice to effectively manage your lawsuit or business transaction with necessary cost efficiency. Alternatively, your matter may require multiple attorneys and a team-oriented approach to tackle more complex litigation, an elaborate estate planning project, or a multi-faceted real estate transaction. Gould Cooksey Fennell is sensitive to the varying elements and scope of each matter we undertake, and we strive to assign the attorney participants necessary to achieve the client’s legal objectives.

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