DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis

What DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis does

DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. is a privately held Florida professional association law firm founded in 1976 by Dennis R. DeLoach Jr. in Seminole, Florida. The firm employs six attorneys across six practice areas — injury law, estate planning, elder law, real estate and association law, litigation, and probate — serving individual consumers and small clients throughout Florida, with concentration in the Tampa Bay region (Seminole, Largo, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Pinellas Park, Tampa, Sun City Center, New Port Richey). Three of the firm's attorneys hold Florida Bar board certifications in Elder Law, Civil Trial, and Real Estate, and the firm maintains memberships in the Life Care Planning Law Firms Association and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys.

The firm operates from three physical offices (Seminole headquarters, St. Petersburg, Sun City Center), complemented by phone and Zoom consultations, with a sales-led, community-driven go-to-market motion that emphasizes personal referrals, educational seminars, and 45+ years of local reputation. Revenue is generated through three streams: traditional hourly billing for estate, real estate, and probate work; contingency fees for personal injury cases (with disclosed settlements up to $4.5 million); and fixed-fee or complimentary services delivered through the dhcVIP client loyalty program. The firm has no proprietary technology platform and reports no AI/ML tooling, integrations, or APIs.

The business is founder-owned with no institutional investors, subsidiaries, or external capital. Recent strategic activity includes a 2020-2021 relocation into a newly constructed headquarters, a 2026 Of Counsel expansion into St. Petersburg via Chambers Injury Law, the launch of the dhcVIP retention program, and the 2025 death of named partner Paul R. Cavonis, which is reshaping the partnership composition ahead of the firm's 50th anniversary in 2026.

Name

DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis

Legal name

DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A.

Website

https://dhclaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis is a privately held Florida law firm founded in 1976, employing six attorneys across injury, estate planning, elder law, real estate, litigation, and probate practice areas to serve individual consumers throughout the Tampa Bay region and statewide Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Homeowners Association (HOA) Management (BPAJAHAB), Estate Administration & Probate Services (FSAAANAE), Guardianship, Conservatorship & Special Needs Trust Services (FSAEAKAG)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Estate planning services
• Elder law services
• Real estate law
• Probate administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Seminole

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Services - Hourly Billing: Traditional hourly fee arrangement for most legal services including estate planning, real estate transactions, probate, and general litigation matters.
2. Personal Injury Contingency Fees: For personal injury cases, the firm works on a contingency fee basis where fees are contingent upon successful recovery of damages.
3. Fixed-Fee Legal Services: Certain services such as document review, notary services (for clients), and consultations are offered at fixed rates or as complimentary benefits through the dhcVIP program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. is a Florida law firm providing legal representation and counsel in six core practice areas: Injury Law (car accidents, slip/trip and falls, motorcycle, truck, pedestrian, premises liability, wrongful death, product liability), Estate Planning (trusts, wills, incapacity planning), Elder Law (Medicaid planning, veterans benefits, elder care navigation), Real Estate & Association Law (HOA, commercial, residential, title issues), Litigation (business, civil, construction, trust & estate, class action), and Probate (trust administration, probate administration). Services are delivered by six Florida-licensed attorneys to individuals, families, and businesses throughout the state of Florida.

Product overview

DeLoach, Hofstra & Cavonis, P.A. is a Florida law firm offering comprehensive legal services through distinct practice areas rather than a unified software product. The firm provides Injury Law (covering vehicle accidents, premises liability, wrongful death, and product liability), Estate Planning (trusts, wills, incapacity planning), Elder Law (Medicaid planning, veterans benefits, elder care navigation), Real Estate & Association Law (residential, commercial, HOA matters), Litigation (business, civil, class action), and Probate services. The firm also provides free educational resources and maintains the dhcVIP client loyalty program. Services are delivered through in-person consultations and webinars rather than a technology platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Injury Law Services Legal representation for personal injury matters including car accidents, slip/trip and fall accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability, pedestrian accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, and product liability claims. Targeted at individuals injured due to negligence, typically handled on a contingency fee basis.
• Estate Planning Services Comprehensive estate planning services including trust planning (living trusts), wills creation, and incapacity planning to protect client assets and arrange for the future distribution and management of affairs. Targeted at individuals and families planning for asset transfer and incapacity.
• Elder Law Services Legal services for seniors including elder care navigation, Medicaid planning, and veterans benefits assistance to help clients and families navigate the complexities of aging, long-term care, and benefit eligibility.
• Real Estate & Association Law Services Legal representation for real estate transactions and homeowner associations including commercial real estate, residential real estate, title issues, and HOA governance matters. Targeted at property owners, HOAs, and small businesses needing real estate legal work.
• Litigation Services Legal representation in litigation matters including business litigation, civil litigation, construction litigation, trust & estate litigation, and class action consumer issues. Targeted at individuals and businesses involved in disputes requiring court representation.
• Probate Services Legal services for probate matters including trust administration and probate administration to help executors, trustees, and beneficiaries navigate the legal process after a loved one's passing and manage estate administration.

Quantifiable outcome

• Settlement of $4,500,000 for automobile accident
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Seminole Title CompanycoreOthersRelated entity under the DeLoach family providing title insurance and closing services. Both the law firm and Seminole Title Company share office space and work together on real estate transactions, with Simone DeLoach serving as Director of Marketing for both entities.
• SPCA Tampa BayminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAnimal welfare organization partnered with DHC for Mindful May wellness events including Whiskers at Work animal therapy sessions, supporting mental health awareness and workplace wellness initiatives.
• Palms of LargominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal restaurant that sponsored the Mindful May kick-off lunch and learn event, supporting the firm's mental health awareness and wellness initiatives.
• Seminole Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business organization that DHC attorneys, particularly Rep DeLoach, serve on boards and committees, demonstrating community leadership and building business relationships.
• St. Petersburg Bar AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProfessional bar association whose Executive Director Melissa Byers presented at DHC's Mindful May kick-off lunch and learn on mental health awareness.
• Trusted Referral Attorney NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of trusted attorneys in other practice areas (bankruptcy, family law, criminal law, labor law) to which DHC refers clients when the firm does not practice in the needed area of law.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Carlton Fields: Tampa-based national law firm with established real estate, litigation, and trusts/estates practices. Competes for similar Tampa Bay matters at a significantly larger scale and brand.
• Morgan & Morgan: Largest personal injury law firm in the U.S., Florida-headquartered with heavy Tampa Bay presence. Directly competes for the same personal injury contingency fee clients that anchor a meaningful portion of DHC's revenue.
• Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson: Florida-based full-service firm with strong real estate, litigation, and trusts/estates practices. Overlaps with DHC's service portfolio but serves larger institutional and high-net-worth clients.
• Akerman LLP: Major Florida-headquartered law firm with nationally recognized real estate and litigation groups. Operates at much larger scale but covers overlapping practice areas in the same Florida geography.
• Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney: National law firm with significant Florida presence offering real estate, litigation, and estate planning services. Competes for higher-end Tampa Bay matters where the firm has overlapping capabilities.
• Hill Ward Henderson: Larger Tampa-based full-service law firm offering business litigation, real estate, and estate planning services. Overlaps with DHC's practice areas but operates at significantly greater scale and serves a more enterprise-heavy client base.
• Shumaker Loop & Kendrick: Multi-office Florida-headquartered firm with litigation, real estate, and trust/estate practices. Competes for similar Tampa Bay clients but at a larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Direct peers

• The Trawick Law Firm: Florida-based multi-practice firm focused on personal injury, estate planning, and elder law with a community-driven, regional client base. Closely matches DHC's practice mix and Florida-only geographic focus.
• Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns: Tampa-based mid-sized multi-practice firm with comparable service offerings across business litigation, real estate, and estate matters. Strong direct competitor for the same Tampa Bay mid-market and individual clients.
• Older Lundy Koch & Martino: Tampa-based full-service law firm of comparable size with overlapping practice areas including personal injury, estate planning, real estate, and civil litigation. Most directly comparable peer given similar Florida footprint and practice mix.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/DeLoachandHofstra
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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