team-member

Klarika Caplano

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Licensed for 14 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

Licensed to practice in the state courts of Florida since 2007, Klarika is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, which allows her to represent her clients at the state and federal level.Klarika began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for the 6th Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida where she gained valuable courtroom experience, to include handling many jury trials. After transitioning to civil practice, she spent nearly a decade focusing solely on real estate and contract litigation. During this time, Klarika managed the litigation departments of two separate firms. Klarika also has significant experience in family law, business law, estate planning, and probate. Utilizing her skills in these various practice areas has allowed Klarika to be a well-rounded, unique asset to her clients.Born here in Pinellas County, Klarika is a second-generation native Floridian who was raised down south in Loxahatchee, Florida. Upon graduating high school, she attended the University of Florida in Gainesville where she earned her B.A. in Political Science with a certificate in International Relations and minored in Italian Studies. After completing her undergraduate degree, Klarika attended Stetson University College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctor. Klarika maintains her ties with Stetson by volunteering her time judging students who are preparing for national trial competitions with the goal being Stetson maintain their #1 ranking in Trial Advocacy in the nation.Klarika is very active in her local community. She is a member of the Junior League of St. Petersburg where she spent two years on the Board of Directors and one year on the Management Team. Klarika is a member of the Barney Masterson American Inn of Court where she has been a member of the Executive Board for the last seven years and served as Co-President with the Honorable William H. Burgess for the 2020-2021 Inn year. She is a tutor with Lawyers for Literacy at Lakewood Elementary. In addition to this, she is an active member of the Florida Hungarian Liberty Club in Plant City, Florida.

Practices Areas

Estate Planning

Business

Real Estate

Divorce and separation

Language

English

Contact

Coats Schmidt, P.A.4055 Central AvenueSaint Petersburg, FL, 33713

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Maggie Fuller
August 14, 2020

Klarika stepped in and did the impossible for me. She was kind and supportive while getting the task done! I am beyond thankful she was introduced to me through a FB group. Thanks Klarika!!!

Hyrum
August 12, 2020

My Ex-wife and I were separated for over 3 years and I never planned on paying the money for a Divorce. However, do to domestic abuse I had no choice but to file for divorce and petition the court to limit the scope of custody pertaining to my daughter's mother. After speaking with several attorneys they all said that I only had one options due to my situation and that I needed to push the case through the courts as fast as possible. I completed a lot of research as well as spoke with specialist on domestic abuse and violence and I felt that rushing the case would cause more harm then good. I felt that if I rushed that My daughter would lose her mother and I did not want that as I did not want to limit the scope of Custody but was prepared to do what I felt was best. Although Klarika first reaction was the same as all the other attorneys. She listened to what I was asking and devised a way to complete the divorce in a longer time frame while keeping my daughter out of harms way. She was also up front with me that the course of action I was asking for had a below low double digit if not single digit success rate and I would probably end up having to limit the scope in the end. I am proud to say that a year and a half after my first meeting with Klarika my divorce was finalized and I did not need to limit the scope of custody at this time as situation worked itself out. Thank you Klarika for all you did especially helping me keep me focused on what was important and the end goal. I could not have done it with out you.

RD
March 29, 2019

Well I don't know where to begin, I'm crying for my joy that lifted from my shoulder. I cant find the right words to describe how I feel at the moment. Klarika Caplano and the team stood by me throughout my child support arrearages. They were aggressive when necessary, kept me focused, were very responsive, and I felt like they were with me every step of the way through a very difficult time in my life. They know the law and understand what hard-work means. Highly recommend

Brad
January 8, 2019

Had the pleasure of hiring Klarika for my case. From the consultation, I knew she was the attorney I needed for my case. Klarika and her team worked with compassion and understanding. Highly recommend Klarika for your family law needs.

Matt
January 8, 2019

My wife and I were looking for a home for our family when we found the home of our dreams. Unfortunately the seller wasn't using a realtor and neither were we. While this saved us money, it was incredibly unnerving thinking of all the things I didn't know. Hiring a real estate attorney was the best decision we made and I would highly recommend it. An even better decision was hiring Klarika to fill that role. She walked us through the process and made us feel confident the whole way through! Thank you!

Jon
January 3, 2019

I have personally had the opportunity to work first hand with Klarika Caplano, as well as multiple other members of the firm’s staff. The attention and dedication I received is top notch, and they are always available to answer questions or address any concerns. This firm will do everything in their power to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.

Cheryl
December 18, 2018

I hired Klarika to help me get justice in a contempt order with my ex-husband. She helped me locate him after he fled his responsibility to pay me my Alimony he agreed upon 4 yrs. ago. Klarika brought the case back to court and did an outstanding job. I would highly recommend Klarika for any legal matters.

Donyelle
October 1, 2018

Klarika is the best! She walked me through everything with my case, and helped me understand every option I had available! I don’t usually write reviews, but she deserves this one. If you need real estate legal assistance she is it! I’ll use Klarika for any legal trouble from now on!

Domaris
May 24, 2018

Klarika did an excellent job representing me during my divorce, and mediation. She communicated with me throughout the process, and gave me reasonable expectations (which made the process much easier to deal with). Klarika is experienced and knows which issues were worth pushing for, and which were not. She is easy to talk to, and spoke to me in a way that I could understand exactly what was happening. I highly recommend her services.

anonymous
May 25, 2017

Klarika is a knowledgeable, available, prompt, kind, witty and successful lawyer who made my divorce process as painless as possible. She also closed my case in record time (approximately 2months from date of hire). She has a quiet wit that I believe works well with both younger and older clients. She is prompt in her response time and clear in her answers back to you. This was a very positive experience for me...as positive as it could be considering the nature of my hiring her. I would use her services again, if ever needed.

Maggie Fuller
August 14, 2020

Klarika stepped in and did the impossible for me. She was kind and supportive while getting the task done! I am beyond thankful she was introduced to me through a FB group. Thanks Klarika!!!

Hyrum
August 12, 2020

My Ex-wife and I were separated for over 3 years and I never planned on paying the money for a Divorce. However, do to domestic abuse I had no choice but to file for divorce and petition the court to limit the scope of custody pertaining to my daughter's mother. After speaking with several attorneys they all said that I only had one options due to my situation and that I needed to push the case through the courts as fast as possible. I completed a lot of research as well as spoke with specialist on domestic abuse and violence and I felt that rushing the case would cause more harm then good. I felt that if I rushed that My daughter would lose her mother and I did not want that as I did not want to limit the scope of Custody but was prepared to do what I felt was best. Although Klarika first reaction was the same as all the other attorneys. She listened to what I was asking and devised a way to complete the divorce in a longer time frame while keeping my daughter out of harms way. She was also up front with me that the course of action I was asking for had a below low double digit if not single digit success rate and I would probably end up having to limit the scope in the end. I am proud to say that a year and a half after my first meeting with Klarika my divorce was finalized and I did not need to limit the scope of custody at this time as situation worked itself out. Thank you Klarika for all you did especially helping me keep me focused on what was important and the end goal. I could not have done it with out you.

RD
March 29, 2019

Well I don't know where to begin, I'm crying for my joy that lifted from my shoulder. I cant find the right words to describe how I feel at the moment. Klarika Caplano and the team stood by me throughout my child support arrearages. They were aggressive when necessary, kept me focused, were very responsive, and I felt like they were with me every step of the way through a very difficult time in my life. They know the law and understand what hard-work means. Highly recommend

Brad
January 8, 2019

Had the pleasure of hiring Klarika for my case. From the consultation, I knew she was the attorney I needed for my case. Klarika and her team worked with compassion and understanding. Highly recommend Klarika for your family law needs.

Matt
January 8, 2019

My wife and I were looking for a home for our family when we found the home of our dreams. Unfortunately the seller wasn't using a realtor and neither were we. While this saved us money, it was incredibly unnerving thinking of all the things I didn't know. Hiring a real estate attorney was the best decision we made and I would highly recommend it. An even better decision was hiring Klarika to fill that role. She walked us through the process and made us feel confident the whole way through! Thank you!

Jon
January 3, 2019

I have personally had the opportunity to work first hand with Klarika Caplano, as well as multiple other members of the firm’s staff. The attention and dedication I received is top notch, and they are always available to answer questions or address any concerns. This firm will do everything in their power to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.

Cheryl
December 18, 2018

I hired Klarika to help me get justice in a contempt order with my ex-husband. She helped me locate him after he fled his responsibility to pay me my Alimony he agreed upon 4 yrs. ago. Klarika brought the case back to court and did an outstanding job. I would highly recommend Klarika for any legal matters.

Donyelle
October 1, 2018

Klarika is the best! She walked me through everything with my case, and helped me understand every option I had available! I don’t usually write reviews, but she deserves this one. If you need real estate legal assistance she is it! I’ll use Klarika for any legal trouble from now on!

Domaris
May 24, 2018

Klarika did an excellent job representing me during my divorce, and mediation. She communicated with me throughout the process, and gave me reasonable expectations (which made the process much easier to deal with). Klarika is experienced and knows which issues were worth pushing for, and which were not. She is easy to talk to, and spoke to me in a way that I could understand exactly what was happening. I highly recommend her services.

anonymous
May 25, 2017

Klarika is a knowledgeable, available, prompt, kind, witty and successful lawyer who made my divorce process as painless as possible. She also closed my case in record time (approximately 2months from date of hire). She has a quiet wit that I believe works well with both younger and older clients. She is prompt in her response time and clear in her answers back to you. This was a very positive experience for me...as positive as it could be considering the nature of my hiring her. I would use her services again, if ever needed.

Maggie Fuller
August 14, 2020

Klarika stepped in and did the impossible for me. She was kind and supportive while getting the task done! I am beyond thankful she was introduced to me through a FB group. Thanks Klarika!!!

Hyrum
August 12, 2020

My Ex-wife and I were separated for over 3 years and I never planned on paying the money for a Divorce. However, do to domestic abuse I had no choice but to file for divorce and petition the court to limit the scope of custody pertaining to my daughter's mother. After speaking with several attorneys they all said that I only had one options due to my situation and that I needed to push the case through the courts as fast as possible. I completed a lot of research as well as spoke with specialist on domestic abuse and violence and I felt that rushing the case would cause more harm then good. I felt that if I rushed that My daughter would lose her mother and I did not want that as I did not want to limit the scope of Custody but was prepared to do what I felt was best. Although Klarika first reaction was the same as all the other attorneys. She listened to what I was asking and devised a way to complete the divorce in a longer time frame while keeping my daughter out of harms way. She was also up front with me that the course of action I was asking for had a below low double digit if not single digit success rate and I would probably end up having to limit the scope in the end. I am proud to say that a year and a half after my first meeting with Klarika my divorce was finalized and I did not need to limit the scope of custody at this time as situation worked itself out. Thank you Klarika for all you did especially helping me keep me focused on what was important and the end goal. I could not have done it with out you.

RD
March 29, 2019

Well I don't know where to begin, I'm crying for my joy that lifted from my shoulder. I cant find the right words to describe how I feel at the moment. Klarika Caplano and the team stood by me throughout my child support arrearages. They were aggressive when necessary, kept me focused, were very responsive, and I felt like they were with me every step of the way through a very difficult time in my life. They know the law and understand what hard-work means. Highly recommend

Brad
January 8, 2019

Had the pleasure of hiring Klarika for my case. From the consultation, I knew she was the attorney I needed for my case. Klarika and her team worked with compassion and understanding. Highly recommend Klarika for your family law needs.

Matt
January 8, 2019

My wife and I were looking for a home for our family when we found the home of our dreams. Unfortunately the seller wasn't using a realtor and neither were we. While this saved us money, it was incredibly unnerving thinking of all the things I didn't know. Hiring a real estate attorney was the best decision we made and I would highly recommend it. An even better decision was hiring Klarika to fill that role. She walked us through the process and made us feel confident the whole way through! Thank you!

Jon
January 3, 2019

I have personally had the opportunity to work first hand with Klarika Caplano, as well as multiple other members of the firm’s staff. The attention and dedication I received is top notch, and they are always available to answer questions or address any concerns. This firm will do everything in their power to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.

Cheryl
December 18, 2018

I hired Klarika to help me get justice in a contempt order with my ex-husband. She helped me locate him after he fled his responsibility to pay me my Alimony he agreed upon 4 yrs. ago. Klarika brought the case back to court and did an outstanding job. I would highly recommend Klarika for any legal matters.

Donyelle
October 1, 2018

Klarika is the best! She walked me through everything with my case, and helped me understand every option I had available! I don’t usually write reviews, but she deserves this one. If you need real estate legal assistance she is it! I’ll use Klarika for any legal trouble from now on!

Domaris
May 24, 2018

Klarika did an excellent job representing me during my divorce, and mediation. She communicated with me throughout the process, and gave me reasonable expectations (which made the process much easier to deal with). Klarika is experienced and knows which issues were worth pushing for, and which were not. She is easy to talk to, and spoke to me in a way that I could understand exactly what was happening. I highly recommend her services.

anonymous
May 25, 2017

Klarika is a knowledgeable, available, prompt, kind, witty and successful lawyer who made my divorce process as painless as possible. She also closed my case in record time (approximately 2months from date of hire). She has a quiet wit that I believe works well with both younger and older clients. She is prompt in her response time and clear in her answers back to you. This was a very positive experience for me...as positive as it could be considering the nature of my hiring her. I would use her services again, if ever needed.

Maggie Fuller
August 14, 2020

Klarika stepped in and did the impossible for me. She was kind and supportive while getting the task done! I am beyond thankful she was introduced to me through a FB group. Thanks Klarika!!!

Hyrum
August 12, 2020

My Ex-wife and I were separated for over 3 years and I never planned on paying the money for a Divorce. However, do to domestic abuse I had no choice but to file for divorce and petition the court to limit the scope of custody pertaining to my daughter's mother. After speaking with several attorneys they all said that I only had one options due to my situation and that I needed to push the case through the courts as fast as possible. I completed a lot of research as well as spoke with specialist on domestic abuse and violence and I felt that rushing the case would cause more harm then good. I felt that if I rushed that My daughter would lose her mother and I did not want that as I did not want to limit the scope of Custody but was prepared to do what I felt was best. Although Klarika first reaction was the same as all the other attorneys. She listened to what I was asking and devised a way to complete the divorce in a longer time frame while keeping my daughter out of harms way. She was also up front with me that the course of action I was asking for had a below low double digit if not single digit success rate and I would probably end up having to limit the scope in the end. I am proud to say that a year and a half after my first meeting with Klarika my divorce was finalized and I did not need to limit the scope of custody at this time as situation worked itself out. Thank you Klarika for all you did especially helping me keep me focused on what was important and the end goal. I could not have done it with out you.

RD
March 29, 2019

Well I don't know where to begin, I'm crying for my joy that lifted from my shoulder. I cant find the right words to describe how I feel at the moment. Klarika Caplano and the team stood by me throughout my child support arrearages. They were aggressive when necessary, kept me focused, were very responsive, and I felt like they were with me every step of the way through a very difficult time in my life. They know the law and understand what hard-work means. Highly recommend

Brad
January 8, 2019

Had the pleasure of hiring Klarika for my case. From the consultation, I knew she was the attorney I needed for my case. Klarika and her team worked with compassion and understanding. Highly recommend Klarika for your family law needs.

Matt
January 8, 2019

My wife and I were looking for a home for our family when we found the home of our dreams. Unfortunately the seller wasn't using a realtor and neither were we. While this saved us money, it was incredibly unnerving thinking of all the things I didn't know. Hiring a real estate attorney was the best decision we made and I would highly recommend it. An even better decision was hiring Klarika to fill that role. She walked us through the process and made us feel confident the whole way through! Thank you!

Jon
January 3, 2019

I have personally had the opportunity to work first hand with Klarika Caplano, as well as multiple other members of the firm’s staff. The attention and dedication I received is top notch, and they are always available to answer questions or address any concerns. This firm will do everything in their power to obtain the most favorable outcome possible.

Cheryl
December 18, 2018

I hired Klarika to help me get justice in a contempt order with my ex-husband. She helped me locate him after he fled his responsibility to pay me my Alimony he agreed upon 4 yrs. ago. Klarika brought the case back to court and did an outstanding job. I would highly recommend Klarika for any legal matters.

Donyelle
October 1, 2018

Klarika is the best! She walked me through everything with my case, and helped me understand every option I had available! I don’t usually write reviews, but she deserves this one. If you need real estate legal assistance she is it! I’ll use Klarika for any legal trouble from now on!

Domaris
May 24, 2018

Klarika did an excellent job representing me during my divorce, and mediation. She communicated with me throughout the process, and gave me reasonable expectations (which made the process much easier to deal with). Klarika is experienced and knows which issues were worth pushing for, and which were not. She is easy to talk to, and spoke to me in a way that I could understand exactly what was happening. I highly recommend her services.

anonymous
May 25, 2017

Klarika is a knowledgeable, available, prompt, kind, witty and successful lawyer who made my divorce process as painless as possible. She also closed my case in record time (approximately 2months from date of hire). She has a quiet wit that I believe works well with both younger and older clients. She is prompt in her response time and clear in her answers back to you. This was a very positive experience for me...as positive as it could be considering the nature of my hiring her. I would use her services again, if ever needed.