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Lake City, Columbia County
Last verified: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. — Lake City Regional Office
About This Organization

Operating from its permanent North Central Florida regional headquarters at 334 NW Lake City Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055, Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. (TRLS — Florida Non-Profit Corporation, Older Americans Act Title IIIB Legal Assistance Provider for Elder Options PSA 3) provides free civil legal representation and elder law advocacy to seniors age 60 and older across Lake City, Fort White, Ellisville, Lulu, and Columbia County. Led in Lake City by Managing Attorney Donna Susan MacRae (Florida Bar #864730, admitted 1990, University of Miami School of Law J.D.) alongside Staff Attorneys Karen Cynthia Riewe Radwan (Florida Bar #100792) and William Byron Lawton Jr. (Florida Bar #1042730), the office drafts simple wills, Lady Bird (enhanced life estate) deeds to shield homestead property from Medicaid Estate Recovery, durable powers of attorney, and advance directives, and defends vulnerable older adults against nursing home or ALF involuntary discharges, Florida Medicaid ICP/SMMC LTC denials, elder financial exploitation, and unlawful evictions or foreclosures in the Third Judicial Circuit.

Official Verification Sources: The Florida Bar Member Profile — Donna Susan MacRae (Bar #864730); Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. — Official Website (Lake City Office)

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida Bar License (Managing Attorney): Bar# 864730Status: Active Member in Good Standing

Issuer: The Florida Bar

Notes: Donna Susan MacRae — Admitted to The Florida Bar in 1990; J.D., University of Miami School of Law; Managing Attorney of the Three Rivers Legal Services Lake City Office at 334 NW Lake City Ave, Lake City, FL 32055.

Florida Bar Licenses (Lake City Staff Attorneys): Bar# 100792 & Bar# 1042730Status: Active Members in Good Standing

Issuer: The Florida Bar

Notes: Karen Cynthia Riewe Radwan (Bar #100792) and William Byron Lawton Jr. (Bar #1042730) serve as active Staff Attorneys at the TRLS Lake City Regional Office (Senior Helpline: 866-256-8091).

Services Offered
Free Older Americans Act (Title IIIB) Elder Law Counsel for Seniors 60+
Wills, Lady Bird Deeds, Durable Powers of Attorney & Health Care Surrogates
Florida Medicaid Long-Term Care (ICP & SMMC LTC) Denial & Fair Hearing Appeals
Nursing Home & Assisted Living Involuntary Discharge Defense
Homestead Foreclosure Prevention, Heirs' Property Title Clearing & Eviction Defense
Elder Abuse, Consumer Fraud & Financial Exploitation Injunction Advocacy
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Three Rivers Legal Services, Inc. — Lake City Regional Office's services, licensing, and credentials.

How can Columbia County seniors age 60+ apply for free legal help at Three Rivers Legal Services in Lake City?

Columbia County residents age 60 and older can call the Lake City office directly at (386) 752-5960, call the toll-free Senior Legal Helpline at (866) 256-8091, or be referred through Elder Options (PSA 3) or Columbia County Senior Services for free Older Americans Act Title IIIB legal representation at 334 NW Lake City Avenue, Lake City, FL 32055.

Does Three Rivers Legal Services prepare Lady Bird deeds and advance directives for low-income Lake City homeowners?

Yes. Managing Attorney Donna Susan MacRae (Bar #864730) and the Lake City legal team prepare Enhanced Life Estate ('Lady Bird') deeds, simple wills, durable financial powers of attorney, living wills, and health care surrogate designations at no cost to qualifying seniors.

Contact Information
Address
334 NW Lake City Ave, Lake City, FL 32055
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
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