- DivorceTherese is a divorce and family law attorney in the greater Pensacola area. Therese loves to help people. The most rewarding part of her practice is a satisfied client. As a lawyer, Therese has a compassionate and friendly approach with her clients. She also works tirelessly to get the best results for her clients through her competitive spirit.
- Child SupportIn Florida, both parents have an obligation to provide financial support for their children. Child support amounts are set according to a guidelines chart in Florida Statute § 61.13. The current guidelines chart considers: number of children, income of each parent, amount of overnights spent with each parent, health insurance cost, day-care costs, and any special needs of the children. These calculations can be complex and the assistance of a lawyer is important to make sure the amount of child support is established correctly.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- PaternityPaternity disputes arise when the parents of a child are unmarried at the time of the child’s birth. Paternity can be established in different ways in Florida...
- Spousal SupportAlimony is also referred to as spousal support or maintenance. An award of alimony is when the parties agree or the judge awards one party financial support. This financial support can be arranged in a variety of ways: it can be durational, it can be permanent (i.e., forever), it can be ordered to bridge-the-gap between two peoples income for a set amount of time, or it can be rehabilitative to allow, for example, the person earning less to obtain a or finish a degree to increase his or her earning potential.
- Wrongful DeathOur attorneys are dedicated to our clients’ personal injury and wrongful death cases from initial claims all the way through trial and appeals when necessary. We are here to protect you and your rights. Our firm has a dedicated team who know how to deal with all aspects of injury and death claims.
- ArsonJane attended the University of Georgia and graduated with high honors in 1981. Upon graduation, she started her career in the legal field as a paralegal at a large insurance defense firm doing arson litigation. This experience lit the spark to apply to law school. Once Jane was accepted to Emory University School of Law, she also applied to the business school for a master’s degree in business. She completed her dual degree in 1987 and upon graduation, joined the firm of Carlton, Fields at the Pensacola office. Her practice focused on real estate, foreclosure, and bankruptcy. Jane quickly realized she wanted more direct client contact and joined John Myrick, her primary mentor, as a family attorney. Since 1991, her focus has been entirely in family law and has spanned all aspects of the family law spectrum. She has handled hundreds of cases at all levels, including the trial level, district court of appeal, and Florida Supreme Court.
- Property DamageFor 40 years our firm has gained an intimate knowledge of motor vehicle insurance law, we have gained a deep appreciation for just how devastating injuries from car collisions can be, and we seek to maximize our client’s results through every available means. Each and every one of our clients are treated with respect and dignity. Each and every one of our clients is treated with the same level of individual care we would want to be treated with if we were in our client’s shoes. And we are also lawyers who go the distance. We handle insurance claims, sue, go to trial, and handle appeals for our clients to reach the best result possible. We even resolve motor vehicle property damage claims and resolve medical liens and bills associated with a car collision case for our clients at no cost.
- Personal InjuryYou have lots of choices for personal injury lawyers, but we believe that if you consult with us, you will see the difference between what we do for our clients and what others do. Call us now to schedule a free consultation.
- Medical MalpracticeThat is why for 40 years our firm has handled medical malpractice cases from the initial medical malpractice insurance claim, to trial, and through appeals. If you or someone you love has been injured or killed by a doctor’s negligence, please contact our firm to schedule a free consultation.
- Auto Accidents
- Bankruptcy
- Foreclosure