Attorney Profile

I opened my own law firm because I believe that focusing solely on family law cases would allow me to develop the systems and procedures necessary to better assist those of you facing a divorce or other family law problem.

Before opening my own firm, I was a founding member of the firm of
Fitzgerald-Williams, Attorneys and Counselors at Law, PL and represented clients in the areas of divorce, child custody and support, post judgment modifications and other family law issues.

Prior to opening Fitzgerald~Williams, I spent three years as a litigation support specialist for Catherine W. Real, one of Tampa's premier family law attorneys. As a litigation support specialist, I was extensively involved in managing Ms. Real's cases, and in preparing those cases for hearings, depositions and trials. I also assisted Ms. Real in preparing discovery requests and financial affidavits for clients and I acted as the Law Firm's Administrator and was responsible for the day to day management of the firm.

Before becoming a lawyer, I spent over 20 years in the mortgage banking and finance industries. My extensive experience in personal financial, credit, budgeting and rehabilitating credit histories provides me with an advanced understanding of the financial and credit issues that newly divorced people frequently face.

I received my Law Degree from Stetson University College of Law in Gulfport, Florida where I was honored to receive the Dean's Award for Outstanding Service, be named to Who's Who Among University and Colleges and serve as a member of the Moot Court Board and as a Justice on the Honor Court.

I also hold an MBA from the Florida Institute of Technology where I graduated Magna Cum Laude, and a BA in Business from Eckerd College, where I also graduated with honors.

I am a member of:
The Florida Bar
The American Bar Association
The St. Petersburg Bar Association
The Clearwater Bar Association
The American Association for Justice
The Florida Trial Lawyers Association, and
I am a Guardian Ad Litem.

I am also authorized to appear and practice before all of the state courts of Florida and before the Federal Courts of the Middle District of the State of Florida.