Atty. Ann E. Meador
Ann E. Meador founded The Family Law Team after a long history of successful work in family law.
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Ann E. Meador is a Partner based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at The Family Law Team. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, alimony, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Florida (2000). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 2000) and Florida State University (B.S. Political, 1997). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Ann E. Meador founded The Family Law Team after a long history of successful work in family law
- Her innovative vision was to match clients with a team of seasoned legal professionals who could advocate for them as they navigate divorce proceedings and other family law matters
- Today, she and her team work tirelessly as advocates for their clients to achieve successful outcomes
- Comprehensive Family Law Services As a Pensacola, FL lawyer, Ann E. Meador specializes in a wide range of family law matters
- She can help resolve marital and family law disputes of all types, including both contested and uncontested divorces
- She also has a vast amount of experience in handling matters related to parental responsibility, time sharing, paternity, relocation, as well as, large asset and high conflict cases
- Family Law Experience Ann E Meador has worked in family law for more than 25 years
- After graduating from Florida State University in 1997, she attended the Cumberland School of Law, Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama
- She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2000 and is currently a member of the Florida Bar Family Law Section and the Escambia/Santa Rosa County Bar Association
- She has often been a presenter at Continuing Legal Education seminars on various Family Law topics
- She is committed to helping her clients and to providing compassionate, competent legal services
- Personalized Services Ann understands that every family situation is unique and prides herself on never taking a one-size-fits-all approach to her clients
- Instead, she sees each one as an individual and invests time in understanding their needs, concerns, and desired outcomes
- She combines her very human approach with aggressive advocacy and is always willing to go to bat for the clients she serves
- Classes/Seminars • Presenter, Family Law A to Z Seminar, National Business Institute , 2015 • Presenter, Advanced Family Law Seminar, National Business Institute, 2014 • Presenter, Family Law A to Z Seminar, National Business Institute , 2010 Honors and Awards • AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell (2014-Present) • Martindale-Hubbell Platinum Client Champion • Florida Trend Legal Elite (2016) • Florida Super Lawyers (2017-Present) • Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star (2015-2016) • Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America, The Trial Honor Society (2015 – Present) • Fortune Magazine Women Leaders in the Law (2014) • Appointed to the Florida Bar Advertising Task Force (2004) Pro Bono Activities • Board Member, Florida Panhandle Breast Cancer Association, 2004 • Gulf Breeze Will Do (2017-2019) Fraternities/Sororities • Zeta Tau Alpha • Phi Alpha Delta Professional Associations and Memberships • Florida Bar Family Law Section • Escambia/Santa Rosa County Bar Association – Family Law Section • American Bar Association
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pensacola are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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