Sherri Kandel Dewitt

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Sherri Kandel Dewitt
Let me put my 25 years of experience and Cornell Law School education to work for you!
5.0 star rating
An Attorney With A Heart!!!
- NeverAlone, a Divorce client
5.0 star rating
Dewitt Law Firm Orlando
- Jake, a Child Custody client

Overview

Avvo Rating

9.0

Superb

Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 3.0 star rating

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This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority. more

Practice Areas

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  • 20% Divorce / Separation
  • 20% Foreclosure
  • 20% Commercial
    29 years
  • 20% Family
    29 years
  • 20% Real Estate
    29 years

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Fixed (Sometimes), Hourly ($150-$310/hour), Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 407-245-7723

  • DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.
    37 North Orange Ave.
    Suite 840
    Orlando, FL 32801
    407-245-7723
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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I was born and raised in Middletown, New York. In 1982 I was admitted to the Florida Bar, and I have been authorized to practice before the U.S District Court... more

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References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“An Attorney With A Heart!!!”

Posted by: NeverAlone, about 2 years ago.

Client Review: Sherri and Andrew Windle represented me in a very complicated marital litigation that lasted some 4 or 5 years. They have been very honest and... more
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5 star rating

“Dewitt Law Firm Orlando”

Posted by: Jake, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I feel like Sherri Dewitt and everyone at her firm are members of my family. They represented me in a very bitter and contentious custody dispute.... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Michael S. Waddington

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Waddington , Humacao (PR), 7 months ago
Andrew Thomas Windle

Mrs. DeWitt is tenacious in the courtroom, yet compassionate with her clients. She has tremendous knowledge of the law, and she is able to translate... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Andrew Windle , Witner Park (FL), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

29 years since Sherri Kandel Dewitt was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1982 04/29/2012

This lawyer has been disciplined by a state licensing authority.

State Citation type Year cited Last updated by Avvo
Florida Public Reprimand & Probation 2007 04/29/2012
Sherri's comment:
The proceeding recognized that there was no ill intent on the part of Sherri DeWitt and was in part based on the problems created by accepting credit card payments. These problems have been corrected... more

Work Experience

Position Duration
Managing Partner at Dewitt Law Firm, P.A. 1998–present
Partner at Hunter, Pattillo, Marchman, and DeWitt 1990–1997
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Cornell Law School Law JD - Juris Doctor 1982
State University of New York, Binghamton Political Science PhD - Doctorate 1978
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Largest Real Estate Law Firms Orlando Business Journal 2011
100% Club Orange County Bar Association 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 2010-present
Member National Association of Entrepreneurs 2010-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 10
Answers: 32 Legal Answers
0 Best Answers - chosen by asker
0 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
7 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 18 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
When Hard Times Get Harder: Divorcing with an Upside Down House Divorce.com 2010
What Real Property Lawyers Should Know About Bankruptcy The Florida Bar Action Line: Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section 1992
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Florida Foreclosures and Workouts National Business Institute CLE Presentation 2010
Issues Facing Small Businesses CoLab Business Forum Open House 2010
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