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Pamela M M Holcombe

Litigation Attorney at Saint Augustine, FL

5.0   2 reviews
  • Licensed for 25 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1998
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Pamela

Learn Pamela’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Litigation
    40%
    Construction contract and defect litigation; business torts; commercial litigation; real estate litigation; non-competes; maritime; and a wide variety of other civil litigation

  2. Construction and development
    20%
    Construction contract and defect litigation; construction contracts and agreements; construction advice; representing both contractors and homeowners

  3. Business
    10%

  4. Animal law
    4%

  5. Appeals
    4%

  6. Real estate
    4%

  7. Admiralty and maritime
    2%

  8. Commercial real estate
    2%

  9. Estate planning
    2%

  10. International law
    2%

  11. Lawsuits and disputes
    2%

  12. Probate
    2%

  13. Aviation
    1%

  14. Contracts and agreements
    1%

  15. Corporate and incorporation
    1%

  16. Employment and labor
    1%

  17. General practice
    1%

  18. Mesothelioma and asbestos
    1%

After years of complex commercial litigation and appellate work with large law firms in South Florida, it is my pleasure to provide high quality legal services with a focus on personal delivery to businesses and residents of St. Johns County and surrounds. 

I am a U.S. Army veteran; serve on the executive committe and as membership chair of the St. Augustine Inn of Court; am a member of the St. Johns County Bar Association, and St. Johns County Women Lawyers Association; a member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust, Business Law, Trial Lawyers and Animal Law sections of the Florida Bar; and have been appointed to serve on the Florida Bar's Military & Veteran Affairs Committee and am a member of the Florida Bar's Construction Law Committee, Construction Litigation Subcommittee, Co-Chair of the the Equine Law Subcommitee and Companion Animal Subcommittee.  I am admitted to the Florida Bar, the U.S. Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Distict Court for the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida, and New South Wales, Australia. 

As a dedicated volunter attorney for St. Johns County Legal Aid, I am particularly humbled and honored to have received their Pro Bono Service award in 2019 and 2020..

When not at Anastasia Law's beatiful beachside office, my husband and I can be found at the beach with Sydney, our rescue dog (the successor to the beloved Suki RIP) or at the barn with Brody, the racetrack rescue.    Please feel free to contact me with regard to any questions you may have.

Photos and videos

Clean stadium round to finish in first place individually and at New England Pony Club Rally as well as top team finish for Myopia Hunt Pony Club.
Rescue dog enjoying Christmas on St. Augustine Beach.

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Reviews

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Posted by Maurice | November 19, 2021
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Quick concise helpful answer
Quick, concise & helpful answer which explained my next steps...problem with roofer fixing leak BUT replacing tiles that did not match original roof tiles. I didnt even know what type of attorney i may need. .thanks much ms. Holcombe...
Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
After not being taken care of properly elsewhere I had a hard time finding someone I could trust. I could not be happier working with Pamela Holcombe. My concerns and needs are always a priority. I highly recommend contacting her.

Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 325-400 per hour
  • Contingency 25%-40%
  • Retainer Sometimes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.9 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Anastasia Law, PL
  • 2016 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Pamela M.M. Holcombe, Esq.
  • 2005 - 2015
  • Attorney
  • Akerman Senterfiit
  • 2003 - 2004
  • Attorney
  • English, McCaughan & O'Bryan, P.A.
  • 1998 - 2001
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Education

  • University of Miami School of Law
  • JD - Juris Doctor - magna cum laude
  • 1997
  • University of Southern Maine
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts, International Studies - summa cum laude
  • N/A

Legal Cases

  • Hargreaves v. Larrat
  • Ex parte writ issued. Successful replevy to reunite owner with her dog.
  • Sterling Time Co. v Gill
  • Ex parte non-compete injunction obtained and case settled on favorable terms for former employer

Associations

  • St. Augustine Inn of Court
  • Executive Committe, Membership Chair, Master of the Bench
  • 2019 - Present
  • St. Johns County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • St John's Association of Women's Lawyers
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • 2004 - Present
  • U.S.D.C. for the MIddle District of Florida
  • 2004 - Present
  • 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • 1999 - Present
  • The Florida Bar
  • 1998 - Present
  • U.S.D.C. for the Northern District of Florida
  • 1998 - Present
  • U.S.D.C. for the Southern District of Florida
  • 1998 - Present
  • River Oaks Civic Association
  • Director
  • 2003 - 2005
  • Riverview Gardens Condo Association
  • Director
  • 1996 - 1998
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Pro Bono Service Award
  • St. Johns County Legal Aid
  • 2021
  • Pro Bono Service Award
  • St. Johns County Legal Aid
  • 2020
  • Outstanding Pro Bono Service Recognition
  • Florida Supreme Court
  • 2020
  • Pro Bono Service Award
  • St. Johns County Legal Aid
  • 2019
  • Outstanding Pro Bono Service Recognition
  • Florida Supreme Court
  • 2019
  • Outstanding Pro Bono Service Recognition
  • Florida Supreme Court
  • 2018
  • Outstanding Pro Bono Service Recognition
  • Florida Supreme Court
  • 2017
  • Order of the Coif
  • University of Miami School of Law
  • 1998
  • Law Review
  • University of Miami School of Law
  • 1996
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Publications

  • 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Alikhani v United States, 200 F.3d 732 (11th Cir. 2000)
  • 2000

Speaking Engagements

  • Guest Lecturer
  • Maritime Insurance
  • 2012

Attorney endorsements

Received (14)
Given (16)
Endorse Pamela
Animal law Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Holcombe is a very caring and knowledgeable attorney. She does her best to answer any and all questions and always provides extremely intelligible responses. I would definitely recommend Pamela as an Attorney to anyone that needs one."
General practice Attorney | Nov 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I have found Pamela Holcmbe's answers to be helpful and encouraging. I endorse this lawyer."
Litigation Attorney | Sep 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Holcombe has an impressive track record in the area of business litigation in Florida. Out-of-state lawyers who need assistance with cases in the St. Augustine area of Florida would do well to associate with Ms. Holcombe as local counsel."
Litigation Attorney | Jul 15
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Holcombe is both a highly esteemed member of the Avvo Legal community and a skilled lawyer with decades of experience under her belt, including practice with one of the top law firms in Florida. It is my pleasure to endorse her."
Animal law Attorney | Jul 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. She clearly cares about her clients and the law and has a good grasp on the needs of both. Her advice to clients is forthright and practical and insightful."
Animal law Attorney | Jul 13
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Holcombe is empathic, thoughtful, and thorough in her responses to clients. Clients would be best served hiring Ms. Holcombe."
Litigation Attorney | Jul 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Over 3000 questions answered on Avvo, answers are always very thoughtful and solution oriented. Special interest in animal law. I would recommend her to my family without hesitation."
Litigation Attorney | Jun 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Pamela is a seasoned lawyer who possesses a high level of sophistication and understanding of the law from her years of experience working on complex legal matters for big law clients. She brings an excellent quality of service and know-how to the table which makes her very valuable to her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Jun 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer for her thoughtful and responsive answers on the Avvo forum. She clarifies the issue and answers directly. I will gladly refer people needing help to her practice."
Litigation Attorney | May 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer based on her thorough and knowledgeable answers on this forum."
Litigation Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Other
"I am pleased to endorse Pamela Holcombe. It is clear from her many answers here on Avvo that she not only knows the law but when she answers she is taking things other than laws and cases into account. She seeks solutions for problems. Offers wisdom, not just a technical response. Gives thought to the response, not just give a quick yes or no to the question. An attorney who considers the dynamics of a situation and looks out for a client's best interests."
Animal law Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Pamela is courteous, well-spoken, and has an exceptional wealth of knowledge in the area of animal law. Her passion is matched by her intelligence, and she is a great asset to anyone seeking legal help in regards to animals."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ms. Holcombe has been as asset to the AVVO community, having answered nearly 2000 questions. She gives easy-to-follow answers in a variety of legal areas."
Litigation Attorney | Apr 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Although somewhat new to Avvo, the answers of Ms. Holcombe are consistently accurate, analytic and sophisticated, and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
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Animal law
Contracts and agreements
Animal law
Defective and dangerous products
Bankruptcy and debt
Medical malpractice
Social Security & Disability
Animal law
Real estate