Carin E. Maxey

Carin E. Maxey

also known as Carin Elaine Bennett

3.9
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Family

341 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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About Carin

Biography

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Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Discipline Revocation

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Carin E Bennett, P.A.

341 E Forsyth St, Jacksonville, FL, 32202-2822

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Carin E. Maxey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Case Results

Posted by Anthony | November 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

So Knowledgeable.

Emotions run high in any court case and I did exactly as I was instructed and the outcome was in my favor. I would recommend Carin to anybody needing help.

Posted by anonymous | March 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best lawyer ever

Best lawyer ever I've been dealing with her for years for multiple cases and have walked away a winner each time. If you are looking to win go with Carin, her results are quick and she was always on point when it came to me having questions.

Posted by Elaine | February 09, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Detailed, Caring, Professional

Mrs. Maxey is the best! She had represented my sister's EX-husband during their divorce and did such a great job for her EX against her....my sister recommended that I use her. I am so glad that I hired her. When I mentioned that to her, she laughed, and said that is pretty typical. Mrs. Maxey wa...s very detailed in explaining every step of my divorce. She gave me a lot of "homework" to keep my costs and attorney fees down--and it worked! Each time we went to Court she explained what would happen and exactly what would be the outcome...and she was always right! I felt like she really cared about my case and it was obvious by how detailed and thorough she was. Sometimes I felt like she knew more about me and my spouse and children then we did! Mrs. Maxey always took the time to talk to me when I was upset or scared or just plain frustrated. It was obvious how well respected she was. It was unbelievable how unprepared the other attorney was compared to her...I ALMOST felt sorry for them.

Posted by Jennifer | October 08, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Jenn the RN

I would highly recomend this attorney if you would like your case handled by a caring, knowledgeable, and well respected person. The day I contacted her she took time out of her busy schedule to talk to me and made sure I knew all my options concerning my case. She kept me well informed and did not... stop until the case was resolved.

Posted by anonymous | August 17, 2009 | Divorce & Separation

Jennifer C--Divorce Former Client

I am so happy!!! She is the BEST!!!! I never thought that my divorce could make me this happy!!! Thank you attorney Bennett!!! I have been a dedicated mother and wife my entire life and my world was turned upside down when my husband left me... I thought my life was over. Attorney Bennett kept... telling me to just keep being a good mother and not worry and she would handle all the "hard stuff." I am so glad I trusted attorney Bennett. I get to keep the home I have been living in with the children and will get plenty of child support! I am going to get PERMANENT alimony (which means for the rest of my life pretty much) and I am not going to ever have to worry about money. My ex now even has to pay all of the attorney fees. Attorney Bennett was always so nice that I worried if she would be tough enough in court. Don't worry about that!! Attorney Bennett is a sweetheart to talk to but a TIGER IN COURT!

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Bryan Neal

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Carin fights hard for her clients and understands the personal side of what is happening in a family law case. I have worked with her on several cases where domestic violence occurred during the course of the case."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Disciplinary Revocation issued in FL, 2019

updated on 01/02/2020

A Disciplinary Resignation means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2017

updated on 02/20/2018

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Honors

N/A

Albert D. Earnest Caring Award, Caring Foundation

Associations

Florida Bar

Member

Jacksonville Bar Association

Member

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Member

Jacksonville Women’s Lawyers Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

Florida Family Law Inns of Court

Education

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University of North Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Barry University School of Law

J.D.

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St Thomas University School of Law

J.D.

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