Carolyn Elizabeth Wagner

Carolyn Elizabeth Wagner

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Adoption, Personal Injury ... +2 more

220 E Forsyth St Ste H, Jacksonville, FL

About Carolyn

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 30%

All areas of family law including initial divorce, child custody, modifications & enforcement of Orders and Final Judgments Paternity, relocation cases.

39 years | 200 cases

30%
Adoption 25%

Affordable intermediary assisted infant adoptions. Substantially less expensive than agency assisted adoption. Personalized one on one care of birth mother emotional needs.

32 years | 50 cases

25%
Debt Collection 10%

Business/corporate collections only

39 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Carolyn Elizabeth Wagner

220 E Forsyth St Ste H, Jacksonville, FL, 322023364

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Carolyn Elizabeth Wagner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

16 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Hard working and thinks out of the box

I met with Carolyn for a consultation involving my inevitable pending divorce. At that point in time I had consultations with several other attorneys. I left these consultations feeling very much like just another case. That may have been true, but that is not how I felt about it. I met with Carolyn ...Wagner for about a half an hour. I was so impressed with how quickly she delved into the details of my case, I retained her services on the spot. What should have been a relatively standard divorce case turned out not to be. The divorce drug on for about two and a half years. During this time, my ex retained the services of a total of four separate attorneys. Each one with a different angle of attack on my finances and personal character. Carolyn dealt with them one by one. When the divorce was finally over, I felt like I had gotten as fair a settled conclusion as the law would allow. Carolyn made me feel as though she had a personal and vested interest in the outcome of my case. She was understanding and showed empathy during a painful time in my life. Due to the nature of the closure of my case, there is the potential that there will be further litigation in the future. There is no other attorney that I would choose to represent me should the need arise. I highly recommend Carolyn Wagner's services as legal representation.

Posted by Mckeela | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

God sent

I went to Ms. Wagner to have my son last name amended due to a not so smart decision made by myself. It had been close to two and half three years in trying to work to get my sons last name changed. Boy was that a nightmare! I continued to get the run around with the Clerk of Courts and was unsure of... the direction I needed to go. Thank you Jesus for Ms. Wagner! I decided to contact her she was very informative and easy to speak with from the jump. We set up a consultation, I immediately decided to work with Ms. Wagner, I knew she was the answer to my prays; now less than 2 months later the judge has granted to amend my son's last name. I am so forever grateful to Ms. Wagner. If I had not pick that phone up to reach out to her I would still be in the same predicament, stressed and depressed. Thanks Ms. Wagner!

Posted by Virginia | June 12, 2015 | Adoption

Carolyn Wagner, Adoption Attorney: Experienced, Knowledgeable and Compassionate

I have worked with Carolyn Wagner on many adoptions over the years. Carolyn offers support and care to birth mothers and adoptive families alike. Carolyn is an expert in adoption law. Birth mothers trying to do what they feel is best for their baby and and those trying to create their family thr...ough adoption will appreciate her approach to helping them deal with the variety of emotional, legal and personal issues that often present during the adoption process. Carolyn offers education, support and coordination of all necessary services to ensure a positive adoption outcome .

Posted by Nicole | June 06, 2013 | Divorce & Separation

The Most Competent and Compassionate Lawyer

Carolyn Wagner is an excellent attorney. She is competent and compassionate. Ms. Wagner handled my divorce case; I am beyond satisfied with the outcome. She literally saved me thousands of dollars (and my sanity!). Carolyn Wagner kept in constant contact with me; including now, even though my case is... closed. Contrary to my previous experience with lawyers, Carolyn Wagner promptly returns my phone calls. She also kept me abreast of everything in regard to my divorce case. Ms. Wagner is also a skilled writer; she doesn't fill out cookie-cutter forms; she writes and prepares everything herself. I had a horrible experience with an attorney prior to hiring Carolyn Wagner, so I approached hiring a new lawyer with trepidation. After our initial conversation, I was put completely at ease. Ms. Wagner means what she says and says what she means. My previous attorney completely botched my case, but Carolyn was able to fix all of said lawyer's errors. I am so satisfied with Carolyn Wagner's legal services, that I feel it necessary to trumpet her virtues. If you are looking to hire an adept and compassionate lawyer, I highly recommend Carolyn Wagner

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Lisa Wright

Family lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Carolyn has been a Florida attorney for many years specializing in family law matters, infant adoptions and personal injury. She is very experienced in handing different types of cases, including those that are complex and unique. What sets Carolyn apart is that she works extremely hard and with compassion for her clients, with high integrity and paying close attention to details. She understands that each situation is unique and deserves individualized and special attention."

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Brian Rowland

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Carolyn is experienced, tough, ethical and responsive (as reported by clients I have sent to her). If you want the personal attention necessary to get successfully through tough family law issues, she fits the bill."

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Pete Louden

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

1981

BS Degree Cum Laude, Florida State University

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Owner, Carolyn Wagner, P.A.

Associations

1987 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Auto Accident

settled

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Education

1986

The Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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