Charles Edward Willmott

Charles Edward Willmott

also known as Charles E. Willmott, P.A.

4.7
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 31 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Domestic Violence

425 North Liberty Street, Jacksonville, FL

About Charles

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 80%

In addition to representing clients as a divorce lawyer, Mr. Willmott has successfully mediated hundreds of divorce cases as a Florida Supreme Court certified family divorce mediator. As part of his commitment to fostering excellence in the legal profession of divorce, Mr. Willmott's experience as a Board Certified divorce lawyer has allowed him to serve as an Adjunct Professor at the acclaimed Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville.

32 years

80%
Domestic Violence 10%

Mr. Willmott has been a popular guest speaker at Jacksonville University's Purses and Portfolios where he provides guidance on all aspects of divorce for women executives and professionals, although his practice is dedicated to aggressively representing both men and women. He has also been responsible for organizing as well as a lecturing at some of the Florida Bar's and Jacksonville Bar Association's legal education seminars for divorce lawyers specializing in family law.

32 years

10%
Family 10%

As a leading attorney in the Jacksonville divorce lawyer community, Mr. Willmott served as a Master and member of the Executive Council of the prestigious Florida Family Law Inn of Court and was Chairman of the Family Law Section of the Jacksonville Bar Association from 2003 to 2010.

32 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006

Location

Charles E. Willmott, P.A.

425 North Liberty Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202

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Charles Edward Willmott's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by Sia | February 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

The minute you sense an impending divorce battle do yourself a favor and hire Mr.Willmott. You don't want to take the chance that your opponent will hire him first. He will go above and beyond to make sure you are well represented. He truly goes the extra mile and cares about his clients, unlike most... attorneys. The outcome is as important to him as it is to you. You can rest assured he will fight to get you the best deal possible! An outstanding attorney! I’ve always had this idea that the divorce process was the nastiest experience one could ever go through, but I can say with all certainty that Mr.Willmott made the experience tolerable, and informative. Through good communication, and an extensive knowledge of the law, Willmott was able to guide me though all of the steps of the divorce process, and tell me what to anticipate. He prepared me, in detail, for the unexpected on the stand, by going over all possible scenarios, which gave me confidence. In addition to his excellent lawyering abilities, his staff Jackie was also highly organized, and very competent. So, If you are looking for an integrated place go to Willmott office. His assistant Jackie will always comfort you and try to understand the emotional issues. Divorce is like a death of love. Even if you're the one who initiated the divorce, you will still grieve. This is because you are not only mourning the loss of your marriage, you are also grieving the loss of your hopes and dreams, the belief of what you thought your life was going to look like. So, Jackie will always be there for you and on the top of your case. At the same place, you will have an attorney that completely understands the process, keeps you involved as things happen, can be reached almost any time, and who aggressively gets things done. Finally, I rarely take time to post online reviews but my experience with Willmott family has been outstanding that I want to do whatever I can to help other people find the best attorney in Jacksonville.

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2012 | Family

Extremely dependable, professional and fair lawyer...a breath of fresh air.

Charles Willmott has represented me for multiple family law-related matters. He is honest about expectations and has excellent diplomacy skills. Even if opposing counsel attempts to create unneccesary drama to enflame the situation and/or drive the cost of legal expenses upward, Charles does his ve...ry best to calm the situation. It is obvious family court judges respect his abilities. If you are considering court action, a consult with Charles should be a top consideration. I have recommended Charles to a few friends and "everyone" has been happy with his efforts.

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Charles Edward Willmott's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Mason

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Highly knowledgeable lawyer."

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Zachary Alfant

Family lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Willmott (Professor Willmott to me, as I started out as his pupil back in law school) is a pleasure to work with. He is also an extremely knowledgeable lawyer and an approachable person, which, as a young attorney, is a fantastic resource to have. He never hesitates to pick up the phone and offer advice or an opinion when needed. He is Board Certified in Family Law and it truly shows. His reputation around town is second to none."

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Michael Fayard

Family lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Charles is a great advocate for his clients. He is honest, trustworthy, and his advice and counsel are sound."

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James Mason

Family lawyer

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Elliot Zisser

Divorce and separation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.

Public Reprimand issued in FL, 2006

updated on 08/23/2016

Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Charles’s comment:

“This was a violation of the Florida Bar Advertising Rules with regard to a Yellow Pages advertisement. I never have been disciplined for my handling of a case and have been blessed with an unblemished reputation for taking excellent care of my clients for over 20 years.”

Honors

2012

Northeast Florida's Top Legal Professionals, Jacksonville Magazine

Work Experience

1994 - Present

Jacksonville Divorce Lawyer, Charles E. Willmott, P.A.

2008 - 2009

Adjunct Professor, Florida Coastal School of Law

Associations

1994 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

CLE Committee

2003 - 2010

Jacksonville Bar Association, Family Law Section

Chairman

2002 - 2010

Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Master

Sample of Legal Cases

Blann v. Blann, 971 So.2d 135 (Fla. 1st DCA, 2007)

We won our appeal.

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Education

1994

New England School of Law

J.D.

1991

Rhode Island College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

Bentley University

Speaking Engagements

2008

Purses and Portfolios

A Smart Woman's Guide to Marital Financial Planning

2007

Purses and Portfolios

A Smart Woman's Guide to Marital Financial Planning

Publications

2010

Show Me the Money Alimony and Child Support

2009

Jacksonville Bar Association Child Support

2008

Jacksonville Bar Association Child Support and Equitable Distribution

2007

Jacksonville Bar Association Child Support

2007

Jacksonville Bar Association Divorced Parent's Relocation

2006

Jacksonville Bar Association Disestablishment of Paternity and Relocation

2006

Jacksonville Bar Association Child Support and Lawyer Advertising

2006

National Business Institute Seminar Roadmap Through Divorce Proceedings

2006

Lorman Education Services publication Nuts and Bolts of Divorce in Florida

2004

Florida Family Law Inn of Court Combating Incivility in Divorce Mediation

2004

Lorman Education Services publication Nuts and Bolts of Divorce in Florida

2003

Lorman Education Services publication Nuts and Bolts of Divorce in Florida

2002

Lorman Education Services publication Nuts and Bolts of Divorce in Florida

Languages

English

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