Caroline Carthage Emery

Caroline Carthage Emery

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 39 years

Animal law Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Animal Law, Probate, Wills & Living Wills, Power Of Attorney

1830 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL

About Caroline

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Animal Law 50%

Pet Care Trusts - planning ahead to provide for your pets' future in the event of your incapacity or death.

50%
Probate 20%

Administration of Probate - post death

20%
Wills and Living Wills 20%

Advance Directives (Health Care Surrogate, Living Will, Decl. of Pre-Need, etc.)

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 39 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1986

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Caroline C. Emery, Attorney At Law, PLLC

1830 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32207-3404

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Caroline Carthage Emery's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Imani | May 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Attorney Emery ( A Blessing )

I hired Attorney Emery to a EP/POA package. I very delighted with the feedback, responsiveness and guidance. The legal advice and service was very thorough and detailed oriented. Attorney Emery was very thoughtful, accommodating, respectful and the legal services exceeded my expectations...

Posted by Kathryn | June 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

excellent

she did all of my legal work will, POA, hppa, and all of the necessary legal work i need if i am incapable or deceased

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Caroline Carthage Emery's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Stanski

Probate lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Caroline in her listed areas of practice. Caroline is a well respected attorney in the Jacksonville community. Her ability to work with clients, judges, and fellow attorneys is top notch. She is also a go to for fellow lawyers in Jacksonville on difficult legal questions. I would trust her to provide excellent representation as your attorney."

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Beth Terry

Probate lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Caroline is an experienced attorney who has a great attention to detail. She provides her clients thorough advice and services."

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Blane McCarthy

Wills and living wills lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Caroline served wonderfully as the President of our 2,000+ member Jacksonville Bar Association, demonstrating great organizational skills and leadership. She is very delightful lady whose servant heart leads to very satisfied clients. Caroline will treat you well."

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Maria Aguila

Animal law lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"Caroline offers such personable, quality legal service when it comes to creating pet trusts for your pets and beloved animals that are part of your family! She is very knowledgeable in wills and probate as well. I highly endorse this attorney!"

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Refik Eler

Probate lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Timothy Snyder

Animal law lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Caroline Emery is a very experienced attorney who has consistently excelled both on the job and in the community. She has over 30 years experience and is well known in the legal community. She is past president of the Jacksonville Bar Association and the Florida Trial Court Staff Attorney Association and has been recognized on many occasions both for outstanding legal work and for service to the community. Caroline is especially passionate about animal law and pet care trusts and I would recommend her to anyone needing assistance in this area."

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2014

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Professionalism Award, The Florida Bar Standing Committee

2008

President’s Award, Jacksonville Area Legal Aid

1996

selected as a "Community Hero", Olympic Torchbearer

1995

Jefferson Award - For outstanding community service, American Institute for Public Service

1995

President's Pro Bono Award, Florida Bar

N/A

Eve Award Finalist (Volunteer Category), Times Union Eve Award

N/A

"12 Who Care", "12 Who Care" Award - Channel 12

Work Experience

2006 - 2017

General Counsel for Duval, Nassau & Clay County Courts, Fourth Judicial Circuit Court

2000 - 2006

Administrative Law Clerk/Career Attorney, U.S. Middle District Court - Jacksonville

1991 - 2000

Director + Judicial Staff Attorney (JSA) of JSA Office, Fourth Judicial Circuit Court

1986 - 1991

Associate, Private Practice - Law Firms

Associations

1998 - Present

Florida Trial Court Staff Attorney Association

Founding Member

1997 - Present

Jacksonville Bar Association, Professionalism Committee

President

2007 - 2008

Jacksonville Bar Association

President

2000 - 2001

Florida Trial Court Staff Attorney Association

President

2000 - 2008

Jacksonville Bar Association

Board Member

2000 - 2003

Jacksonville Bar Association, Judicial Relations Committee

Chair

1996 - 2010

Jacksonville Bar Naturalization Law Week Committee

Chair

Education

1985

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Longwood University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

FTCSAA 12th Annual Conference

Benefits of staff attorneys to the judiciary

Publications

Languages

French

Spanish

English

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