Paola Parra

I consulted a lot of lawyers before selecting Mercedes. She paid very close attention to what I wanted and explained how we could make sure my case was water tight. Divorce is never a desired outcome when you first marry. Mercedes respected my wishes which were to make sure our children's' needs were... met with a fair and equitable outcome.

Hired this lawyer for a simple divorce that took over a year to resolve. She took my money and failed to due diligence and communication through out the process. She transferred my case to a new lawyer (PJ) several weeks before medication. PJ didn't take the time to ensure proper understanding of the... case. She didn't use best practice in communicating and keep me updated on the case. initially the attorney (Paola) was passionate about helping me. Her knowledge was good, and I feel she was a good attorney, but when transferred me to another attorney (PJ) who knew absolutely nothing about me case. Requested for more money for a medication she was not prepared for on such short notice. I reached out to the Bar Association for help , and was appreciative of the actions displayed.

The best thing about Paola is she keep ME in check. Getting divorced is an extremely emotional process and when you act on emotions who knows what can happen. I trust her so I do what I am told. Paola says "do nothing" then I do nothing. If she says "time to act" then I act. I can see how genius her ...strategy really is now without even going over it. I recommend you hire her and then DO WHAT YOU ARE TOLD.

Paola Parra is an amazing attorney, and a true professional. I hired Paola to get me through my difficult divorce and child custody battle. I was up against an abusive man with a record of violence and unlimited resources. I was scared, mentally weak, and confused. She instilled great courage and ...strength in me during one the most difficult times of my life. She had a strategy for every situation and never backed down. She never let me give up, and I tried many times. She knew what to do and did it perfectly. I am so grateful for her personal touch and for genuinely caring about my son and I. Who knows where I would be if I wasn’t brought to her office by my family that day. But I know I wouldn’t be the strong, confident, independent woman and mother I am today. If you need someone in your corner to help you fight, I recommend Paola!

When my sister was ready to be helped out of a horrific marriage, I knew she needed counsel that was beyond reproach. After discovering that she was up against someone that would win at all costs and had unlimited financial resources to do so, I knew the attorney she had hired didn't have the capaci...ty to help her in a way she needed to be helped. I made the appropriate calls to several attorneys and professionals that I trusted in Jacksonville. Upon hearing that she would be fighting for the safety of her and her child, and that her husband had unlimited resources to pour into winning anything and everything, each trusted attorney and professional I asked, told me to call Paola Parra. I now know why. She helped my sister until she was ready to help herself. When up against someone who has assembled an all-star legal team that refused to lose, I watched Paola navigate each and every appearance, motion, etc. with tenacity and Grace. Paola's knowledge of the legal system and willingness to go above and beyond what is required or expected for her clients, make her the only choice.