James Demere Mason Sr

James Demere Mason Sr

4.4
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 44 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Jacksonville, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Alimony, Child Custody ... +2 more

The Park at Deerwood Center, 8130 Baymeadows Way West Suite 304, Jacksonville, FL

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 44 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1981

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

J. Demere Mason P.A.

The Park at Deerwood Center, 8130 Baymeadows Way West Suite 304, Jacksonville, FL, 32256

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James Demere Mason Sr's Reviews

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4.4 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Angela | February 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Grateful for Mr. Demere Mason

I am eternally grateful to Mr. Mason for the manner in which he represented me in my divorce. His knowledge, experience and expertise are unparalleled and made an extremely difficult process turn out well for myself and my children. The challenges in my case were among the most complicated that could... exist. It is a rare attorney who could handle those challenges with such skill. Mr. Mason can be trusted completely to have your best interest at heart. He has the ability to deliver the best possible outcome for you and your family. In my opinion, there is no one else that compares.

Posted by Joy | February 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Attentive Attorney

While divorce isn't ever pleasant, Demere was attentive to my needs throughout the long process. As a certified family law attorney, he had the best interests of my children in mind and worked diligently to ensure we could obtain the best outcome. He is ethical and fair.

Posted by Ed | February 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Awesome attorney

My daughter and I have worked with Demere since August 2014 and I have no problem with an excellent rating.....perhaps excellent plus. His decades of family law and experience were so readily evident in our meetings as well as in front of the judge. I have never regretted our choice of Demere and ...I know that we were able to achieve excellent divorce results. His support team is also tops. Absolutely no regrets and recommend him highly.

Posted by Telfair | January 21, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent Lawyer

Demere represented me a few years ago and did a great job. He took a lot of time to teach me about the law and to prepare me for court. He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar and AV rated by lawyers and judges. I would highly recommend him.

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James Demere Mason Sr's Lawyer Endorsements

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Taylor McQuaide

Family lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have the pleasure of working for Mr. Mason, and he has a never-ending supply of knowledge to teach me with. He is centered around being ethical and precise, and most of all he is experienced."

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Diane Paull

Family lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable in the law and always up on the statutes, rules, etc., on any subject. He is an outstanding part of our legal community"

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Edward Jackson

Family lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Brilliant and fair. Highly qualified and very experienced lawyer. Absolutely Honest"

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Charles Willmott

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Demere for 20 years. Even though I am also a board certified family law attorney, I always look to Demere for mentorship. His reputation for knowledge, preparation, and doing things the RIGHT way is unmatched. One of the best."

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Gerald Wilkerson

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Very formidable opponent, marked with the highest integrity, and ethical character."

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Corrine Bylund

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have observed Mr. Mason to be both highly knowledgeable and professional. He is a fantastic role model for younger attorneys."

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Homer Bliss

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Demere Mason is one of the finest attorneys in Northeast Florida well respected by his colleagues and the Judiciary."

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Elliot Zisser

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.I have known Mr. Mason for more than 20 years. He is a tough, honest and conscientious litigator and a worthy opponent."

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Demere Mason

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked for my father for 8 years in the field of family law. I have been up against the best lawyers in town and I can honestly say Mr. Mason Sr. is one of the finest."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Taylor McQuaide

Family lawyer

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Edward Jackson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Charles Willmott

Family lawyer

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Gerald Wilkerson

Family lawyer

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Corrine Bylund

Family lawyer

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Hal Castillo

Family lawyer

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Ashley Myers

Family lawyer

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Barry Zisser

Family lawyer

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Homer Bliss

Family lawyer

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Elliot Zisser

Family lawyer

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Patrick Kilbane

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2014

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

2006

Master of the Bench and Bar, Florida Family Law American Inns of Court

1998

Board Certified - Marital & Family Law, Florida Bar

N/A

Top Lawyer, 904 Magazine

Work Experience

1999 - 2013

Senior Partner, J. Demere Mason P.A.

1992 - 1999

Partner, Jackson and Mason P.A.

Associations

1998 - Present

American Inns of Court

Master

1998 - Present

Florida Bar

Family Law Section

Family Law American Inn of Court

Master

Sample of Legal Cases

Petry v. Petry

Per Curiam Affirmed

Carr v. Shawfrank

Succesfully reduced alimony and successfully defended on appea.

Brulte v. Brulte

Successful trial and successful defense on appeal.

Dowie v. Dowie, 668 So.2d 290

Succesful coordination of Divorce and Bankruptcy

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Education

1981

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Jacksonville University

BS - Bachelor of Science

1976

University of Florida

A.A.

Speaking Engagements

2010

Handling Divorce Cases from Start to Finish

Divorce

2009

Jacksonville Bar Family Law Seminar

Family Law

Publications

2010

National Business Institute Seminar Dividing Assets and Debts Equittably

2009

Jacksonville Bar Association The Supremes "when they sing you should listen"

Languages

English

Activity

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