About Ethan
Practice areas
- Criminal defense: 55%
As a former Assistant Public Defender, Assistant State Attorney and private practitioner, I have handled cases ranging from DUI to 1st Degree Murder. I am Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law and "death qualified." I am one of only a handful of lawyers in the Tallahassee area capable of taking on a death penalty case.
19 years, 2,500 cases
- Litigation: 19%
I have handled civil cases in many counties across Florida. I have represented hospitals and small businesses, in addition to individuals.
19 years
- Chapter 7 bankruptcy: 15%
I began practicing bankruptcy law to assist clients involved in divorces. My practice in this area has increased in this difficult economy.
14 years
- Family: 10%
I utilize my trial skills in providing clients with effective representation at hearings, mediations and trials. I have handled cases involving child custody, relocation issues, and multi-million dollar asset and liability distribution.
18 years
- International law: 1%
Over the last three years, I have been developing a boutique practice assisting hunters in cases related to international travel, hunting, trophy importation and regulation.
11 years
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1998 | 01/30/2017 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Criminal | The National Trial Lawyers | 2013 |
| Florida's Legal Elite - Criminal Law | Florida Trend Magazine | 2010 |
| Handgun Hunter of the Year | Safari Club International - Tallahassee Chapter | 2009 |
| Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law | Florida Bar | 2004 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| President | WAY LAW FIRM PA | 2005 - Present |
| Senior Partner | GILLIS WAY & CAMPBELL | 2013 - 2017 |
| Partner | Gentry & Way | 2000 - 2005 |
| Assistant State Attorney | Office of the State Attorney | 1998 - 2000 |
| Assistant Public Defender | Office of the Public Defender | 1998 - 1998 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | President - Tallahassee Chapter | 2005 - 2008 |
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| State of Florida vs. Andre McKenzie | Defendant was acquitted of 1st Degree Murder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| State vs. DM | Defendant acquitted at a bench trial | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Badger Capital, LLC, et al. v. Chambers Bank, et al. | Plaintiff dismissed immediately before cross-examination of a critical plaintiff | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Florida State University College of Law | N/A | Juris Doctor, with honors | 1998 |
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| Law Practice Class 2L | Law Office Practice | 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FSU Law and Practice | Billing practices | 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legal Writing II | Oral Advocacy | 2010 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tallahassee Police Department Lunch & Learn | Interacting with lawyers in the criminal justice system | 2009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Death is Different | Plea Negotiations in Death Penalty Cases | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Civil and Criminal Jury Selection | Tips and strategies for successful jury selection | 2005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Reviews
(82) 5.0 starsAttorney endorsements
(19)
April Geer, Litigation Attorney
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I highly endorse this lawyer.
Thomas Hutton, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have been opposite Ethan in criminal trial settings. He is thorough and professional.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $350-500/hour
- Offers fixed fee-services AlwaysFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
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Contact
1020 E. Lafayette Street
Suite 112
Tallahassee, FL, 32301
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