$ 400-625 per hour
Ethan Andrew Way
About Ethan
Biography
I have been practicing law since 1998. I always strive to provide my clients with the best possible representation. My focus is on communication between client, lawyer, adversary and the Courts. Many, many matters can be effectively resolved through a comprehensive understanding of the facts in a given case. And no 2 cases are just alike!
My practice is almost exclusively a trial practice, criminal and civil - state and federal. But I also deal with family law, bankruptcy, contracts and administrative law matters.
I have offices in Tallahassee, Apalachicola and Jacksonville and handle cases in the Panhandle and throughout Florida.
I am an avid hunter and sportsman. I enjoy spending time with my wife and 2 sons. We travel, hunt and enjoy the outdoors together. I summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in October 2023.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
58%
28 years | 2,110 cases
Family
23%
27 years
Litigation
14%
28 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
4%
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
WAY LAW FIRM, PA
201 South Monroe Street, Suite 400, Tallahassee, FL, 32301
WAY LAW FIRM, PA
2720 Park Street, Suite 227, Jacksonville, FL, 32205
WAY LAW FIRM, PA
20 Avenue D (Historic Post Office), Suite 201, Apalachicola, FL, 32320
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Practice Areas
Criminal Defense (43)
Divorce & Separation (25)
Family (19)
Lawsuits & Disputes (18)
Child Custody (15)
Litigation (8)
DUI & DWI (5)
Expungement (5)
Bankruptcy & Debt (3)
Business (3)
Child Support (3)
Juvenile (3)
Drug Crime (2)
Federal Crime (2)
Mediation (2)
Speeding & Traffic Ticket (2)
Administrative Law (1)
Alimony (1)
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (1)
Domestic Violence (1)
Education (1)
Foreclosure (1)
Guardianship (1)
Marriage & Prenuptials (1)
Military Law (1)
Real Estate (1)
State, Local And Municipal Law (1)
Wrongful Termination (1)
What Clients Mention
Case Results (92)
Advocacy (64)
Recommendation (64)
Professionalism (56)
Responsiveness (53)
Communication Style (37)
Practice Area Knowledge (36)
General Knowledge (29)
Character & Conduct (25)
Trustworthiness (21)
Cost of Services (19)
Compassion (15)
Punctuality (3)
Staff & Support (3)
Payment Plans (1)
Showing 1 - 5 of 15 reviews | Compassion
Posted by Sharon | February 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best Family Attorney
I had the privilege of working with Mr. Way during a challenging and emotionally taxing divorce, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From our first consultation, I was impressed by their professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care for my well-being. They made an otherwise stressful ...
Posted by Anastasia | January 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Most compassionate lawyer
Just shy of my 19 year old autistic/disabled child had a warrant was issued for felony battery. I was devastated and did not know what to do. After contacting multiple lawyers (no one wanted to even touch this case) I had received Ethans information and got in contact with. I explained the situation ...
Posted by Gregory | May 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
BEST MONEY I COULD HAVE SPENT
After consulting with 4 other attorneys for my divorce case, I went with Ethan because his approach was markedly different than any one else's. A previous review spoke to the fact that he genuinely cared about my family and what would be best for all of us. Ethan was always very quick to respond t...
Posted by Lauren | June 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
FOREVER GRATEFUL
Ethan Way deserves a rating far better than any scale can determine. Words can’t even express the gratitude that my family and I have for Mr. Way. I hired Ethan in March of 2016 just days after I had been served with papers in a federal custody case called a Hague Convention. I had been involved in ...
Posted by Greg | February 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile
Fantastic lawyer and person
Ethan jumped in when his colleague we hired took on a new job. He agreed to handle our juvenile case for a reduced fee very close to the agreement we had with his colleague. He was very responsive to all our emails, phone calls and text messages. He is very knowledgeable about the judicial system, an...
Ethan Andrew Way's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked alongside Mr. Way providing research assistance and advice on multiple criminal matters. Mr. Way is always candid and professional, providing the best legal representation in every case he takes."
"I highly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have been opposite Ethan in criminal trial settings. He is thorough and professional."
"Top-notch attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. Very hardworking and diligent. Consistently achieves superior results. Advice is always practical and on point. I recommend to anyone looking for an attorney who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of clients and achieving the most favorable result possible."
"I endorse Ethan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen Ethan in action and he is a zealous advocate for his clients. He has a vast knowledge of the law and the legal system. I would not hesitate to recommend Ethan Way."
"Ethan is a great attorney who gets results for his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
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"It is without hesitation that I endorse this lawyer. Ethan is an attorney that zealously advocates for his clients while maintaining high ethical standards and garnering the respect of his colleagues and the judiciary. Ethan would be a good choice for anyone needing legal assistance."
"Ethan is an accomplished and professional advocate. We served together as board members of our local chapter of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. I am familiar not only with his fine representation of clients but to his commitment to the criminal defense bar as well as his expertise in other practice areas. So when I needed legal advice on a personal matter, I trusted Ethan to handle it for me."
"I have had the opportunity to work with Ethan for a mutual client who had criminal charges in both Florida and Georgia. Ethan promptly returned all phone calls and was very knowledgable about Florida law and local courtroom procedure. I would not hesitate to refer a potential client his way for representation of DUI or any criminal charge."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ethan Way is very responsive to his clients and fights aggresivly for them. I highly recommend him because of his professionalism and understanding of the law."
"A common issue in representing an individual in a criminal appeal is trial counsel failing to preserve the issue(s). I was referred an appeal from a case which Ethan Way tried. The legal issues in the case were meticulously and thoroughly preserved throughout the course of the trial. The Office of the Attorney General; which argues preservation in almost every appeal; conceded that the issue was properly preserved and ripe for appellate discourse. Mr. Way is board certified and recognized as an expert in criminal trial practice. I would be more than confident in knowing that Mr. Way was representing a relative or close friend of mine."
"Mr. Way is an extremely knowledgeable and capable attorney who zealously represents his clients' interests. I highly recommend him when clients or friends seek family law or criminal representation."
"I proudly endorse Mr. Way, as he is an ethical and zealous advocate for his client's rights. I have worked with him and would do so again!"
"I highly endorse this lawyer's work. I am familiar with Mr. Way's work ethic and the results he obtains for his clients. In the event any of my clients ever require criminal, family law, or bankruptcy representation, I have complete confidence in referring those clients to Mr. Way, knowing that they will receive the highest level of representation available."
"I highly recommend the legal skills of Ethan Way. Ethan has distinguished himself among the lawyers in the Tallahassee area through his knowledge of law and procedure and his total committment to the best interests of his clients. He enjoys enormous respect among his colleagues and the judges before whom he practices. In addition to his successful practice, Ethan contributes his time to the Florida Bar Committee for Board Certification in Criminal Law and will serve as the vice-chair in the coming year. His designation as an expert in Criminal Trial Law is just one of his many positive accomplishments. I recommend his services without hesitation."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers - Criminal, The National Trial Lawyers
2010
Florida's Legal Elite - Criminal Law, Florida Trend Magazine
2009
Handgun Hunter of the Year, Safari Club International - Tallahassee Chapter
2004
Board Certification in Criminal Trial Law, Florida Bar
Work Experience
2005 - Present
President, WAY LAW FIRM PA
2013 - 2017
Senior Partner, GILLIS WAY & CAMPBELL
2000 - 2005
Partner, Gentry & Way
1998 - 2000
Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney
1998 - 1998
Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender
Associations
2005 - 2008
Florida Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident - Tallahassee Chapter
Sample of Legal Cases
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
Education
1998
The Florida State University College of Law
Juris Doctor, with honors
Speaking Engagements
2019
DFS Lunch and Learn
Trial Practice
2012
Law Practice Class 2L
Law Office Practice
2011
FSU Law and Practice
Billing practices
2010
Legal Writing II
Oral Advocacy
2009
Tallahassee Police Department Lunch & Learn
Interacting with lawyers in the criminal justice system
2005
Death is Different
Plea Negotiations in Death Penalty Cases
2005
Civil and Criminal Jury Selection
Tips and strategies for successful jury selection
Languages
English
Activity
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Q&A
Can a probation make me chain up my dog ?I'm not on house arrest.
13 Apr 2022
Q&A
What are my next steps to reinforce custody order issued in NY after I moved to FL? If I do not file what are the subsequences?
08 Mar 2022
Q&A
I am wondering what privacy protection I have, if any, as it relates to the laws in the Florida and or Massachusetts for texts ?
24 Feb 2022