I was born in Miami, Florida but moved to Boston, Georgia as a young girl where I lived until I graduated from Central High School (now Thomas County Central High). I attended and graduated with a Bachelors of Arts from the University of Colorado at Boulder, Colorado and went on to graduate cum laude with a law degree from the University of Miami, School of Law.
I am licensed and have practiced in Pennsylvania and Florida. In 2008, relocated from Northeastern Pennsylvania to Tallahassee, Florida. I have been practicing here since 2008. I have been as Managing Member of Fournier Law since it’s inception but, prior to that, as Managing Member of Fournier, Norris, & Wagner, PLLC.
For the last several years, my legal practice has focused predominantly on complex family law matters. These types of cases are frequently emotionally charged involve those individuals we care most about - our children and significant others. They also involve the things we care most about - our homes and livelihoods.
Because I value both, I work diligently to help our clients through these difficult times by not only providing legal assistance but, frequently, helping our clients establish a strategy for their new norm - their future. Sometimes it is as simple as providing a shoulder to cry on and sometimes it is as difficult and recommending drug and alcohol treatment or mental health counseling. I believe my role as attorney and counselor is to think outside the box to be an advocate for my clients, to guide them through the process, and to preserve what matters most to them.
Fournier Law, PLLC
610 N. Duval Street
Tallahassee, FL, 32301
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
---|---|---|---|
PA | Inactive | 2000 | 01/02/2021 |
FL | Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 12/20/2020 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
---|---|---|
Best Family Attorney | Expertise | 2020 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Owner | Fournier Law | 2013 - Present |
Attorney | State Of Florida | 2008 - 2013 |
Attorney | Steppacher Law | 2004 - 2008 |
Attorney | Cowley Law Office | 2000 - 2004 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
---|---|---|
Network of Entrepreneurs & Business Advocates | N/A | 2016 - Present |
William H. Stafford American Inn of Court | Master | 2014 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Section | N/A | 2013 - Present |
Tallahassee Bar Association | N/A | 2013 - Present |
Tallahassee Women Lawyers Association | N/A | 2013 - Present |
Tallahassee Quarterback Club | N/A | 2013 - Present |
---|---|---|
The Florida Bar | N/A | 1999 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
---|---|---|
University of Miami, School of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence- Cum Laude | 1998 |
University of Colorado - Boulder | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1994 |
Posted by anonymous
Tue Sep 08 2020
Posted by Jonathan
Fri Sep 04 2020
Posted by Jessica
Fri Sep 04 2020
Posted by anonymous
Wed May 27 2020
Posted by anonymous
Thu Dec 07 2017
Posted by Lin
Wed Oct 11 2017
Posted by Sally
Tue Oct 10 2017
Katherine Viker, Family Attorney on Oct 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Gena is a incredible advocate for spouses and their children. She brings a realness and ease to her practice and to the client helping them navigate what is often and emotional and stressful time in their lives. I highly recommend Gena for anyone experiencing divorce and custody issues.
Jana McConnaughhay, Family Attorney on Oct 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dana Brooks Cooper, Family Attorney on Oct 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Fournier enjoys an excellent reputation in the legal community for zealous, ethical client representation. She and her long-standing firm are active in supporting many worthy causes. I endorse her enthusiastically,