Lisa K. York

Lisa K. York

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 22 years

Family Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Guardianship, Health Care

1600 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL

About Lisa

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

Dissolution of Marriage, Paternity, Adoption, Custody and Visitation, Grandparents Rights, Temporary Custody by Family Members

13 years

40%
Guardianship 10%

Establish Guardianships for persons who are unable to care for themselves, and / or manage daily affairs. Guardianships can be established for persons who are intellectually disabled, brain injured, or suffering from any illness, injury or condition that limits their functional abilities.

13 years

10%
Health Care 10%

Represent medical practitioners that are defending licensure Board action. Physicians, Nurses, licensed technical personnel. Provide consultation in medial malpractice actions.

19 years

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Lisa York, Attorney & Counselor at Law PL

1600 North Palafox Street, Pensacola, FL, 32501

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Lisa K. York's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

5 star (21)
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Posted by Terri | January 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Help at a Difficult Time

Lisa York represented me in my divorce. I had recently left a toxic relationship and moved out of the marital home. Besides leaving the home, the best decision I made was hiring Ms. York. She understood my concerns while being prudent with my time and money. She provided excellent legal advice r...egarding protecting my assets. Ms. York has that rare combination of empathy and legal strategy. She protected my interests and flawlessly moved the process through the court system. I recommend Ms. York without hesitation.

Posted by Jennifer | October 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Compassionate and Consistent

Lisa was so wonderful to work with and helped make a very stressful and overwhelming process related to the guardian advocate process manageable and smooth. She was clear and consistent and so incredibly compassionate through the process. I cannot possibly be more satisfied with my experience and am ...incredibly grateful for her! I would recommend her services to anyone going through the guardianship process!

Posted by Jessica | October 6, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce

Before finding Lisa, I probably called 3 or 4 different lawyers. At the end of each 60 minute consultation I would find most of my questions unanswered and feeling just as confused and frustrated as before I called. I finally called Lisa and she answered all my questions and presented me with a plan ...to get my divorce started. I was finally getting somewhere! Lisa and Christie were professional, attentive, and patient when explaining the (sometimes confusing) legal process of a divorce and all the paperwork that comes with it. They answered all of my questions and I never felt like I was left in the dark about the progress of my case or what direction it was going in. I feel like I can finally live my life again, and a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I can’t recommend her enough. Thank you, Lisa!

Posted by Ed | December 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Family Attorney

Ms. Lisa has help me and my family in custody matters and divorce proceedings. She is curently working on power of attorney for my wife and our living will. We can't say enough about Ms. Lisa and her staff. They truly are the best! They are very professional and will work on every detail of your case.... Giving you the very best information and legal advice for you and your family.

Posted by Jessica | September 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Guardianship

Lisa made the process of becoming our son’s guardian advocates streamlined and easy. We are grateful to Lisa for helping us continue to support Micah in his decisions as he enters adulthood.

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Lisa K. York's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dana Brooks

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Friend

"I can think of no more empathetic, compassionate, yet effective attorney for those who find themselves dealing with a family law matter. Whether it is a divorce, property or custody matter, Lisa York doesn't just take care of the legal work, she does it with a keen appreciation for how the disruption and uncertainty of their lives affects her clients and their families. I would endorse Lisa York for any family law matter."

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Jennifer Warfel-Bushnell

Family lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is very passionate about her work and she is committed to her clients."

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Andrew Marks

Family lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Lisa for over 20 years. She is a great person and excellent attorney."

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Kristina Lightel

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with her while she was a criminal prosecutor, before she went into private practice. Her knowledge base and practical application of the law through trial advocacy are impressive and extraordinary."

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Kristen Marks

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Lisa York is one of the most compassionate and thorough lawyers I know. I highly recommend her to those looking for family legal counsel in the Pensacola, Florida area. You won't be sorry!"

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Valerie Prevatte

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Turner

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Christopher Rabby

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Christopher Crawford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Dana Brooks

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Shelley Reynolds

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kristen Marks

Guardianship lawyer

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Andrew Marks

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Valerie Prevatte

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Most Improved, Trial Advocacy, Criminal Law Section-Prosecutor & Public Defender Trial Advocacy Training

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, Lisa York, Attorney at Law, P.L.

2010 - 2013

Risk Management Hospital Attorney, Sacred Heart Health System

2007 - 2010

Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney 1st Circuit

2003 - 2007

Associate Attorney, Lozier, Thames and Frazier

2001 - 2002

Judicial Law Clerk, The Office of Honorable Kim Skievaski

Associations

2017 - Present

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2016 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2003 - Present

Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association

Member

2005 - 2006

Northwest Florida Women Law Association

President

Education

2003

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

Florida State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2012

Monthly Meeting

Premisis Liability in Healthcare Settings - What You Should Know

Publications

1998

The Summation Discovery Wars - Lawyers and Doctors

Languages

English

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