Elizabeth Jane Brehany

Elizabeth Jane Brehany

also known as Jane Thorsen, Jane Brehany

4.9
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 38 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

905 E. Hatton Street, Pensacola, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 38 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1987

Retired

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E. Jane Brehany, P.A.

905 E. Hatton Street, Pensacola, FL, 32503

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Elizabeth Jane Brehany's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 12 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Jane Brehany

I have used Jane Brehany for many years since my divorce in 2001. My ex-wife has been in contempt of court multiple times since the divorce. I hired Jane to defend my rights to visitation which were being denied by my former spouse. My ex-wife used multiple agencies to terminate my visitation with... my son. Jane was able to defend my rights and counsel me on how to handle DCF, DVI, loss of visitation and child abuse charges. Just as important is Sandy (Jane's paralegal). Sandy is the best thing since sliced bread. Sandy is Real-Terrific-Reasonable. Sandy was always able to separate the facts from the emotions and help me think through a given situation. My ex-wife would call the police on many occasions and Sandy was able to show me how to comply with a court order without going to jail. Having Jane and Sandy on my side was a blessing and that is why I now have a relationship with my son! I can only wonder what my life would be like now without the services and skills of Jane and Sandy. I could not have asked for a better team to defend my parental rights and hold my ex-wife responsible for being in contempt of court. Jane and Sandy, thank you very much for all you have done!!!

Posted by Bear | February 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer in Pensacola, FL

Jane Brehany has been my lawyer for over 10 years. She has an outstanding ability to present successful written and oral arguments within the courtroom during legal proceedings. I have recommended her to friends/family and will continue to do so. There have been numerous cases from my initial atte...mpt to modify the final order to changes in visitation and motions for contempt. Jane stood behind me and was always there for phone calls, court appearances to general questions! She is a Responsible/Tremendous/Reputable lawyer and human being. Jane has always fought for my rights as a parent and she has been worth every dollar that she has charged me for legal fees.

Posted by S | February 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Best Lawyer in Pensacola

Mrs. Brehany is an awesome lawyer. She not only gets results, but also cares about her clients. My case took over 2 years. As a father fighting for custody of his children, it was a long and hard fight. Mrs. Brehany was there with me and never quit. In the end, I got custody of my children, whic...h was a miracle and blessing. Mrs. Brehany is very professional while always being friendly and caring. She always told me the truth and provided me objective advice even when it wasn’t something that I wanted to hear. She always attentively listened to all the information I provided and then did the necessary research to make my case stronger. On numerous occasions, she made time in her busy schedule when I had emergencies occur during my case. For each hearing, she carefully planned it and then went over the strategy with me in detail. I can’t thank Mrs. Brehany enough for her hard work and dedication to my case. I would definitely recommend her if you need a lawyer in Pensacola. She is the best.

Posted by Nancy | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Best appeals attorney in town !

Ms. Brehany did an incredibly comprehensive appeal for us that no one else wanted to touch. The transcripts were exhaustive but she managed to not only spend the time but the intention needed for our case. She was professional and straight forward but she also managed to show the compassion that is... typically lacking on the legal community. She was available for consult with our concerns and was particularly attentive wit encroaching deadlines. She was always open to our thoughts and opinions about ten argument despite their validity or efficacy. Given her level of empathy, I was not expecting such a power packed and substantially supported appeal. Ms. Brehany managed to sharpen a massive amount of information into a powerfully poignant argument. I would highly recommend her expertise for anyone who has been told their case is just to difficult, overwhelming or convoluted. She has a way of retaining every detail necessary while maintaining the bigger perspective so no question remains unanswered. When you need someone with a lot of horsepower behind their work ethic and competence, Jane Brehany is the attorney.

Posted by anonymous | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent Representation

I hired Ms. Brehany to handle ongoing litigation with my ex-husband, including a modification of my previous settlement. I was nervous hiring a new attorney since my previous attorney had done a wonderful job for me, however Jane put me at ease with our first meeting. She was thorough when she e...xplained my options, and very attentive when listening to the complicated details of my situation. Jane was readily available when I needed to speak to her and she always left me feeling more confident and at ease after our meetings. Jane is a straight shooter and will not tell you what you want to hear just so she can continue to string you along and bill you more. I found her fees to be reasonable and competitive and her billing was fair. When it was time for my hearing, she was direct and thorough when questioning both myself and my ex-husband. Her knowledge of Florida law is impressive and she was able to secure what we asked for. Mine was not an easy case, and there was a lot at risk. Jane battled to the end for me and I feel like she earned every penny.

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Wanda Radcliffe

Family lawyer | May 24

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"I endorse this lawyer. She is very conscientious and successful."

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Harlan Winn

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred a number of clients to Ms. Brehany in divorce and family law matters. All clients who I have referred to Jane have been very satisfied with her representation."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

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Emory University School of Law

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