Mary G. McDaniel

Mary G. McDaniel

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Pensacola, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

4300 Bayou Blvd. Ste. 37, Pensacola, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 12 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2013

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Law Offices of Mary G. McDaniel

4300 Bayou Blvd. Ste. 37, Pensacola, FL, 32503

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Mary G. McDaniel's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

76 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 18 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Iveta | February 21, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Pensacola Shark

Divorce is a very hard process to go through, and even though it is not over yet, I already know that I could not pick a better lawyer. The first minute I walked in the office, terrified and not knowing what to do, Mary listened me and knew right away what is the best for me and especially for my boy...s. Mary is very knowledgeable, she works very hard and she fights even harder. I highly recommend MGM Law to everybody who seeks a great family law attorney!! ONE YEAR LATER: Today I had my final hearing. It was a very long and stressful day but again, Mary is The Shark!!! If they came at me strong and tried to put me down, Mary went back at them even stronger. I am so incredibly happy that Mary went with me through this difficult time because not only it is over but the most important thing is, she has managed to achieve a request, she has never experienced before to be ordered, and thanks to that my boys will be safe! Mary is the type of the attorney who will always be here for you, will fight for you very hard and not once you will feel like you are just some client. We have developed very close relationship and I could not ask for better attorney to help me with my very difficult case!

Posted by Joffery | November 20, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

A knowledgeable and passionate Attorney

After my divorce was finalized, I selected Attorney McDaniel to handle everything from an unexpected update to a parenting plan to the intricate details of requesting to relocate. She was extremely knowledgeable and handled every detail with care and expeditiously. Even after I relocated, she and her... team provided me with constant updates and guidance. If your looking for a knowledgeable and thoughtful attorney that puts the client and more importantly your children first, Attorney McDaniel will not disappoint.

Posted by Kathleen | November 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Painless and compassionate

While this was perhaps the worst situation I could imagine, the process was smooth and went very quickly. Mary listened to me as I explained what was happening and helped me to clarify what would reasonably occur. I had a lot of ungrounded fears at the beginning of this process, but with Mary's help ...I was able to realistically evaluate what I needed from the divorce and what I was unlikely to have to face. She made me feel valued throughout the proceedings, and took care of absolutely everything for me. Before I knew it, she had the entire divorce wrapped up and settled without any major conflicts. I could not be happier with the outcome, or with my choice of lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | April 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Knowledgable and Experienced

Mary took into consideration every detail of my divorce situation and even brought to light important things that would have been overlooked without having an very experienced attorney like her on your side. She applied specific recommendations that ultimately ensured not only my interests were resp...resented, but also the interests of all parties involved, especially my children - which was very important to me. This was my first and only divorce and having never navigated the process and I could not have selected a more empathetic, understanding, and experienced attorney who also brought to the table other professional and experienced members of her firm and other members within the community. I would highly recommended Mary to anyone who is having to go through the terrible process of divorce, you could not ask for a more trusted resource in your time of trouble.

Posted by Bridget | October 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Thankful to be referred to MGM Law!!

MGM Law has truly been an answer to prayer for me. My divorce dragged on and on and started becoming ugly - much to my personal chagrin - when a coworker told me about MGM Law and how wonderfully he was treated during his divorce. I'd been married to my son's dad for 22 years. There are so many em...otions tied to decisions that had to be made. I'm not very good at making decisions to protect myself. Thankfully, Mary (Kimberly and Bailee as well) helped me see the big picture of things so that I could make good decisions that will affect my son. Mary didn't push for me to take "everything he has", she only discussed doing the best to support my son and I and that made all the difference in the world to me. Thank you all so very much for your guidance, efforts, and the tissues! :)

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Mary G. McDaniel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tee Lee

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mary McDaniel is an upstanding, ethical, and professional attorney. She is willing and able to help out fellow attorneys and her community."

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Caryn Van Matre

Family lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mary is a hard-working, fair minded attorney who does her best to help resolve matters fairly and without needless hours of costly litigation. She genuinely cares about her clients."

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Therese Felth

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ms. McDaniel was opposing counsel in a divorce case. I was very impressed with how she handled the case. She advocates fiercely for her client's interest, while also working hard towards an amicable resolution for all parties involved. She is a true professional."

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Jessica Prince

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mary is one of those rare attorneys that simultaneously maintains compassion for her clients while also being aggressive and fearless. She is progressive in reaching outcomes in the best interest of the children/families as opposed to continuing illogical litigation. I endorse this lawyer."

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Regina Fillingim

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She is a very hard working and genuine lawyer that cares about her clients."

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Amanda Edge-Gougeon

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. McDaniel is a passionate attorney who is not afraid to confront Judges and adverse attorneys- all the while maintaining a professional working relationship."

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Valerie Prevatte

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ms. McDaniel and I have worked together on several legal matters. I have been very impressed with her tenacity in getting the best outcome possible for her clients. I have found her to be extremely well-prepared for court appearances and equally thorough in her legal research. I am happy to endorse her."

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Elton Gissendanner

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

Excellence Award-Environmental Law, CALI

2011

Chancellor's List, Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center

2010

Excellence Award-Post-Conviction Collateral Consequences, CALI

2010

Excellence Award-Professional Responsibility, CALI

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, MGM LAW P.A

2012 - 2014

Assistant Public Defender, 1st Judicial Circuit, Public Defender

2012 - 2012

Intern, Federal Public Defender, Middle District, Louisiana

2011 - 2011

Law Clerk, Unglesby & Marrioneaux

2011 - 2011

Extern, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

2010 - 2010

Intern, East Baton Rouge Public Defender's Office Juvenile Section

1994 - 2008

Owner/Designer, Les Trois Chats Interior Design

Associations

2014 - Present

Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association

Member

Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Appeal-Child Custody

Won Appeal

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Education

2012

Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2012

Louisiana State University Paul M. Hebert Law Center

C.C.L.

1994

State University of New York,Fashion Institute of Technology

Associate of Arts

1986

Georgia State University

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Languages

English

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