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 - 3 of 3 reviews | Payment Plans

Posted by Rob | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

BEST lawyer in Pensacola. HANDS DOWN!!!

Ms. McDaniel was the absolute best for my divorce case and child custody agreement. Not only was she able to get what I wanted in the divorce and custody, she exceeded my expectations by far. She is confident and knowledgable in what she does and I feel bad for any lawyer up against her! She understo...od that money was tight for me, and created a payment plan based on that. She is a true attorney that cares about your needs as a human being.I am proud to tell people she was my lawyer and I recommend her to anyone who is looking for an honest and hard working attorney…give her a call!

Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2016 | Divorce & Separation

Not exactly what I was hoping for

Consulted with Ms. McDaniel-asked if I could bring my husband since my case involved him. Got some odd vibes from her regarding that, and after she reviewed my case, and asked us some questions and looked at records, she informed me that the only way she would be able to take my case was if I paid $1...0,000. Incredible. After my husband informed her there was no way we could pay that; she said she couldn't "rehabilitate" us, asked/excused him from the room, and then proceeded to tell me that my problem was him! While she did give some *very* good advice, (and some hard truths...ouch) the manner/demeanor that she put off did not give me the warm fuzzies. Perhaps if money was no object for me, I would jump at the chance to hire her. I wanted the consult with her simply based on all her positive reviews on Avvo, and her endorsements, AND her profile on the Florida Bar's website; so based off all that-I can see that she's a good lawyer; but I don't think she's going to be a good fit for me. So, my search continues.

Mary McDaniel

Replied last February 01, 2016

In cases where a parent or step-parent has an extensive criminal history of sexual crimes against children, it is often impossible and always extremely time-consuming (and expensive) to rehabilitate such an individual's reputation. In cases where an individual feels they have been wrongly accused and convicted of sex crimes against children that they did not commit, it is equally complex, time-intensive, and expensive. In cases where there is more than one 'wrongful' accusation or conviction it is virtually impossible. Mary McDaniel

Posted by deandra | March 31, 2015 | Child Custody

BEST ATTORNEY EVER!!!

Mrs. McDaniels is AMAZING! I couldn't afford an attorney and my kid's dad could. He hired one and I couldn't at first so I didn't know how to respond to all the other lawyers paperwork and eventually I got held in contempt!! So THEN I had to come up with some money to get an attorney because my ex ...got the kids half time which he only wanted to pay lower child support. The kids had lived with me full time their hole lives so this really was traumatic-different schools, doctors, mean step mom, you name it. Once the judge gave him the kids, I had NO CHOICE and had to get an attorney. THANK GOD I found Mrs McDaniels because she got my kids back (TWICE!) first time by getting the Judge's ruling overturned! My ex didn't stop there even after she got my kids back, Later he filed emergency return orders and each time Mrs. McDaniels PROVED with tons of exhibits and evidence at trial that his claims were not true. FINALLY, my ex gave up completely thanks to Mrs McDaniels. I now have all my kids full time and the Department of Revenue is getting me more child support!! It was really a miracle-2 miracles. And she was always there for me by phone and helped me in lots of ways and she got me support I didn't know I was entiteld to. She worked very very hard on my case and I think any body else would have charged much more. Mrs McDaniels was fair with charging me and gave me discounts and time to pay because I am a single mother without much money. THANK YOU MRS MCDANIELS!!!!

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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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