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Casey Pless Waterhouse
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About Casey
Biography
I am a dedicated Family Law attorney providing steady guidance, practical insight, and tailored representation to clients throughout Okaloosa, Walton, and Santa Rosa counties. Understanding that no two families or cases are alike, I approach every matter with focused attention and individualized strategy.
My practice includes contested and uncontested divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and domestic violence injunctions. I also have experience handling matters involving military families and the unique challenges they may face.
I value practicing family law because of the real impact it has on people’s lives. Helping individuals and families navigate difficult transitions while working toward greater stability makes this work both meaningful and rewarding.
Call today to speak with an experienced family attorney.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Alimony
20%
15 years
Child Custody
20%
15 years
Child Support
20%
15 years
Divorce and Separation
20%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 15 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Waterhouse Law Firm
909 Mar Walt Drive, Suite 1011, Fort Walton Beach, FL, 32547
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Posted by Shawn Simmons | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Highly Talented Family Law Attorney. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Casey was recommended to me by a colleague of hers. BEST DECISION I have made in this ongoing saga. She joined this fight after almost a year of my pervious lawyer stalling and trying to get me to settle. I have had three attorneys since my divorce in 2012, she is by far the most organized, ready, an...
Posted by SSG Ruiz, 7th SFG (A), SOT-A, 3/75 Ranger Regiment OST. | November 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
7th Special Forces Group (A) Military Top Family Lawyer
Okaloosa is not the best when fighting for a fair custody/child support legal matter. This is for you Military personnel. Ms. Waterhouse assisted me in fighting one of the hardest family custody matter in Judges Flowers Chambers. According to Judge Flowers "this was one of the hardest custody case he...
Posted by Ted | September 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Godsend!!!!!!
God led me to Ms. Waterhouse and now I know why! She is prepared and punctual! She works with you not just for you! Very compassionate, yet very agreesive! She was able to get those testifying against me to testify for me!! She was able to persuade the magistrate and judge to send my son with me to a...
Posted by Patricia | March 09, 2016
Awesome Attorney!!!
Casey is an awesome attorney. She is professional, friendly and goes the extra mile for her clients. I felt like I was a priority to her and she genuinely listened to my needs. I would recommend her!!
Posted by Jim | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Dissolution of Marriage Case
In 2014 I went through a tragic divorce that affected our entire family (children and grandchildren). Casey represented me superbly and was very professional and equitable in all of the complex issues related to my case. She is a very intelligent and adept attorney who knows how to approach each issu...
Casey Pless Waterhouse's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this Case as a competent and experienced attorney."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Casey Waterhouse as both a colleague and a friend for nearly three years, and I recommend her without reservation. In every interaction, whether across the negotiating table or in contested hearings, Casey has been unfailingly professional, courteous, and genuinely compassionate toward her clients. She is, simply put, a good person who cares deeply about the people she represents. Casey’s practice is exclusively devoted to family law, and her depth of experience reflects it. She brings seasoned command of the full spectrum of family law matters. She has been nationally recognized as one of Florida’s top family law attorneys, and in every case I have observed, she has lived up to that distinction. Any client who retains Casey Waterhouse will be in capable and dedicated hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. Casey was a pleasure to work with and represented our joint client in a great fashion. She was well versed in the law and provided excellent in person representation at the final hearing. I look forward to working with her again in the future and continue to use her as an exceptional litigator with a commanding courtroom presence. Casey is highly prepared, knows the rules of evidence inside and out, and is a fierce but deeply professional advocate for her clients. In addition, she made great efforts to make reasonable settlement proposals to keep costs to a minimum for our client. I gladly endorse Casey."
"I have worked on Domestic Relations matters with Ms. Waterhouse. She is very analytical, thorough, and professional. She is also aggressive in court. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Waterhouse is a strong advocate for her clients yet is a joy to deal with as opposing counsel."
"I endorse this lawyer. Casey is the counsel who fights for her clients. She is the counsel who will spend the time to listen to her clients needs and wants. She is well prepare for every case."
"I endorse this lawyer without hesitation. I recently met Ms. Waterhouse as opposing counsel in a complex family law case. Ms. Waterhouse is a professional, ethical and competent family law attorney."
"Genuinely brilliant in the courtroom. Works really hard. Extremely ethical."
"Casey is a wonderful family law attorney. I have referred her to many of my close friends and they have all been pleased with her hard work."
"I endorse this lawyer. Casey worked for me several years ago and she was one of the best employees that I have ever had at the Law Firm. She works tirelessly for her clients and is a great advocate! Although she is now an attorney in Florida, we still stay in touch and she is an awesome attorney down there. I would highly recommend that anyone hire Casey if they need Family law help in Florida."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
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2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
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2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
10 Best Female Attorney, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Owner, Waterhouse Law Firm, P.A.
2016 - 2017
Associate, Harrison Sale McCloy
2012 - 2015
Associate, Fleet & Smith, P.A.
Associations
2011 - Present
Okaloosa Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
Okaloosa Florida Association for Women LawyersTreasurer
2012 - 2013
Okaloosa Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionPresident
2011 - 2012
Okaloosa-Walton Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionVice-President
Education
2010
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Fayetteville State University
B.A.
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
I need to find out how to get spousal support while still married and seperatred. I am the stay at home wife/mother No income
14 Apr 2017
Q&A
Is furniture consider a marital asset in a divorce?
15 Apr 2017
Q&A
What happens if a dissolution of marriage was served and no response after 20 days, but wife decided not to file?
06 Nov 2015