Mary Conte

Mary Conte

also known as Mary Conte Mollenhauer

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 18 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Lake Mary, FL
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate

605 Crescent Executive Court, Suite 112, Lake Mary, FL

About Mary

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 17 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2008

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Mary Conte

605 Crescent Executive Court, Suite 112, Lake Mary, FL, 32746

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Mary Conte's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
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Posted by Sarah | September 18, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A Woman WARRIOR. Watch out Fools. She is a force to be reckoned with.

If you want a lawyer to be there and fight for you, look no further. Mary Conte is that lawyer. But she also expects and will push when she sees it's needed. Here's my quote for here: "The devil whispered in my ear, 'You're not strong enough to withstand the storm. ' Today I whispered in the devi...l's ear, 'I am the storm. I have been going through custody battles since 2012, Not having a lot of liquidity, I have spent more of those times being my own lawyer. This past January I'd had enough and stated looking. I know most of the lawyers on the Island and a couple off Island. I was extremely apprehensive and hesitant even trying to find one. But took the chance and left a couple of messages. Mary got ahold of me first. I was ( and still am) blown away by her dedication. Due to the circumstances of the case, that went way beyond what I had initially hired her for. After thinking the case was "closed", I found out the fight was not over yet. Had I not hired Mary, I have no doubt I would have lost. Mary spent many hours on the phone with me, emailing back and forth, making sure all the details were attended to. I know there was at least 1 weekend day that she was working on my case. Mary Conte is a Warrior. There were so many things that I could have been stressing about, but I put the case in trusted hands and I could not have prayed, asked or conjured up the support I got from her. One thing I absolutely appreciated was the fact that she didn't entertain Fools. She saw through exactly what was happening and dug her feet in to make sure all aspects were covered. In short, Mary is not one to be reckoned with. She's not afraid to go after what is right and help navigate all the intricacies of legal jargon. I know that the legal system is a dog eat dog world and a cut throat attitude between lawyers and women are thought of as "less." Well let me tell you, I've seen lawyers who think "their all that" and its all smoke and mirrors. Mary is set apart in her own category. Not every hero wears a cape, and Mary was the very definition of Hero. I credit her for not only helping me get through the mess but also giving me the confidence I needed to stand through the storm. And did it all just as the Pandemic was hitting it's stride. Mary you will stay in my phone contacts forever. I found someone who actually cares and will back whatever I need. ' Ya'll want results, HIRE MARY!!!!! Wish there was an option to give more stars but I hope this review will help.

Posted by anonymous | August 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

6 stars would not be enough

Mary was absolutely amazing in my divorce case. My situation was complex if anything, Mary was excellent with the challenges and always had a positive attitude. Divorce is such a painful time, though when you have an advocate like Mary it makes it so much easier.

Posted by Desiree | June 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mary Conte

I would highly recommend Mary. She was very knowledgeable and timely with her responses. She also uses common sense when dealing with sensitive matters, which made all the difference for me as a client.

Posted by Mark | November 17, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Positive Experience!

Mary was professional and knowledgeable. She returned messages in a timely manner and ultimately I thought my money was well spent for her time.

Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced, thoughtful, and easy to work with.

Mary was responsive, helpful, and thorough throughout the process, and represented me very well in court. She explained every step clearly and helped me find the peace of mind I was looking for. The proceedings would have been difficult and felt overwhelming without Mary by my side, and I am very gra...teful for her help on my case. I was impressed by her preparation and expertise, and would highly recommend anyone seeking legal assistance to get in touch with her.

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Mary Conte's Lawyer Endorsements

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Anna Thompson

Family lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mary Conte. Mary and I have worked on multiple cases in the past. She is extremely professional and works hard to advocate the best position for her client. Mary is able to keep nastiness out of our profession and focus on the facts and the law, which enables her to be a better advocate. She can quickly pick up on major issues with her client so that she can provide a legal solution and pathway toward resolution. Mary is an excellent public speaker and can clearly articulate her position along with effortless confidence. Oral argument comes naturally to her, and judges can track her arguments with ease. She is also gifted in legal writing and research. Mary possesses excellent writing skills by writing to the point and without fluff. She applies exemplary legal analysis, and has an eye for detail. I am blessed to have worked with Mary and consider her an excellent attorney."

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Brent Thompson

Family lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Mary. She is an excellent criminal defense and family law attorney who provides zealous advocacy and honest advice to her clients. We have had mutual clients and I know I can refer clients to her with confidence. She is great to work with, gives solid advice, is trustworthy, extremely knowledgeable and professional, impressive in court, and gets great outcomes for her clients."

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Mary Nelson

Unknown lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Friend

"I’ve known Mary for several years, both personally and professionally. I have referred people to her in the past, and wouldn’t hesitate to do so in the future. She is hard-working, dedicated, and compassionate. Mary is a wonderful attorney, and I endorse her."

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E.P. Hackenberg

General practice lawyer | Mar 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Mary Conte. I typically see her in court in Island County. She is always professional and prepared."

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Jenifer Howson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 26

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mary previously worked for our firm and she immediately proved herself to be intelligent, sensitive to the needs of her clients and hard working. She has excellent court room demeanor. As her career progressed and she moved on, it is clear she can be highly recommended."

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Mariko Doerner

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mary is an ethical, effective, and aggressive advocate."

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Daniel Parri

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I went to law school with Mrs. Conte. She is one of the brightest and hardest working attorneys I have ever know. I would trust her representation without a second thought."

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Brent Thompson

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Mariko Doerner

Family lawyer

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Daniel Parri

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Jenifer Howson

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100, National Trial Lawyers

2013

Civil legal assistance, Volunteer Lawyer Program of Island County

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Mary Conte

2009 - Present

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Skinner and Saar, P.S.

2008 - 2009

Associate Attorney, Howson Law Office

2008 - 2008

Contract Attorney, Stiles Law Firm

2006 - 2006

, Pinellas County Prosecutor's Office

Associations

2022 - Present

SFAWL

Member

2021 - Present

Seminole County Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

Volusia County Bar Association

Associate Member

2020 - Present

Volusia County Women's Lawyers Association

2009 - Present

Island County Bar Association

2009 - Present

San Juan County Bar Association

2007 - Present

Washington Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2006 - Present

Florida Bar

2009 - 2010

Skagit County Bar Association group

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Marriage of Smith v. Smith

Favorable to my client

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Education

2006

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Rollins College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Family Law Help

Parenting Plans for the Military Parent

Publications

2019

VAQ 135 Family Law for Military

Languages

English

Activity

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