$ 150-310 per hour
I was born and raised in Middletown, New York. In 1982 I was admittedto the Florida Bar, and I have been authorized to practice before District Court of the Middle District of Florida since 1983 andbefore the US. Court of Appeals since 1985. I received my B.A. (withhonors) in 1973 and my Ph.D. in 1977 from State University of New Yorkat Binghamton. In 1982 I received my J.D from Cornell University. I wasan editor of the Cornell Law Review and am the author of a book andnumerous articles.
After practicing law with many prestigious law firms in Central FloridaI opened my own law firm in 1998. I made the decision to open my ownfirm so that I would have unfettered ability to provide clients withthe level of representation and customer care that I believe eachclient is entitled to. I have created a boutique style law firm thatfocuses on client care. My firm has been structured with the specificobjective of allowing clients the ability to actively engage in theircase through ensuring that each client has frequent communication withtheir legal team and involvement with the strategies deigned to meeteach client's specific desires.
It is my mission to aggressively represent my clients in a fashion thatassures they are afforded the full extent of their legal rights, whilefocusing on their specific goals and needs.
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Acquired: 1982
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007
37 North Orange Ave., Suite 840, Orlando, FL, 32801-2450
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Posted by Jake | December 16, 2009 | Child Custody
Dewitt Law Firm Orlando
I feel like Sherri Dewitt and everyone at her firm are members of my family. They represented me in a very bitter and contentious custody dispute. My case went on and off for over 7 years and the Dewitt Law firm stood by me every step of the way and made sure as a father- I was granted the custody ...
"Attorney Dewitt's advice is spot on; as shown by the answers she has posted, she takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sherri is one of the few attorneys who is using legitimate legal defenses to help people facing foreclosure rather than mere delay tactics. She has a brilliant legal mind and uses it to her clients' advantage. Recently she was able to stop a foreclosure sale for one of my clients facing bankruptcy."
"Mrs. DeWitt is tenacious in the courtroom, yet compassionate with her clients. She has tremendous knowledge of the law, and she is able to translate that knowledge into practical advice that can impact her client’s lives in very meaningful ways. I highly recommend her."
Divorce and separation lawyer
Family lawyer
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.
Public Reprimand - with Conditions issued in FL, 2007
updated on 06/26/2012Public reprimand means the attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The Bar warns the lawyer in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior and places conditions on the lawyer's license.
“The proceeding recognized that there was no ill intent on the part of Sherri DeWitt and was in part based on the problems created by accepting credit card payments. These problems have been corrected and are no longer an issue.”
2011
Largest Real Estate Law Firms, Orlando Business Journal
2010
100% Club, Orange County Bar Association
2008
Central Florida’s Top Litigation Practices, Orlando Business Journal
2007
Central Florida’s Top Litigation Practices, Orlando Business Journal
1983
Honorary J.D., Florida State College of Law
1976
Graduate Student Teaching Award, SUNY Binghamtom
1998 - Present
Managing Partner, Dewitt Law Firm, P.A.
1990 - 1997
Partner, Hunter, Pattillo, Marchman, and DeWitt
1986 - 1990
Partner, Graham, Clark, Pohl, and Jones
1982 - 1985
Associate, Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor, and Reed
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
National Association of EntrepreneursMember
1992 - Present
Academy of Florida Trial LawyersBoard Member
1990 - Present
American Inn of CourtMember
1989 - Present
Florida Bar Association, Law & Education CommitteeMember
1982 - Present
Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Central Florida chapter)Member
Member
Panel of Arbitrators
Member
Member
Member
1993 - 1994
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Commercial Litigation SectionChair Elect
1992 - 1993
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Commercial Litigation SectionSecretary
1990 - 1991
Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Bar Directory CommitteeMember
1990 - 1990
Florida Association for Women LawyersChair
1990 - 1991
Florida Association for Women LawyersSecretary
1989 - 1989
Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Bar Directory CommitteeMember
1989 - 1990
Florida Association for Women LawyersState Representative
1987 - 1988
Orange County Bar Association, Legal Forum CommitteeChair
1986 - 1986
Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Judicial Reception CommitteeChair
1985 - 1987
Central Florida Association for Women LawyersTreasurer
My client got their house back
We prevailed for our client
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
PhD - Doctorate
1973
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2010
2010
Issues Facing Small Businesses
2008
Post Judgment Proceedings and Modifications
2008
Legal Issues with Tax Deed Sales
1994
Statutory and Case Law Update
1993
Professional Liability
1992
Land Use Litigation
N/A
Liberal Democracy and the Modern Worker
2010
1992
1991
1990
1990
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English
Spanish
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