Sherri Kandel Dewitt

Sherri Kandel Dewitt

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Commercial real estate Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Commercial, Family, Real Estate ... +2 more

37 North Orange Ave., Suite 840, Orlando, FL

About Sherri

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-310 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007

Location

DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.

37 North Orange Ave., Suite 840, Orlando, FL, 32801-2450

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Sherri Kandel Dewitt's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by David | September 24, 2010 | Child Custody

A+++ Attorney

Sherri DeWitt and Andrew Windle handled my child custody dispute and both did a superb job. Althought it was a tough and long dispute, they both supported me throughout the process and did a superb job as far as the legal work goes. I appreciate all their help and support throughout this difficult ti...me.

Posted by Happy Client | September 11, 2010

An Excellent Attorney

Sherri is not only an excellent attorney, but an extremely gracious person. She assisted me with a very complicated matter and did a great job. I owe her a lot.

Posted by NeverAlone | April 20, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

An Attorney With A Heart!!!

Sherri and Andrew Windle represented me in a very complicated marital litigation that lasted some 4 or 5 years. They have been very honest and focused. They got me the child support I wanted in addition to many more things. They are thorough, knew my case very well, and handled the whole process very... professionally! I feel so blessed to have had them on my side throughout this difficult matter. There is nothing easy about divorce alone and it is even more atrocious when small children are involved. Sherri and Andrew were very understanding of my situation and truly empathized with me at a time where I could not pay my bill. They worked out a payment plan with me and helped me keep my heard above water. They have been a blessing to me and my family and I will forever be grateful to them. They are truly attorneys with a heart!

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Premium price + premium incompetence

Paid over $50K in legal fees. Dewitt did not prevail even when it was a "no brainer". Her incompetence cost me $84K (above what would have been a fair settlement) to the opposing plus her fees.. Example 1: We provided documents requested by opposing council. Opposing scheduled a hearing to obtai...n the documents a second time. Dewitt sent a paralegal to the hearing. Result: I paid court costs, opposing attorney fees and Dewitt Example 2: We provided documents to opposing, got written signed receipt stating return at end of proceedings. When I wanted my documents returned, Dewitt stated she could not prevail even with the signed stipulation. Comments: Uses paralegals for everything with minimal oversight. I believe her motivation is strictly monetary.

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 ...I am rightfully and legally due. Now- that I have custody of my daughter- Ms. Dewitt still calls to see how my family is doing. If not for the work she and Andrew Windle did- I would still be struggling to see my children. I cannot express in words the amount of emotional and financial pain one goes through in a case like mine. Sherri Dewitt was thoughtful, courteous, and professional. She and Andrew listened to my contstant issues and advised me appropriately. I appreciated her honesty in regards to the law and what I could resonably expect. She is a very straightforward person and will always be grateful to her firm.

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Sherri Kandel Dewitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Millet

Real estate lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Anne-Marie Bowen

Foreclosure lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Windle

Real estate lawyer | Sep 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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."

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Brenda London

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Andrew Windle

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.

Public Reprimand - with Conditions issued in FL, 2007

updated on 06/26/2012

Public 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.

Sherri’s comment:

“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.”

Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2010 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2010 - Present

National Association of Entrepreneurs

Member

1992 - Present

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers

Board Member

1990 - Present

American Inn of Court

Member

1989 - Present

Florida Bar Association, Law & Education Committee

Member

1982 - Present

Florida Association for Women Lawyers (Central Florida chapter)

Member

Florida Bar Association, Real Property & Probate Committee

Member

American Arbitration Association

Panel of Arbitrators

Association of Trial Lawyers for America

Member

Orange County Bar Association, Law & Education Committee

Member

Orange County Bar Association, Federal and State Trial Practice Committee

Member

1993 - 1994

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Commercial Litigation Section

Chair Elect

1992 - 1993

Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Commercial Litigation Section

Secretary

1990 - 1991

Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Bar Directory Committee

Member

1990 - 1990

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Chair

1990 - 1991

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Secretary

1989 - 1989

Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Bar Directory Committee

Member

1989 - 1990

Florida Association for Women Lawyers

State Representative

1987 - 1988

Orange County Bar Association, Legal Forum Committee

Chair

1986 - 1986

Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Judicial Reception Committee

Chair

1985 - 1987

Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Treasurer

Sample of Legal Cases

Vosilla v. Rosado

My client got their house back

Storer v. Miller

We prevailed for our client

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Education

1982

Cornell Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

State University of New York, Binghamton

PhD - Doctorate

1973

State University of New York, Binghamton

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

National Business Institute CLE Presentation Florida Foreclosures and Workouts

2010

CoLab Business Forum Open House

Issues Facing Small Businesses

2008

Family Law and Litigation

Post Judgment Proceedings and Modifications

2008

Barry Law School

Legal Issues with Tax Deed Sales

1994

Presentation

Statutory and Case Law Update

1993

Presentation

Professional Liability

1992

Presentation

Land Use Litigation

N/A

IBM Seminars

Liberal Democracy and the Modern Worker

Publications

1992

The Florida Bar Action Line: Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section What Real Property Lawyers Should Know About Bankruptcy

1991

Orange County Bar Briefs Liquidated Damages Provisions Unenforceable: Alternatives

1990

The Florida Bar Action Line: Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section The Constitutionality of the Legislative Mandate to Server Counterclaims in Mortage Foreclosure Actions

1990

The Florida Bar Action Line: Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section Liens, Loans, and Title Insurance

N/A

National Science Foundation An Evaluation of Reverse Commute Demonstration Projects

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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