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Gladys DeJesus Smith-Mangan
About Gladys
Biography
I have been involved in the legal field since 1998, when I began my career as a receptionist at Wendy L. Aikin, P.A. I've worked in various areas over the years, including three years at Gray-Robinson, P.A., and a year at Egan, Lev & Siwica, P.A. However, my passion and the majority of my experience are in family law. I opened my private practice in 2010 and have chosen to focus my solely on family law, with a particular focus on children's issues.
I have always had a passion for advocating for children, victims and the disadvantaged. Prior to becoming an attorney, I volunteered with Junior Achievements, in classrooms, as a youth group advisor for teens, and various other volunteer children's activities. During my legal carrer, I have served through the Orange County Bar's Legal Aid Society as a volunteer Guardian ad Litem, as well as being a teen court volunteer. I serve on various committees through the Orange County Bar as well as the Florida Bar, and am a member of the Central Florida Family Law American Inns of Court, which is an invitation-only organization which extends membership invitiations only to practitioners who exhibit a high level of integrity and professionalsm.
I attempt to resolve matters with minimal litigation and expense to clients, and consider it critical to conduct business in an ethical and professional manner. However, I will not hesitate to take matters to the courtroom if the circumstances warrant it. Since we are a small solo practice law firm, you will have direct contact with the attorney on a regular basis, and you can be assured that your case will be handled with care, compassion and efficiency.
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Licensed in Florida for 17 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2008
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DeJesus Smith-Mangan, P.A.
1801 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, #679414, Orlando, FL, 32867-2612
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Posted by Lisa | April 13, 2011 | Family
Awesome Family Lawyer
Glayds and Jill are both amazing at what they do. And together they are great to have on your side. They have and continue to do what is in the best interest for our family during this difficult time. They are sensitive as well as matter a fact with concerns at hand. Everything is done in a professio...
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"I highly endorse Attorney Gladys Smith-Mangan. She honestly cares about her clients and their problems, and will do everything in her power to make things right for them. If I ever came across a family law case that I didn't want to handle myself, I'd refer it to her."
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"I highly recommend and endorse Mrs. DeJesus Smith-Mangan for all your Family Law needs; she is definitely the attorney you want in your side."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Smith-Mangan cares for each one of her clients. She is passionate and researches every detail. I am honored to call her my colleague as well as my friend."
"I endorse this lawyer. She has the knowledge and experience handling a variety of issues. While a caring and compassionate in her approach; she is also a very strong and zealous advocate for her clients."
"Gladys is able to help her clients not only clarify and articulate their goals, but to work productively toward achieving them. She is always courteous and respectful, but at the same time she knows how to keep conversations on track and as brief as possible, something that is essential in the practice of family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Hard worker and cares about her clients."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Pro Bono Award, Orange County Legal Aid Society
2011
Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Society of Orange County
2010
Oustanding Pro Bono Award, Orange County Legal Aid Society
2009
Pro Bono Award, Legal Aid Society of Orange County
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner/Attorney, DeJesus Smith-Mangan, P.A.
2006 - 2010
Associate Attorney/Law Clerk/Paralegal, LaGamba Law Firm, P.L.
2004 - 2005
Paralegal, Rotech, Inc.
2003 - 2004
Law Clerk, Egan, Lev & Siwica, P.A.
2000 - 2003
Legal Secretary, Gray Robinson, P.A.
1998 - 1999
Receptionist/Scheduling Secretary, Wendy L. Aikin, P.A.
Associations
2012 - Present
Central Florida Family Law American Inn of CourtAssociate Member
2012 - Present
Central Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
2012 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Professionalism CommitteeMember
2010 - Present
Orange County Bar Legal Aid Society, Guardian ad Litem ProgramGuardian ad Litem
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2008 - Present
Florida BarMember
Education
2005
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of Central Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Criminal Justice Ethics Class
Attorney Ethics
2010
Gay Adoption Upheld... Now What?
Gay Adoption
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers