Wayne F Jentis

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Wayne F Jentis

also known as Wayne Jentis

5.0
71 reviews
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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Melbourne, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Uncontested Divorce, Estate Planning

1900 S Harbor City Blvd, Suite 315, Melbourne, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Wayne

Biography

Family law is at the heart of our practice. Compassionate when it matters, Aggressive when it counts.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Family 40%

25 years

40%
Divorce and Separation 35%

Divorce, Child Support, Custody, Paternity, Parenting Time-Sharing, Injunctions, Agreements (Prenuptial, Postnuptial, & Marital Agreements), Step Parent Adoptions, Name Changes. Collaborative Divorce Law also available.

25 years

35%
Uncontested Divorce 15%

When both parties are in full agreement but desire assistance legalizing it formally, an uncontested divorce through an attorney that won't disturb your agreement can be much easier, faster, and more private. Collaborative Divorce Law also available.

25 years

15%
Estate Planning 10%

Wills, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Proxies

25 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-350 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2019 2018
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 15 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2010

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 25 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2001

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 25 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

East Coast Law, P.A.

1900 S Harbor City Blvd, Suite 315, Melbourne, FL, 32901

eastcoastlaw.us/

Wayne F. Jentis, East Coast Law, P.A., Princeton NJ Satellite Office

475 Wall Street, Princeton, NJ, 08540

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Wayne F. Jentis, East Coast Law, PA New York, NY Satellite Office

130 Malcolm X Blvd., Suite 1107, New York, NY, 11026

eastcoastlaw.us/

Wayne F Jentis's Reviews

Showing 11 - 12 of 12 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Kate | November 07, 2012 | Divorce & Separation

Wayne F. Jentis is the most helpful, prompt, trustworthy, responsive, knowledgeable, and considerate lawyer that I've ever seen!

Unlike many other lawyers who are promising to help in a person's desperate divorce situation yet once you hire them they spending the retainer immediately and then withdrawing soon right after if there is nothing more to take from the client or if they misled the client with their legal advice and l...ied to the client in first place with the possible outcome, Wayne F. Jentis honestly explains how the matter stands in the particular case, what the client's rights are, what is the outcome and the perspective might be, what are the possible options to resolve the case in the most painless way without any additional stress and within the shortest period of time; then Wayne F. Jentis is guiding the client through the process of preparing pleading documents, suggesting how to shorten the whole case and settle effectively, constantly staying in touch with the client and informing about everything what is going on and all what client wants and needs to know in order to move the case forward. Wayne F. Jentis is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney, and is always focused on how to come to an amicable settlement with the opposite party and a faster resolution of the problem rather than to dragging the case out indefinitely vs. as many other lawyers do. But after having a number of unsuccessful experiences with different lawyers during my divorce case, what I appreciated the most is that Wayne F. Jentis is a very compassionate, considerate, and understanding person in first place, he puts his clients needs ahead of his own, he works to succeed a result, a positive result! While Wayne F. Jentis values his time and efforts he puts in his work, he is never after taking an advantage of his client. He charges a very fair pay for his job. And that what makes him stand out of the crowd of all the other lawyers. In my particular case my divorce could have gone to trials but thanks to Wayne F. Jentis it got resolved without it, we have reached an agreement with the other party, settled a lot faster than it could be, and I avoided going to trials. Thus Wayne F. Jentis has helped me to shorten my divorce process. If I would ever had to suggest a divorce lawyer to anyone, Wayne F. Jentis will be first one I would recommend! Thank you!!!

Posted by Diane | October 19, 2011 | Divorce & Separation

Wayne is an excellent lawyer

Wayne was extremely helpful in my case. I found him to be genuine, knowledgeable and efficient. I was determined to divorce expeditiously and Wayne came through for me. I was very pleased and would most definitely recommend him to family and friends.

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Wayne F Jentis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lindsey Sharp

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Jentis is very thorough and very accommodating to his clients. He is very skilled. He's aggressive when it counts and kind when it matters."

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Brad Micklin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Jentis for more than 10 years and can say without a doubt that I, unequivocally, recommend him and his firm. Mr. Jentis is an experienced attorney, an ethical practitioner and a zealous advocate for his clients. You can't do better."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Wayne. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Lucinda Pruss

Family lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Jentis was a pleasure to work with. He returned calls immediately and was very knowledgeable with respect to family law. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Perry Davis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Wayne is an excellent advocate for his client, focused on resolving cases cost-effectively using his substantial experience and knowledge of the law, but without sacrificing his client's rights."

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Brian Paul

Family lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Wayne brings a practical approach to family law and is a worthy opponent. I endorse this lawyer."

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Victoria Kroger

Family lawyer

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Lindsey Sharp

Divorce and separation lawyer

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James Feuerstein

Family lawyer

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Brad Micklin

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Leslie Castaldi

Family lawyer

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Lucinda Pruss

Family lawyer

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Brian Paul

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2018

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2016

10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys

2000

Most Valuable Contribution to the Family Law Clinic, Seton Hall Center For Social Justice

2000

Pro Bono Service Award, Seton Hall Center for Social Justice

1999

Pro Bono Service Award, Seton Hall Center for Social Justice

Work Experience

2010 - Present

President, Wayne Jentis, East Coast Law, P.A.

2002 - 2003

Family Law Attorney, Brad Micklin Esq. LLC

2002 - 2010

Principal, Wayne F. Jentis, Esq. Counsellors At Law, LLC

2001 - 2002

Family Law Attorney, Diamond and Diamond

2000 - 2001

Law Clerk to Juvenile Criminal Court Judge Noden, Superior Court of New Jersey

2000 - 2001

Law Clerk to Presiding Family Judge Forrester, Superior Court of New Jersey

2000 - 2002

Pupil, Graduate, Associate, Family Law American Inn of Court

1999 - 2000

Legal Assistant, Office of the District Counsel, Internal Revenue Service

1999 - 2000

Assistant Attorney, Seton Hall Center for Social Justice

1998 - 2000

Legal Research Assistant, Law Professor and Author Tracy A Kaye

Associations

2018 - Present

Brevard Collaborative Association

Member Collaborative Law Attorney

2013 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Admitted to Practice

2013 - Present

United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida

Admitted to Practice

2010 - Present

State of Florida Bar

Licensed Member

2010 - Present

Brevard County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

State of New York Bar

Licensed Member

2000 - Present

New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed Member

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

Mercer County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

State of New Jersey Bar

Admitted to Practice

2000 - Present

Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2000 - Present

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Admitted to Practice

Sample of Legal Cases

Relocation with Child from Florida to Rhode Island

Relocation Granted as In the Child's Best Interest

Strong Defense defeats Injunction

Injunction dismissed

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Education

2000

Seton Hall University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1999

Oxford University, New School, Oxford England

Graduate

1998

Universita degli Studi in Parma, Milan, Florence and Nervi, Italy

Graduate

1984

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2005

TAX DISCRIMINATION: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF U.S. AND EU APPROACHES By TRACY A. KAYE* Research Assistant to Author - 7 FLA. TAX REV. 47 (2005).

Languages

English

Italian

Activity

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