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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+ 5

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

eastcoastlaw.us/

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

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Posted by Harriet Paredes | January 07, 2018

Incredible Professional

Mr. Jentis was incredibly prompt, and professional. He met with my spouse and I and provided us with great advice. He is incredibly fair, and knowledgeable in his field. I would recommend Mr. Jentis without any reservations. Though our matter for meeting with Mr. Jentis has caused a great amount of ...grief and anxiety, Mr. Jentis was able to put it all in perspective and we left feeling a bit more relieved.

Posted by anonymous | December 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Getting a Fresh Start with the Best!

I couldn't be happier!!!!! Wayne has been amazing! He was very comforting and always positive. My bankruptcy case went quick and smooth thanks to him and his wonderful assistant Victoria. I find myself always recommending him to people who need legal help.

Posted by Steve | December 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Result

I hired Wayne Jentis to guide my aging father through a bankruptcy proceeding. Wayne provided excellent advice and guidance throughout the process and my father was pleased with the outcome. I was impressed enough that I have asked Wayne to provide some additional legal services.

Posted by [email protected] | April 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorced and Happy

Wayne Jentis was phenomenal! He made me feel confident through the whole process, and assured me that he would do everything possible to get me a fair and successful resolution of my divorce. Mr. Jentis and his assistant Victoria were kind and caring and gave me great advice along the way. My situati...on was pretty complicated and what I wanted was not easy to get, but he did it. I am so happy and I would highly recommend him! Thank you soo much!

Wayne Jentis

Replied last April 17, 2017

We appreciate your testimonial and take it as a very high compliment. A great result and a grateful client is our best reward. Thank you.

Posted by anonymous | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Excellent

Mr. Jentis was such a delight to work with through this divorce. He was very quick in his correspondence time and finishing paperwork for me. He walked me through the process quickly and easily and explained each step thoroughly. I am so glad I hired him to represent me during this difficult time in ...my life. I could not be more pleased with the outcome.

Wayne Jentis

Replied last April 13, 2017

Thank you so much for taking the time to express your happiness with the service my office provided to you. I couldn't be more pleased to read your kind words about your experience. Best wishes for the new chapter in your life.

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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

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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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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