Karen Thompson Brandon

Karen Thompson Brandon

4.6
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 48 years

Family Lawyer at Grant, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

P.O. Box 536, Grant, FL

About Karen

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 70%

33 years local experience in all phases of family law. Divorce, Paternity, Contempt, Modification,Name Change, Pre-nuptial Agreements, Family Adoptions, Relocations, Enforcement, from amicable uncontested to the most hotly contested cases, including custody battles, out of state relocations and rights of non-custodial parents.

70%
Estate Planning 12%

Wills, Trust Wills, Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Medical Surrogacies, Living Wills, Deeds and other estate planning documents.

12%
Criminal Defense 10%

Former Assistant State Attorney. 37 years local and statewide experience, 33 in defense. Cases from traffic infractions to first degree homicides

10%
Juvenile Law 5%

Former Juvenile Prosecutor. 37 years local and statewide experience, 33 defending juvenile deliqency and dependency cases.

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 3%

Complete incorporations, not just handing out the kit. Assistance with Initial corporate meeting, stock certificate issue, and other necessary documents.

3%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 48 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1977

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Karen Brandon

P.O. Box 536, Grant, FL, 32949

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Karen Thompson Brandon's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

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Posted by Dianna | February 11, 2010 | Divorce & Separation

Testimonial To A Wonderful Attorney

I have known Karen Brandon professionally for several years, and would like to recommend her as an excellent attorney. Ms. Brandon, and her staff, worked on getting my divorce for me, and were awesome at keeping me updated and informed to the legal procedure. The quality of their work has been... outstanding. Ms. Brandon worked diligently to make sure my needs are met, and the paper work was completed in a timely manner Ms. Brandon leads by example in her dedication to me as a client. No question was too large, or to small. From answering the phone, to walking out of the courthouse with my case completed, this was a job “well done”. Occasionally, I have needed legal advice, and “back-up”. Karen Brandon has always been there for me. She has taken care of my needs in a timely method, and with a smile. “I don’t have time” is not in her vocabulary. I am very comfortable in recommending Karen Brandon. In fact I consider it an honor, and pleased to have the opportunity of providing this testimonial.

Posted by anonymous | February 26, 2009

She really cares about you

She got right on my problem and got things done for me. She kept assuring me about what to expect and I felt much better knowing she was handiling things for me. She reall seems to care about people.

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Karen Thompson Brandon's Lawyer Endorsements

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Daniel Leavitt

Unknown lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I know this attorney to be extremely diligent, responsive, and a dedicated professional."

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Thomas Deans

Family lawyer | Jun 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Karen as well as being on the opposing side of many cases. Karen is always the utmost professional and very aggressive in protecting the interests of her clients."

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Joseph Colombo

Family lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2000

Pro Bono, Brevard County Legal Aid

1978

Director Commission Against Sexual Assault, State Attorney's Office

1978

Young Woman of the Year, Melbourne Jaycees

Work Experience

1982 - Present

Senior Attorney, Karen T Brandon, Esq.

Associations

2000 - 2004

Brevard County Bar Association

Board of Directors

1982 - 2018

Brevard County Bar Association

Member

1977 - 2018

Florida Bar

member

Education

N/A

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

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Languages

French

Spanish

Activity

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