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Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Child Custody
20%
Child Support
20%
Divorce and Separation
20%
Domestic Violence
20%
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Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 24 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Missouri for 25 years
State: Missouri
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | January 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Brilliant, responsive, and fair
I hired Amy to help me get emergency temporary custody of my children, and then to get full custody moving forward. She was knowledgeable, easy-to-access and quick to get back to me, never overcharged me, and ultimately helped me get the best outcome for my children in a timely manner. I highly recom...
Posted by Marlene | January 05, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Great Experience
Great Experience. Very professional and on point. My family is very satisfied with the firm service. The staff is very pleasant. We give it 150% great experience.
Posted by AD | June 28, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Caring, professional and trustworthy. Amy is THE BEST.
Amy helped me navigate and settle my divorce case. The case was slightly complex and I was very emotional about the whole situation. Amy made me feel safe and confident throughout the process. She communicated with me frequently to make sure I was updated on what was going on. She gave me the best ad...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Fantastic and caring
Amy worked on our case for 1.5 years post divorce to enforce the original agreement and modify it towards a more fair resolution. We were able to reach and modify a much better and more equal parenting plan compared to the original plan as well as help enforce better communication. The first thing I ...
Posted by KF | July 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Simply the Best!
If you’re searching for a lawyer, you are lucky, you found one! I have only great things to say about Amy Dennis. She is a great lawyer and she has an amazing big heart! She was always there for me, every time that I was in need of her. There to listen and to guide me. She always took time to exp...
Amarilis Leon Dennis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Amy is an excellent attorney. I highly recommend her for family law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Amy is a fantastic attorney and is dedicated to her clients."
"I endorse Amy Dennis. Family law is an area of law where the term "counselor" is truly more applicable than "attorney". Clients are so emotionally involved that good attorneys must necessarily provide legal counsel in a caring an understanding manner. Ms. Dennis excels when it comes to gaining her client's trust. I have referred clients to her, and they have all been pleased."
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"I have known Amy Dennis since her early years as a lawyer. I strongly endorse her work in complex family law disputes."
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"Amy is the ever-radiant, ready smile, and soft touch her clients need that permit her to advocate with velvet gloves that cover the stealy fist required in the domestic arena to firmly represent her clients' interests. The consummate professional, she brings to the table the experience and background needed for effective and results-oriented representation. I strongly recommend and endorse her for your domestic law needs."
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates
2017
10 Best Family Law Attorney, American Institute of Legal Counsel
2017
Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine
1998
National Criminal Procedure Appellate Advocacy, Ohio Northern University
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Shareholder, Dennis & Dennis, P.A.
2005 - 2013
(Partner since 2010), Hais Hais Goldberger & Coyne P.C.
2000 - 2005
Associate, Edwards Singer Schramm Watkins & Spoeneman
1998 - 1999
Clerk, U.S. Bankruptcy Court - Honorable Richard L. Speer
Associations
2014 - Present
First Family Law American Inn of CourtMember
2013 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Florida BarMember
2000 - Present
Missouri State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Short v. Short - 356 S.W.3d 235 (Mo.App. E.D. 2011)
As matter of first impression, liquidating distributions received by wife in connection with stock that was her separate property constituted her separate property, etc...
Nutt v. Grimes, 247 S.W.3d 576 (Mo.App. E.D. 2008)
Husband claims the court erred in its classification of certain property, as well as its award to wife of equity in certain property. Judgment affirmed in favor of Wife.
Education
2000
Ohio Northern University
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Barry University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2013
Asset Protection Workshop
Premarital and Postnuptial Agreements
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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