Amarilis Leon Dennis

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Amarilis Leon Dennis

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 25 years

Family Lawyer at Miami, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Child Custody, Child Support ... +2 more

9100 S. Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 406, Miami, FL

About Amarilis

Biography

Whether to litigate or settle your case, Family Law experience matters. We protect your rights!

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

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Child Support 20%

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Divorce and Separation 20%

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Domestic Violence 20%

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Family 20%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 25 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Dennis & Dennis, P.A.

9100 S. Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 406, Miami, FL, 33156

dennisfamilylaw.com/

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Amarilis Leon Dennis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Jessica | April 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing!

If you need someone who listens and cares about how you feel, Amy is who to hire. She was so understanding and always available to help. My case involved my parents property and she helped resolve the case without affecting them. She guided me through the whole process in an easy to understand manner... while being very professional. I am so grateful I had her by my side during this difficult time in my life!

Posted by Nairim | August 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

I am a satisfied Client!!

I had a very hard case to resolve and I was recommended to Denis & Dennis attorneys Ms. Amy and Mr. Robert along with their staff helped me, supported me and solved my situation, I received encourage and they took care of my needs, my questions and they gave me the best advice, I highly recommend the...m for being professional, ethic, caring!..I am honor to have worked with them!

Posted by Silvio | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Ammy is simply a TERRIFIC attorney! MUST HIRE!

Amy is very passionate about finding the truth on both sides. She’s genuinely concerned about her client. She puts herself in your shoes and pays close attention to detail. She did a marvelous job on capturing what we wanted to say, in legal context, to the judge. It’s impressive how well prepared sh...e goes to court for your defense. That is what you always want from an attorney. Amy is very honest and truly cares about children and family. She always has a good balance between the aggressiveness that it requires to represent her client and compassion at the same time. Amy is very responsive, I never had to wait more than a couple of hours to hear back from her. Always made time to email me or call me in a timely manner. Highly professional. She’s simply a TERRIFIC attorney! MUST HIRE! Thank you to her partner Robert Dennis and her Assistant/Paralegal Lissett. Great team work!

Posted by Melanie | May 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The Amazing Amy

Amarilis Dennis can be best described as the Amazing Amy. She is the perfect mixture of grounded midwestern values, family values, and levelheaded, fair firm, legal expertise. She demonstrates compassion and understanding with her clients as well with opposing counsel in order to resolve issues fair...ly and peacefully. I am overwhelmed by the sense of peace and protection Amy has provided me over the course of the last year and a half. Amy and her husband Robert operate a family law practice which I believe to be bar none the best and worth every dollar of their hourly rate. I can always reach Amy and have my concerns addressed immediately which can't be said for a large law firm. At critical points in this case, Amy has demonstrated superior capabilities, earning me a default divorce against an ex who has been determined to challenge and void certain agreements in the marriage as well as drag out and create obstacles to resolving the case. Amy has successfully enforced court orders, earning me reimbursement for legal fees and has protected my rights every step of the way. Amy has firmly stood her ground against the ex in the face of harassment, including attempts to scare her off the case, including threats to report her to the FBI, the Florida Bar Association, the Miami Dade family court in an effort to bully and gain an upper hand against me leaving me without representation. I have cried with and I have hugged my attorney Amy Dennis for the things that she has accomplished for me. It is because of her integrity and character and her sense of compassion that she prevails in the court room with her clients. I highly recommend Amarilis Dennis. I am still in continuing litigation to try and wrap up ongoing issues with the ex. This process has taught me one key lesson; it is important to have good representation because without an excellent lawyer, a person just simply cannot navigate through the legal system and prevail even if that person is coming from a strong position. Thank you to the Amazing Amy!

Posted by Scarlet Roa | January 27, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

An Angel with Armor!

When you feel that you're the only case your lawyer is focused on, that's a very good sign! She really made me feel like there was nothing more important to her than fighting for me. From the moment I met Amy, I could feel the concern in her voice and her willingness to help me. When I was being b...ullied by the opposing counsel, I witnessed the worrior side of Amy! It's as if she was defendign a direct family memeber. Her work wasn't confined to an office or in a court room. She is a fierce detective and has excellent networking skills. It was so hard to believe that she had other cases aside from mine because she was so focused on me and the the well being of my son throughout the entire case. She was always available when I needed her, which was not always 8 to 5. To me, THAT IS HUGE! I felt comfortable asking any and all questions. I have never been in a court room before so just making the trip there was nerve wrecking. She never let me go alone. She was literally with me thru every step. Amy could tell when I was overwhelmed & would tell me interesting stories to take my mind off things. She was so professional throughout the entire process and wouldn't let me get verbally attacked by the opposing counsel. I felt like I was being defended by a family member. Amy pulled out all the stops in my case. She is has excellent communication skills. I never felt as if i was left in the dark. She explained every possible outcome & went over her plan in detail so that I was never caught off gaurd. I LOVE my lawyer & the entire staff. She is PROFESSIONAL, She is DEDICATED, Best of all, she is a WARRIOR!

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Amarilis Leon Dennis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Todd Wallen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Amy is an excellent attorney. I highly recommend her for family law matters."

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Seth Joseph

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Amy is a fantastic attorney and is dedicated to her clients."

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Rex Russo

Child custody lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Brenda Stacey

Family lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joan Coulter

Family lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Schramm

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"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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Julie Hixson

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Cammarata

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Hein

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Samuel Hais

Family lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Susan Hais

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elliott Goldberger

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Greene

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kieran Coyne

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Dennis

Family lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Lambson

Family lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

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 Court

Member

2013 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2002 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2000 - Present

Missouri State Bar Association

Member

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.

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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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