$ 350-400 per hour
Betty Elaine Jones
also known as B. Elaine Jones, Sam Jones
About Betty
Biography
When you hire B. Elaine Jones to represent you, you get B. Elaine Jones. I make myself fully accessible to you and charge reasonable rates for the services I provide. I am a native of Tampa Bay being born in Tampa, Florida in 1959. I went to high school at H. B. Plant High and attended Hillsborough Community College and University of South Florida for my undergraduate degrees. Prior to attending law school, I held a degree as a paralegal and worked in a local law firm. I do all of the legal work on your case this allows me to offer my services for a reasonable fee. In November of 2021, I left the Law Office of David M. Goldman to go back to practicing as a sole practitioner.
The areas of law in which I provide advice are: Family Law, Guardianship, Criminal Law, Small Business, Wills, Trusts and Probate, Employment law and Personal Injury. Most initial consultations are free and are done via telephone, GoToMeeting or via Zoom.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
55%
31 years
Family
45%
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Juliana Gaita, P.A.
2500 N. Military Trail, Ste. 303, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
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Posted by Brian | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
At the top of her game. Will use again.
Hired Elaine for a divorce in 2014. She was very professional and kept the lines of communication going through all phases of the process. She really cared about what happened to me and did her job thoroughly. Reasonable rates and kept great records. Explained the law to me when I would make sugge...
Posted by John | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
So Far So Good.
Basically I trust this attorney. She is professional and impartial in her duties. Smart to the system that exists in Hillsborough County. I just re hired her to take care of a custody battle that is a brewing. I would recommend her for your personal legal needs.
Posted by Irene | June 07, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship
Best Lawyer Ever
Ms . Jones is really great! She helped me obtain co Guardianship for my son. She is very professional but down to earth. And she went above and beyond to help me meet my needs. She helped me understand every little thing and was there when ever I needed her. If I ever need another attorney/ lawyer a...
Posted by June | April 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Best attorney ever.
Attorney Jones was very helpful and helped me with my divorce and child custody she went out of her way and is by far the best attorney I've delt with Thanks to her my kids are safe.
Posted by Alicia Blackmon | August 28, 2014 | Child Support
**Would definately recommend to others and use again myself**
We hired Ms. Jones to represent us in an administrative hearing regarding our request for a downward child support modification. Although we did not have the outcome that we hoped for, that was not due to our legal representation. Often people judge the success of their attorney by whether they got w...
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Experience
Honors
2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
American Jurisprudence Award, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of David M. Goldman
1998 - 2010
Attorney/Owner, B. Elaine Jones & Associates, P.A.
1997 - 1998
Attorney/Partner, Greenwood & Jones, P.A.
1995 - 1997
Attorney/Owner, B. Elaine Jones, P.A.
Associations
1995 - Present
Florida BarMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Reiner vs Brandon Family Ford
Plaintiff won on the retaliation claim
Education
1994
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of South Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1986
Hillsborough Community College
Associate Science
1986
Hillsborough Community College
Associate Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is Florida's law regarding Custodianship/Guardianship of a felon?
09 Oct 2025
Q&A
What happens in Florida if I pay the purge amount but not in a lump sum?
07 Oct 2025
Q&A
We both are senior citizens, I don't work and have no money, assets yes! I live home with my husband been married 36 years !?
21 Sep 2025