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Dana Elaine Quigley

also known as Dana E. Quigley, Dana Quigley

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 21 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Boca Raton, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family

4400 North Federal Highway, Suite 60 ~ Sanctuary Bldg., Boca Raton, FL

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: Not Practicing

About Dana

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

We handles all aspects of family law, matrimonial law, paternity matters including dissolution of marriage, child support issues (all), custody, visitation, timesharing issues (all), alimony establishment, modification and enforcement, relocation with children, DNA testing, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, domestic violence injunctions, marital settlement agreements, and name changes; guardian ad litems, Federal Employee Retirement - civilian, military, foreign service. COAP QDRO

22 years

70%
Family 30%

All aspects of divorce / paternity cases including custody, visitation, timesharing issues, alimony modification and enforcement of alimony, relocation with children, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements, domestic violence, injunctions, marital settlement agreements, Federal Employee, military, Court Order Accpetable for Processing, COAP, QDRO, pension, business valuation, deeds, income deduction order, garnishment, Thrift Savings Plans, 401K, stock divisi

22 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 21 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2004

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Dana E. Quigley, PA

4400 North Federal Highway, Suite 60 ~ Sanctuary Bldg., Boca Raton, FL, 33431

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Dana Elaine Quigley's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 14 reviews

Posted by Craig | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

Dana is an excellent attorney. Very professional and knowledgeable. I went through 3 lawyers before I found her. She is honest and ethical and helped expedite issues in a cost effective manner. Took time to explain every detail and highlight the pros and cons. Will use her for all my legal needs. Cal...l her first.

Posted by JF | July 10, 2015 | Family

She is amazing

She has represented me in several family law matters. She wrote the most thorough and detailed Marital Settlement Agreement which outlined a very sophisticated agreements, assets, alimony, the the like. She pushed this through at an extremely quick pace knowing that time was important to me an my f...amily. She also wrote a rock solid Parenting Plan that had extra details to avoid future problems in a difficult custody issue. Thanks to Ms. Quigley!!!

Posted by Jose | February 07, 2014

STRONGLY RECOMMEND DANA!!

I've known Dana for many years. We went to school together and have used her services in the past. She's incredibly thorough and is a TIGER in defending her client's rights. I strongly recommend her services!!!

Posted by Kokie | October 21, 2013 | Child Custody

An amazing attorney who knows the law and never gives up in the face of adversity.

Dana Quigley will “never give up fighting for what is in the best interest of your child.” She has worked tirelessly for the past 3 years to ensure the safety of our granddaughter. Regardless of formidable obstacles, she stood by us and our case when other attorneys believed it was hopeless. Due to... her dedication, attention to detail, high ethics, and knowledge of the law, we have fought this battle at both the trial court and appellate court levels. Ms. Quigley never once gave up on our complex case, knew every detail, and was well read in the intricacies of the applicable laws. She was determined to protect our granddaughter from future harm and pushed until justice prevailed. Our case was very unusual, complex, and involved a 3-year battle that was highly charged and very emotionally taxing to us as a family. In addition to knowing the facts and the complexities of the law, Ms. Quigley understood that we needed to feel supported as human beings. She encouraged, regularly informed, and educated us along the way so that we became part of the process in seeking the safety of our granddaughter. Ms. Quigley is an amazing attorney. I, we, thank her for saving our granddaughter from a situation that was unsafe and detrimental to her well-being. We are forever grateful and blessed to have you been part of our lives.

Posted by Steve | October 04, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Rare Find

She did not give me the advice that I wanted to hear, she gave me the honest advice that I needed to hear which included that I not pursue a case. She could have easily talked me into pursuing it just to make money but she she has integrity so she told me the truth. Happy that I listened.

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Dana Elaine Quigley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer for always putting the clients needs first."

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Bryan Spoon

Unknown lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Quigley is a competent professional who is responsive and engaging. I would recommend anyone in need of legal assistance to contact Ms. Quigley."

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Daniel Rose

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. From the time she spends helping people on Avvo by answering their questions, it shows how much she cares about people."

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Bradley Fisher

Unknown lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She provides detailed and insightful analysis to questions posed by AVVO subscribers. The detailed responses and thorough explanations provided here display a vast knowledge of the law. She is an asset to the legal community."

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Jason Owens

Family lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dana is a first rate attorney who has earned the respect of her peers."

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Angela Green

Unknown lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. This attorney has a strong reputation, is a zealous client advocate and is a credit to the legal community."

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Mary Katherine Brown

Family lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dana is a super lawyer! Her legal achievements are frequent and impressive, and I am honored to endorse her! There is no question she is dedicated to her clients and to the South Florida community generally. Her advice here on Avvo is spot on, and we all benefit from her contributions!"

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Daniel Rice

Unknown lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dana is an articulate and knowledgeable family law attorney, and an asset to the AVVO community as well as her local bar. Being a young attorney myself, I have gained insight into my own practice by reading Dana's legal guides and her answers to questions here at AVVO. Those in need to competent family law representation in Palm Beach should not hesitate to contact Dana Quigley."

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Gregory Buckley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dana is always willing to answer a question or offer a kind word."

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Jeffrey Lampert

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dana Quigley has made a positive impact in the Palm Beach County family law practice. She has been able to do what many attorneys can not, which is to use her experience, high academic achievement, appellate background, experience with the Attorney General's office, and ability to communicate effectively with her clients. Although most lawyers are familiar with rules of evidence, rules of procedure and substantive law, few can "put it all together" so that the particulars of a case makes sense to their clients. Dana is one of the few who has that ability. Her academic record is outstanding, as is her ability to properly advocate on behalf of her clients. I heartily endorse her."

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Howard Lewis

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Quigley is an outstanding attorney with an excellent reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse her."

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Rixon Rafter

Family lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dana Quigley's experience in the Florida Attorney-General's office gives her unique insight into how the 'system' actually works. This kind of expertise is invaluable to clients who are going through difficult personal challenges--it saves time, money, and emotional energy when an attorney can cleanly lay out the options and assess a client's probability of success because that attorney understands the system. Dana takes the extra time to ensure her clients understand the options. I strongly endorse Dana Quigley."

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Junior Pulayya

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Quigley is a well-respected attorney in the area of Family Law. She is an experienced attorney who will stand by her case and clients, even if this means needing to appeal an unfavorable decision. Any client who retains Ms. Quigley would not be disappointed with her passion and continuous efforts to represent her clients tirelessly."

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Matthew Kindel

Family lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Dana Quigley. She knows the law and can spot the issues in her clients' cases, and with these skills, can create the best strategy for her clients' cases."

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Alan Bookman

General practice lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been fortunate to be one of Dana's mentors for the past 6 years. She is an extremely hard working, intelligent, industrious, efficient, profession, ethical, and honest lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse this rising star."

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Alan Smith

Unknown lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Dana Quigley is very good at analyzing legal issues, and has a comprehensive knowledge of the law. I would have not hesitate to use her services."

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Bruce Boice

Family lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Dana Quigley is an experienced, knowledgeable, and intelligent family law attorney. She understands the complex issues of the law. Attorney Dana Quigley provides personalized service and works diligently to provide a timely and fair solution to her family law clients. Attorney Dana Quigley has helped many people though AVVO by providing expert guidance on difficult legal issues. I endorse attorney Dana Quigley."

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Andrew Merlo

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Co-worker

"I enthusiactically endorse this lawyer. I had already been working as a Florida family law attorney for 14 years when Dana and I co-counseled our first case together. From the moment we collaborated I immediately realized that Dana had exceptional knowledge of all areas of divorce and family law. When I soon realized the many qualities Dana possessed, I knew my law practice would benefit from her experience and passion for family justice, so I appoached her about permanently partnering with me. Having now worked with Dana for over 3 years, I can attest to her skills and abilities to competently and aggressively represent our clients in the most complex matters with zeal and compassion for our clients' needs in the most difficult of times our clients will probably face in their lives."

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Temi Zeitenberg

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Melissa Sosa

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Daniel Rice

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Gregory Buckley

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Jeffrey Lampert

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Howard Lewis

Family lawyer

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Rixon Rafter

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Robert Hauser

Appeals lawyer

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Matthew Kindel

Family lawyer

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Junior Pulayya

Family lawyer

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Alan Smith

Litigation lawyer

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Alan Bookman

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Bruce Boice

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Andrew Merlo

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Brandon Douglas

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2011

Registry of Executives and Professionals, Cambridge's Who's Who

2005

Attorney, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

2004

Honors / Graduate, Florida State University College of Law

2004

Attorney, Florida Bar Association

2002

Invitee, Florida State University Business Law Review

1999

High Honors / Graduate, Florida Atlantic University

Work Experience

2007 - Present

Attorney / Managing Partner, Law Office of Dana E. Quigley

2007 - 2011

Attorney / Managing Partner, Merlo & Quigley Law Group PA

2005 - 2007

Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General's Office, Florida

Associations

2010 - Present

Cambridge Who's Who Executives

Member

2005 - Present

Justice Teaching

Teacher

2005 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

2005 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Attorney

2004 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Attorney

2004 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Attorney

2002 - Present

Phi Delta Phi International Legal Fraternity

Member

1998 - Present

Golden Key National Honour Society

Member

1998 - Present

Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi

Member

1984 - Present

National Notary Association

Commission

2005 - 2011

Benevolent Fund of Doug Williams

Director / Attorney

2002 - 2004

Teen Court

Teacher

1984 - 1991

Eastern Surfing Association

Director, Southeast Region

Sample of Legal Cases

Deanna Simpson v. Gregory Simpson

The Fl. Fourth District Court of Appeal agreed with Wife's position and reversed the trial court's order regarding the Husband's modification of alimony and sent it back to trial court to calculate and collect alimony arrearage and other issues.

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Writ of Prohibition - Simpson v. Simpson

Per the Wife's Petition for Writ of Prohibition, judge made no further rulings during appellate period. Fl. Fourth District Court of Appeal Writ of Prohibition was voluntarily dismissed per the parties' stipulation and order on same.

MEL FISHER ADJUDICATION OF ATOCHA AND MARGARITA

Adjudicated in favor of claimant

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Education

2004

Florida State University College of Law

Juris Doctorate / Doctor of Jurisprudence

2003

University of Innsbruck, Austria,

International Law Studies

1999

Florida Atlantic University

Bachelor of Science

1998

Escuela Superior de Gestion Comercial y Marketing

International Business Certification

Speaking Engagements

2010

Bullies in the School System

Bullies

2004

Teen Court Arbitration

Judging in Teen Court

Publications

2004

CHARLES EHRHARDT WHO'S GUARDING THE GATE? THE ADMISSIBILITY OF NON-SCIENTIFIC EXPERT TESTIMONY IN THE WORLD OF SOCIAL SCIENCE

2004

CHARLES EHRHARDT THE INTERSECTION BETWEEN PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LAW

2003

Third Party Practice West Publshing Assisted in Drafting Third Party Practice, Florida Civil Practice before Trial with William Vandercreek

Languages

English

Activity

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