$ 350-350 per hour
Deborah L. Thomson was admitted to the Florida Bar in March, 1997. She received her Bachelors of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, from Nova Southeastern University in 1994, and her Juris Doctorate with Honors (top 3%) from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in December, 1996. While in law school, she was a member of the Nova Law Review, and her article entitled City of N. Miami v. Kurtz – Is It Curtains for Privacy in Florida? was published in 1996. She also worked as an assistant to a bankruptcy attorney, preparing many documents for bankruptcies.
After law school, Ms. Thomson worked as a staff attorney for three years at the Fourth District Court of Appeal in West Palm Beach for the Honorable John W. Dell. She concentrated on both civil and criminal appellate work, tackling issues ranging from divorce and equitable distribution cases, to contract issues, and even a variety of criminal issues as well. She was responsible for thoroughly researching every issue presented in an appellate brief, and she drafted many opinions published by the Court. She moved to North Carolina and took some time off to raise her two sons, but returned to Florida where she began her focus on marital and family law. Ms. Thomson is an active member of the legal community. She is a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Association, the Executive Council of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, the Stann Givens Inns of Court, Next Generation Divorce, the Hillsborough Association of Women Lawyers, and the National Association of Professional Women. Ms. Thomson also volunteers her time with Are You Safe, Inc., a group that helps victims of domestic violence. Also, Ms. Thomson is very involved in numerous charity functions to raise money for cancer research, and she also volunteers her time at her children’s school.
Ms. Thomson enjoys spending her spare time with her family, usually outdoors. She enjoys photography and reading, as well. She also loves to travel, and she has completed numerous triathlons, half-marathons, and recently completed her first full marathon.
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Acquired: 1997
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2002 N. Lois Avenue, Suite 210, Tampa, FL, 33607
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Posted by Santiago | October 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Success is a choice. No one better than Mrs. Thomson!
Moving to divorce is a tremendous decision. Choosing the best attorney to represent you is another. Those of us who are divorced understand the importance of having a steadfast and reliable attorney to help navigate the emotional and legal shock of ending a marriage. Having endured that process, ...
Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended Professional!
Mrs. Thomson represented me through my divorce and I don’t know what I would have done without her! She made what I expected to be a difficult, complicated process easy and seamless. I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect, but she kept me informed every step of the way. She explained everyt...
Posted by anonymous | December 30, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
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I am still in court five years after Ms. Thomson represented me during my divorce proceedings. Her lack of basic business skills and detachment from her fiduciary responsibilities has cost me everything. . She failed to show up for a nine hour mediation because she had vacation days. She failed to...
The writer of this review was not an actual client of mine. This is a personal attack from someone that I know. • The writer alleges that I represented her more than five years ago. Five years ago, I was employed by a law firm, and any cases were not my own. • The court has procedural safeguards to ensure that a case does not drag on for a significant amount of time, and alleging that a case is still going on for over five years is absurd. • If this was an actual case and was still going on five years after representing a person, my involvement would have been far removed. • A mediation would not occur if the attorney did not show up. Mediations are not scheduled for a specific amount of time, as indicated in the review. • I had a different last name at this time, and an actual client would not have referred to me as Ms. Thomson. Unfortunately, AVVO does not verify the information contained in a negative client review, nor does it verify that a person was, in fact, an actual client, before allowing it to post on an attorney's profile.
"It appears to me that this lawyer is a fighter. In my humble opinion, fight is what you want in a lawyer. Some folks think wisdom and experience is what they want in a lawyer. I personally believe that how hard a person is willing to fight for you is the primary concern for the legal consumer. She appears to be a person that does not back down based upon my online research concerning AVVO. Although there are other reasons to hire this lawyer that alone compels me to strongly urge you hire this lawyer. I don't endorse lawyers to improve AVVO ratings."
"I have had the opportunity to work against Ms. Thomson on a number of cases as an opposing counsel. She is one of the most knowledgeable and well versed attorneys I have ever met. She is a thorough and a zealous advocate, while still maintaining a professional demeanor and a hunger to win her cases. I whole heartedly recommend Ms. Thomson."
"I endorse this lawyer without reservation. She has a pleasant and compassionate demeanor, but knows the law and will work hard and zealously for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Ms. Thomson for a number of years and she has an outstanding reputation in the community."
"I endorse this lawyer's work without any reservations. My experience with having Ms. Thomson as an opposing counsel is very positive. While she competently represents her clients, she never compromises her ethical standards."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Debbie is an extremely hard-working, knowledgeable and ethical attorney. Her experience working at the Appeals Court in Florida has given her a vast knowledge and understanding of Florida case law, which she uses in both her Appeals and Family Law practices. Debbie is a compassionate attorney who cares deeply for her clients and their families."
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1996
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Shepard Broad Law Center
1995
Dean's List - all semesters, Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center
1995
"Book Awards" for 5 law school classes (top grade), Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center
1995
Academic Scholarships throughout law school, Nova Southeastern Shepard Broad Law Center
2009 - Present
Owner/Partner, The Women's Law Group, P.L.
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Adrian R. Castro, P.A.
2007 - 2008
Attorney, Catherine W. Real, P.A.
2010 - Present
Appellate Law Section of Florida BarMember
2009 - Present
Hillsborough Association for Women LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Carrollwood Chapter of BNIalternate on leadership team
2009 - Present
National Association of Professional WomenMember
2009 - Present
Tampa Chapter of National Association of Professional Womenmember
2009 - Present
Are you Safe, Inc? (volunteer for domestic violence victims)Member
2007 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
1997 - Present
Florida BarMember
Father awarded majority time-sharing.
1996
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Statutory changes in family law
2009
Marital and Family law
2012
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1996
English
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