Sheila Dawn Norman

Sheila Dawn Norman

3.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 35 years

Bankruptcy and debt Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt, Family

9720 North Armenia Avenue, Suite G, Tampa, FL

About Sheila

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 75%

We offer services assisting Individuals and small businesses filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 7, Chapter 13 And Chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code.

36 years

75%
Family 25%

We offer services in dissolution of marriage and paternity cases.

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 35 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1990

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in West Virginia for 34 years

State: West Virginia

Acquired: 1991

Administrative Suspension

No misconduct found

Location

SHEILA NORMAN LAW CHARTERED

9720 North Armenia Avenue, Suite G, Tampa, FL, 33612

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Sheila Dawn Norman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

5 star (3)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (3)

Posted by BJ | January 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stay away, awful

I’ll write what she did for me, NOTHING ! Don’t waste your money. Don’t go to her with a problem and have her create a new one! Avoid her for your own good

Sheila Norman

Replied last January 28, 2022

I would prefer to but I am unable to respond to this review as I am unable to identify the person leaving the review from the information available. I suspect this is an additional review by the same person who left a prior negative review.

Posted by Brian | December 21, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Did nothing and took my $2000 retainer said it was “non refundable”

If I could give her a negative number I would! Met with her and along the way gave her a $2000 retainer. Clearly if you don’t do any work a client would get your retainer back! Took her months to reply to tell me she won’t be giving my money back when she hasn’t done a thing! Will report her to ...the Florida bar and the attorney who referred me to her! Stay away she can’t be reached and in my case robbed me. What attorney takes your money and doesn’t do anything and keeps the money! Pure garbage!

Sheila Norman

Replied last January 28, 2022

I am quite sorry that you were not pleased with the services provided. I am very sympathetic to your problem and hope you are moving towards a favorable conclusion. While you indicate that no work was performed on your behalf, this is incorrect. The work performed included exchanging a number of e-mails with you, reviewing legal documents, contacting others on your behalf, researching issues regarding out-of-state law issues that arose after our initial discussion, and providing you with legal advice all of which constituted legal services. You paid fees to the office in February 2020 and were represented for quite some time before we were advised that you obtained another attorney, any fees paid to the office were earned. Prior to your advising our office you obtained another attorney, I remained available to assist. After you obtained another attorney, it became inappropriate for me to speak with you regarding your legal matter. Unfortunately, not all attorney-client matches are a good fit and I was unable to successfully help you resolve your problem. While I am sorry I was unable to assist you, I am glad that you are moving to address the issue and wish you luck moving forward.

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2015

Do not use for Family Law

Horrible Horrible Horrible. True definition of an attorney who is in it for just money. My family law case was not handled responsibly. Rather treated as a way to increase cost and shuffle paperwork. Beware of hidden cost from paralegals who conduct her work. Also, she doesn't allow communication onl...y threw email and will charge ridiculous amounts for writing less than a paragraph in emails. She does not communicate well. Pretty much a useless family law attorney as the office probably focuses more on bankruptcy cases.

Posted by anonymous | June 20, 2015 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Professional, practical, easy to talk to.

Ms. Norman answered my questions and provided options in a professional manner. She was forthcoming but understanding. It was clear that she took our family situation seriously - her experience and knowledge about florida law & 'best practices' was obvious. Ms. Norman arranged her schedule to meet... with me on short notice, which was extremely accommodating and unselfish. It was a pleasure speaking with her.

Posted by Rhonda | April 20, 2012

The best Lawyer/Law Firm in the Tampa Area

Sheila Norman and her staff provide top quality customer and legal services. I have availed her of both advice and legal action on more than one occasion. From these experiences, I strongly recommend anyone to consider her over any other law firm in Florida. My questions and concerns were addressed p...romptly and professionally. My best interest was always first and foremost throughout the process. I especially appreciated the fact that she was honest and straightforward, regardless of whether it was always what I wanted to hear. Even so, she was considerate of my feelings and responsive to my needs. Having worked with other lawyers in the past, I am especially confident in my assertions that a better law firm cannot be found to meet your needs. If anyone is seeking a highly ethical, hard working firm that will focus exclusively on your needs, look no further. You will not regret your decision.

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Sheila Dawn Norman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Curran Porto

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known her for over 20 years and would hire her for myself and my family. She is just awesome."

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Courtney Bueno

Family lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Norman is professional, ethical and honest...the best kind of lawyer. She is very involved in making the legal community a better place through her active involvement in legal organizations...not only making the profession better for lawyers, but for countless members of the public as well."

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Brice Zoecklein

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Sheila Norman is a valuable asset to our Florida legal community. I would recommend her services and expertise to anyone facing the challenges associated with debt obligations or undergoing a divorce."

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Buddy Ford

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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James Giardina

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Sheila Norman as a tireless advocate for consumers choosing bankruptcy. Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy, Ms. Norman's rich experience practicing bankruptcy means she will have the answers you need and will be able to handle your bankruptcy professionally and efficiently. If you are considering bankruptcy, you can't go wrong choosing Sheila Norman as your bankruptcy lawyer."

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Howard Roitman

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joel Treuhaft

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.as being a knowledgeable and strong advocate for her clients. I have worked with and observed her for nearly 20 years, and she always does a great job for her clients. I strongly recommend her in the areas of Bankruptcy/Reorganization and Family Law."

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Howard Lewis

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Norman is one of the finest attorneys in her state. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend her legal services."

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Curran Porto

Estate planning lawyer

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Rodney Dillon

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Joel Treuhaft

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Charles Moore

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2004

Board Certification - Consumer Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Norman and Bullington P.A.

Associations

2012 - Present

Tampa Bay American Inn of Court

Master

2012 - Present

Citrus-Hernando American Inn of Court

Master

2008 - Present

Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa

Program Chair

2005 - Present

American Bankruptcy Institute

2005 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

2004 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

2004 - Present

Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association

1990 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: Landahl 338 B.R. 920 (Bankr M D Fla 2006)

Cap applicable

In re: Brown 406 B.R. 568 (Bankr M D Fla 2009)

In re: Gatto 380 B.R. 88 (Bankr M D Fla 2007)

Exemption allowed

In re: Wargo 325 B.R. 858 (Bankr M D Fla 2005)

taxes discharged

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Education

1989

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2012

high school and college students

CARE - Credit Abuse Resistance Education

2011

high school and college students

CARE - Credit Abuse Resistance Education

2011

Family Law Section Presents

Understanding Bankruptcy Issues in Family Law Cases

2010

Luncheon

Divorce in Bankruptcy

2010

high school and college students

CARE - Credit Abuse Resistance Education

2010

Family Law Section Luncheon

Bankruptcy Issues in Family Law Cases

2009

High School and College Students

CARE - Credit Abuse Resistance Education

Publications

2010

Cramdown - Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association United States Supreme Court Considers Student Loan Case

2010

Cramdown - Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association Four Bankruptcy Cases Before The United States Supreme Court

Languages

English

Activity

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