$ 275-275 per hour
About Joy
Biography
Joy was born in Orlando, Florida. She received a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida and subsequently attended Stetson University College of Law in St. Petersburg, Florida where she received her Juris Doctorate in December 1998. Joy was admitted to The Florida Bar in April 1999.
Prior to joining Caveda Law Firm, she was a partner in the Demas Law Group where the majority of her practice encompassed Marital and Family Law.
Joy's legal experience also includes being former Assistant Staff Counsel in the Lawyer Regulation Department of The Florida Bar where she evaluated and prosecuted attorneys for ethical violations of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar.
Joy began her career at the Law Office of Raymond A. Alley in Tampa, Florida where her practice focused on Family and Marital Law. She left Mr. Alley’s office to practice with Wilkes & McHugh, P.A. from 2001-2004, dealing mainly with issues concerning nursing home abuse and medical malpractice.
Joy is a member of The Florida Bar and the Clearwater Bar Association and currently focuses her practice areas on Family and Marital Law and Estate Planning
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Joy earned a softball scholarship at Stetson University, a Division I institution. She has coached her children’s Countryside Little League tee ball team and Joy was the coordinator for the Countryside Jr. Cougar’s Flag Cheerleading Program in 2007 and 2008 where she was honored as the program’s 2007 Volunteer of the Year. Joy also had the privilege of joining the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training for whom she helped raise over $5.5 million by participating in the 2008 and 2009 Walt Disney World Half Marathon. She has recently raised money for cancer research by participating in Cure on Wheels, a 60 mile cycling event in 2009.
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Licensed in Florida for 27 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1999
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13513 Prestige Place, Suite 101, Tampa, FL, 33635
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Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Unreliable. Untrustworthy. Absent.
Said everything I needed to hear to get my retainer. Heard from her twice in a year. Apologized that she was giving such poor service and chalked it up to "personal problems", meanwhile, spent the retainer and sent me a bill for more money. Most charges are answering me every other month to find ou...
Posted by anonymous | March 06, 2015 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
No words for how horrible Joy Ann Demas is. If you want an untrustworthy snake on your side, she'd be perfect for you!
I was mis-lead time & time again. I was financially & emotionally taken advantage of, and from the minute I signed my name, I was bullied and treated like a moron who didn't matter. Terrible human. Joy Ann Demas, and her office,... they're just HORRIBLE! period. And I had a nightmare experience with ...
Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2014
Not what I needed.
I have not received response to emails in a timely manner. When I questioned the bill and lack of communication I was ignored. When I asked her to remove herself from my case I started to get some communication. It was to late at that point. I had to hire a new lawyer.
Posted by Kristy | July 10, 2013 | Child Custody
So Glad We Hired Joy.....
I cannot say enough good things about Joy Demas. My husband and I have hired Joy over the years to assist & advise us on post-dissolution issues regarding my husband’s children and on a separate issue we encountered with an unethical family law attorney. One of the things I like most about Joy is tha...
Joy Ann Demas's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I've known Joy for many years. She is one of the finest attorneys I've ever had the pleasure of working with, both as her supervisor and worthy opponent. I would highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Demas is a zealous advocate for her clients, but, always with a pleasant demeanor. She brings reasonableness to the emotionally charged arena of divorce cases on behalf of her clients."
"I have known Joy Demas personally and professionally for many years. I have observed her commitment to her clients, and know she is very knowledgable in the law and diligent in handling her cases. She is also very responsive to her clients, and maintains good communication with them. I would not hesitate to refer a prospective client to her."
"Joy Demas is a smart lawyer. She is also professional. She cares about her clients, and she does a great job representing them. Joy is passionate about her cases. I know, because I have represented the other side. Her positive relationship with opposing counsel helps to reduce unnecessary costs and get things done. And, when necessary, she will take her cases to trial and fight in court."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joy's intelligence and compassion allow her to effectively represent clients and help them through the difficult and emotional periods involved in family law cases."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Joy was opposing counsel on a family law matter and was extremely professional and courteous to work with."
"Joy is a highly-regarded and well-respected attorney who zealously represents her clients. She possesses an excellent combination of experience, knowledge and communication skills."
David Caveda
Family lawyer
Experience
Honors
2000
New Associate of the Year, Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Caveda Law Firm, PA
2007 - 2009
Partner, Demas Law Group, P.A.
2005 - 2007
Senior Asst. Staff Counsel, The Florida Bar
2000 - 2005
Attorney, Wilkes & McHugh, PA
1999 - 2000
Attorney, Law Offices of Ray Alley, P.A.
Associations
2009 - Present
Florida Supreme Court, Family LawCertified Mediator
1999 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
Hillsborough County Bar Association, Marital and Family Law SectionMember
1999 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
1999 - Present
Florida BarMember
2007 - 2009
Clearwater Bar AssociationMember
1999 - 2000
Family Law American Inn of Court of TampaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
The Florida Bar v Stahl
Disbarment of Other Attorney
The Florida Bar v. Kligerman
Disbarment of Other Attorney
Mallard v Mallard
Education
1998
Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctorate
1996
Stetson University
Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2009
Estate Planning Seminar
Estate Planning
Publications
2000
Florida Bar Family Law Commentator
Scott v. Finley Update
Languages
English