Misa A. Everist

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Misa A. Everist

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 25 years

Adoption Lawyer at Saint Petersburg, FL
Practice Areas: Adoption, Estate Planning, Litigation ... +5 more

915 !st Ave. N., Ste. B, Saint Petersburg, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Misa

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Adoption 14%

I practice mainly in the area of contested adoption litigation in the private adoption arena and in dependency.

17 years

14%
Business 14%

14%
Estate Planning 14%

I can handle any of your families Estate Planning needs including Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Surrogates, and Living Wills

17 years

14%
Guardianship 14%

14%
Litigation 14%

I have been handling a variety of litigation cases from the beginning of my career 16 years ago. Today I predominantly practice in the areas of Estate, Trust, and Adoption Litigation.

25 years

14%
Probate 14%

I can assist with any of your probate needs from a simple Summary Administration to a Full Administration. I specialize in cases that are contested.

17 years

14%
Trusts 14%

14%
Other 2%

2%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Everist Tillman, PLLC

915 !st Ave. N., Ste. B, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33705

everist-tillman.com/

Baskin Eisel Rightmyer Attorneys at Law

14020 Roosevelt Boulevard, Suite 808, Clearwater, FL, 33762

everist-tillman.com/

Online Presence

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Misa A. Everist's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Carl | June 13, 2013

Great experience in estate planning

We retained Ms. Everist to help us update all our estate documents, including wills, powers of attorney, and health care surrogate designations. She was totally professional in all our dealings with her. The work was done promptly, accurately, and at a reasonable cost. I would strongly recommend h...er for similar work.

Posted by Carl | April 25, 2013

Miracle worker! Successful results in a contested adoption case

We hired Ms. Everist of the Clarie Law Firm to represent us in our attempt to counter the State of Florida. The State filed a motion to change the custody of a year-old foster child who had been with us since birth. At no time did it appear that the State had the best interest of the child in mind. W...ith less than a month to prepare, Ms. Everist and her co-counsel, Ms. Peggy Senentz, put the petal to the metal. Ms. Everist was exceptionally knowledgeable, and thoroughly put together an argument that easily prevailed in the 6th Circuit Court. The hearing itself was lengthy, requiring a day and a half of testimony and arguments. Ms. Everist demonstrated superb court presence and demeanor, even in the face of dire tactics by the opposing attorney. She then followed up for the next three months as we slogged through the obstacle course that concluded with our successful adoption of the child. I would heartily recommend her for similar cases.

Posted by Amy | April 24, 2013

Private Investigator, St. Petersburg, FL

I have known Misa throughout her career as an attorney. Her integrity is second to none. She is well devoted to her clients, each of whom are guaranteed to receive highly competent work from a passionate attorney. I have assisted Misa with a variety of cases and have always been impressed by her crea...tivity and foresight. I have also referred several, very satisfied, clients to Misa and will continue to do so without hesitation!

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Melinda Morris

Unknown lawyer | Dec 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Misa Everist is an extremely smart and hard working attorney. I have previously worked with Misa and can attest to her depth of knowledge that is equaled by her care for her clients."

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Seth Shapiro

Unknown lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Misa is a top-notch estate and trust administration and litigation attorney. She has deep technical knowledge, and is an excellent advocate for her clients."

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Joelle Bordeaux

Trusts lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I unequivocally endorse Misa Everist, Esquire. Ms. Everist is highly skilled, ethical, professional and more than competent. She communicates well with her clients and vigorously fights for their rights. If my family members ever have a trust or probate matter, or litigation related to same, I would recommend Ms. Everist without hesitation. It is a true pleasure working with her."

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Vera Brooks

Probate lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Summer Goldman

Adoption lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Misa is a highly intelligent person. While working together at the State Attorney's Office, I often sought Misa's assitance on cases. She is diligent with her work and dedicated to her clients. Without question, I endorse Misa."

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Treasurer, Barney Masterson American Inn of Court

2015

Events Chair, Barney Masterson American Inn of Court

2014

Community Service Chair, Barney Masterson American Inn of Court

1997

Real Property Book Award, West Publishing

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Partner, Everist-Tillman, PLLC

1900 - Present

Attorney, Baskin Eisel Rightmyer Attorneys at Law

2004 - 2006

Assistant State Attorney, State Attorney's Office, 18th Judicial Circuit (Brevard & Seminole County)

2001 - 2003

Instructor, Pinellas County Police Academy

1999 - 2003

Assistant State Attorney, Office Of The State Attorney Pinellas County

Associations

2011 - Present

Barney Masterson American Inn of Court

Associate

2008 - Present

St. Petersburg Bar Association

Associate

2010 - 2011

Canakaris American Inn of Court

Associate

Education

N/A

University of Miami School of Law - cum laude

law

Speaking Engagements

2002

Pinellas County Boot Camp

Criminal Law

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