Maria Gabriela Pitelis

Maria Gabriela Pitelis

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Clearwater, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Adoption

300 Jeffords Street, Suite B, Clearwater, FL

About Maria

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Pitelis Family Law, P.A.

300 Jeffords Street, Suite B, Clearwater, FL, 33756

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Maria Gabriela Pitelis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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

Posted by cj | February 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely Capable and Empathetic Representation

I had the unfortunate need to retain an attorney during an ugly divorce, but I can confidently say that I could not have asked for better representation. Mrs. Pitelis and her team were always there for me, whether I was dealing with an emergent situation regarding my children or providing much needed... guidance through the bureaucracies of family court. She even spoke with me and provided counsel outside business hours from her personal phone when the need presented itself. In addition to being present and diligent, Maria has a wide breadth of knowledge with regards to case law, the court system in Pinellas county, and other divorce attorneys and how they conduct their cases. She clearly takes time to be appraised of any developments that maybe affect your case, and communicates those developments to you as her client in a digestible and concise manner. I hope I don’t ever need to retain an attorney again, but if I do need a family court attorney down the road, Maria will be my first and only choice.

Maria Pitelis

Replied last February 22, 2024

Thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure representing you during this difficult time.

Posted by Michael | November 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional

Maria always stayed in contact and was sensitive to my feel.she genuinely cared about my cases and made me feel like I was apart of her family.

Posted by Becky | October 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She's the best!

When my exhusband and I separated, it took a while to get through everything. I hired Maria to finish it up so I could move on with my life. Best decision ever! She is professional, thorough, down-to-earth and really knows her stuff. Everything got wrapped up quickly and she even helped me when my e...x tried to come back to change the terms of the child support last year. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Shannon | September 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Will fight for you!!

Maria has been my attorney throughout the ordeal of my divorce. If you want someone that is passionate and will fight for you and get you what you deserve then she is the one to use. Very reasonable, down to earth, and passionate.

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

pitelis

Failed to notify me that she had quit the firm one month prior to court date. Worked with me 2 1/2 years, never returned phone calls or responded to e-mails. Was very difficult to consult with.

Maria Pitelis

Replied last September 20, 2019

Unfortunately, even if I wanted to notify you that I was exiting a law firm, the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar do not allow me to do that. A letter has to be sent to the client that has been approved by both the exiting attorney and the law firm. You would have gotten a copy of that letter.

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Maria Gabriela Pitelis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Huffman

Family lawyer | Oct 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Maria is a terrific attorney with a passion for helping her clients and for doing so efficiently. I happily recommend her to my own clients and friends for their family law needs."

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Lindsey Marriott

Family lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Pitelis is a very knowledgable attorney. She is professional, hard working and has a good reputation among the family law community in the Tampa Bay Area."

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Gary Williams

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Pitelis is an effective advocate for her clients and represents them well."

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James Royal

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. She is knowledgeable and zealous in the representation of her clients."

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Jacob Pillsbury

Family lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have personally referred clients to Maria and have seen her in action. She's a great attorney and a great person at that. I highly recommend Maria to anyone in need of assistance with divorce or child custody issues."

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Mary Lou Wagstaff

Adoption lawyer

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Barbara Brown

Real estate lawyer

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Gary Williams

Family lawyer

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Gale Moore

Family lawyer

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Sean Costis

Family lawyer

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Kathy George

Family lawyer

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Lindsey Marriott

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Toaster master award, Maria Pitelis

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Senior Associate, Trask, Metz, & Daigneault, LLP

2007 - 2011

Owner, Maria G. Pitelis P.A.

2003 - 2006

Attorney, Kantaras & Andreopoulos

Associations

2022 - Present

FLAFCC

Board Member, Officer

2014 - Present

Clearwater Bar Association

Chair of the Family Law Section

2013 - Present

Next Generation Divorce the Collaborative Solution

Member

2011 - Present

BNI

Executive Committee Member

2009 - Present

Canakaris Inns of Court

Board Member, Officer

2004 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

Education

N/A

Stetson University College of Law

law

Speaking Engagements

2024

Canakaris American Inn of Court

Depositions and Mediations

2023

Canakaris American Inn of Court

Divorce and Estate Planning

2022

Canakaris American Inn of Court

Pleading gently in the era of covid

Languages

Greek

Activity

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