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Susan J. Best is the founder of the law firm BEST LAW, PLLC
A fourth-generation native of Lakeland, Ms. Best graduated from Lakeland High School in 1982.
Ms. Best earned her Bachelors of Science in Business Management degree from the University of Central Florida in 1986, where she majored in Accounting.
Ms. Best then earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1989.
Between 1989 and 1995, Ms. Best served as a Judicial Staff Attorney for the judges of the Tenth Judicial Circuit Court in Bartow, Florida. While a staff attorney, Ms. Best was first assigned to the Family Division and then was promoted to work with the Chief Judge handling appeals and probate matters.
In 1995, Ms. Best was again promoted to the position of Senior Deputy Court Administrator. While in Court Administration, Ms. Best was responsible for many areas of court management including having supervisory responsibility over 11 staff attorneys and the due process areas of the court including court appointed attorneys, court reporting and court interpreting.
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Acquired: 1989
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
1869 N Crystal Lake Dr, Lakeland, FL, 33801-5955
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Posted by Mark | February 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
An Attorney that gets results!
I am a disabled US Army Combat Veteran that was in need of legal representation from my past divorce case. Mrs. Best's assistant Amy was very knowledgeable and helpful when I first contacted her office about my case. Other lawyers in the Lakeland and Tampa area would not consider taking my case. I...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had cases with Susan as the opposing lawyer and know her from the legal community as well. She is always very well prepared and genuinely concerned about her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Susan since 1987, and know her to be a caring, knowledgeable and precise attorney. Her integrity in unmatched, and I would highly recommend her to any potential client."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Disciplinary Revocation issued in FL, 2022
updated on 03/24/2023A Disciplinary Resignation means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred, the most serious penalty for a lawyer.
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1989 - 1995
Attorney, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Florida
1989
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
English