Susan M. Whetstone

Susan M. Whetstone

5.0
Rating: 4.6

Licensed for 19 years

Appeals Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Appeals, Wills & Living Wills, Probate ... +6 more

6547 Midnight Pass Rd Unit 3017, Sarasota, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019
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About Susan

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Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019

Location

Concierge Legal Services

6547 Midnight Pass Rd Unit 3017, Sarasota, FL, 34242

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Susan M. Whetstone's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Nice and Professional Attorney

Ms. Bodden went above and beyond to help us with out legal matter while being kind and caring but aggressive in court. We were very pleased and would seek her services again if needed in the future. Great lady!

Susan Whetstone

Replied last August 26, 2025

Thank you, it was a pleasure assisting you!

Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2014 | Mediation

Excellent lawyer. I highly recommend her.

I had a a very good experience at Bodden Law Firm. She mediated my case with great care and was thorough and prepared. She also has a great demeanor that puts you at ease.

Susan Whetstone

Replied last August 26, 2025

I am so glad I was able to help you.

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Experience

Rating:  4.6 (Concern)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2019

updated on 10/14/2019

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Honors

2025

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2003

Pro Bono Honors Award, Broward County GAL & SAO Homicide Division

Work Experience

2024 - Present

Attorney, Concierge Legal Services

2020 - 2020

Assistant Public Defender, Twelfth Judicial Circuit Of Florida

2009 - 2010

Judicial Staff Attorney, State of Florida Criminal Division

2006 - 2016

Adjunct Professor, University Of South Florida, Criminal Justice Program

Sample of Legal Cases

Porvaznik v. Porvaznik, Case No. 2D17-3425 (Opinion filed July 6, 2018)

Reversed and remanded

I.N. v. Dept. of Children & Families, 224 So. 3D 900 (2017), Case No. 2D17-1066

Petition granted;  order quashed

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Education

2003

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2006

International Law Students Association (ILSA) Journal of International Law Regional Organizations Chapter of the ILSA Law Journal’s International Citation and Legal Research Guide

2002

International Law Students Association (ILSA) Journal of International Law ILSA Law Journal Editor

Languages

English

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