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Deborah Anne Gartzke

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Avvo Rating7.8
  • Naples, FL
  • Licensed for 28 years
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About Deborah

I have found fulfillment in the practice of law for over twenty years by helping my clients through difficult situations.  While I am an aggressive litigator if the need arises, my first focus is on negotiating an agreed resolution if  possible.  A solution agreed upon by all parties involved is more satisfactory in the long run, both financially and emotionally, for everyone involved.  When not practicing law, I indulge my passion for gardening and growing plants.

Practice areas

OtherProbateChild custodyFamilyDivorce and separation
  1. Divorce and separation: 30%

  2. Family: 25%

  3. Child custody: 20%

  4. Probate: 15%

  1. Adoption: 10%

Languages spoken

English

Contact

10621 Airport Pulling Rd N Ste 6
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10621 Airport Pulling Rd N Ste 6
Naples, FL, 34109-7300

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing200709/12/2019
VAAuthorized to Practice Law199102/13/2017
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
American Jurisprudence Award in Mock TrialWashington & Lee University School of Law1991
American Jurisprudence Award in Dispute ResolutionWashington & Lee University School of Law1990
American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional LawWashington & Lee University School of Law1990
American Jurisprudence Award in Trial PracticeWashington & Lee University School of Law1990
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
OwnerDeborah Gartzke, Attorney1997 - Present
Associate AttorneyBlack, Noland & Read, PLC1993 - 1996
Pro Se Law ClerkUnited States District Court Western District Of Virginia1992 - 1993
Law ClerkThe Honorable Glen E. Conrad, Magistrate Judge1991 - 1992
Fraud InvestigatorRoanoke County Department of Social Services1983 - 1988
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Collier County Women's Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
Collier County Bar AssociationMember2014 - Present
Thomas S. Biggs Chapter of the American Inns of CourtMember2015 - 2016
Augusta County Bar AssociationMember1993 - 2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Washington and Lee University School of LawDoctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor1991
Virginia TechM.A.Ed.1984

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Probate

Posted by Sarah Mon Aug 19 2019

My family found Deborah through the Naples, FL public court to use as a probate lawyer after my mother passed away. Our case was not straightforward, and none of the four of us children knew how to muddle through the various steps after someone passes away. Not only did Deborah take the time to patiently explain exactly what we would need and answer our many questions, she also had suggestions for who to go to in the rare case that she didn't know an answer. I would absolutely use her again, and recommend her services to anyone.
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Posted by MillieTue Oct 16 2018

We live out of state, so we used the Naples Bar Association to find a lawyer to probate a relatives will in Naples, Florida. Ms. Gartzke was the one we chose after interviewing her. She was extremely professional, competent, and communicative. She answered all our phone calls and emails promptly, and got the estate settled easily and as quickly as possible. We would recommend her highly.
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Alberto Batista, Family Attorney on Jul 28, 2015
Relationship: Friend

Ms. Gartzke is a very diligent and intelligent attorney. She is conscientious and dedicated to providing expert advice and positive results to her clients. She is a reliable source of legal advice. I highly recommend Ms. Gartzke as an outstanding attorney.

John Wirth, Family Attorney on May 16, 2015
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Deborah is intelligent, diligent and professional. I dealt with her in a number of civil and domestic relations matters over the years and always found her to be well-versed in the law, articulate and a zealous advocate for her clients.

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  • Hourly Rates$350-$350/hour
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