Faith Z. Brown

PRO

Faith Z. Brown

also known as Faith Z. Lodder

4.8
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 20 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Bradenton, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Alimony, Child Custody

1001 Third Avenue West, Suite 375, Bradenton, FL

Virtual Consultation Available

About Faith

Biography

Take the stress out of Divorce. Call Faith Z. Brown P.A. today for a Consultation.

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

21 years | 2,500 cases

40%
Family 40%

Represent clients in all areas of family law, including but not limited to Divorce, Child Custody, Support, Alimony, Paternity and Step-Parent Adoptions

21 years | 4,000 cases

40%
Alimony 10%

21 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Child Custody 10%

21 years | 1,000 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2017 2015

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Faith Z. Brown, P.A.

1001 Third Avenue West, Suite 375, Bradenton, FL, 34205

BrownandBrown.legal

Online Presence

Other places you can find Faith online.

Faith Z. Brown's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

32 Client Reviews

5 star (30)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (2)

Posted by Angela | November 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Hire Faith - You won't be disappointed.

Faith helped me every step of the way settle my divorce seamlessly. She was very responsive to my questions and even when a personal issue for her came up, she still took my calls. Her assistant, Kimberly, would promptly return emails and get answers for any questions that I had. I appreciate them b...oth!

Posted by Steven | August 8, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Faith and her Paralegal Kimberly were great!

Faith Is an excellent Attorney, Her Paralegal Kimberly is also “Great”. I was kept up to date through the whole divorce process. I am a retired Associate Court Clerk with the New York State Courts. I knew a lot of judges and Attorneys back in New York. I knew the type of Attorney I was looking for. I... read Faith’s online reviews and liked what I read. I made an appointment with Faith. I had a lot of issues that required a competent Attorney. I found Faith to be honest, reliable and caring. She explained to me the difference between going to trial or settlement negotiations. I ended up going to arbitration and Faith handled my case professionally and we came to an agreement that I was happy with.. I highly recommend Faith Brown as a divorce Attorney.

Posted by Howard | June 4, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exemplary Advocate

This was a complicated and and at times an adversarial divorce. Faith and Kim were amazing during the entire process. They were available to answer any questions and explain the legal terms, motions, and actions fully. Faith advocated for me and ensured my legal rights were protected. Faith had a...n extensive knowledge regarding alimony state laws and she was able to collaborate with opposing counsel to reach a fair an equitable property division with my ex spouse. I have the utmost confidence in Faith even when things seemed their bleakest.

Posted by Theresa | March 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Barracuda

I would like to take this opportunity to compliment the team at Brown and Brown Law Firm. Faith and Kimberly are amazing women to work with. I needed to find someone who would listen to my needs & concerns and fight for my rights as a parent. Faith provided excellent legal council. Her paralegal, Kim...berly, was respectful, responsive and very efficient. I felt at ease in knowing that they had my best interest at the forefront of what seemed like an impossible uphill climb. I was involved in a tumultuous battle with my ex-husband who was trying to take my children from me. Faith paved the way for me using her expertise and vast knowledge of the law to assist me at every turn during the long process. From legal documents, to mediations, to scheduling appointments and eventually, Court of Law. This team was beside me the whole way! My questions were answered, fears were calmed, and tactics discussed and planed with my input throughout this journey. The end result was a successful and fulfilling outcome, that had been strategically planned with amazing candor. I sincerely recommend Faith Brown as a hard working, fully competent, attorney that works diligently to help you achieve your goal. I can never thank this team of professionals enough for the service they provided me. I am eternally grateful.

Posted by Diane | February 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer

If going through a divorce, Faith is the lawyer you want to hire. She is very knowledgeable, considerate of my needs, and very understanding of my circumstances. She took care of everything from start to finish and handled everything to my specifications

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Faith Z. Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Marble

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Faith is an excellent attorney, and one of the best in the area of collaborative divorce. My highest recommendation."

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Gregory Kramer

Family lawyer | Jun 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Faith as a professional collegue for years. We have litigated many cases against one and another. Her compassion for her clients, is only exceeded by her energetic spirit in zealously representing her client. Highly competent."

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Paul Grondahl

Family lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse Faith. She is a very competent family lawyer who is knowledgeable of the law and well prepared in the courtroom."

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Natalya Soshnikova Evans

Family lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked opposite of attorney Lodder on several cases and have found her to be very knowledgeable and posessing high ethical standards."

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Philip Schipani

Family lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on several matters with Attorney Lodder throughout the years. She is knowledgeable and provides a great service to her clients. Above all else, she is a pleasure to deal with."

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Sharon O'Day

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Faith is an excellent attorney. She really understands the needs of families. I have worked with Faith on contested and collaborative divorces and she is knowledgeable, and works hard for her clients."

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Edward Sobel

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Great family attorney."

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Allan Baily

Family lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Faith is a highly effective attorney for whom I have great respect. She is intelligent, personable, and cares very deeply about her clients and her work. I have worked together with her on cases, and consulted with her on cases in the past, and would not hesitate to refer clients to her in the future."

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Marc Soss

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Excellent divorce lawyer."

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Michael Mackhanlall

Unknown lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. She is well respected in the local legal community, and considered an expert in her respective field of law."

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Stephen Henderson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Alvin Brown

Unknown lawyer

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Robert Marble

Family lawyer

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Gregory Kramer

Family lawyer

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Allan Baily

Family lawyer

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Paul Grondahl

Family lawyer

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Philip Schipani

Family lawyer

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Sharon O'Day

Family lawyer

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Cynthia Barry

Mediation lawyer

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Edward Sobel

Family lawyer

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Stephen Henderson

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2006

Pro Bono Service Award, Florida Supreme Court

Work Experience

2016 - Present

President/Attorney, Faith Z. Brown, P.A.

2006 - Present

Attorney, Faith Z. Lodder, P.A

2005 - 2005

Attorney, Parker Law Group

Associations

2018 - Present

2015 Family Court Professional Collaborative Conference

Chair

2018 - Present

Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator

Mediator

2017 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

Family Court Professional Collaborative

Board of Directors

2015 - Present

Family Court Professional Collaborative

President-Elect

2014 - Present

Manasota East Exchange Club

Member

2006 - Present

Keiser University Advisory Board

Member

2005 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2018 - 2020

Manatee County Bar Association

Family Law Section Chair

2015 - 2018

VA Accredited Attorney

Member

2015 - 2015

Collaborative Family Law Professionals of Sarasota/Manatee

Vice President

2006 - 2007

Manatee River Business Exchange Club

President

2005 - 2006

Manatee River Business Exchange Club

President-Elect

Sample of Legal Cases

Dissolution of Marriage

Dr payed one-half the requested amount of alimony

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Education

2003

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

Southeastern Louisiana University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Second Saturday

Divorce from A to Z

2017

Manatee County Business Exchange Club

Collaborative Law

2016

Keiser University

Collaborative Law and Injunctions

2016

Exchange Club of Manasota East

Collaborative law

Publications

2017

Open Palm Press Champions of Collaborative Divorce

Languages

English

Activity

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