$ 400-450 per hour
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Faith Z. Brown
also known as Faith Z. Lodder
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About Faith
Biography
Faith Brown has over seventeen (17) years of extensive experience as a family law attorney in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court. She is a trained in Collaborative Law and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator.
Faith co-authored the Barnes & Noble Bestseller, Champions of Collaborative Divorce: Changing the Way the World Gets Divorced.
Faith is the current President of the Manatee County Bar Association. She was President-Elect of the Manatee County Bar Association for the 2021-2022 term. She was the 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 Chair of the Family law section of the Manatee County Bar Association.
She is also the Former-President of the Family Court Professional Collaborative, Chair of the 2015 and 2016 Family Court Professional Collaborative Conference, and Former-Vice President of the Collaborative Family Law Professionals of Sarasota/Manatee. She continues to serve on the board of directors for the Family Court Professional Collaborative.
Faith was recognized by the Florida Bar Association and the State Supreme Court for her 2006 pro-bono work in the area of Family Law. She has also been a member of the Keiser University Advisory Board since 2006.
She was sworn in as a member of the United States Supreme Court Bar in 2018.
Faith received her Juris Doctor from Loyola School of Law in New Orleans, Louisiana. She earned a Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism and Technical Writing from Southeastern Louisiana University.
Prior to attending law school, Faith worked as a journalist in print, radio and broadcast media.
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
Family
40%
21 years | 4,000 cases
Alimony
10%
21 years | 1,000 cases
Child Custody
10%
21 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2017 2015
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Location
Faith Z. Brown, P.A.
(941) 361-1183
Fax
1001 Third Avenue West, Suite 375, Bradenton, FL, 34205
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Posted by Nikki | April 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
An answered prayer!
Coming from being a stay at home mom and being trapped in a nasy situation, I did a lot for praying that God would give me faith so I knew everything was going to be ok. Well God gave me Faith! I entered into this divorce not having a clue and being completely lost. Faith was excellent at explaining ...
Posted by Chriss | February 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing, down to Earth professional
Mrs. Brown was hired for my Divorce case. The consult was where we first met. I was shaking and had so much anxiety. She was like talking to her like I knew her for years. She is very professional. If she's sure she can make it happen, She will sure you get what you want. If not, she is honest and up...
Posted by anonymous | November 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Thank you.
Mrs Brown was professional and to the point. In less than two months she helped complete my divorce that been on going for over two years. She and her staff where always quick to respond to my questions and helped navigate what seemed to be an insurmountable and difficult time in my life. I would r...
Posted by Tony | August 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Exceeded My Expectations
I've used Faith for a few legal issues and she has the exceeded my expectations on both occasions. I also I think she did it for a reasonable fee. This is why I gave the review the title I did.
Posted by Heather | July 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
So Grateful
Mrs. Brown has handled several cases for me including the adoption of our youngest child. Always very professional and willing to share her knowledge of how the case will work. I would happily refer Mrs. Brown to anyone, and of course will be using her again if the need should ever arise
Faith Z. Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"Faith is an excellent attorney, and one of the best in the area of collaborative divorce. My highest recommendation."
"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."
"I heartily endorse Faith. She is a very competent family lawyer who is knowledgeable of the law and well prepared in the courtroom."
"I have worked opposite of attorney Lodder on several cases and have found her to be very knowledgeable and posessing high ethical standards."
"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."
"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."
"Great family attorney."
"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."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. Excellent divorce lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. She is well respected in the local legal community, and considered an expert in her respective field of law."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
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 ConferenceChair
2018 - Present
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law MediatorMediator
2017 - Present
Sarasota County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Family Court Professional CollaborativeBoard of Directors
2015 - Present
Family Court Professional CollaborativePresident-Elect
2014 - Present
Manasota East Exchange ClubMember
2006 - Present
Keiser University Advisory BoardMember
2005 - Present
Florida BarMember
2018 - 2020
Manatee County Bar AssociationFamily Law Section Chair
2015 - 2018
VA Accredited AttorneyMember
2015 - 2015
Collaborative Family Law Professionals of Sarasota/ManateeVice President
2006 - 2007
Manatee River Business Exchange ClubPresident
2005 - 2006
Manatee River Business Exchange ClubPresident-Elect
Sample of Legal Cases
Dissolution of Marriage
Dr payed one-half the requested amount of alimony
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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