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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 20 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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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Support
Posted by Christina | January 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
I can't say enough positive things about Ms. Lodder & her Staff
Attorney Lodder assisted me after my divorce to help enforce a child support order. I can't say enough positive things about Ms. Lodder and her staff. From beginning to end, she made the process as easy as possible. I have had many experiences with attorney's in the past, and my experience with Faith...
Posted by anonymous | December 16, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Help when I needed it most
When my ex-wife filed papers for more custody and child support, I chose the attorneys at Faith Z. Lodder. She was professional, honest and always had my best interest in mind. She was always quick to return my phone calls and emails, and never beat around the bush. Ms. Lodder will be honest and stra...
Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Disappointed client
I needed a lawyer because my ex husband was not granting me permission to relocate to another state when he himself had relocated to Colorado . After my free consultation with Faith I hired her to represent me . We ended up going to court but I was missing an affidavit showing he was behind on child ...
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Replied last August 03, 2018A lawyer's duty to keep client confidences has few exceptions and in an abundance of caution, I do not feel at liberty to respond in a point by point fashion in this forum. Suffice it to say that I do not believe that the post presents a fair and accurate picture of the events.
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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