Allison A Belcher

Allison A Belcher

4.1
Rating: 3.2

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at New Port Richey, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Criminal Defense, Child Custody, Domestic Violence

8630 Government Dr. Ste 102, New Port Richey, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 26 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022

Location

Law Office of Knox and Belcher, PLLC

8630 Government Dr. Ste 102, New Port Richey, FL, 34654

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Allison A Belcher's Reviews

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4.1 /5.0

40 Client Reviews

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Showing 6 - 10 of 19 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2018 | Family

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First off, I was never given what has been explained to me by my new attorney to be basic family law 101 questions which were forwarded to Allison almost a year before I was given them to answer and the opposing counsel had me looking like I was failing to respond to the questions pertaining my matte...r. Then to top it all off while in court discussions where had by all, however an order was drawn up by opposing counsel to which I rebutted and made corrections. The corrections were never made by Allison or her paralegal and now I have an order in place to which I had to hire a new attorney to handle. While in court Allison came to the Judges table with 3, ill say it again 3 pieces of paper, 1 was her argument and the other 2 were scratch paper, meanwhile my entire legal binder was left sitting on the chair behind us, next to the deputy. People had subpoena's issued but were never questioned by her. However they were on time and prompt about payments and withdraws from the account. When asked to speak with her boss about this situation, it took them well over a week to get back to me and then when I asked for help with this matter, I was told to do whatever I had to do, no relief would be afforded and that his attorneys are not bound to disclose all information regarding YOUR case in reference to negotiations. I had two paralegals assigned to my case both of which really had no desire to assist me with any answers except give me the proverbial, "Ill ask the attorney and get back with you" however the charges for that answer continued. Very DISSAPOINTED with the professionalism shown and the ETHICS involved. I am moving forward with this to a HIGHER LEVEL that is responsible for overseeing the conduct of attorneys, as I believe this seems to be a trend with this Firm and someone has to be held accountable for these actions. I say these things not out of anger but the truth, lawyers cannot be held accountable for what a Judge decides however there is work that is EXPECTED to be completed on behalf of a client and as a LAWYER you should do your job to the fullest of your potential, shortcuts should never be taken as these situations impact the lives of CHILDREN and ADULTS for a good majority of time.

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Lack of Communication and Listening, Non Responsive

I was a client of Allison and she basically went off and did her own thing with my case. She did not include my wishes in her decision making. It has cost me a lot more money having her for counsel due to the improper filing and lack of thinking through down stream impacts from my case. I think if... it is a simple divorce case she can handle but not anything complex. I had to hire someone new to clean up the mess she left in my case.

Posted by Joel Martinez Ortiz | May 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

ALLISON BELCHER IS THE BEST ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA

I hired Ms. Belcher initially back in 2016 while she worked for another firm. Ms. Belcher decided to open her own practice and I immediately requested to continue having Ms. Belcher as my attorney because of Ms. Belcher's professionalism. As an out of state client, Ms. Belcher's dedication, communica...tion, and expertise in the law were critical in the success of my case. Thanks to Ms. Belcher, my daughter now lives with me. She is no longer in a dangerous environment. It was a long process that came to a decision on May 1, 2018. Ms. Belcher through this entire time, along with her staff, went above and beyond with their professionalism, communication, and dedication. Allison Belcher is not just an attorney, she is truly the example of what a professional should be in the legal profession. I not only recommend anyone to obtain Ms. Belcher's services, I am the example of the level of commitment Allison Belcher dedicates to all her cases. Ms. Belcher is a dedicated professional who knows the law and above all she is the BEST ATTORNEY IN FLORIDA. Ms. Belcher, the attorneys, and staff at Knox and Belcher are the standard in Florida of what a lawyer and a law firm should be. Ms. Belcher represented me as an out of state client and not once did I ever worry about my case or my legal representation. I speak from the heart, as a father who fought for years to remove my daughter from a dangerous living environment, I found myself alone, yet Allison Belcher took on my case and represented the best interests of my daughter and I. Thanks to her and the staff's efforts, my daughter is exceeding and happy and safe with me. I thank Ms. Belcher and the entire Knox and Belcher Law Firm for their unwavering dedication, professionalism, and resolve in ensuring that this case and all their clients' cases are represented in the most professional manner. Allison Belcher, thank you for what you have done for my daughter and my family. This post doesn't begin to do justice or truly describe what an amazing attorney you are and what a great law firm Knox and Belcher is. I will forever be grateful for all you have done. Respectfully, Joel

Posted by Savannah | February 01, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Top Notch Lawyer

We have had Allison as our attorney for over three years now in a Step-Parent adoption. She’s very direct, honest, stands with confidence in front of the judge. It is a very emotional and sensitive case for us. We are forever grateful for Allison’s hard work in our case. She’s very knowledgeable.

Posted by Teresa | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Amazing empathetic Attorney

Allison Belcher represented my son during a criminal case and she was extremely professional and very empathetic to what I was going through as a Mother. The way she related to my 14 year old son was amazing and I could not of asked for a better attorney! I would highly recommend her for anyone and w...ould hire her again in a heartbeat! She was always very prepared and professional and made the whole process so much easier for myself and my son. She made sure we knew exactly what was happening and was very honest about our options. Allison Belcher is an A plus attorney who actually cares about her clients and does not just view them as a paycheck!

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Allison A Belcher's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Zooberg

Family lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Belcher is an excellent attorney! I highly recommend her."

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Kristal Knox

Family lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allison is highly knowledgeable, dedicated and experienced in all matters of family law. Despite her tremendous skill in trial advocacy, Allison is just as good - if not better - at achieving settlements. Her advocacy of collaborative practice and her ability to understand all sides of an issue is unique and superior. I endorse this lawyer."

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Stacy Kemp

Family lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zonald Spinks

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Allison is a highly skilled attorney who takes her responsibilities seriously. She promptly responds to email and phone calls and is not afraid to argue on behalf of her clients. Her tenaciously works to get her clients the best result possible . I highly recommend her."

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Cheri Hobbs

Family lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ms. Belcher has a remarkable understanding of the family law practice. She understands the "big picture" and is able to truly connect with her clients. I highly recommend Ms. Belcher for your divorce or custody action."

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Experience

Rating:  3.2 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.

Suspension issued in FL, 2022

updated on 10/18/2023

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Law Office of Knox and Belcher, PLLC

Associations

2000 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Education

1999

Stetson University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Tampa

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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