Joan-Marie Kettell Dean

Joan-Marie Kettell Dean

4.5
Rating: 7.1

Licensed for 36 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Huntsville, AL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Appeals

116 Southside Sq, Huntsville, AL

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 36 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1989

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

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Location

Law Offices of Joan-Marie Dean

116 Southside Sq, Huntsville, AL, 35801-4225

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Joan-Marie Kettell Dean's Reviews

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4.5 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 8 reviews | Professionalism

Posted by Jason | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Closer!

I had an extremely long drawn out divorce that resulted in me switching attorneys, and the difference was night and day. Joan was great to work with, provided sound advice, and represented my interests with great professionalism even though the opposing counsel and opposing client did not always tak...e the high road. Joan was able to get a resolution to my pending divorce that allowed me to move on with my life. I would recommend her to anyone that faces the unfortunate reality of divorce.

Posted by Stephanie | April 05, 2016 | Hired Attorney

More than an attorney

Not only is Joan Marie professional and highly educated, she will make you feel like family. She cares about your case because she has been there. Her staff welcomes you and assures you are comfortable why you wait. Her confidence put your mind at ease. I have never once had an issue with her nor her... staff returning an email or phone call. I highly recommend her!

Posted by anonymous | March 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

6 stars out of 5

She is professional, polished, and poise. I have had long-standing issues with my son's mother and Jo-Marie was able to help resolve many of these issues. She is very clear without ever wing condescending. She is also always within reach which seems to be a luxury when considering lawyers. If you are... considering a lawyer in Alabama, look no further, Jo-Marie is phenomenal.

Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Will not return phone call

I retained Joan Marie with a very high retainer and could not get her to call me back with additional information. I left over 25 messages and 12 emails asking her to return my call, and I never heard from her and am unable to get my retainer back.

Posted by anonymous | February 21, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Couldn't be happier!

Ms. Sullivan came recommended to me by another attorney in town. Given the circumstances surrounding my divorce and subsequent child custody proceedings, I could NOT have made a better choice. Her knowledge of the law, her vested interest in my well being, as well as my son's, her empathy regarding m...y experiences and her stellar representation of my case contributed greatly to a very positive outcome! I would not hesitate to recommend her to any person in search of a qualified and professional attorney in north Alabama.

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Appeals lawyer | Jun 04

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"I have known Joan-Marie for many years. I have found her to be very knowledgeable with family law appellate work. She is well respected by fellow lawyers. I have attended several lawyer's conferences at which she has been the speaker regarding appellate law issues. Anytime a litigant has called me in the past with an appellate issue, I have referred them to her."

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Experience

Rating:  7.1 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Joan-Marie Sullivan

1992 - 1996

Associate, Wolfe Jones and Boswell

1989 - 1992

Associate, Lanier Ford Shaver and Payne

1988 - 1989

Associate, Landrum, Shouse and Patterson

Associations

1993 - Present

Alabama State Bar, Family Law Section

Education

1988

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

University of Alabama

Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

2014

Family Law In Alabama

Updates in Family Law and Hot Topics

2013

People's Law School

Divorce and Child Custody Basics

2013

Divorce on the Beach

Case Law Update

2013

Alabama State Bar, Annual Meeting

Case Law Update

Publications

N/A

Alabama Law Weekly Editor

Languages

English

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