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Deborah Anne Gartzke

5.0
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 34 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Probate, Child Custody ... +2 more
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 18 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2007

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Licensed in Virginia for 34 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1991

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Deborah Anne Gartzke's Reviews

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23 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Probate

Posted by Betty Jane Tallett | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Very Good Lawyer!!

Was a great help in settling my Dad's estate. She walked me through every step of the process. I would highly recommend her.

Posted by Dorothy | December 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate

Deborah has been very helpful throughout our process of probate for my brother-in-law who passed last year. Not only has she been prompt and professional in dealing with our affairs. For anyone who has to go through the probate process for a passed loved one, there is no one better then Deborah Gartz...ke.

Posted by Sarah | August 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Probate

My family found Deborah through the Naples, FL public court to use as a probate lawyer after my mother passed away. Our case was not straightforward, and none of the four of us children knew how to muddle through the various steps after someone passes away. Not only did Deborah take the time to patie...ntly explain exactly what we would need and answer our many questions, she also had suggestions for who to go to in the rare case that she didn't know an answer. I would absolutely use her again, and recommend her services to anyone.

Posted by Millie | October 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Excellent Attorney

We live out of state, so we used the Naples Bar Association to find a lawyer to probate a relatives will in Naples, Florida. Ms. Gartzke was the one we chose after interviewing her. She was extremely professional, competent, and communicative. She answered all our phone calls and emails promptly, and... got the estate settled easily and as quickly as possible. We would recommend her highly.

Posted by Anne | January 20, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Estate Attorney

I highly recommend Ms. Gartzke as an estate attorney. I cannot say enough good things about her. I was referred to her at a very difficult time. My uncle had suddenly taken ill, and my elderly mother and I had to travel to Florida where he lived, from our homes in New Jersey, to be with him. Ms. ...Gartzke was very compassionate, and considerate of our circumstances. She went above and beyond to accommodate our family. At all times, she was extremely professional. When my uncle passed away, she handled all the tasks that needed to be handled, keeping us informed every step of the way, as to what to expect, and what was needed from us. She was proactive in every situation that arose. After returning home to New Jersey, we had every confidence in Ms. Gartzke’s handling of the tasks that remained. I would give Ms. Gartzke ten stars if I could. I highly recommend her, and would definitely hire her again.

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Deborah Anne Gartzke's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alberto Batista

Family lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Friend

"Ms. Gartzke is a very diligent and intelligent attorney. She is conscientious and dedicated to providing expert advice and positive results to her clients. She is a reliable source of legal advice. I highly recommend Ms. Gartzke as an outstanding attorney."

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John Wirth

Litigation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deborah is intelligent, diligent and professional. I dealt with her in a number of civil and domestic relations matters over the years and always found her to be well-versed in the law, articulate and a zealous advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Honors

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1991

American Jurisprudence Award in Mock Trial, Washington & Lee University School of Law

1990

American Jurisprudence Award in Dispute Resolution, Washington & Lee University School of Law

1990

American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law, Washington & Lee University School of Law

1990

American Jurisprudence Award in Trial Practice, Washington & Lee University School of Law

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Owner, Deborah Gartzke, Attorney

1993 - 1996

Associate Attorney, Black, Noland & Read, PLC

1992 - 1993

Pro Se Law Clerk, United States District Court Western District Of Virginia

1991 - 1992

Law Clerk, The Honorable Glen E. Conrad, Magistrate Judge

1983 - 1988

Fraud Investigator, Roanoke County Department of Social Services

Associations

2014 - Present

Collier County Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2020

Collier County Women's Bar Association

Member

2015 - 2017

Thomas S. Biggs Chapter of the American Inns of Court

Member

1993 - 2014

Augusta County Bar Association

Member

Education

1991

Washington and Lee University School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1984

Virginia Tech

M.A.Ed.

Languages

English

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