Top Rated Family Law Attorney in Jacksonville, FL

Combs Greene

| 3217 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Visit: http://www.flalaw.pro

Phone: 904-359-5505

Fax: 904-359-5506

Selected To Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2020

Licensed Since: 1992

Education: Florida State University College of Law

Practice Areas:

Family Law (90%),
Appellate (10%)

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Attorney Profile

Attorney Deborah L. Greene is a shareholder at Combs Greene in Jacksonville, Florida. Ms. Greene’s practice is focused on business and family law at both the trial and appellate levels and serves a variety of clients throughout the Jacksonville area.

A former Montgomery academic scholar at Lynchburg College, Ms. Greene went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in studio art from Florida State University and her law degree from Florida State University College of Law. She has been admitted to practice law since 1992.

Along with being admitted to practice in Florida state courts, Ms. Greene is licensed to appear before federal courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. She was previously admitted to the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 9th and 11th Circuits.

Ms. Greene enjoys being active in a variety of legal activities outside of her law practice. Throughout her career, she has spoken at various conferences and seminars for groups such as the Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association and Mandarin Women’s Club.

In addition, Ms. Greene is active in professional organizations. She belongs to the Jacksonville Bar Association, The Florida Bar and the Florida Family Law American Inn of Court. Her eagerness to be a leader has led her to serve as a member of the Florida Bar’s family rules committee and in various roles for different groups over the years.

Ms. Greene has received many accolades for her work, including being listed in the Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers. She also belongs to the honor society Phi Eta Sigma and the law fraternity Phi Alpha Delta.

Practice Areas

90%Family Law
10%Appellate

Focus Areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Same Sex Family Law, Appeals

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Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2020

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About Deborah Greene

Admitted: 1992, Florida

Professional Webpage: http://flalaw.pro/attorneys/deborah-l-greene/

Honors/Awards:

The Women’s Law Symposium, Florida State University, President, 1990-1991
Montgomery Scholar, Lynchburg College, Virginia
Graduated with High Honors, Florida Statute University College of Law, 1991
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Top Attorney Superb 10.0, Avvo, Commercial
Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Family, 2012
Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Commercial, 2012
Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Personal Injury, 2013
Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society, Lynchburg College, Lynchburg, Virginia, 1981
Book Award, Law & Groups, 1989
Top Attorney Superb 10.0, Avvo, Family
Top Attorney Superb 10.0, Avvo, Personal Injury
Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Appeals, 2012
Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Commercial, 2013
Phi Alpha Delta, Florida State University, Vice-Justice 1990 to 1991
National Honor Society, Wolfson High School, Jacksonville, Florida, 1979
Florida Family Law Inn of Court, Master of the Inn
Book Award, Civil Rights Survey, 1990
Top Attorney Superb 10.0, Avvo, Appeals
Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Appeals, 2013
Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Family, 2013
Avvo Client’s Choice Award, Personal Injury, 2012

Bar/Professional Activity:

Master, Florida Family Law Inn of Court , 2019
United States District Court, Bankruptcy Court, Member
Jacksonville Women’s Lawyer’s Association, President, 2005-2006
United States District Court, District of Arizona, Past Member, 1993
President, Jacksonville Women's Lawyer's Association, 2005
The Florida Bar Rules of Judicial Administration Committee, Past Member, 2009-2011
United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, Member
Jacksonville Women’s Lawyer’s Association, President, 2005-2006
Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal, Previous Member, 1994
Chair, The Florida Bar Association Local Grievance Committee "C", 2008
Bar Register of Pre-Eminent Lawyers, Member
Jacksonville Bar Association, Member
Jacksonville Bar Association, Professionalism Committee, Past Member
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal, Previous Member, 1994
Vice-Chair, The Florida Bar Association Local Grievance Committee "C", 2007
United States District Court, District of Arizona & Central District, California, Previous Member, 1993
The Florida Bar Family Law Rules Committee, Member
Florida Bar Association, Member

Pro bono/Community Service:

Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Board Member and Diaconate and adult Sunday School teacher
First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Fayetteville, North Carolina, Member
The Society of Distinguished American High School Students, Jacksonville, Florida, 1979
Riverside Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Jacksonville, Florida, Member

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

Chaired group in charge of CLE presentation and materials; co-drafted materials; presented CLE along with other members of the group, Speaker and Co-Drafter of Materials, Relocation - Florida Family Law Inn of Court CLE, 2019
Speaker, Mandarin Newcomers Club, Jacksonville, Florida, 2006
Presenter, Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association Women Lawyer of the Year Award to Judge Eleni Derke, 2006
Member of Panel for Panel Discussion, The Women’s Law Students Association, Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, 2004
Member of Panel for Panel Discussion, The Women’s Law Students Association, Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, 2005
Member of Panel for Panel Discussion, The Women’s Law Students Association, Florida Coastal School of Law, Jacksonville, Florida, 2006
Speaker, Rotary International Baker County, Florida Chapter, 2004
Program Participant, The Florida Family Law Inn of Court, Jacksonville, Florida, 2003
Program Participant, The Florida Family Law Inn of Court, Jacksonville, Florida, 2004
Speaker, Practicing With Professionalism Seminars, Jacksonville, Florida, 1999
Speaker, Practicing With Professionalism Seminars, Jacksonville, Florida, 2000
Presenter on behalf of Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association, Investitures of Judge Dan Wilensky, 2007
Presenter on behalf of Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association, Investitures of Judge Kevin Blazs, 2006
Presenter on behalf of Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association, Investitures of Judge Mallory D. Cooper, 2005
Presenter on behalf of Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association, Investitures of Judge Angela Cox, 2005
Moderator, Annual Judicial Panel, Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association, 2006
Moderator, Judicial Candidate Forum, Jacksonville Women Lawyers Association, 2006

Verdicts/Settlements:

Adoption of Baby James Doe, 572 So.2d 986 (Fla. 1st DCA 1990)
J.F. v. M.H., 53 So.3d 231 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010)
Lahodik v. Lahodik, 969 So.2d 533 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007)
Corcoran v. Corcoran, 135 So.3d 294 (Fla. 1st DCA 2014)
General Commercial Packaging, Inc. v. TPS Package Engineering, Inc., 126 F.3d 1131 (9th Cir. 1997)
Solo v. Crown Life Ins. Co., 720 So. 2d 522 (Fla. 1st DCA 1998)
Hill v. Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Comm'n, 774 So. 2d 695 (Fla. 1st DCA 2000)
Wannamaker v. Wannamaker, 986 So. 2d 607 (Fla. 1st DCA 2008)
Strickland v. Oberfoell, 890 So. 2d 290 (Fla. 1st DCA 2004)
Johnston v. Johnston, 64 So.3d 1265 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011)
Leonard v. Leonard, 971 So.2d 263 (Fla. 1st DCA 2008)
DePetris v. DePetris, 190 So.3d 65 (Fla. 1st DCA 2016)
Chemical Residential Mortgage Corp. v. Rector, 742 So.2d 300 (Fla. 1st DCA 1998)
Peacock v. Peacock, 741 So. 2d 502 (Fla. 1st DCA 1999); Pough v. State, 743 So. 2d 1081 (Fla. 1st DCA 1999)
ZC Insurance Co. v. Brooks, 847 So.2d 547 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003)
Valliere v. Valliere, 848 So.2d 314 (Fla. 1st DCA 2003)
Thomas v. Cunningham, 65 So.3d 48 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011)
Dice v. Dice, 959 So.2d 720 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007)
Corcoran v. Corcoran, 176 So.3d 352 (Fla. 5th DCA 2015)
Peters v. Oceanway props., 694 So.2d 743 (Fla. 1st DCA 1997)
Smith v. State, 737 So. 2d 1083 (Fla. 1st DCA 1999)
Jones v. Pecock, 768 So.2d 1074 (Fla. 1st DCA 2000)

Educational Background:

Lynchburg College, Montgomery Academic Scholar for Pre-Seminary Students (3.6 gpa), 1981-1982
Florida State University, Bachelor of Science, Studio Art (3.29 gpa), 1985
Wolfson High School, Jacksonville Florida, National Honor Society , 1981

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