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Samantha Valentine Ellis

Samantha Valentine Ellis

 
  • Family Law, Divorce, Criminal Law...
  • Florida
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
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Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
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Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
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Ethics and Professionalism
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Scott Monroe
Scott Monroe August 1, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have a tremendous amount of admiration and a healthy respect for Sam and her firm. She is experienced, dedicated, and a worthy adversary. We refer all of our family law issues to her because we want our clients to have the best representation possible. Her clients are lucky to have her and if you are a prospective client, have peace of mind that you will be in good hands. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Friend
  • Other

I have known Sam as a fellow Assistant State Attorney, opposing counsel in many cases, and we refer all our of family law clients to her firm.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case
  • Opposing Client

We worked as colleagues as prosecutors. We have had cases overlap in the criminal defense field. And we have been on opposite sides in family law court battles.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
We worked together at the State Attorney's Office a decade ago. We have also had clients in common and found ourselves as adversaries at other times.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Sam is very dedicated to her craft, her clients, and to achieving the best outcome possible for her clients. She has exceptional courtroom presence and experience.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Sam has always remained current and diligently informed on all legal matters and developments, which takes dedication and time which many lawyers do not allocate to continued education and research as she does.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Sam's knowledge of the intricacies of the law are superb. However, that knowledge is worthless unless an attorney possesses the talent and skill to convey it in a concise and convincing way. Sam has mastered this craft.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Sam is frank, clear, to the point, and persuasive. I have no doubt that she is attentive to her clients. Her ability to communicate and negotiate with prosecutors and opposing counsel are top notch.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Sam has always been an honest and ethical attorney. She has displayed the highest standards of integrity in all my dealings with her.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal Defense, Family Law
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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