Reviews

Cody Emerson and his team, especially Jason and Kali, were extremely professional, sensitive, and efficient. They made an extremely difficult life event a much easier journey to travel. Thank you! Highly recommend their services.

- Courtney Burt

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- Chris Galloway

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I retained the services of Mr. Valentine and ended up with better results than I had actually asked for. The process was drawn out through no fault of his, and he was always friendly, professional, and up to date. I never had to remind him what was going on, and I also got very prompt responses whenever I contacted them, or something happened with my case. Mr. Valentine was very understanding that there was a minor involved and I felt like he had very realistic views of a fair divorce rather than how some lawyers will encourage you to go for the jugular. I felt like he was always focused on being fair, without giving me false expectations. Over the years I spoke with his staff multiple times and they were all friendly and professional. I'm very happy my need for his services has come to an end but if need be I'd certainly hire them again.

- Whitney Bloom

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- Bonnie Mota

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Everyone that works in this office were very professional, helpful and caring. Even that we never met in person I always felt protected and safe about my case. Thank You Emerson!

- Erinda Cili

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I’m an active duty soldier stationed in Hawaii, and needed an attorney in Florida to represent me in a custody hearing. Mr. Emerson was totally honest with me from the beginning. Cody did his absolute best to expedite the case and keep his fees low. He’s a tactical and technical expert. Highly recommend. He’s very personable and professional. Worth every dollar. I was awarded majority timesharing.

- Present For Duty

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I’m an active duty soldier stationed in Hawaii, and needed an attorney in Florida to represent me in a custody hearing. Mr. Emerson was totally honest with me from the beginning. Cody did his absolute best to expedite the case and keep his fees low. He’s a tactical and technical expert. Highly recommend. He’s very personable and professional. Worth every dollar. I was awarded majority timesharing.

- Disciple of Jesus

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My case was in regards a divorce with a minor child and my experience with law firm was great they responded in a timely manner and help me a lot. Thank you to everyone in the firm that help and guide me through the right path in these hard decision making moments..

- Leidy Laura Fernandez

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Cody Emerson is one of the best Attorney.

- David Floyd

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Obviously a divorce is an experience nobody looks forward to, so having a capable law firm on your side makes all the difference. I was represented by A. Cody Emerson, who demonstrated outstanding professionalism, responsiveness and efficiency. Mine was not a contentious divorce and at no point was I advised to change that or pick fights where none was needed. Any time I would find myself wound up over an issue, Cody was always available to explain how things work and provide calming advise. I would also like to thank Kali Hatzileris for her professionalism and availability to answer my questions. Throughout this experience, I took a lot of comfort knowing I had a solid team on my side. If you read enough reviews related to this type of matter, you will inevitably see those that depict lawyers of just wanting to bill and drag things out. This is no such firm, and while I will not disclose any costs, I will say they were absolutely reasonable. If you find yourself in the unfortunate position of facing divorce, I highly recommend that Emerson & Valentine be at the top of the list of attorneys you consult with. Thank you Emerson & Valentine for making one of the hardest things I’ve experienced easier to get through.

- James Fogel

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Cody and I shared a client and I really enjoyed working with him. Cody and Kali, at his office, were very professional and great at communicating. He always took the time to answer questions and he genuinely wanted the best outcome for the client. He worked diligently to get to a peaceful and fair resolution. I look forward to working with Cody and his office in the future!

- Kadie Schramek

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Cody and Kali were EXCELLENT to say the least! They handled my landlord/tenant issue with much compassion and provided me with peace of mind. Between their knowledge, skill set, and overall character I knew I was in good hands. I highly recommend them.

- Irene Patatoukos

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I have had the pleasure of mediating for Mr. Valentine and Mr. Emerson on numerous occasions. They are both always abundantly prepared for mediation, and have prepared their clients in advance. Throughout the mediations, these two attorneys provide their clients with the ranges of possible court-based outcomes to ensure their clients are able to make well, informed and educated decisions during the mediation process.

- Amber Boles

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- Jennifer Marie Russo

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Mr. Valentine and his staff were very helpful from the beginning. From informing me of the laws to answering every one of my calls and emails quickly. What I though was exceptional is that he did what was best for my family which saved me money, stress, and time. I was very impressed with Mr. Valentines integrity and helping me through a difficult time in my life.

- Debby Wallace

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- Bill Valentine

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Very friendly and professional team. Helped me close the case in a timely manner despite COVID!

- Lina Bouayad

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- Jane Cook

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They have been phenomenal at advocating for me. Their pricing is incredible for the amount of success they have provided. Highly recommended!!

- Gerry Scannell

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Cody Emerson is a good attorney and I am glad I chose his office (based on Google reviews). I had my share of concerns about going through an extremely painful divorce during the worldwide lockdown, but I was happy with Cody's tenacity for protecting my best interest during the mediation process, which ended as I hoped it would. He will represent you well.

- Casey Smith

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I had the pleasure to work with Mr. Emerson. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to call E&V! Cody was always punctual and had an assertive yet tranquil presence in court. I highly recommend Emerson & Valentine to anyone in need of representation!

- Nicholas Watt

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I cant say enough about a small legal problem I had and I retained Cody Emerson to represent me. Not only did he win my case but he and his staff went above and beyond to get my problems resolved. I very much recommend Cody to everyone if you want a good dependable lawyer.

- karen mahmet

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Getting a divorce is never easy, so I've been told. That can create a lot of procrastination and delay. In my personal experience with Cody, Kali and Carmela I had a good feeling from the start. He is very reasonable and easy to talk to. At the end of the day he is a man of his word. I would definitely recommend Emerson & Valentine because they made my dissolution of marriage easy.

- Kim Turnbull

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The journey for a dissolution of marriage is not an easy one and has been emotional and had unanticipated turns but Cody and his team show their care, concern and support throughout the process. They make it seem like your case is their only one with prompt responses that are informative and helpful. Their knowledge and their expertise are matched with their compassion and that makes this process a more positive experience. I share my gratitude with this team.

- Heather Bailey

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Bob, Gretta and Carmela are amazing! I had to find a lawyer due to a paternity and child support case and Bobs firm was the first place I called and I knew within the consultation with Bob that I wanted him to defend me. Bob was very great to work with. He kept things simple and straightforward which made things so much easier as I had never had to deal with anything like this before. His team (Gretta and Carmela) were very sweet and always helpful and knowledgeable. I never felt like I was bothering them with any concerns or questions. Overall I am very happy with the outcome of my case and have Bob, Gretta and Carmela to thank for that. If you come across this review to see if you should hire Bob DO IT!!! You will not regret it. I could go on and on about how amazing they all are but I think you get the point but regardless I am thankful for these wonderful people!!

- morgan ramos

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These guys are the go to family law attorneys in the area. Genuine, honest guys who give you all they’ve got.

- Peter Tragos

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- Nick Gregus

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Cody Emerson made the divorce process surprisingly simple. He is extremely knowledgeable and efficient. He answered questions I didn't even know to ask and was able to keep me calm from start to finish. Thank you Cody, Kali and Carmela and keep up the good work!

- Rachel Clements

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Cody Emerson is extremely knowledgeable and helpful... I only wish that I would have found his firm sooner! He will be my first choice for an attorney in the future, should I need to seek legal advice or family law representation. Thank You Cody, Kali, and Carmela.

- Miss LA

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- KC Fleming

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Robert Valintine is a great lawyer and a true professional. His depth of experience and knowledge help guide me through a very difficult time. If you are considering divorce I recommend Emerson & Valintine highly.

- Paul Salerno

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Amazing service here! We used Bob and he was great! He definitely does his work with a kind heart and wants what's best for everyone involved in the case. He is so sweet and understanding. The office staff is very friendly as well and quickly responded when I needed it. Thank you Bob!!

- Deanna Gibson

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The divorce process is long, stressful, and emotional. However, Cody and Kali were very helpful along the way. They were very understanding and knowledgeable. I would recommend Emerson & Valentine to anyone looking for a divorce attorney. Their pricing is fair and the service is great. I am so thankful to them for helping me get through this in a year.

- Tiffany Niola

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I got the pleasure of working with Mr.Emerson. He listened to my situation and was able to help and explain what steps we could take. He is very genuine person overall! he never once made me feel like he didn’t care about my case, while I know he keeps a tight schedule. Also, The receptionist is super nice as well which to me says a lot!

- Elezeth Gonzalez

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- Justine Murach

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Mr. Emerson got my case finalized quickly, efficiently and without hassle! They are always available for communication and correspond promptly. Would recommend to anyone and everyone in the future! Thank you!!

- Kari V

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Bob Valentine and Gretta handled my, very difficult, case from start to finish. Kali and Cody were also extremely helpful! Everyone in this law office seemed invested in my case and made me feel valued. They were all incredibly professional, yet approachable, and they made themselves available to answer questions and concerns (I had many... requiring some serious patience on their parts). I live outside of the county and they always made sure to keep me informed. They inspired confidence in their attention to my case. Mr. Valentine was always upfront with me and helped me to remain realistic with my expectations (the outcome, by the way, exceeded them all). He helped me to ensure that the money spent on my case was spent well and none was wasted (this is important, as legal bills can really add up). I cannot say enough how grateful I am for everyone at Emerson Valentine. Although I hope that I never have to, I would definitely use them again! Thanks guys!

- T Pearson

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Great law firm! I would highly recommend. Cody Emerson does a great job!

- Debra Carey

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Bob Valentine, Hope and Gretta did an amazing job with my divorce. I initially saw Bob for my consultation on 8/10 and my divorce was finalized on 11/5. They all made things very simple to understand and were a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend this legal team.

- Shannon Thorpe

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Great law firm. Exceeded every expectation I had. Thank you so much for your hard work! Bob was amazing!!!!!!

- Richard Vierling

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Mr. Emerson guided my through a messy custody case. He handled every aspect of my case from custody to child support. The entire process could have been a nightmare, but Mr. Emerson was on top of every date and continually reminding me of paperwork and such on my end. If you want an attorney very attentive to your case as well as yourself I would highly Recomended Mr.Emerson.

- Nicholas Ferguson

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Cody helped me with a contract dispute I had with an insurance company. After I had Cody step in things got cleaned up really quickly. I have a few friends in the industry that have used him for other work and recommended I work with him. Glad I do.

- Richart Ruddie

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Cody Emerson helped me and my family when we needed him the most not only did we get positive results but he also took the time to explain everything along the way thank you for everything...

- Eric Atchison

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Cody is the best. Reasonable, sensible, and able to turn a frustrating situation into a settlement everyone could agree on.

- Hannah B

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Mr. Valentine was very professional and worked hard to handle my divorce as efficiently and effectively as possible. He and his staff made every effort to make a difficult situation as stress free as possible.

- Mary Kelly

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- Brandon Moorhead

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Absolutely incredible. Any potential future legal needs will also be done through this company. Mr. Emerson came to my rescue. They were very attentive and always answered my questions in a timely manor. Continuously keep me updated throughout the process, making a stressful situation tolerable. Positive judgement. Highly satisfied with their services. Definitely, recommend this firm.

- Rae Vera

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Cody Emerson is The Finest Attorney I have EVER Met. He is Brilliant and I know always had my back protecting me. When he speaks in court you know you are in very capable hands. In his closing arguments the only think I could think of was He Smoked Them!

- David Weinberg

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Professional and efficient. I tried doing my own divorce for about a year and finally gave up, found Attorney Valentine and my divorce was final within a couple of months. He also went above and beyond on a couple of things, which I wholeheartedly appreciate.

- Jen Palmer

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Mr. Valentine handled our case with professionalism and tact. The outcome was was accordingly to his ethical standards. Very pleased with the Law office of Robert Valentine.

- Elizabeth Sanguinetti

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I retained Mr. Valentine in the 11th hour of my custody case. He quickly became familiar with my case and even let me to be hands-on by providing input and minor direction during litigation. He's a great listener and genuinely cares about his clients. Mr. Valentine was quick to point out discrepancies in OC's testimony. He was very direct, yet polite in his cross-examination. His court-room appearance is well put together and organized. I feel I has proper representation by Mr. Robert Valentine.

- Timothy Lorens

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Mr. Valentine is an attorney that takes a case to heart. Through out my entire time with him I never once questioned what was going to happen next. He kept me informed, was fair priced, and truly wanted the best not just for me but for my family, which was the most important to me. I can not thank Bob enough for what he had done for my family, he was our angel in the darkest hour.

- Krista Damann

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Bob did a wonderful job with my case. He was very patient with my situation and got the results I was looking for. Bob truly wants what is best for his client and it shows. Bob is the right choice if you are looking for someone who is fair, honest, dependable, and good at his job. Thank you so much for everything!!

- Mike Post

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Cody emerson has helped me on a couple different occasions!! Very upfront and knowledgable and walked me through all the different sceniros!! Very easy to get ahold of and kept me up to date on everything as soon as it happen!! Contact them and you will be very happy with the service and results!! Thank you Mr. Emerson!!

- Frank Hawthorne

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He is bright, compassionate, caring, calm, and level headed. He helped me see things more rationally than I could have otherwise and laid out options in a matter of fact manner with my best interest in mind.

- anonymous

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I just had a Consultation with Mr. Valentin, He was able to explain the good and bad of my case with knowledge and options. I like the fact he was up front with my cases issues vs telling me what I wanted to hear. I feel it is better to be up front like he was and come up with a plan like he did. I feel very comfortable with Mr. Valentin and his abilities. I will be retaining Mr. Valentine for his legal services and if you are smart you should as well.

- Ronald

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I have not yet hired any attorney, however, speaking with Mr. Valentine helped me understand what will happen when we are able to go through the process. He took a few moments of his time to explain answers to my questions and I am so thankful.

- Holly

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I retained Mr. Valentine in the 11th hour of my custody case. He's a great listener and very professional in all aspects of litigation. Mr. Valentine excelled in remembering dates, times and discrepancies in OC's testimony. He was very direct, yet polite in his cross-examination. Perfectly presented the facts and well versed in the laws and statutes pertaining to Florida Family Law. Mr. Valentine also allowed me to be hands-on, providing input and minor direction during my case. His court-room appears is well put together and organized. Again, Bob is a great listener and patient person. He genuinely cares about his clients. I believe I had solid representation by Mr. Robert Valentine.

- Tim

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Mr. Valentine was very professional, courteous, and seemed to really care about me as a person while I was going through this difficult time. He is very knowledgeable concerning family law and responded quickly to all types of correspondence. He made me feel at ease during the process. I would highly recommend Mr. Valentine to anyone going through a divorce.

- Kelly Bain

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Attorney Valentine handled my divorce for me from start to finish. I'd heard so many bad things about attorneys that I was wary in even hiring one to help me through my case, but right from the first meeting I knew that Bob was an attorney who actually cared about his clients and wouldn't steer me wrong. He did a great job in helping to negotiate a parenting plan, including shared custody of my kids, got me everything that I should have gotten as far as marital assets were concerned, and made sure that the alimony and child support were right where they should be. We didn't have to go to trial because we reached a settlement, but I'm confident that Bob would have been as prepared and professional at trial as he was during each step of my case. I've recommended him to my friends and would recommend him to anyone.

- anonymous

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We had a question about our landlord/ tenant relationship and were looking everywhere for a consultation. People were charging hundreds of dollars just to hear our case. Mr. Valenine took time out of his schedule and we had a really reassuring and knowledgeable conversation, and made himself very available. Not sure yet how things will turn out, but we feel confident that Mr. Valentine would be the person to advocate for us.

- Fraser

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We hired Attorney Valentine after he was highly recommended by a family friend. We worked with Attorney Valentine for 18 months on our Supplemental Modification Case and during those 18 months he treated us with dignity and respect and showed that he truly cares about his clients and in the end wants what is best for his clients and their family. Attorney Valentine is an experienced knowledgeable and patient lawyer; one of the many things that we respect him for is his honesty. He never once set us up with high expectations, he was always up front with us letting us know every direction our case could end up going. His priority was clear in doing what was best for our family, which he did. Attorney Valentine was a tremendous help to our family and we are grateful.

- Anonymous

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My friend and I contacted Mr Valentine for a legal issue in Florida. We are both residents of CA and were clueless to Forida Law. How we came about Mr. Valentine was through a Google Search, so one can say a cold call. It was evident on our first call to Mr. Valentine we to look no futher. He listened and took his time on telephonic call to explain Florida Law and what the next steps would to help resolve our situation. After our ended, he immediatly went to work on our case. Within, a month, our issue was resolved and ended. Mr. Valentine, was assertive, attentive and always availble to answer questions or concerns. Something you don't find to happen often once one retains an attorney. Above and Beyond.

- Elena K

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I highly recommend Bob Valentine’s representation to anyone in need of a sharp divorce attorney. I shopped around and met with several well known attorneys before choosing Bob who came recommended by a friend. He handled my case with outstanding responsiveness, competence and complete professionalism. He was the calm, cool voice on the end of the telephone when my troubles began with my divorce. Whenever things got tough and I became upset regarding the case, Bob stepped in to calm, empathize, answer questions, and got me the deal that gave me my life back. I highly recommend his professional services and will always be thankful for the way he handled my case. Thanks for everything Bob!

- Anonymous

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- Rayna Tanis

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Mr Valentine is such a good moral man! He is fair and keeps you on track and focused on the goal. We are not done with the final custody arrangements and our case is complex. He has heard me cry several times and just has this amazing way to keep me back on track! You will not be disappointed or stirred wrong and he WILL watch out for the best interest of your child every step of the way. He has a peaceful manner but is not afraid to call someone out on their behaviors and any injustices occurring. He believed me and trusted me when the other parent was falsely accusing me of all kinds of craziness. I had to fire my old attorney for her incompetency. Mr Valentine knows what he is doing! And through this whole experience he is looking out for the best possible outcome for an imperfect situation he truly wants what’s best for the whole family!

- Jennifer Hicks

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Cody represented me through my divorce and he was very professional and supportive throughout the process and I highly recommend him.

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Cody Emerson, hands down, is the best attorney that I have had hire in my entire lifetime.. he took our car and took control of the whole entire situation with extreme confidence and make sure that my family and I still had a roof to put over our heads. His awesome Attorney Services is the reason why we're in a happy place right now and I couldn't be more grateful. Thank you Cody ,you truly are the best. My family and I can't thank you enough.

- Deanah Atchison

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Cody helped me with a contract dispute I had with an insurance company. After I had Cody step in things got cleaned up really quickly. I have a few friends in the industry that have used him for other work and recommended I work with him. Glad I do.

- Richart

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Mr. Emerson guided my through a messy custody case. He handled every aspect of my case from custody to child support. The entire process could have been a nightmare, but Mr. Emerson was on top of every date and continually reminding me of paperwork and such on my end. If you want an attorney very attentive to your case as well as yourself I would highly Recomended Mr.Emerson.

- N. Ferguson

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It was the first time I had ever been "forced" to hire an attorney to collect a past due debt. I had no idea what lay ahead. I had met Cody as he was finishing up at FSU, so I called him. We sat down and came up with a plan. Walking out of that first meeting I knew I had hired the right person. He made me feel confident and comfortable and is a very compassionate person. That tribute comes thru in his profession. Cody is and will be my attorney should the need arise again. I have recommended Cody to several friends and family members. Thank you Cody!

- Curtis

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Glad to know this incase I need a lawyer! Well done! Congrats to the Emerson Family!

- Gina Marie

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Went above and beyond to assist my family in our time of need. Wonderful person.

- Jeffrey Alderson

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Cody is great attorney as well as awesome human being ,just hired him little time ago ,I have spoken to more than 15 attorneys in Tampa ,Saint Petersburg,Clearwater,Brandon , lot of them were intelligent lawyers however one thing they all had in common was money money and more money ,Cody listened to my situation and decided to take on my case it's just the beginning but I have full faith in him and his skills !! I ask him many many questions all the time and he is always there . Thank you Cody !!

- Usman Younas

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I hired Cody to handle my divorce case last 2014. I consulted 3 lawyers before him but to my disappointment, either they don't know what to do or they don't want to handle cases that involve international correspondence/ processing since my ex-husband is in the Philippines. But when I consulted Cody, he already know right away what to do to start the process. He is very knowledgeable in his field and knows every corners of our law. He is very patient and perseverant researching on things he needed to know to facilitate international processing. He is also very professional, nice, and sensitive to his client's needs. I will surely use his services again if I would need a lawyer again... I just hope it's NOT gonna be for another divorce! Lol!.. Thanks for everything, Cody!.. More power to you!

- Liezl Geli

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We had the pleasure of working with Cody in order to get out of our rental home lease agreement with the property management company. With Cody's guidance and assistance we were successful at breaking the lease and receiving our deposit back in full! I would highly recommend him!

- a Residential Real Estate client

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So far, hiring Cody to evict non-paying tenants from my home has been a smart decision. I wanted to give him a pre-review of my experience with him so far because I can see that he far exceeds my expectations. He is caring, kind and even came to my home because I wasn't feeling well enough to go to his office! My husband and I may very well hire him for an entirely different situation. I have a feeling already that we will enjoy a long professional relationship with Cody and we'll be sure to recommend him to friends and relatives.

- Tammy Reiter

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Attorney A. Cody Emerson knows what he is talking about. He is right up front with advice and information about my situation. He is willing to assist with legal problems and direction on what to do. I would recommend him for Legal assistance.

- Gaetano

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CODY will give you the best Legal advice you need. CODY will stay with you on the issue at hand and be there if you need him . I would recommend A. CODY Emerson for any legal matters.

- Gaetano

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Cody made me feel at ease when speaking with him. He was very attentive and kept me well informed.

- Jessica

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Very helpful and helped resolve my grandmother's issue quickly and also referred her to another helpful lawyer for another matter.

- Andrew

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My Emerson has been the best attorney I have ever had any dealings with. He has been very patient and attentive even though my case was not a great big one and not much compensation for him. It was a renter-landlord-foreclosure situation and I was caught in the middle. He still gave me the the best legal advice and the best legal service I have ever received. I just can't praise him enough. I am elder, very confused and worried about the case and he repeated explanations many times without the slightest hint of impatience or annoyance. I had gotten conflicting information from agencies, even the legal aid agencies for elders. To say that he is exceedingly patient and courteous is an understatement. I have already recommended Mr Emerson to many family members and friends, who have not had such good service or outcomes! I give an enthusiastic thumbs up!

- Marsea

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Mr.Emerson for lack of a better phrase held my hand through my entire custody process. I was very busy with other personal matters during the custody procedures, but my case never missed a beat due to Mr. Emersons diligence. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an attorney in any of his areas of expertise. Mr. Emersons rates were also fantastic when I compared a few different lawyers.

- Nicholas

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Cody successfully fought for my wife and I in a case against a former landlord, who unjustly withheld a significant portion of our security deposit. His attention to detail, time invested in the case and overall efforts all stood out to us throughout the case and I was impressed with both his courtroom stature and his diligence behind the scenes. If the need ever arises for me to seek legal representation again, Cody will absolutely be my first call. He has my utmost confidence and highest endorsement.

- Jon

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