Riverview, Florida
| Mediator and Parenting Coordinator | |
| phone | 813-672-1900 (Office) |
| fax | |
| Email Me | |
- Areas of Practice:
- 50% Mediation
- 20% Parention Coordination
- 10% Family Litigation
- 20% Creation of Free or Reduced Costs Legal Services, Not for Profit Organization
- Arbitration
- International Dispute Resolution
- Mini-trails
- Private Judging
- Non-Profit & Tax-exempt Organizations
- Alimony & Spousal Support
- Children's Rights
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
- Paternity
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Certification/Specialties:
- Family Mediator, Florida Supreme Court, 2010
- Parenting Coordinator, USF/Dr. D. Carter, 2010
- Education:
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport, Florida,
1993
J.D.
Honors: Cum Laude
Honors: Phi Delta Phi
Honors: Moot Court Board, 1992
Honors: First Internship at Tampa General Hospital, 1992 - University of South Florida, St. Petersburg, Florida,
1991
B.A.
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Major: Political Science - St. Petersburg Junior College, St. Petersburg, Florida,
1989
Honors: With Honors
Major: Liberal Arts
- Published Works:
- Various Blogs, www.pcmtampabay.com, 2009 through 2011
- Various Legal Answers/Legal Guides, www.avvo.com, 2010 - 2011
- Classes/Seminars Taught:
- Keynote Speaker, Families in the Court System Today, USF Manatee/Sarasota, Evelyn M. Duvall Family Studies Conference, 2011
- Legislative Update, Child and Family Psychologists, 2010
- Various Family Law Subjects, Various Local Churches, 2008
- Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence: What's the Rule of Thumb Anyway?, Tampa General Hospital, 1998 - 1999
- Domestic Violence - Domestic Violence: What's the Rule of Thumb Anyway?, DACCO, 1998 - 1999
- Honors and Awards:
- Honor for Leadership and Achievement Strathmore's Who's Who Honors, 2002
- Outstanding Achievement in the Study of Law, Who's Who Among American Law Students, 1993
- Certificate of Merit for Outstanding Performance, Florida Bar - Family Law Section, 2003
- B V rated Distinguished, Martindale Hubbell, Rating granted over 10 years ago
- National Association of Professional Women, Executive and Professional Woman of the Year, 2011 - 2012
- Professional Associations and Memberships:
- Hillsborough Bar Association, 1996 - 2011
- Member
- AFCC, 2009 - 2011
- Member
- National Association of Professional Women, 2010 - 2011
- Member
- The International Legal Fraternity of Phi Delta Phi, 1992 - 2011
- Member
- Inns of Court
- Master, 1996-2011 (inactive for a few years)
- Past Employment Positions:
- Law Offices of Johanne Valois, P.A., President, 1998 - 2011
- Family First Law Group, PLC, Member, 2011 - Present
- Parenting Coordination and Mediation Services, Inc., President, 2009 - 2011
- Ronald S. Reed, P.A., Associate, 1996 - 1998
- Pro Bono Activities:
- Founder/Chairman, Board of Jessica D4ailey Legal Services, Inc., 2009 - 2011
- Various Participation in Competitions/Tournements for Students, 2005 - 2011
- Languages:
- French
