Directory of Walton County Bar Association, Inc. Members

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Barker Williams Attorneys at Law

EMAIL: fbarker@barkerwilliamslaw.com 

WEBSITE: www.barkerwilliamslaw.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-308-7033

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 60 Clayton Lane, Suite B, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

PRACTICE AREAS: Corporate, Securities and Business Transactional Matters, including formation, transactions and planning, financing and general contract matters; Intellectual Property Protection  

BIOGRAPHY: Farrar represents private, public and non-profit entities and individuals in a variety of transactional matters, including formation and organization, corporate governance, securities and financing, business transactions and planning, contract preparation and negotiation, and intellectual property protection.

Farrar represents clients of all sizes and stages across a wide range of industries, including real estate, hospitality and technology. Farrar enjoys helping her clients grow and expand their businesses through financing, private securities offerings, joint ventures and acquisitions. She regularly assists individuals and companies of all sizes in the purchase, sale and combination of businesses.

  Brannon & Brannon

EMAIL: Dennis@brannoncanhelp.com 

WEBSITE: www.Brannoncanhelp.com  

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-863-5297

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 975 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

PRACTICE AREAS:  Personal injury and wrongful death; premises liability; nursing home negligence and abuse; insurance coverage claims; certified circuit civil mediator; trial practice in Okaloosa, Bay, Walton, Santa Rosa, and Escambia counties, available to consult and co-counsel on injury and death cases. 

BIOGRAPHY:   

Graduated Walton County H.S. 1967; Chipola Jr. College 1969; FSU 1071 with honors; Distinguished Military Graduate Army ROTC; Masters Degree in Public Administration Fellowship with Masters Degree Univ of Tenn 1972; 2ndLt United States Army 1972-1974; FSU Law 1975 – 1977; PERC State of Florida 1977-1979; Timmel and Denney FWB Insurance Defense 1979; Dewrell, Blue, & Brannon 1980-1990 Plaintiff PI practice; Chairman OW Bar Grievance Committee; 1990-2020 Plaintiff Personal Injury/Wrongful Death; Partner Christopher Paul Brannon in Brannon & Brannon and associate Luke Clark; Major Trials in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Okaloosa County; First Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee.

Brannon & Brannon  

EMAIL: Paul@BrannonCanHelp.com

WEBSITE: www.BrannonCanHelp.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-863-5297

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 975 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

PRACTICE AREAS: Personal Injury & Wrongful Death

BIOGRAPHY:   

Mr. Paul Brannon has been an Okaloosa County native since 1980. He attended school at Destin Elementary, Bruner Middle School, and Fort Walton Beach High School. Paul has a Bachelor’s of Science from the University of Florida in Building Construction (2002) and earned his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law (2005). Paul was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2005 and has been practicing law in the Okaloosa County area since his graduation. He has limited his practice to personal injury and wrongful death matters. Paul has led and co-chaired numerous cases to trial. He continues to represent injured victims in and out of court. Paul is married to Kristen Denhardt Brannon, whom he met while attending law school at Stetson University College of Law. Paul and Kristen were married in 2005 and have a beautiful daughter.

  Matthews & Jones, LLP  EMAIL: kborick@destinlaw.com  WEBSITE: www.destinlaw.comBUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-837-3662BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4475 Legendary Drive,  Destin, Florida 32541 PRACTICE AREAS:  As a result of his background,  Ken has experience in all types of transactions and agreements and can assist clients in a wide variety of business and real estate matters. BIOGRAPHY:  With over 25 years of in-house experience in a variety of roles on behalf of two of Florida’s largest and most respected companies, Ken is a well-rounded, multi-faceted attorney.   

 Matthews & Jones, LLP EMAIL: bbowman@destinlaw.comWEBSITE: www.destinlaw.comBUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-837-3662BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4475 Legendary Drive,  Destin, Florida 32541 PRACTICE AREAS:  In Bruce’s thirty plus years practicing law, he has successfully tried numerous cases involving wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, business torts, contracts, construction defects and real estate/land use, in both state and federal courts.    Bruce is a board certified civil trial lawyer and also a certified civil mediator and a qualified arbitrator. 

   Clark Partington Hart Larry Bond & Stackhouse, P.A.

EMAIL: bcampbell@clarkpartington.com WEBSITE: www.clarkpartington.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (850) 650-3304 BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4100 Legendary Drive, Suite 200, Destin, Florida 32541PRACTICE AREAS: Business & Banking, Financial Institutions, Real Estate Transactions & Real Property Development, Association Law, Real Estate, Real Estate Closings, Commercial and Residential Loan Closings & Workouts

Brannon & Brannon   

EMAIL: Luke@BrannonCanHelp.com

WEBSITE: www.BrannonCanHelp.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-863-5297

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 975 Mar Walt Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

PRACTICE AREAS: Personal Injury

The Critzer Law Firm, P.A.  

EMAIL: scott@critzerlaw.com

WEBSITE: https://critzerlaw.com/

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (850) 622-0050

BUSINESS ADDRESS:  The Critzer Law Firm, P. A.

12889 US Highway 98 W, Unit 110A

Miramar Beach, FL 32550

PRACTICE AREAS: real estate law, real estate closings including commercial and residential transactions, banking law, creditors’ rights/collections, business law, wills and trust, estate administration, including ancillary and foreign probate administration, and guardianships.    

Scott Critzer graduated from Virginia Tech’s top ranked Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with a B.S. in Civil Engineering over 30 years ago. He graduated from Georgia State University College of Law in 1993, became a member of the State Bar of Georgia in 1993, and a member of the Florida Bar in 1995. Scott's practices primarily in the areas of real estate law (including residential and commercial closings), banking law, creditor’s rights, business law, probate-trust law and other civil matters. Scott is a past President of the Walton County Bar Association, Inc.

  Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

  EMAIL: jcomella@handfirm.com

WEBSITE: www.handfirm.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-650-0010

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 

Hand Arendall Harrison Sale

35008 Emerald Coast Parkway, 

Fifth Floor

Destin, Florida 32541

PRACTICE AREAS: community association law, real estate litigation, landlord-tenant, collections, local government law, and business/commercial litigation.

BIOGRAPHY:   

Jennifer is an Associate in the Destin Office of Hand Arendall Harrison Sale. She earned her law degree from Florida State University College of Law. After graduation, she practiced Family law in Jacksonville for a year, and insurance defense in Panama City for four years before beginning to practice law in Destin. Jennifer has experience handling many different kinds of cases and has practiced in thirteen different counties across North Florida. Jennifer is active in her community and the local voluntary bar associations, and enjoys spending her free time with her husband, who is also a local attorney.

  Dunlap & Shipman

EMAIL: mdickey@dunlpashipman.com

WEBSITE: https://www.dunlapandshipman.com/michael-p-dickey

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850.231.3315

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 2063 S. County Highway 395, SRB, FL 32459

PRACTICE AREAS: Complex commercial litigation, real property litigation, construction law, business law, mediation and arbitration

  Matthews & Jones, LLP

EMAIL: cdiviney@destinlaw.com 

WEBSITE: www.destinlaw.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-837-3662

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4475 Legendary Drive,  Destin, Florida 32541 

PRACTICE AREAS: Christa’s practice includes Criminal Defense of all degrees, from simple misdemeanors and municipal ordinance violations, such as DUIs and minor in possession charges, to major felonies. Christa also practices in Civil Litigation.

BIOGRAPHY:   Christa earned Florida Bar membership in 2008 and months later earned her Alabama Bar membership as well.  She achieved The Florida Bar’s Board Certification as a Criminal Trial Attorney in 2016. Christa is one of only two attorneys recognized by the Florida Bar in the five county area from Washington to Santa Rosa to have earned this certification.  Christa has extensive criminal litigation experience including over 70 jury trials in Florida state courts. Prior to joining the Matthews & Jones, LLP litigation team in January 2018, Christa worked prosecuting computer crimes and crimes against children with the 14th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s office.

 First Judicial Circuit of FloridaCircuit Judge - Santa Rosa County EMAIL: judge.rgoodman@flcourts1.govBUSINESS TELEPHONE: (850) 981-5632BUSINESS ADDRESS: Milton Courthouse, Box J, 6865 Caroline Street, MiltonPRACTICE AREAS:Currently all Juvenile Delinquency, Juvenile Dependency, and Probate for Santa Rosa County 

Dunlap & Shipman, PA

 EMAIL: Christine@dunlapshipman.com 

WEBSITE: www.dunlapandshipman.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: (850) 231-3315 

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 2063 S. County Highway 395, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

PRACTICE AREAS: Estate planning and probate law, corporate and business law, tax law, general civil litigation, homeowners’ association and condominium law

 EMAIL:jmitchell@asa1.org

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-892-8080

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 524  Hwy. 90 E

DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

PRACTICE AREAS: Criminal Law 

 Hall, Gilligan, Roberts & Shanlever, LLP  

 EMAIL:mjones@hgrslaw.com

WEBSITE: www.hgrslaw.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-213-0604

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4978 East Co. Hwy. 30A Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

PRACTICE AREAS: Megan’s primary practice areas include Homeowner’s Association and Condominium Association advising and litigation; Construction Litigation; contract drafting and negotiating on behalf of business owners and employers; general contract litigation; and representing employers in discrimination, FLSA, retaliation, and ADA lawsuits. Megan is licensed in both Florida and Georgia and actively practices in both states.

 Lamar Conerly, PA

 EMAIL: Conerlylaw@gmail.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-865-9010

BUSINESS ADDRESS: Mailing: PO Box 131 , Destin, FL. 32540

Physical 4477 Legendary Drive, Suite 200, Destin, FL. 32541

PRACTICE AREAS:

Corporate

Real Estate

Hall, Gilligan, Roberts & Shanlever, LLP 

 EMAIL:droberts@hgrslaw.com

WEBSITE: www.hgrslaw.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-213-0604

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4978 East Co. Hwy. 30A Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

PRACTICE AREAS: Dave is an Equity Partner in the Atlanta-based Employment and Business Law Firm of Hall, Gilligan, Roberts and Shanlever LLP, and manages the Firm’s Seagrove Beach office. His practice principally involves non-compete agreements, employment litigation (discrimination and harassment, wage and hour), and general business contract disputes.  

BIOGRAPHY: Dave has 24 years of private practice experience and represents clients nationally in non-compete, employment and business litigation matters. Dave received his J.D. in 1994 from the University of Texas and his undergraduate degree from Florida State where he was an Academic All-American Football player. Dave is also the Offensive Coordinator/Receivers Coach at South Walton H.S.

Associate General Counsel, Legendary Companies

President, Priority Title

EMAIL: lori@landandtitlelaw.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-269-1119

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4471 Legendary Drive, Destin, FL 32541

PRACTICE AREAS: Real estate, business formation and consulting, probate, estate planning.

 Matthews & Jones, LLP  

EMAIL: dmatthews@destinlaw.com

WEBSITE: www.destinlaw.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-837-3662

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4475 Legendary Drive,  Destin, Florida 32541 

PRACTICE AREAS:  Dana C. Matthews’ law practice includes commercial litigation, residential and commercial real estate development, land use permitting, finance structuring, condominium projects, bank representation, business organization, and business consulting. He has successfully tried significant cases throughout the Panhandle, securing favorable judgments for his clients. 

Matthews & Jones, LLP

EMAIL: staylor@destinlaw.com 

WEBSITE: www.destinlaw.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-837-3662

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4475 Legendary Drive,  Destin, Florida 32541 

PRACTICE AREAS:   Sam Taylor is a litigation lawyer in the area of Construction Litigation, Breach Of Contract, Business Litigation (including contract disputes, business disputes, real estate litigation and employment litigation). Sam has significant experience and has successfully represented clients in state, federal and appellate courts. 

 Matthews & Jones, LLP

EMAIL: statum@destinlaw.com 

WEBSITE: www.destinlaw.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-837-3662

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4475 Legendary Drive,  Destin, Florida 32541 

PRACTICE AREAS:   Stephen focuses primarily on real estate development, land use, and local government-related legal and planning issues in and around Okaloosa, Walton and Bay Counties.  Stephen’s experience in both the construction and city planning arenas, along with his close ties to north Florida, has garnered him a wealth of  knowledge , experience,  and a particularized understanding of the intricacies associated with real estate development work. 

 Von Hoene Law Firm, PLLC   

EMAIL: susan@vonhoenelawfirm.com

WEBSITE: www.mybankruptcyexpert.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-622-4038

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 250 Lynn Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

PRACTICE AREAS: 1) Asset Protection; 2) Trust and Estate Planning/Revocable Trusts; 3) Firearm Trusts; 4) Corporations and Limited Liability Companies; 5) Foreclosure Defense; 6) Bankruptcy; 7) Creditor Workouts; 8) Credit Repair

 Von Hoene Law Firm, PLLC   

EMAIL: susan@vonhoenelawfirm.com

WEBSITE: www.mybankruptcyexpert.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-622-4038

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 250 Lynn Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

PRACTICE AREAS: 1) Asset Protection; 2) Trust and Estate Planning/Revocable Trusts; 3) Firearm Trusts; 4) Corporations and Limited Liability Companies; 5) Foreclosure Defense; 6) Bankruptcy; 7) Creditor Workouts; 8) Credit Repair

 Matthews & Jones, LLP

EMAIL: dorourke@destinlaw.com 

WEBSITE: www.destinlaw.com

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-837-3662

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 4475 Legendary Drive,  Destin, Florida 32541 

PRACTICE AREAS:  Dan O’Rourke has been practicing law in Florida for over 20 years and focuses on general civil and commercial litigation in the state and federal trial and appellate courts of northwest Florida.   Dan’s current practice includes: general civil and commercial litigation, probate, construction law, debtor/creditor law, real estate litigation, and circuit-civil and family mediation. His admissions and certifications include:  The Florida Bar (Bar No. 49034), United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit and Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit and Family Mediator (Mediator No.  21031FR).  

The Wheeler Firm

EMAIL: andrew@wheelerfirm.com

WEBSITE: www.wheeler.law

BUSINESS TELEPHONE: 850-608-2131

BUSINESS ADDRESS: 495 Grand Blvd., Ste. 206, Miramar Beach, FL 32550

PRACTICE AREAS: Family Law, Estate Planning and Elder Law

BIOGRAPHY: Andrew D. Wheeler is licensed to practice law in both Florida and Alabama, and has practiced law for the past eighteen years.  Mr. Wheeler focuses his practice on family law, estate planning and elder law. He has represented thousands of clients in divorce, adoption, custody, alimony and child support proceedings, and counseled clients in estate planning and elder law matters, including guardianship proceedings, estate planning and Medicaid long-term care planning.