|
|
MEMBER PROFILE: Preston DeVilbiss Jr. |
| |
| |
|
ADR SERVICES & CERTIFICATIONS |
| |
ADR Services:
 Mediation (Circuit-Civil) |
|
Arbitration (Civil/Commercial) |
|
FL Certification Qualifications:
County Court Mediator
Circuit-Civil Mediator
Serving the following Judicial Circuits:
6, 10, 12, 13, 20
[ Click for Map of Florida's
Civil Circuits ]
|
|
Preston DeVilbiss Jr. has experience in the following areas of Civil
Law: |
|
|
Commercial/Business |
|
Community Associations |
|
Condominiums |
|
Construction |
|
Consumer Fraud |
|
Contract Disputes |
|
Education |
|
|
Environmental |
|
Insurance |
|
Landlord/Tenant |
|
Medical Malpractice |
|
Personal Injury |
|
Probate |
|
Product Liability |
|
|
Professional Negligence |
|
Real Estate |
|
Sports |
|
Torts |
|
Wrongful Death |
|
|
Preston DeVilbiss Jr. has experience in the following areas of areas of Family Law: |
|
 Divorce (All Issues) |
|
|
|
Biographical Notes:
Preston began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in 1973, followed by private practice as an associate at a local firm. In 1978, Mr. DeVilbiss founded the law firm of DeVilbiss and Vorbeck, which expanded to become Adams, DeVilbiss, Vorbeck and Wood. His practice included many areas of law including personal injury and wrongful death, criminal law, family law, commercial law, juvenile law, general civil law, appellate practice, contract law, corporate and business law and workers' compensation. His courtroom experience includes over 5,000 court hearings and trials.
In 1990, Mr. DeVilbiss was elected to serve as a Sarasota County Judge, a position he held for twelve years. As a Judge, he presided over more than 72,000 court cases including more than 1,100 hours as an Acting Circuit Court Judge. He was named Judge of the Year in 1992 by the local chapter of the Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency, and served as a member of the Criminal Rules and Sentencing Committees of the Florida Conference of County Court Judges.
Mr. DeVilbiss joined Nelson-Hesse on a full-time basis in January 2003. He is a certified circuit court mediator and is currently leading the firm's mediation/arbitration team. Additionally, he is available for voluntary trial resolution (private judging) and as a special master.
Education:
- J.D. University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- B.S.B.A., Marketing - University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
- Member - The Florida Bar
- Member - U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Languages
English
Memberships & Affiliations :
Mr. DeVilbiss is admitted to the U. S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. He serves as a Master at the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court and is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association.
|
RATES & PAYMENT INFORMATION |
Rates: Please call for details.
Payment: Please call for details.
Cancellation Policy: Please call for details.
|
AVAILABILITY & BOOKING INFORMATION |
| |
|
|
Calendar Last Updated: 14 May 12
|
Click your preferred date to send our office a Date Request form.
All such requests will go immediately to
Preston DeVilbiss' scheduling staff
(Johanna Bradley, jbradley@nelsonhesse.com)
|
|
|
