Lawyer Ms. Rachel Malkowski Ortiz, graduated from University of Florida, Class of 2007, B.A., cum laude University of Florida Levin College of Law, Class of 2010, J.D., cum laude, is now employed by Shepard, Smith, Kohlmyer & Hand, P.A. at 2300 Maitland Center Parkway, Suite 100 Maitland, FL 32751.

While being a member of The Florida Bar Florida Association of Women Lawyers., Ms. Rachel Malkowski Ortiz is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Ms. Rachel Malkowski Ortiz as your lawyer, you should consider whether Ms. Rachel Malkowski Ortiz offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Ms. Rachel Malkowski Ortiz has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Ms. Rachel Malkowski Ortiz's office is located at Maitland, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Ms. Rachel Malkowski Ortiz has been admitted in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit; 2010, Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida;. His or her practice areas include Appellate Practice, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA).

Ms. Rachel Malkowski Ortiz's college and law school education includes University of Florida, Class of 2007, B.A., cum laude, University of Florida Levin College of Law, Class of 2010, J.D., cum laude. Other biographical background includes Rachel’s practice concentrates on the defense of claims filed under state and federal consumer protection laws, with a special focus on motion practice and appeals. She is skilled at legal research and drafting and has obtained several favorable rulings for her clients on summary judgment and other dispositive motions. She is also experienced in the defense of class actions alleging violations of the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”). Rachel previously worked at the Third District Court of Appeal in Miami, Florida as a staff attorney and as a law clerk for the Honorable Richard J. Suarez. There, she handled civil and criminal appeals as well as petitions for extraordinary relief. This experience trained her to identify the key issues in a case from the eyes of the court, anticipate the opposing arguments, and draft a fair, concise, and effective brief. She has successfully represented clients on appeal at the circuit and district court levels and is admitted to the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Rachel graduated with honors from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she served as a Managing Editor on the Florida Law Review. She is admitted to practice in the State of Florida and the United States District Courts for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. She is bilingual in Spanish and has. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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