Lawyer Mary Kestenbaum Fortson, Esq., graduated from Cedar Crest College, B.S., magna cum laude, 1989 Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997, is now employed by Merlin Law Group, P.A. at 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 950 Tampa, FL 33602.

While being a member of Hillsborough County (Member, Appellate Practice Section) and American (Member, Sections on: Torts and Insurance Practice Litigation) Bar Associations The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Appellate Practice Trial Lawyers) Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member: Appellate Practice… Read more Hillsborough County (Member, Appellate Practice Section) and American (Member, Sections on: Torts and Insurance Practice Litigation) Bar Associations The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Appellate Practice Trial Lawyers) Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers (Member: Appellate Practice Section Amicus Curiae Committee) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Tampa Bay Inn of Court Florida Justice Association (Member, Amicus Curiae Committee) American Association for Justice Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters, FAPIA (Associate Member) N, Mary Kestenbaum Fortson, Esq. is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Mary Kestenbaum Fortson, Esq. as your lawyer, you should consider whether Mary Kestenbaum Fortson, Esq. 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 Mary Kestenbaum Fortson, Esq. has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Mary Kestenbaum Fortson, Esq.'s office is located at Tampa, FL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Mary Kestenbaum Fortson, Esq. has been admitted in 1997, Florida; 2009, Texas; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas;. His or her practice areas include Insurance Coverage, Appellate Practice, Products Liability, First and Third Party Insurance, Insurance Bad Faith, Insurance, Insurance Litigation, Property Insurance Coverage, Property Insurance, Property Damage, Property Loss.

Mary Kestenbaum Fortson, Esq.'s college and law school education includes Cedar Crest College, B.S., magna cum laude, 1989, Stetson University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1997. Other biographical background includes As Managing Attorney, Mary Fortson participates in the Merlin Law Group’s most complex legal cases and projects, and provides litigation and appellate support and guidance to the attorneys, overseeing and ensuring the quality of the legal work conducted. She coordinates and supervises the attorneys of the firm, and participates in law office operations including case assignment, hiring, supervision and professional development of the firm’s attorneys.Mary directs the attorneys and their legal staff in effective and efficient use of resources while servicing the client. She assures that services are in compliance with professional standards, and state and federal regulatory requirements. Mary supplies advice and guidance to the Firm attorneys on all matters of procedure, practice, and policy. She provides administrative and technical oversight for attorney activities and coordinates with other internal staff and external entities and organizations.Phi Delta Phi. Valedictorian. Recipient: West Publishing Corporation Award for Outstanding Achievement, 1994-1995 and 1995-1996. Co-Author: "Colossus: Taking on a Giant," Trial Magazine, September, 2000.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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