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Pamela Marie Mori Holcombe

Pamela Marie Mori Holcombe

Experienced Business, Construction, and Commercial Attorney
  • Appeals & Appellate, Animal & Dog Law, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • Florida, USDC for the Middle District of Florida, USDC for the Northern District of Florida, USDC for the Southern District of Florida
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Biography

Pamela is a skilled and savvy lawyer for clients seeking high caliber sophisticated representation without the formality and cost that often accompanies the large firm experience. From St. Johns County's
local residents and businesses, to international businesses and high net worth individuals, Pamela, provides strategic and informed counsel in a variety of areas of law, including but not limited to, construction, business, commercial, construction, employment and non-competes, health care, medical practices, litigation and appeals in state and federal court, maritime, intellectual property, commercial and residential real estate, yachts and aircraft. She also offers her services as a regular volunteer with St. Johns County Legal Aid and has received numerous awards for her pro bono service.

Having served in the U.S. Army and having worked as a news photojournalist and sports editor, Pamela has a unique perspective and brings a broad spectrum approach to legal challenges and understanding of her client's needs. Pamela knows how to surmount the legal and business challenges her clients encounter as they look to protect their assets, broaden their opportunities and pursue legal challenges. As a seasoned complex commercial litigation attorney well-versed in a variety of substantive areas of law, Pamela brings years of experience and perspective to navigating the nuances your legal matter. For clients with unique and complex legal and business issues to tackle, Pamela is the attorney they want to steer the ship through the choppy and uncertain waters.

For Pamela, success is defined when she is able to call upon her past experience representing clients with high value complex matters to personally steer your business transaction to success or legal matter safely through any rocky shoals.

Practice Areas
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
    Animal & Dog Law
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
    Asbestos & Mesothelioma
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Construction Law
    Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
    Employment Law
    Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
    Intellectual Property
    International Law
    Human Rights, Imports & Exports
    Maritime Law
    Personal Injury
    Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
    Probate
    Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
    Products Liability
    Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
    Trademarks
    Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Additional Practice Areas
  • State and Federal Litigation
  • Business and Commercial Litigation
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
    Contingent fees are offered for most cases involving personal injuries. In certain cases, a specific business tort litigation matter may be appropriate for a blended or partial contingency fee representation. Such arrangements are only offered subject to a full review of the matter.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    In certain cases, some or most of the fees for probate and/or real estate matters can be deferred to conclusion of the representation. Such arrangements are only offered subject to a full review of the matter.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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USDC for the Middle District of Florida
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USDC for the Northern District of Florida
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USDC for the Southern District of Florida
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11th Circuit Court of Appeals
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
  • French
  • Russian
Professional Experience
Attorney
Anastasia Law, PL
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Akerman Senterfitt
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English, McCaughan & O'Bryan, P.A.
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Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D.
Honors: magna cum laude Order of the Coif
Activities: Law Review
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University of Maine - University of Southern Maine
B.A. | International Relations
Activities: Senior Thesis - Messianism in Russian Foreign Policy from 12th Century to Present
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Awards
Pro Bono Service Award
St. Johns County Legal Aid
Pro Bono Service Award
St. Johns County Legal Aid
for outstanding pro bono service
Pro Bono Service Award
St. Johns County Legal Aid
for outstanding pro bono service
Order of the Coif
University of Miami School of Law
Law Review
University of Miami School of Law
Professional Associations
Jacksonville Bar Association
Chair, Construction Law Committee
Current
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Equine Subcommittee, Animal Law Section, Florida Bar
Vice Chair
Current
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Business Law Section, Florida Bar
Business Litigation Committee, civil rules commmittee
Current
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St. Augustine Inn of Court
Executive Board Member
Current
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Construction Law Committee, Florida Bar  # 0135010
Chair, Pro Bono Initiative
Current
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St Johns County Bar Assoiation
Current
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Florida Association of Women Lawyers - St Johns Co Chapter
Current
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Speaking Engagements
Guest Lecturer Marine Insurance, Miami, Florida
St. Thomas Law School Miami
Gues Lecturer Marine Insurance, Miami, Florida
St. Thomas Law School Miami
Websites & Blogs
Website
Legal Answers
5 Questions Answered
Q. How do I get CAD plans from an architect?
A: This is an unfortunate situation, however, when dealing with a builder's new home architect, it is likely that the plans are merely a repetition with slight variation on plans the architect has previously designed for the builder and for which the builder may own the license rights. It would be highly unusual for the builder to enter into an agreement with a prospective owner that would allow for the use of these plans regardless of whether or not you decided to eventually use its services, but stranger things have been known to happen. As with most issues regarding construction disputes, a review of the specific facts and all of the terms and conditions of the written agreement are required to provide anything more than the most general of thoughts. If the amount in dispute is significant, the investment in a consultation with an experienced construction attorney to review and provide guidance may be worth your while. What is a certainty is that engaging counsel to review the proposed construction agreement for the new home before signing is absolutely worth doing. ... Read More
Q. The client signed my contract to add a pool to a home under construction & will not close on home. Do I have to refund
A: Unfortunately, as with almost all issues involving construction disputes, a review of the terms and conditions of the entire written agreement, the very specific facts, and application of any relevant statutory provisions is required to provide anything more than the most general of responses.

In this case, some of the facts that might matter would be the amount of the deposit, the actual value of the work taken in performance of the contract, and whether or not the person with whom you contracted (i.e., the prospective owner) had the authority to allow the imposition of a contractor's lien against the real property. There may well be other other terms of the contract that could be relevant to this attempted potential termination past the three day right to cancel. Most contracts also state that the written agreement supersedes any verbal discussion.

This issue certainly merits a consultation with an experienced Florida construction attorney so as to decide on the best strategy to respond. Another issue you could discuss during the consultation is whether your form of contract could be improved to address this and to provide other clauses to better protect your business in the future.
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Q. Owner/tenant contract w/GenCon. All invoices paid, owner sued for unpaid inv. from subCont., default win due to error?
A: When a default judgment has been entered, in this case presumably by the judge and not simply a clerk's default, it is long past time for the property owner to obtain actual legal advice from an experienced construction litigator as to the specific facts of this matter. There may be grounds to attack a default, however, there are very rigid and complex requirements for any such motion and strict time limits as noted by Attorney Stage.

If the questioner in this matter is the property manager, the questioner cannot represent the owner in litigation (no such thing as a power of attorney in lawsuits, only actual attorneys) nor should it be obtaining and providing legal advice for another as this is engaging in the unlicensed practice of law and and is inviting itself to be sued by the property owner. Property manager might also wish to consult with its own experienced business litigation counsel about the best way to extricate itself from this situation. ... Read More
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107 11th Street
Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Telephone: (904) 236-6243
Fax: (904) 239-5505