Pamela Marie Mori Holcombe

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.

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

• State and Federal Litigation
• Business and Commercial Litigation

• 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.

Florida

USDC for the Middle District of Florida

USDC for the Northern District of Florida

USDC for the Southern District of Florida

11th Circuit Court of Appeals

U.S. Supreme Court

Attorney

Anastasia Law, PL

2016 - Current

Akerman Senterfitt

2003 - 2004

English, McCaughan & O'Bryan, P.A.

1998 - 2001

University of Miami School of Law

J.D.

Honors: magna cum laude Order of the Coif

Activities: Law Review

University of Maine - University of Southern Maine

B.A. | International Relations

Activities: Senior Thesis - Messianism in Russian Foreign Policy from 12th Century to Present

Pro Bono Service Award

St. Johns County Legal Aid

2021

Pro Bono Service Award

St. Johns County Legal Aid

2020

for outstanding pro bono service

Pro Bono Service Award

St. Johns County Legal Aid

2019

for outstanding pro bono service

Order of the Coif

University of Miami School of Law

Law Review

University of Miami School of Law

Jacksonville Bar Association

Chair, Construction Law Committee

Current

Equine Subcommittee, Animal Law Section, Florida Bar

Vice Chair

Current

Business Law Section, Florida Bar

Business Litigation Committee, civil rules commmittee

Current

St. Augustine Inn of Court

Executive Board Member

Current

Construction Law Committee, Florida Bar  # 0135010

Chair, Pro Bono Initiative

Current

Guest Lecturer Marine Insurance, Miami, Florida

St. Thomas Law School Miami

Gues Lecturer Marine Insurance, Miami, Florida

St. Thomas Law School Miami

Q. Do you help clients that have been denied from the dbpr board due to criminal history

November 17, 2023

A: There are attorneys who specialize in contractor licensing issues. One such lawyer is Chris Cobb of Cobb Gonzalez in Jacksonville. Chris regularly presents continuing legal education to other construction counsel on licensing issues and is well respected in this area of law.

Q. How to tell if someone is a qualifying agent or just a rented license?

November 17, 2023

A: In general, all qualifying agents' licenses should be publicly available on the DBPR's website, although there is the possibility that the application is in process or has not yet been posted due to administrative lag. While there is zero factual context for this question, "let's say" that any homeowner should be highly concerned if the contractor it has engaged has not pulled the permit for its work as it raises the strong possibility that the work will actually be supervised by unlicensed and unqualified persons.

Q. New Home construction sale by owner builder

November 17, 2023

A: Unfortunately, there is no exception in Florida statutes to the one year owner builder residency requirement for "family emergencies". The exact language of the statute provides that "proof of the sale or lease, or offering for sale or lease, of any such structure by the owner-builder within 1 year after completion of same creates a presumption that the construction was undertaken for purposes of sale or lease." The statute further provides that "If any person violates the requirements of this subsection, the local permitting agency shall withhold final approval, revoke the permit, or pursue any action or remedy for unlicensed activity against the owner and any person performing work that requires licensure under the permit issued."

As a practical matter, beyond the penalties that may directly result from the violation, offering this property for sale within the first year may well throw up issues with any potential sale as it is this issue and the presumed revocability of the building permit may make title uninsurable and expose you to potential liability from a disguntled buyer. Consultation with experienced construction or real estate counsel to discuss this matter and the full context, such as family circumstances, financial resources, may be able to provide some better strategies to allow this home to remain your legal residence while still assisting out of state family as best possible. ... Read More