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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
10 Questions Answered
Q. Do you help clients that have been denied from the dbpr board due to criminal history
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?
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
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.
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Saint Augustine, FL 32080
Telephone: (904) 236-6243
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