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Graduated from University of Florida Law School, with Honors, in 1979. Obtained a Masters Degree in Tax Law from New York University in 1980. Board certified in Marital and Family Law for over 20 years. Have been in practice in Pensacola, Florida since 1981. Member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
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101 E Government St Pensacola, FL 32502-5801 |
| Website: | https://www.chaseattorneys.com/ |
| Phone: | (850) 434-3601 |
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Business formation (including corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies), litigation, drafting contracts and contract litigation.
Representation of taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service in tax audits, Tax Court representation, representation of clients in collection issues with IRS, and income tax appeals.
Divorces, Modification, Child Support, Custody, Contempt, Enforcement, Parental Rights
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| Escambia/Santa Rosa Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida | Member | N/A |
| United States Tax Court | Member | N/A |
| United States Tax Court | Member | 1981 - 1900 |
| United States Tax Court | Member | N/A |
| Northwest Florida Estate Planning Council | Member | N/A |
| Northwest Florida Estate Planning Council | Member | 1982 - 1900 |
| Northwest Florida Estate Planning Council | Member | N/A |
| Tax Freedom Institute | Member | N/A |
| Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Tax Freedom Institute | Member | 1990 - 1900 |
| Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association | Member | 1990 - 1900 |
| Tax Freedom Institute | Member | N/A |
| Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| American Society of Tax Problem Solvers | Member | N/A |
| American Society of Tax Problem Solvers | Member | 2010 - 1900 |
| American Society of Tax Problem Solvers | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | 2016 |
| BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
| Legal Boss of the Year | Pensacola Legal Secretaries Association | 1985 |
| Book Award (Highest Grade in Class for Income Tax) | University of Florida Law School | 2025 |
| Book Award (Highest Grade in Class in Land Use Planning) | University of Florida Law School | 2025 |
| Book Award (Highest Grade in Class for Income Tax) | University of Florida Law School | 2025 |
| Book Award (Highest Grade in Class in Land Use Planning) | University of Florida Law School | 2025 |
| Book Award (Highest Grade in Class for Income Tax) | University of Florida Law School | 2025 |
| Book Award (Highest Grade in Class in Land Use Planning) | University of Florida Law School | 2025 |
| Book Award (Highest Grade in Class for Income Tax) | University of Florida Law School | 2025 |
| Book Award (Highest Grade in Class in Land Use Planning) | University of Florida Law School | 2025 |
| Book Award (Highest Grade in Class for Income Tax) | University of Florida Law School | 2025 |
| Book Award (Highest Grade in Class in Land Use Planning) | University of Florida Law School | 2025 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
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| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1979 |
| New York University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1980 |
| New York University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 1980 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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| FL | 304514 | Member in Good Standing | 1980 | 04/25/2019 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
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| Northwest Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants | Estate and Tax Issues in Divorce Proceedings | 2016 |
| Divorce Litigation From Start To Finish | Divorce Litigation From Start To Finish (Rated 4.75 out of 5.0) | 2016 |
| Family Law 101 | Taxes and Divorce | 2014 |
| Monthly Meeting | Representing Clients in Tax Audits | 2025 |
| Monthly Meeting | Representing Clients in Tax Audits | 2025 |
| Monthly Meeting | Representing Clients in Tax Audits | 2025 |
| Monthly Meeting | Representing Clients in Tax Audits | 2025 |
| Monthly Meeting | Representing Clients in Tax Audits | 2025 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Harrell, Wiltshire Stone and Swearingin | 1981 - 1987 |
| Partner | Harrell, Wiltshire Stone and Swearingin | 1981 - 1987 |
| Adjunct Professor | University of West Florida | 1985 - 1995 |
| Adjunct Professor | University of West Florida | 1985 - 1995 |
| Senior Attorney | Chase, Higdon & Ralls, PLC | N/A |
| Senior Attorney | Chase, Higdon & Ralls, PLC | 1987 - 1900 |
| Senior Attorney | Chase, Higdon & Ralls, PLC | N/A |
