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I recently joined Fine, Farkash and Parlapiano, P.A. after retiring from the bench after more than 22 years as a judge. I have heard cases in all areas of law...everything from civil traffic citations to first degree murder cases. I also heard civil, family and probate cases throughour the six counties of the Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida. I served as an Alachua County Court Judge, as a Circuit Judge and as Chief Judge.
In addition, I taught other judges for a number of years in the New Judges' College, both the County Court Educational Conference and the Circuit Educatonal Conference, as well as in the Advanced Judicial College and the National Judicial College.
I am the recipient of the Pro Bono Award for the 8thJudical Circuit for 1990, a former adjunct professor at the Levin College of law, a Justice Teaching Volunteer, and I was the Mentor Coordicnator for a number of years.
I am published in the Journal of Child Custody in an article on Relocation Issues in Child Custody Cases.
Before being elected as a judge, I spent five years trying cases in the Public Defender's Office and five years as a sole practitioner in a general trial practice.
In my free time, I am an avid dressage competitor...and I am writing a novel.
| Martha Ann Lott: | Member at The Fine, Farkash and Parlapiano, P.A. |
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622 NE 1st St Gainesville, FL 32601-5305 |
| Website: | http://www.ffplaw.com/Attorneys/Martha-A-Lott.shtml |
| Phone: | 352-562-7809 |
| Fax: | 352-372-0049 |
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I have been involved full time in litigation throughour my 32 year career. I was a Public Defender for approximately 5 years handling criminal cases from traffic to death penalty cases. I was in private practice for 5 years handling civil, criminal and family trials. I was a County Court Judge for 6 years presiding over civil, criminal and traffic trials. I was a Circuit Judge for over 16 years presiding over civil, criminal, family, and probate trials. The total trials is many thousands.
I have recently joined Fine, Farkash and Parlapiano, P.A. We accept Personal Injury cases. I am accepting new clients.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 8th Judicial Circuit Bar Association | member | 1986 - 2013 |
| James C. Atkins Inn of Court | Charter Member ( now Emeritus) | 1986 - 2013 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Productivity Award (team) | State of Florida | 2008 |
| Pro Bono Award | The Florida Bar's Pro Bono award for the 8th Judicial Circuit | 1990 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1974 |
| University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1974 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1981 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| State v. Johnson | The defendants were convicted and served lengthy prison sentences. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 335282 | 1981 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Journal of Child Custody | Custody Issues in Relocation Cases | 2025 |
| Journal of Child Custody | Custody Issues in Relocation Cases | 2025 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Law Week | Constitutional law | 2013 |
| Balancing Law and Life | Balancing Law and Life | 2013 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Public Defender | Public Defender's Office | 1981 - 1986 |
| Owner/Sole Practitioner | Martha Ann Lott - Attorney at Law | 1986 - 1990 |
| County Court Judge | Alachua County Court | 1991 - 1996 |
| Adjunct Professor | University Of Florida Levin College Of Law | 1992 - 1993 |
| Adjunct Professor | University Of Florida Levin College Of Law | 1992 - 1993 |
| Circuit Judge | 8th Judicial Circuit Court | 1997 - 2013 |
| Circuit Judge | 8th Judicial Circuit Court | 1997 - 2013 |
| Faculty | National Judicial College | 2003 - 2004 |
| Faculty | National Judicial College | 2003 - 2004 |
| Chief Judge | 8th Judicial Circuit Court | 2009 - 2012 |
| Chief Judge | 8th Judicial Circuit Court | 2009 - 2012 |
| Of Counsel | Fine, Farkash & Parlapiano, P. A. | 2013 - 1900 |
| Of Counsel | Fine, Farkash & Parlapiano, P. A. | N/A |
