Law Firm Overview

Pleat and Perry has established itself as one of the leading full service and trial law firms in the Florida panhandle. Our attorneys have over 75 combined years of experience handling a variety of legal matters and complex litigation.

Pleat & Perry, P.A. is a law firm made up of several practice areas. The practice includes personal injury (medical malpractice, wrongful death, slip and falls, dog bites, auto/boat accidents), real estate law (litigation, developer contracts, commercial and residential real estate closings, foreclosures, deeds), 1031 Tax Exchanges, construction litigation, condominium and homeowner association law, business and corporate law (tax issues and the formation of LLC's and corporations), criminal law (DUI's, theft, drug charges, white collar crimes, misdemeanors/felonies, violation of probation), family law (prenuptial agreements, divorce, child custody, modifications), litigation and appeals.

The firm serves as counsel to many businesses and companies throughout the Panhandle such as Whitney National Bank; Pelican Real Estate & Development, Inc.; Dune-Allen Realty, Inc.; Dune Title Company, L.L.C.; Advance Title, Inc./First American, Newman-Dailey Properties, Inc.; Re-Max Coastal Properties, Inc.; and Walton County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida. Likewise, the firm represents dozens of condominium and homeowners associations as well as developers and condominium owners.

Our attorneys possess high academic credentials, maintain strong community ties, are committed to the pursuit of excellence, communicate effectively, and demonstrate the strictest personal and professional ethics as well as the utmost concern for our clients.

We utilize state-of-the-art technology and cost-effective methods to provide services in a timely, client-oriented manner and ethical, friendly and professional environment. Our approach focuses on each client's background, needs and goals, and we are committed to report on cases regularly and to minimize and eliminate risk by informing clients of significant changes in the law.

Our dedication to quality, understanding of the law, ethical practice, trust and respect are the foundation for our long-standing relationships with clients and the community.

Some key areas we work in are:

• Litigation (Civil Trials and Appeals)
• Personal Injury  (Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death & Slip & Falls)
• Criminal Defense (DUI's, Felonies & Misdemeanors, Violation of Probation)
• Business and Corporate Law (Litigation, LLC's & Incorporations, Bank Representation, Insurance Defense)
• Real Estate (Closings, Escrow, Contracts, Disputes, Developments, 1031's & Title Issues)
• Association Law (Condominiums, Homeowners, Foreclosures, Collections, General Counsel)
• Family Law (Divorce, Child Custody, Modifications, Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements)
• Bankruptcy (We handle debtor chapter 7 and creditor chapters 7, 11 and 13 [including adversary proceedings].  
• Collection (All Aspects of Debtor and Creditor Representation)
• Municipal Law / Land Use
• Trademark/Copyright
• Sports & Entertainment Law

Come by our offices in Destin, Florida, and our lawyers can speak with you about your legal issues. We offer free initial consultations for personal injury, criminal defense and bankruptcy matters.

Our firm has a strong bond with Destin and the surrounding communities, including Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Pensacola, Santa Rosa Beach, Niceville, Crestview, and Freeport. We serve as counsel to a number of local businesses and have a strong commitment to many charitable organizations. See our Firm Overview for more information.

From our offices in Destin, Florida, the litigation and appeal lawyers of Pleat & Perry have helped clients across the United States. Many clients come from the Florida panhandle, including Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Pensacola, Santa Rosa Beach, Niceville, Crestview, Freeport, and other locations in Okaloosa County, Walton County, Escambia County, Santa Rosa County, and Bay County.

Areas of Practice

• Criminal Law
• DUI/DWI
• Family Law
• Divorce
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff
• Products Liability Law
• Real Estate Law

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Family Law, Divorce, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Products Liability Law, Real Estate Law