Andrew Thomas Windle

Andrew Thomas Windle

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Family ... +2 more

938 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando, FL

About Andrew

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

I handle both contested and uncontested divorces, as well as collaborative divorces and separation agreements/litigation. Many of the cases I handle involve children, closely held businesses, real property, assets, and debts. I work hard to resolve cases outside of the courtroom, but I am always prepared to go to trial when necessary.

16 years

50%
Child Custody 25%

As a child of a divorce, custody cases are very close to my heart. I handle these cases with special attention to the needs of the children, and seek to find a resolution that will shield them from the negative effects of litigation. I handle matters ranging from divorces with children, to paternity matters, to modification actions, and even appeals.

16 years

25%
Family 10%

I practice in all areas of family law. If you do not see a specific practice area listed it is likely because it is contained within one of the listed categories. For instance I handle alimony issues, child support issues, prenuptial agreements, appeals, modification of judgments, and other family law matters. Please feel free to contact me if you do not see your family law need specifically referred to within my practice areas.

16 years

10%
Uncontested Divorce 10%

Parties are able to save a great deal of time, money, and stress by reaching resolutions of their marital issues. However, these efforts can backfire if parties are not aware of their legal rights when entering into an agreement, when they do not have knowledge of the marital assets or the other party’s income, or when their efforts are employed improperly. I am available to help you avoid such issues and assist you with the uncontested divorce process.

16 years

10%
Domestic Violence 5%

Domestic violence is a very dangerous issue. Most people do not realize the true extent of the danger that they are in when dealing with an abusive partner. Nor do many people understand the relief that is available to them. Years ago I was specifically trained in how to address domestic violence issues through the University of Baltimore Family Law clinic, and since that time I have published an article regarding domestic violence. Please contact me to learn more.

16 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 19 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2006

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Windle Family Law Firm, P.A.

938 Lake Baldwin Lane, Orlando, FL, 32814

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Andrew Thomas Windle's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Linda | June 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family

Thorough, Professional, Driven, Kind, and Vigilant

Andrew took me under his wing immediately. From our very first meeting, I felt secure in the knowledge that he, without a doubt, had my best interest at heart. Andrew and his team took initiative numerous times during my case. The attention to detail is outstanding. I never had to worry if Andrew was... going to act professionally, or if he was going to be prepared. I am extremely grateful for The Windle Family Law Firm. Knowing that you can turn your case over to your lawyer and trust that they have your back is invaluable in family law.

Posted by Shane | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Excellent, Effective Attorney

I was not only impressed by Mr. Windle's kind, compassionate attitude toward my family, I was immensely impressed by how prepared he was for court as well as his command of the courtroom once there. Excellent attorney. I have spoken to and worked with 7 Orlando family law attorneys and Mr. Windle sto...od out from them all and he won my daughter's case.

Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Excellent, Trustworthy Attorney

Andrew has successfully handled my appeal case. During the initial consultation, he meticulously reviewed a large amount of material from the trial court. He's got an excellent grasp of what the relevant issues were and as such, should be addressed. He also identified what was irrelevant from a le...gal perspective, not posing any danger to my case, which was essential to keep my expenses down considering the numerous issues brought up by the opposing party. Later, Andrew was always available to address my questions and took the effort to give additional background information about each topic I brought up. He proactively contacted me to offer status updates and made every one of our filing deadlines. To sum up, I had an excellent experience with Andrew. He is a talented, hard working, and knowledgeable attorney. As for the paralegal and legal secretary working in his office, they were also very professional, doing and excellent job.

Posted by andrea ferro | October 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Family Lawyer

Andrew and his staff memeber are amazing. Always so helpful and available. Is a great feeling knowing that you are always able to reach your lawyer and not have to wait days for an answer back like most of the practices. I coulnt be happier with the results and Andrew really did an great job durin...g my settlement. I will highly recomend him and his practice

Posted by Greg | October 02, 2014 | Child Support

Andrew Windle helped me with child support issues.

I was at my wits end working directly with the Child Support/Department of Revenue, trying to clear my child support case since my daughter was over 18. It was a very frustrating experience and I was getting nowhere even though I wrote letters and waited for hours on the phone. My hiring Andrew Wind...le was the best thing I could have done. Andrew helped me close out my child support case quickly and successfully. He explained everything, step by step, so that I would understand the entire process. I highly recommend Andrew Windle. Not only is he an excellent attorney, he truly cares about his clients as well.

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Andrew Thomas Windle's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Parkinson

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Andrew is approachable, responsive and highly knowledgeable in the areas of divorce, child custody and family law. His experience speaks for itself. He has litigated proceedings at all levels in the state of Florida, including before the Florida Supreme Court. I highly endorse Andrew."

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Kene Anusionwu

Family lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew was opposing counsel in a divorce matter and displayed great skill and knowledge."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Andrew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Sherri Dewitt

Family lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Andrew Windle has a passion for helping families. He has formidable knowledge of family law and has helped his many clients through difficult situations with compassion and knowledge of the law. He is always well prepared and is impressive in the courtroom. I highly recommend him."

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Shanna Windle

Family lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Family member

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Andrew is professional, responsive and curteous."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Nation's Top Attorneys, The National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2015

Top 40 Under 40, The National Advocates

2014

Orlando's Legal Elite, Orlando Style

2013

Best Law Firms (Awarded Dec. 2012), U.S. News and World Reports

2013

Spotlight on the Law, Orlando Style

2012

Spotlight on the Law, Orlando Style

2010

100% Club, Orange County Bar Association

2008

Central Florida’s Top Litigation Practices, Orlando Business Journal

2007

Central Florida’s Top Litigation Practices, Orlando Business Journal

2006

Cum Laude, University of Baltimore

2005

Graduate Professional Scholarship, University of Baltimore School of Law

2002

Deans List Award (five time recipient), University of Maryland

2002

Thompson Scholarship (three time recipient), University of Maryland

1998

Student Athlete Award, United States Army

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Partner, The Windle Family Law Firm, P.A.

2011 - 2013

Senior Associate Attorney, The Aikin Family Law Group

2006 - 2011

Family Law Attorney, DeWitt Law Firm, P.A.

2005 - 2005

Assistant to General Counsel, Traffic Control Devices, Inc.

2005 - 2005

Student Attorney, University of BaltimoreFamily Law Clinic

2004 - 2004

Judicial Law Clerk, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Associations

2015 - Present

MBA Orlando

Member

2015 - Present

Collaborative Family Law Council of Florida

Member

2014 - Present

Central Florida Family Law Inn of Court

Board of Directors

2014 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Mentor

2011 - Present

Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Board Member

2011 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

2011 - Present

The Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida

Member

2009 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Equitable Distribution Committee

Member

2009 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Support Issues Committe

Member

2008 - Present

Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Member

2008 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Rules Committee

Member

2007 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Member

2012 - 2013

Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Chair of Ethics Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Divorce Trial with Children

Available upon request.

Paternity Trial

Available upon request.

Modification of Custody Trial

Available upon request.

Divorce Trial with Special Needs Children

Available upon request.

Divorce Trial with Minor Children

Available upon request.

Divorce Trial with Family Business

Available upon request.

Alimony Appeal

Available upon request.

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Education

2006

University of Baltimore School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Maryland

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

A Great Discussion: Litigation or Collaborative Process - How to Choose

The Great Debate: Collaborate or Litigate

2016

University of Central Florida

Realities of the Practice of Law

2016

Orange County Bar Association Bench Bar Conference

Case Law Update

2016

Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Imputation of Income and Gift Income

2015

UCF Legal Writing Course

Legal Writing

2015

UCF Legal Research Course

Legal Research

2015

Navigating Modern Legal Issues

Professionalism in the Courtroom

2014

Legal System Course

The Role of Young Attorneys in Law

2014

Evidence

Authentication of Social Media Evidence

2014

2014 Practice Management Workshop

Time Management

2013

Central Florida Family Law American Inn of Court

Emergency Motions

2013

Central Florida Collaborative Family Law Group

The Role of Law in Collaborative Cases

2012

Trial Components Seminar

Testimony from an Expert Appraiser

2012

September Meeting

Ethics Opinion 10-2

2011

November Meeting

Social Investigations

2011

Florida Association of Licensed Investigators Area 9 Meeting

How Investigators Should Conduct Litigation Support

2009

CoLab Open House

Issues Facing Small Businesses

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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