Marisa J. Powers

Marisa J. Powers: Attorney with Blalock Walters, P.A.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Marisa practices in the areas of local government, litigation and land use. In her local government law practice, she serves as counsel to a wide variety of local government entities, including municipal, school district, community development district and an interlocal government. She has advised boards, drafted ordinances, and reviewed agreements for various local governments. She also represents private clients in all aspects of the permitting and development process. Her litigation practice includes businesses disputes, trust and estate disputes, title defect claims, employment disputes, and construction related controversies. Marisa represents individuals, developers, builders, retail stores, non-profit organizations, title companies, and other businesses. She has handled a variety of matters, including breach of contract, business torts, real estate disputes, lien foreclosure actions, claims of undue influence, and mortgage foreclosure matters.
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Land Use
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Local Government Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Florida State University, B.S., 2000
Law School Attended:
Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2004
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Florida; 2004, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 2005, U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida
Memberships:
The Florida Bar; Manatee County Bar Association; Sarasota County Bar Association.
Birth Information:
Bradenton, Florida, November 25, 1978
ISLN:
919537277

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 05/02/13 in Civil Litigation

    Marisa is a very ethical attorney and accomplished litigator. I litigated against her on a very difficult case with difficult clients. She was always professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/12/13 in Civil Litigation

    Marisa is a pleasure to work with and through her efforts, I have been able to resolve many disputes where she represented the other side.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/24/13 in Civil Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 04/18/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/11/13 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 04/11/13 in Commercial Litigation

    I worked with Marisa when she was a law clerk at our law firm, and when she was an associate with our firm. She has a great legal mind and is wonderful with clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/11/13 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/11/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/11/13 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/11/13 in Business Litigation

    Enjoyed working with her. Dependable, honest and good communicator

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Contact Information:

656-228-5968  Phone

941-745-2093  Fax

www.blalockwalters.com

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