Deborah Gartzke

With over twenty-five years of experience helping my clients through difficult situations, I stand ready to work together with you to achieve the best outcome in the most cost effective and timely way possible. In a divorce, child custody or family law matter, my first focus is on achieving an agreed upon resolution. An agreed upon solution is more satisfactory in the long run, both financially and emotionally, for everyone involved. In probate matters, I will guide you through the legal requirements and work to bring the probate process to a close as efficiently and quickly as possible. When not practicing law, I indulge my passion for gardening and growing plants.

Washington and Lee University School of Law

J.D. (1991) | Law

1991

Honors: Graduated in top 10% of class magna cum laude Law Review Burkes Scholar Teaching Assistant 3rd Year Quarter Finalist Moot Court Competition Mock Trial Team Outstanding Woman Law Student Award

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

M.A. (1984) | Counseling

1984

Bridgewater College

B.A. (1978) | Psychology and History/Political Science

1978

Owner

Deborah Anne Gartzke, Attorney at Law

1997 - Current

January 1997 in Staunton, Virginia September 2014 to present in Naples, Florida

Associate Attorney

Black, Noland & Read, PLC

1993 - 1996

Pro Se Law Clerk

United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia

1992 - 1993

Law Clerk

The Honorable Glen E. Conrad, Magistrate Judge, U. S. District Court W.D. Va.

1991 - 1992

Fraud Investigator

Roanoke County Virginia Department of Social Services

1983 - 1988

Florida State Bar  # 0038313

Member

Current

Florida

Since 2007

Virginia

Since 1991

• Credit Cards Accepted

Divorce

Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

Probate

Probate Administration

• Child Custody