Born and raised in Gainesville, Florida, Ms. Hawk earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Florida State University in 1983, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from Georgia State University in 1989. She earned her J.D. magna cum laude from Georgia State University College of Law in 1998, where she graduated number 8 in her class of 157. She is admitted to practice law in both Georgia and Florida.
Current Employment Position(s):
Principal, since 2007
Year Joined Organization:
2004
Areas of Practice:
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Certified Arbitrator
Civil and business litigation and appeals
Landlord/Tenant litigation
Probate litigation
Condominium and Homeowner Association law
Foreclosures
Mobile home law
Bar Admissions:
Georgia, 1998
Florida, 1999
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
Education:
Georgia State University College of Law, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998 J.D., Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Georgia State University, 1989, B.A., Honors: With Honors, Major: Journalism
Florida State University, 1983, B.F.A., Honors: Cum Laude, Major: Fine Arts
Professional Associations and Memberships:
The Florida Bar Member
The State Bar of Georgia Member
The Florida Bar, Appellate Law Section Member
Manatee County Bar Association Member
Sarasota County Bar Association Member
Board Member, Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Manatee Chapter
Birth Information:
February 1, 1963, Gainesville, Florida
