More than 50 years of legal experience.

Joseph & Marees, P.A. is an AV rated law firm based in Jacksonville, Florida, concentrating in the areas of commercial debt and judgment collection. Our firm and partners have earned the highest rating possible, for both legal ability and ethics. Let us help you today.

Partners

"Legal services should be tailored to a clients needs. I enjoy solving our clients' problems in practical and creative ways."

Raymond Joseph - Read Raymond's Bio »»

"I have always dedicated myself to staying abreast of new developments in the law and new technology that will enable our firm to better serve our clients."

Michael Marees - Read Mike's Bio »»

Associates

"I enjoy the challenge of finding a legal solution to a client's problem that was thought to be unsolvable."

Gregory G. Foster - Read Gregory's Bio »»

"As a marathon runner, I've learned that there is no substitute for hard work and dedication. Both are essential ingredients for successfully representing my clients."

Mary Scheps Scott - Read Mary's Bio »»

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide our clients with the best legal counsel and representation possible. We listen to our clients. We work daily to earn their trust as well as their business. We charge a fair fee for the experience and service we offer.

And although we always put truth and integrity before winning, we zealously represent our clients using the full measure of the law, even challenging that law when necessary. So when you find your company in need of legal assistance, turn to the firm with a strong commitment to their clients and the law.

We Get A's and V's!
Did you know that lawyers are routinely graded by their peers? Raymond Joseph and Michael Marees have both earned the coveted AV ratings, placing them at the highest level attainable. Joseph & Marees, P.A. has also received an AV designation.

An ethical rating of V (very high) must be received before your legal ability is even eligible to be rated. Legal ability is then assigned a grade anywhere from A to C. The designation of AV rating is reserved for those deemed to have Very High to Preeminent legal ability in their field, as well as the highest ethical standards.

AV® Peer Review Rating
An AV® certification mark is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. A lawyer must be admitted to the bar for 10 years or more to receive an AV® rating.

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