Jennifer Hanson Copus

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Copus & Copus, P.A.

Experience: 22 years

Real Estate Law, Business Law, Collections and 7 others

Florida and Federal Circuit

Awards 1

Experience 22y

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Jennifer H. Copus originally hails from Arab, Alabama, but has called the Emerald Coast home since moving to Fort Walton Beach, Florida in 2000 upon graduating from law school. Jennifer began her legal career as a criminal defense attorney with the Office of the Public Defender in Shalimar, Florida and later worked as a prosecutor with the Office of the State Attorney in Okaloosa and Walton Counties.

Jennifer now focuses on serving clients in the areas of corporate and business litigation, commercial litigation, condominium law and litigation, real property litigation, landlord/tenant law, foreclosure litigation, employment law and personal injury. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, Jennifer also assists individuals, corporations and organizations facilitate and negotiate resolutions to their disputes. Please visit the Mediation Center for more information on Jennifer’s mediation services. In February 2018, Jennifer also received qualification from the Florida Supreme Court to serve as an arbitrator.

Jennifer and her team understand that the foundation to providing quality, effective advice and representation is building a strong personal relationship with clients. They are committed to ensuring each client and each case receive the personal time and attention it deserves. Please call or email Jennifer today to discuss your case.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Florida

Since 2001

Federal Circuit

Since 2012

Professional Experience

2009 - Current

Copus & Copus, P.A.

Managing Partner

2007 - 2009

Chesser & Barr, P.A.

Senior Associate Attorney

2006 - 2007

Dowd Law Firm, P.A.

Associate Attorney

2003 - 2005

Office of the State Attorney

Assistant State Attorney

2000 - 2003

Office of the Public Defender

Assistant Public Defender

Education

1997 - 2000

Loyola University New Orleans

J.D. (2000) | Law

Honors: Moot Court honors; Poverty Law Clinic honors

1993 - 1997

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

B.A. (1997) | Psychology; English Literature

Honors: Recipient of 5 scholarships for academic excellence

Awards

year - Jennifer Hanson Copus

Named "One to Watch"

Emerald Coast Magazine

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Copus & Copus, P.A. 25 Walter Martin Road Suite 200 Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 Telephone: (850) 609-1433

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Jennifer Hanson Copus Copus & Copus, P.A.

Experience: 22 years

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Phone: (850) 609-1433

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Collections

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Foreclosure Defense

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Municipal Law

Languages

Spanish: Spoken, Written

Certifications

Circuit Civil Mediator

Florida Supreme Court

Arbitrator