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Marie Healey, Employment Attorney in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Over 49 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Practicing employment in Santa Rosa Beach since 1977.

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Marie Healey is a member based in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Employment. Marie has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Healey & Smith A Professional Law Corporation. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Experience
over 49 years
Known for
Employment
  • Handles Employment matters from Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
  • Over 49 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Marie Healey: Marie Healey is a member based in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Employment. Marie has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Healey & Smith A Professional Law Corporation. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Marie takes on

Marie concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Marie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

Marie takes employment matters in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Marie agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Marie Healey — employment lawyer in Santa Rosa Beach

Marie Healey is a member based in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. The practice focuses on Employment. Marie has over 49 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Healey & Smith A Professional Law Corporation. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Marie Healey is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, labor and employment. Marie received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1975, and has been licensed for 49 years. Marie practices at Healey & Smith A Professional Law Corporation in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

How Marie handles employment matters

Marie Healey is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, labor and employment. Marie received a B.A. degree from Tulane University in 1975, and has been licensed for 49 years. Marie practices at Healey & Smith A Professional Law Corporation in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

The kind of cases Marie takes

Marie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in Santa Rosa Beach and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Tulane University

    J.D. · 1977

  • Tulane University

    B.A. · 1975

Jurisdictions

Marie's state bar admissions

  • Louisiana

    1977 · ACTIVE

Marie studied at J.D. in Tulane University and B.A. in Tulane University.

Law school and academic background

Marie completed J.D. in Tulane University and B.A. in Tulane University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Marie runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Marie has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Marie's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Louisiana State and American (Co-Chair, Sub-committee on Jointly Administered Plans, Employee Benefits Committee, 1983-1991 Member, Labor and Employment Law and Tax Sections) Bar Associations

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Locations

Marie Healey's office in Santa Rosa Beach

Marie's primary office is at 870 Western Lake Dr., Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 32459-2821. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Healey & Smith A Professional Law Corporation

870 Western Lake Dr.

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459-2821

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Marie Healey — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of Marie. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Santa Rosa Beach.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Marie Healey — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Marie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Marie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marie's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Marie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Marie

Marie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Marie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Marie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Marie Healey

  • How much does it cost to hire Marie for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Marie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Marie offer a free consultation?

    Marie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Marie's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Marie's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Florida typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Marie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Marie take my case if I'm outside Santa Rosa Beach?

    Marie is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Marie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Marie?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Marie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Marie accepting new employment clients right now?

    Marie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Santa Rosa Beach, Miami and Tampa in Florida

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