Amanda Downing joined Dellutri Law Group in 2002, and in December 2008, we named her partner. It’s hard to believe she’s been with us for almost 22 years! If you’ve worked with Amanda, you can guess why she has stayed so long. She is as loyal to her team as she is to her clients. That said, there’s more to Amanda than her legal work — and we want to share those personal details with you! You deserve to know who you’ve trusted to handle your case (or your clients’ cases). Academic qualifications are important, but they aren’t everything, and we’re “open books” about the rest. Here’s a quick look at Amanda’s life outside of work. Who is Amanda when she isn’t in ‘attorney mode’? Amanda was born and raised in Lee County. In fact, she holds an original Florida Pioneer Descendant Certificate, which means her family settled in Florida before March 3, 1845, when it became a state. They still own land records nearly a century old! Amanda loves her home almost as much as she adores her family and friends. She spends most of her free time with her husband of 15 years and their three kids, who are seventh-generation Floridians. What is Amanda passionate about? If there’s one thing Amanda hates with a passion, it’s distracted driving. “Cellphones are the worst!” she says, noting they’ve caused thousands of accidents that injure innocent people. And driving under the influence is no better. “Imagine driving down the road with your kids, completely minding your own business. You’re following the rules of the road, not using a cellphone, and not allowing distractions. Then suddenly, out of nowhere, a drunk driver comes at you head-on down a one-way road,” she says. “I hate having to go to bat for those victims because they never should have been put in that situation to begin with.” Amanda feels this so strongly that she chose Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as her Dellutri Law Group Passion Project. MADD provides financial aid to victims of drunk driving, educates kids and parents on its dangers, and advocates for victims’ rights. “They are fighting the same fight we are,” she says. To learn more about MADD and join Amanda in supporting their cause, visit MADD.org. Your Attorney Shares Her Family History, Pet Peeves, and More! Meet the Real Amanda Downing
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What’s the Good News ? “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” JOSHUA 1:9 (NIV) THIS IS A FAVORITE QUOTE FROM OUR VERY OWN ASHLEY BAKER. A referral is the greatest gift we can receive from a client or fellow business! Last month we had ... • 36 referrals from friends, family, or previous clients • 19 returning clients for new matters • 20 referrals from other attorneys • 5 referrals from doctors and other professionals • We sent out 83 referrals to our trusted referral partners. with no money down. If we are successful, the creditors and/or debt collectors must pay you damages and pay our attorney’s fees and costs. We consider this a win-win-win scenario. Justice is served, we are paid for our hard work, and you are compensated for your damages! A Huge Thank-You to Our Referral Partners! Likewise, you want to keep track of any changes in ownership. You may receive a letter from your mortgage company telling you they are transferring the servicing rights to another organization. That is not a letter you want to throw away. You want to save this letter and make a record of it so you know you are sending your mortgage payments to the proper entity each month. If you think a debt is way too old, or you settled the debt with another debt collector, or you have been released from the debt in writing, yet the creditor or debt collector is mistakenly coming after you, please feel free to give the bankruptcy lawyers of Dellutri Law Group a call and request a complimentary strategy session. A portion of our practice involves suing debt collectors and others who violate consumer protection laws in the state of Florida. Many times, we can take these cases on a contingency fee, which allows you to hire me — Attorney Carmen Dellutri — and my team
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