John Susko Email & Phone Number

- Educated and trained as a lawyer, social worker, and mediator - Forming the West Florida Collaborative Law practice group where I will be its President- Former Florida Board Certified Attorney in Marital & Family Law - Speaking to the local judiciary, lawyers, and civic groups about the viability of incorporating collaborative law into the family law arena- Was one of the first Florida lawyers certified in marital disputes who was also Florida Board Certified in Marital & Family Law- Practiced real estate law by conducting closings with purchasers of residential real estate- Served as a case manager for individuals with drug and alcohol related issues- Taught several college-level law related classes- Pioneered the use of computer software to the Florida Bar Family Law Section while serving on the Executive Council of the Family Law Section- Spearheading the formation of a collaborative family law group in the Florida Panhandle

- I worked with both individuals and families with substance abuse issues who were involved with the dependency system by evaluating clients' needs, referring to treatment and providing individualized intervention planning- Assisted clients in acquiring needed services, coordination of services and advocating for clients in a court of law

Pensacola, Florida, Us

- Conducting closing with purchases of residential real estate- Explaining the closing documents to the purchasers of real estate

Saint Louis (Clayton), Mo, Us

- Assisted clients in the resolution of their marital disputes by engaging in either litigation, negotiation or mediation- Presented litigated marital disputes before the court- Argued points of law to both the trial Judge and to appellate Judges - Prepared wills & trusts for families• Probated wills to successful conclusions

Juris Doctorate & Master Of Social Work, Law And Social Work

B.A. Psychology, Psychology