team-member

Deborah L Greene

Jacksonville, FL

Licensed for 29 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

Deborah was born in 1963, in DeLand, Florida. Deborah has also lived in Jacksonville, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Virginia; Alabama; and Tallahassee, Florida. Deborah's family has lived in Jacksonville, and the Northeast Florida area since before the civil war.  Deborah is married to her law partner, Steven P. Combs and they have two children. Deborah graduated from Wolfson High School in Jacksonville in 1981, after which she attended her first year of college at Lynchburg College in Virginia, where she was a Montgomery Scholar and was inducted into the Phi Eta Sigma Academic Honor Society. After graduating with a degree in Studio Art from Florida State University in 1985, Deborah worked in advertising and as a graphic artist until she began attending law school in 1988.  In 1991, Deborah received her Juris Doctor, with high honors, from the Florida State University College of Law (graduating in the top 10% of her class).   While obtaining her education (from high school all the way through law school), Deborah always worked, including waiting tables at the famous Beach Road Chicken Dinners in Jacksonville, Florida, teaching piano lessons, working as a secretary, and playing the piano in the piano bar at the Tallahassee Hilton Hotel.    Deborah grew up as a member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) when it was still downtown and she participated (as a youth board member) in the historic debate and vote which ultimately led to its relocation to Mandarin, where it is still located.  Deborah was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where she lived between attending college and law school.  Deborah was also a member of Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), where she served on the Board and Diaconate and as an adult Sunday School teacher.  Deborah and Steve were on the Board of Central Christian Church when it merged with Eastside Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (a predominantly African American congregation), and when its name was changed to Springfield Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).  Deborah has also been a youth sponsor, youth Sunday School teacher, church camp counselor, and the pianist for Sunday services.  Deborah and her husband, Steve, are currently members and serve as Deacons at Riverside Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in Jacksonville, Florida.   Deborah still enjoys playing the piano and composing music (both the melodies and lyrics), and she also enjoys interior decorating.  She has not only decorated her own home, but she also helps her friends decorate their homes, as well.  Deborah and her husband, and law partner, Steven, also enjoy reading books together, attending movies together, and traveling (both at home and abroad).

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Combs Greene3217 Atlantic BoulevardJacksonville, FL, 32207

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

James
September 30, 2021

Deborah and Andrea picked up my case after it had been poorly handled for over a year. She immediately answered my questions about why my case was not settling and focused me on the things that mattered. Her team found and applied recent statute changes that literally saved me hundreds of thousands of dollars. My representation cost far less than what they saved me. Her and her team took my case all the way to trial while also crafting multiple settlement offers that the other side was too dumb to accept. I will not hesitate to recommend her.

Steven
December 10, 2019

From my first conversation with Ms. Green, right up until the final hearing she was thorough, professional (which was understandably difficult at times given communication from the opposing counsel), and well thought out. Always well prepared, I was kept well informed of what the process would be and what I should expect. Ms. Green made a difficult process as easy as possible and worked hard to get the best possible outcome. I also found her to be mindful of costs, and help weigh the value, versus the return of various legal options. Highly recommended.

Michele
August 20, 2019

Deborah Greene has represented me for several years in a post divorce litigation filed with complexity. I can say with complete confidence that Deborah and her team have represented me with the upmost integrity and have fought diligently on behalf. I have worked with several different lawyers over the course of the past 7 years and I can say that Deborah takes the time to understand what her clients are going through and does an excellent job of balancing the emotional aspect while thoroughly explaining the law in a manner that her clients can understand. There are not many things in life that compare to the stress of going through a divorce that continues for years, but Deborah and her team make it much easier. If you are looking for a lawyer that practices with integrity and will have your back no matter the fight then Deborah Greene is the lawyer for you.

Alexis vazquez
July 25, 2019

I had the pleasure of meeting Deborah about nine years ago through a litigious child custody case. She was instrumental in getting me 50-50 custody of my child. Mind you, during that time frame it was extremely rare to have 50-50. From day one she asked important questions and took the time to understand my case. I can’t thank Deborah enough for helping me through that time and I needed someone to guide me and help me with my son. I referred several friends and colleagues to her and all have had wonderful things to say about her. She is a excellent attorney and I would give her 6 Stars if I could.

anonymous
March 13, 2019

Deborah is one of the best attorney's that I have witnessed. She is very detailed and knowledgeable. She is not afraid of hard work or taking difficult cases. She does exactly what she says she will do. She is amazing, I would highly recommend her.

Len
January 26, 2018

Deb and her staff did a great job with my divorce. She is a great attorney and extremely knowledgeable. Her staff is very professional and always responded to my phone calls and emails immediately. Deb is without a doubt one of the top two or three Family lawyers in Northeast Florida.

Craig
January 23, 2017

Deborah and her Team did an outstanding job getting me through a very complicated divorce proceeding. I got exactly the outcome that I had asked for from day #1. Fair, honest, deliberate, tough, but also compassionate. she's a WINNER!

Stephen
August 18, 2016

Deborah has represented me personally in several cases and in each and every case she has delivered positive outcomes. The more impressive thing is how she does it. Deborah and her team show up every single day to work and they do it with highest level of professionalism. I have never reached out to Deborah and did not get a response within a hour. This includes when she was out of the Country on vacation. Deborah not only advocates on your behalf. She educates you on your case so you truly understand the decisions that you are making. She is always prepared and does her homework. There is nothing more reassuring than knowing that your lawyer actually cares about your case then them putting the time and effort in and knowing it backwards and forwards. To many times people engage lawyers and become frustrated because they do not feel like their attorney knows or understands there case. This is not Deborah or her team. They come ready to play everyday and double down on game day. Deborah and her team also uphold an ethical standard that is rarely seen in the legal profession today. She is always quick to let you know that she will not cross that line and further will not represent a client who thinks that way or wants to play that way. This is the quality that I love most about her. She values her reputation and that of her firm. She believe in the Justice System and adheres to a strict code of ethics. If you are looking for a lawyer who knows the law, communicates well and will show up everyday to advocate of your behalf then Deborah is the Attorney that you are looking for. if you are looking for a lawyer who is prepared come game day and ready to fight for your rights then Deborah is the Attorney that you are looking for. If you are looking for a lawyer with the highest level ethics and integrity then Deborah is the attorney that you seek.

Eric
July 6, 2016

Deborah has helped me far more than the three previous attorneys I worked with during my divorce. I can honestly say I recommend her unconditionally to anyone that needs any legal help. I have worked with her for over three years and she is professional, incredibly knowledgable and very compassionate. Previous attorneys left me feeling nervous, scared and doubtful. Deborah is the kind of attorney that takes the time to carefully explain all the details of your legal situation and help you understand them. She was able to allay many of my fears and perceptions of divorce and help guide me through this difficult process. Other attorneys seemed unprepared and disorganized compared to Deborah. Other attorneys seemed careless and left me cold. Deborah was none of those. Throughout all our office meetings and conference calls I always felt comfortable and cared for. Additionally, Deborah is not the kind of attorney (or person) that just tells you what you want to hear. There's no bs with her, she never let me slide, lose my temper, get out of control or get angry. She kept me grounded throughout the entire process. When I was scared, she talked me through it, when I was angry she talked me through it. She answered every question I had, and some were truly ridiculous. She's a consummate professional and never spoke down to me or made me feel ignorant. She also put everything on the table, good and bad. She told me everything that could happen, might happen and probably would not happen in my case. She is unbelievably organized and methodical. She made an enormous binder for my trial that was Thesis-like, it was incredible. She has never left me feeling like she wasn't doing absolutely everything she could to help me and my case. I can absolutely, honestly and unconditionally say I recommend Deborah Greene 100%.

Kathy
June 8, 2016

I highly recommend Deborah Greene and her team for exceptional work on my family law case. Deborah has worked with me for several years on ongoing matters related to my situation. She and her team are extremely responsive, professional and on the mark. She brings solutions to the table, is not afraid of a challenge and represented me with strength and conviction. When I was researching the best attorney, Deborah came to me from a reference whom I trusted - and that person was spot on. She told me, "If you need someone strong and who will get the job done, Deborah is the right choice." All I can say is my friend was 100 percent correct. Thank you Deborah, and team, for your support and for going the extra mile to represent me and bring justice. I appreciate you tremendously. Words can't say enough.

James
September 30, 2021

Deborah and Andrea picked up my case after it had been poorly handled for over a year. She immediately answered my questions about why my case was not settling and focused me on the things that mattered. Her team found and applied recent statute changes that literally saved me hundreds of thousands of dollars. My representation cost far less than what they saved me. Her and her team took my case all the way to trial while also crafting multiple settlement offers that the other side was too dumb to accept. I will not hesitate to recommend her.

Steven
December 10, 2019

From my first conversation with Ms. Green, right up until the final hearing she was thorough, professional (which was understandably difficult at times given communication from the opposing counsel), and well thought out. Always well prepared, I was kept well informed of what the process would be and what I should expect. Ms. Green made a difficult process as easy as possible and worked hard to get the best possible outcome. I also found her to be mindful of costs, and help weigh the value, versus the return of various legal options. Highly recommended.

Michele
August 20, 2019

Deborah Greene has represented me for several years in a post divorce litigation filed with complexity. I can say with complete confidence that Deborah and her team have represented me with the upmost integrity and have fought diligently on behalf. I have worked with several different lawyers over the course of the past 7 years and I can say that Deborah takes the time to understand what her clients are going through and does an excellent job of balancing the emotional aspect while thoroughly explaining the law in a manner that her clients can understand. There are not many things in life that compare to the stress of going through a divorce that continues for years, but Deborah and her team make it much easier. If you are looking for a lawyer that practices with integrity and will have your back no matter the fight then Deborah Greene is the lawyer for you.

Alexis vazquez
July 25, 2019

I had the pleasure of meeting Deborah about nine years ago through a litigious child custody case. She was instrumental in getting me 50-50 custody of my child. Mind you, during that time frame it was extremely rare to have 50-50. From day one she asked important questions and took the time to understand my case. I can’t thank Deborah enough for helping me through that time and I needed someone to guide me and help me with my son. I referred several friends and colleagues to her and all have had wonderful things to say about her. She is a excellent attorney and I would give her 6 Stars if I could.

anonymous
March 13, 2019

Deborah is one of the best attorney's that I have witnessed. She is very detailed and knowledgeable. She is not afraid of hard work or taking difficult cases. She does exactly what she says she will do. She is amazing, I would highly recommend her.

Len
January 26, 2018

Deb and her staff did a great job with my divorce. She is a great attorney and extremely knowledgeable. Her staff is very professional and always responded to my phone calls and emails immediately. Deb is without a doubt one of the top two or three Family lawyers in Northeast Florida.

Craig
January 23, 2017

Deborah and her Team did an outstanding job getting me through a very complicated divorce proceeding. I got exactly the outcome that I had asked for from day #1. Fair, honest, deliberate, tough, but also compassionate. she's a WINNER!

Stephen
August 18, 2016

Deborah has represented me personally in several cases and in each and every case she has delivered positive outcomes. The more impressive thing is how she does it. Deborah and her team show up every single day to work and they do it with highest level of professionalism. I have never reached out to Deborah and did not get a response within a hour. This includes when she was out of the Country on vacation. Deborah not only advocates on your behalf. She educates you on your case so you truly understand the decisions that you are making. She is always prepared and does her homework. There is nothing more reassuring than knowing that your lawyer actually cares about your case then them putting the time and effort in and knowing it backwards and forwards. To many times people engage lawyers and become frustrated because they do not feel like their attorney knows or understands there case. This is not Deborah or her team. They come ready to play everyday and double down on game day. Deborah and her team also uphold an ethical standard that is rarely seen in the legal profession today. She is always quick to let you know that she will not cross that line and further will not represent a client who thinks that way or wants to play that way. This is the quality that I love most about her. She values her reputation and that of her firm. She believe in the Justice System and adheres to a strict code of ethics. If you are looking for a lawyer who knows the law, communicates well and will show up everyday to advocate of your behalf then Deborah is the Attorney that you are looking for. if you are looking for a lawyer who is prepared come game day and ready to fight for your rights then Deborah is the Attorney that you are looking for. If you are looking for a lawyer with the highest level ethics and integrity then Deborah is the attorney that you seek.

Eric
July 6, 2016

Deborah has helped me far more than the three previous attorneys I worked with during my divorce. I can honestly say I recommend her unconditionally to anyone that needs any legal help. I have worked with her for over three years and she is professional, incredibly knowledgable and very compassionate. Previous attorneys left me feeling nervous, scared and doubtful. Deborah is the kind of attorney that takes the time to carefully explain all the details of your legal situation and help you understand them. She was able to allay many of my fears and perceptions of divorce and help guide me through this difficult process. Other attorneys seemed unprepared and disorganized compared to Deborah. Other attorneys seemed careless and left me cold. Deborah was none of those. Throughout all our office meetings and conference calls I always felt comfortable and cared for. Additionally, Deborah is not the kind of attorney (or person) that just tells you what you want to hear. There's no bs with her, she never let me slide, lose my temper, get out of control or get angry. She kept me grounded throughout the entire process. When I was scared, she talked me through it, when I was angry she talked me through it. She answered every question I had, and some were truly ridiculous. She's a consummate professional and never spoke down to me or made me feel ignorant. She also put everything on the table, good and bad. She told me everything that could happen, might happen and probably would not happen in my case. She is unbelievably organized and methodical. She made an enormous binder for my trial that was Thesis-like, it was incredible. She has never left me feeling like she wasn't doing absolutely everything she could to help me and my case. I can absolutely, honestly and unconditionally say I recommend Deborah Greene 100%.

Kathy
June 8, 2016

I highly recommend Deborah Greene and her team for exceptional work on my family law case. Deborah has worked with me for several years on ongoing matters related to my situation. She and her team are extremely responsive, professional and on the mark. She brings solutions to the table, is not afraid of a challenge and represented me with strength and conviction. When I was researching the best attorney, Deborah came to me from a reference whom I trusted - and that person was spot on. She told me, "If you need someone strong and who will get the job done, Deborah is the right choice." All I can say is my friend was 100 percent correct. Thank you Deborah, and team, for your support and for going the extra mile to represent me and bring justice. I appreciate you tremendously. Words can't say enough.