Reviews

In September 2023 my daughter hired Tracey Carlisle to file a petition to modify the time-sharing agreement in place; request child support and file a motion for contempt of the court order agreement between her and the father of their child. Tracey accepted the case; a downpayment of $1500 towards her $3K retainer! Seven months have expired, and Ms. Carlisle has failed to meet any expectation as agreed upon. From 2004 thru 2020 there have been several small claims filed against Tracey Carlisle, as well as a long list of poor reviews on numerous sites. Despite the individual outcomes, the claimants share a common denominator…the pattern of continual abuse and neglect is apparent. Neglecting scheduled meeting attendance and failing to advise or obtain consent (unilateral decision-making) from her client to reschedule critical hearings; Inappropriate language usage towards client; Demanding correspondence be limited to emails or texts; Errors in legal documentation – my daughter had to make multiple revisions on Tracey’s petition for contempt court - clearly showing incompetence and lack of consideration for her client; Demanding her clients do the “legwork” in obtaining documentation, she or her useless paralegal could have easily gathered; Non-Disclosure of Conflict of Interest and Representation Despite Known Conflict of Interests; Violating confidentiality via email with a third party. Note: A fundamental principle in the client-lawyer relationship is that, in the absence of the client's informed consent, the lawyer must not reveal information relating to the representation. In short, if you need a competent attorney who is “not” all about taking your money and failing exponentially, stay clear of Tracey Carlisle and call the Florida Bar Association at 850-561-5600; they will provide you with referral for exemplary attorneys in your area.

I hired Tracy back in September 2023 regarding a modification of time sharing, child support and contempt against my abusive ex. It is now May 2024 and not one thing has been done to save my child from her abusive father. I had a hearing in April 2024 and I was the only person to appear. You can only imagine how defeated I felt. I had to take the rest of the week off of work because she had completely destroyed my mental state as she knows I am a domestic abuse survivor and has continuously FAILED ME. I had to find out from the mediator that Tracey had agreed to extend this hearing for another 3 MONTHS. Tracey failed to even mention that she had extended this hearing. I had to be the one to confront her about this and she stated she had “called and left me a voicemail” 2 weeks prior. I checked my call log, voicemail box and emails on this date and there was NOTHING from her. Not only did she flat out LIE to her own client, she has raised her voice at me as I expressed my concerns about never being able to get ahold of her, her paralegal telling me I couldn’t speak to Tracey for 2 weeks at a time. Tracey made me feel like I worked for her and gave me “homework”. Running around town finding documents and updating her on things that she could do herself. So much more in between I can’t even imagine express. Tracey has not given me a drop of helpful advice, no guidance in any way shape or form and continued to take money out of my account after I was forced to hire a new lawyer. She expects me to continuously pay her when she’s no longer my lawyer? If you’re that money hungry, just say that Tracey. Tracey is completely untrustworthy and unreliable and should have her license taken away as she hurts people that are desperate for help. One of the worst experiences I have ever had. RUN. Tracey if you’re reading this - I hope you can prove this “voicemail” you left me as I will be filing a lawsuit against you. If you can lie about something that simple, I can’t imagine all of the other lies you have told me. I truly pray that you find God.

Tracey was absolutely incredible! She was very knowledgeable and understanding. She knew exactly how we needed to proceed in order to get a fair judgement. And that is exactly what happened. After multiple failed attempts with different lawyers in the past, Tracey helped us through pretty difficult custody issues and we are very pleased with the results. Highly recommended.

Tracey helped me from beginning to end with my divorce. She discussed with me all the details related to the divorce like the parenting plan and retirement compensation. She made a difficult time in my life easier and I appreciated that.

Tracey helped me resolve a very difficult relocation custody family law issue. My son was 5 years old and after 2 other lawyers/lawfirms incorrectly handled everything, because of inexperience and lack of proper knowledge of the respective laws, statutes and case law, Tracey was instrumental in resolving these complex issues. I have been with her in court as well as mediation and I can assure you her intentions are heartfelt, true and her knowledge and experience can help resolve any situation, no matter how difficult. It's not only her knowledge of the applicable laws and legal implications of any case, it's her knowledge of the nuance and details of the entire process, judges, what to expect and network of excellent ancillary colleagues, mediators, etc that makes the difference in overall outcomes. I would highly recommend her to anyone, whether it's just a consultation to get legal counsel on an issue to full representation for any case. Thank you again Tracey, you are amazing!

Ms Carlisle has handled my case for over six years now. Unfortunately, I have a "high conflict" case -- motions, hearings and other attorney interventions have been constant. Tracey has always been amazing in court, a strong support, a more than fair biller, and kind. I recommend her very highly.

I came to Tracey after I was unhappy with my previous attorney. Tracey took the time to explain everything to me and answer all my questions. I wanted to move to be close to family and my ex was putting up roadblocks at every turn. Tracey took the time to explain the process to me and discuss her experiences in relocation cases. She never gave me false hope. She answered my emails and phone calls quickly. I never felt like I was uninformed any step of the way. She is an outstanding and a wonderful advocate. I am so glad she was by my side throughout the process. I highly recommend her. I depended on her to get me through this difficult period of my life and move on. She was well organized and understood the legal process. I was very impressed by the way my case was handled. She formulated a plan to get me through my case and the court system. She put me at ease during this difficult process. When it became clear that we would have to go to trial, Tracey was well organized and prepared. It was clear that she was the most prepared and knowledgeable attorney in the courtroom. I wish I had hired her right from the start. She was worth every penny. I recommend her to all my family and friends that need an honest, dependable and knowledgeable attorney.

I had previous attorneys before I hired Tracey. I wished I had hired her first as it would have saved me a lot of headaches and heart aches. My ex has continued to fight with me every step of the way. Tracey was a calm presence in all of this. She kept me informed, returned emails and phone calls promptly, and never promised me something that was unrealistic. Other attorneys promised me everything to get me to hire them but they were not honest about the process or the likely outcomes. Tracey got me the outcome I wanted. I am so happy that I hired her. I would recommend her to everyone. Don't listen to the reviews as some people are never satisfied. Call her and schedule a consultation for yourself. Everyone I know that has used her has been happy with the results.

Gosh... where to begin. When I hired Tracey, my situation was pretty much at a breaking devastating, not turning back point for me. My divorce was one of its own unique situation, and a soap opera of it's own. I had two attorney's before her, and wish to this day I had had her since day one. She is very dependable, and honest. Tracey has never given me a false hope of something I could not possibly stand a chance of being successful at with the case.,even if I did not want to here what she was . I could call her for a situation, and she was timely in her return calls to me. Her legal assistants have always been very friendly and as helpful as possible. They help me to the best of their abilities. Tracey is very proactive in helping you accomplish the best for you. She is quick to respond via email or phone calls, after hours even, if it's necessary. She is very thorough with her representation during our time before the judge, and is a tough attorney when she needs to be. I would hire her a hundred times over again and again, and really wish I could rate her more than 5 stars. I tell her what I want to accomplish and if it is something she believes is possible, she makes it happen. I am glad I found her when I did, otherwise the situation would have continued to escalate and I would not be where I am today with my children. I wish I could find a way to repay her for all she has done. Her knowledge of the law makes me comfortable enough to trust her with the case so I do not worry about how this is going to work out. I trust her 100% to make the best judgement and decision for me and my children. I would recommend her to anyone.

Before I hired Tracey I was scared but once I hired her, she made me feel comfortable and she was honest from the beginning. She took my needs into consideration with very decision we had to make. She was attentive to my case and always kept me informed with any news that occurred. I could not have asked for a better attorney who understood what I needed and performed above and beyond what I expected. She is a wonderful, honest, and trustworthy attorney and I highly recommend her.

We are dealing with a very complicated divorce case, with a lot of odd situations involved. Not at all a "run of the mill" case. Tracey keeps us very well informed of our options for each situation that comes up. She always responds to questions in a timely manner. She also gives us insight into what we must do to be prepared for the next step in the case and lets us know all possible outcomes. Even though we don't like some of the possible outcomes, she is always honest about our chances. She has even gone out of her way on several occasions to make sure we were safe from harm. I certainly recommend her.

Tracey has been my divorce attorney for the past four years. My divorce wasn't the "typical" divorce. My ex-wife has had her parental rights taken away completely on two occasions. She has made criminal allegations against me which were unfounded but compelled me to retain Tracey for these complaints as well. In a nut shell, it has been an uphill battle to make sure my children are safe and in the place they need to be. Tracey was there for me every step of the way. She always answers my call, emails me back and prepares for court in a timely and competent manner. I would highly recommend her especially if you want a tenacious fighter that won't back down to any other attorney. I am posting anonymously to protect my children.