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Colleen M. Duris
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Colleen M. Duris

4.2
9 reviews

500 N.E. 8th Avenue, Ocala, FL 34470

Probate, Guardianship, Estate Planning and 1 more

About Colleen M. Duris

VA Accredited Attorney.

Colleen M. Duris (Ocala, Florida) View website

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Gold Client Champion
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Distinguished Peer Rated
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Champion Badge Silver

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Champion Badge Gold

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Colleen M. Duris got this award in 2021

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At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Colleen M. Duris got this award in 2021

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4.0
Wills and Probate
Posted by Julie
February 24, 2025
Hired Attorney

Colleen has been a God-send to our family over the years. She has helped us through Medicare situations, our wills, deed corrections and insurance claim processing. Every email communication with her assistant, Angie, has been responded to within a few hours and always with a "smile" in her tone. They go above and beyond to make the need for a lawyer be as painless and simple as possible. Highly recommended!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
October 19, 2013
Hired Attorney

Colleen is very wise, informed, gentle, & compassionate person. She guides and does not dictate. I have referred several of my friends to her.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 27, 2012
Hired Attorney

She was excellent

Elder Law
Posted by anonymous
January 23, 2011
Hired Attorney

She was courteous, sympathetic, and efficient at the job required.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
August 19, 2010
Hired Attorney
Wills and Probate
Posted by Alan
January 09, 2025
Hired Attorney

She did our wills in June. my wife passed in Dec. I called the office 6 times from the passing until 1 month later. Had to leave a voice message each time and NEVER got a return call. Truly UNPROFESSIONAL.

General Practice
Posted by anonymous
July 26, 2025
Hired Attorney

This woman is sending out scam emails pretending to be Amazon. colleen@ocalaelderlaw.com Be careful and check the email addresses before taking any action to prevent yourself from being scammed. I am finding any way I can to report this and make it known.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Elder Law
  • Other 2
    • Probate
    • Guardianship

Practice Details

  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    Colleen M. Duris, P.A.
  • Additional Links
    http://www.ocalaelderlaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1993, Florida
    Memberships
    Marion County Bar Association
    The Florida Bar
    National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Nova University
    Class of 1992
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Albion College
    Class of 1981

    Florida State University
    Class of 1983
    B.S.
    Certificate of Gerontology

    Florida State University
    Class of 1984
    Certificate of Gerontology
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Elder Law Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Colleen M. Duris was admitted in 1993 to the State of Florida.
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    Yes, Colleen M. Duris has a 4.4 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Colleen M. Duris attended Nova University.

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