Wendy J. Coleman, Attorney

Wendy J. Coleman is an associate with the Law Office of Jason K. S. Porter, P.A.

In 1995, Ms. Coleman received her bachelor's degree in Political Science from Furman University. While in college, Ms. Coleman interned at the Washington, D.C., office of the nationally renowned firm of Fulbright and Jaworski. Between college and law school, Ms. Coleman worked as a legal assistant in Jacksonville, FL for a solo practitioner doing commercial collections. In 1999, she earned her law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. While in law school, Ms. Coleman was a member of the Journal of Law and Public Policy and served on the board of the Journal. Additionally, she clerked for a Gainesville personal injury plaintiff's firm and participated in the Pro Se Clinic, assisting indigent family law litigants.

After graduating from law school, Ms. Coleman moved to Jacksonville, Florida, where she accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney. Ms. Coleman prosecuted various crimes and participated in numerous jury and non-jury trials. In 2000, Ms. Coleman entered private practice and, for six years, focused her practice on civil litigation.

In 2006, Ms. Coleman joined the Law Office of Jason K.S. Porter, P.A.. In addition to assisting with the handling of criminal defense and personal injury plaintiff's work, Ms. Coleman has focused her practice on family law matters such as dissolutions of marriage (divorce) and spousal support, as well as issues of child custody and child support.