PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL, January 14, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sherri Denton Mallory, Esq., has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Mallory has distinguished herself as a preeminent attorney in civil and commercial litigation, real estate, estate planning and probate, banking, and family law. With a career spanning over three decades, she has become synonymous with legal excellence in her community. Ms. Mallory is the owner of her own firm, Mallory Law Firm, which she founded with her husband in 2004. This role marked a significant milestone in her career, allowing her to leverage her extensive experience to provide top-tier legal services to her clients.

Before founding her own firm, Ms. Mallory contributed her expertise to several prestigious law firms and organizations. She served as outside counsel for Peoples First Community Bank for nearly 15 years, honing her skills in financial law, litigation and real estate. Ms. Mallory's career also includes tenures as a partner at Warner and Mallory, P.A., and Burke Blue Law Firm. In the early stages of her career, she served as a senior attorney for the Florida Department of Health Rehabilitative Services (now known as the Department of Children and Families), where she prosecuted child abuse and neglect cases. These roles have not only showcased Ms. Mallory's versatility across different legal domains but also underscored her commitment to justice and client advocacy.

Ms. Mallory's expertise is further recognized through her academic contributions. In 2024, she was recruited by the Dean of Florida State University College of Law to serve as an adjunct professor. In this role, Ms. Mallory designed the curriculum for the college's real estate transactions skills course, sharing over 50 documents from her practice to enrich student learning. This work highlights her dedication to nurturing the next generation of legal professionals.

Ms. Mallory's professional affiliations reflect her standing in the legal community and commitment to excellence. She maintains membership in the St. Andrews Bay Inn of Court and supports Florida State University. Ms. Mallory is also a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and Alpha Delta Pi, and was a Delta Tau Delta fraternity Little Sister. Additionally, she has been involved with the United States Junior Chamber, a leadership training organization also known as the Jaycees. These memberships signify Ms. Mallory's professional achievements as well as her active engagement with both legal and academic communities.

Ms. Mallory's academic background laid the foundation for her illustrious career. She graduated summa cum laude from Gulf Coast State College in 1982, receiving an Associate of Arts in general studies, followed by earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a computer science major with High Honors from University of Florida in 1984. Ms. Mallory completed her Juris Doctor at Florida State University College of Law in 1987, graduating with honors. She attributes her success to hard work, perseverance, and maintaining a balanced life--a philosophy that was instilled in her by her parents and has guided her since childhood.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Ms. Mallory has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to civic engagement. She served on the board of directors for the Gulf Coast Children's Advocacy Center and St. Andrews Bay Center, assisting vulnerable children and adults with disabilities. Ms. Mallory has also led fundraising campaigns for Florida State University College of Law and served as treasurer for the Wild Heron Property Owners Association. Her contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including being named a top-rated lawyer in litigation for ethical standards and legal ability by Martindale-Hubble and receiving the Lawyers of Distinction award in litigation from 2020 to 2023.

Away from the courtroom and classroom, Ms. Mallory enjoys personal time boating and with horses. She shares a fulfilling life with her spouse and their daughter, who is also a lawyer. Ms. Mallory uses those joys in her private life to fuel her dedication to delivering professional legal services to all of her clients, a commitment that she is sure to maintain moving forward.

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