Attorney J. David Ellzey, Jr. Joins Buckmaster Law

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - June 17, 2013 - PRLog -- Buckmaster Law is pleased to announce Attorney J. David Ellzey, Jr. has joined the firm. Commenting on David joining the firm was the founder of Buckmaster Law, Jeremy Buckmaster.  “We are extremely excited that David has joined Buckmaster Law.  I believe he is an outstanding lawyer and brings the perfect balance of compassion and experience to assist our family law clients.”  

Mr. Ellzey is admitted to practice in all State Courts in Florida and is a member of the Volusia County Bar Association, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and Volusia County’s Young Professional Group. He currently resides in Ormond Beach and is a father, husband and Special Olympics coach.

Mr. Ellzey attended the University of Florida and graduated from the Telecommunication-News Program from the College of Journalism & Communications. He attended law school at Florida International University College of Law in Miami, where he was awarded a Public Service Fellowship to work with the Clean Water Network of Florida in Tallahassee and worked in the FIU College of Law’s Juvenile Justice Education Clinic.

Mr. Ellzey is a native Floridian and military veteran. He joined the United States Air Force as an active duty weather forecaster in 1996 and continues to be a member of the Florida Air National Guard today. He was activated in 2001 for Operation Noble Eagle and again in 2004 for Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.

Mr. Ellzey has a strong background in criminal defense, beginning his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender with the Honorable James S. Purdy. He immediately began defending criminal clients in Volusia County Court and was later promoted to the Circuit Court where he defended hundreds of felony cases. At the Public Defender’s Office, he was a “Capture the Flag” Award recipient numerous times for Not Guilty jury verdicts.

Mr. Ellzey will primarily be serving the firm’s family law clients. His background as a Public Defender has offered him the opportunity to assist clients that are often going through extremely stressful and emotional events. This background allows him to have the compassion and experience to help someone through a divorce, child custody issue, or any family law matter. This experience also gives him a solid foundation to work with opposing counsel to solve a family’s problems and achieve favorable results. In cases where an agreement is not reached or is not possible, his background as an experienced trial attorney allows him the ability to aggressively represent a client’s interest in court.  For more information about Buckmaster Law, please visit http://www.buckmasterlaw.com.