HOLDEN & DARBY, P.A. - Key Persons
Paul Darby is licensed to practice law in both the Florida state courts, and in the federal courts of the Middle District of Florida, though the focus of his practice is mainly in the state courts relating to civil/domestic disputes and criminal matters. Paul is a Past President of the Lake County Bar Association, and is also an active member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Association and the Lake County Teen Court. Additionally, Paul has previously served on the Board of Directors of the Lake County Bar Association, and has also served as the Chairman of the Lake County Chapter of the UCF Alumni Association.
Paul earned his Juris Doctor at the University of Florida, College of Law. While at UF Law, he earned a Pro Bono Certificate for assisting members of the community in need of legal services. Prior to attending UF, Paul earned his undergraduate education at the University of Central Florida in Orlando, where he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian History, summa cum laude, with a minor in German Language and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science-Prelaw, summa cum laude, with a minor in European Studies.
Mr. Darby has garnished praise time and time again for his ethical practice, and he will always put a client's interests before anything else. He will go above and beyond to ensure that his clients receive the best possible legal advice and obtain positive results. Paul makes a point to treat his clients the same way he would treat a member of his own family.
Paul is originally from the town of Grant-Valkaria, Florida, in southern Brevard County, and presently lives in Clermont, Florida with his children, Gavin and Brynn.
Thomas Holden is an attorney who helps clients involved in family-law litigation cases. Mr. Holden handles all aspects of family law cases from consultation to conclusion. Prior to starting Holden & Darby, P.A., Mr. Holden attended Nichols College and received his Bachelor's degree in Accounting. He then went on to study Law at Nova Southeastern University, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1982. For the years following Law school, Thomas Holden was In private practice in Miami when he moved to Lake County in 2002. He was the supervising attorney for the Department of Children and Families, where he was responsible for the legal department in Lake County
Mr. Holden has been a practicing attorney for over 35 years. During his years of practice, Mr. Holden has handled a variety of cases, including but not limited to: personal injury, criminal, bankruptcy, real estate and many other civil litigation areas. At this time, Mr. Holden solely focuses on handling dissolution of marriage, dependency, domestic violence, paternity and other child-related cases.
Thomas Holden is highly professional, and prides himself on providing compassionate legal counsel. He pays strong attention to each and every detail of his clients' cases and takes the time to address all of their concerns. His diligence and moral compass outshines many others in his field, and he will do what it takes to secure the best possible results for his clients.
Mr. Holden is married and resides in Lake County, Florida. When he is not in the office, he and his wife, Katrina, enjoy spending time with their black lab.