John Dimitrios Drizis
Johnny D. Drizis P.A. dba Divorce for Men 28050 US Highway 19, Ste 206 Clearwater, FL 33761 Practice Area(s): Family Law call (727) 942-1224 fax (727) 799-0033 email jdrizis@DivorceforMen.US visit website
Biographical Information
| Attorney Johnny D. Drizis has lived in the Tampa Bay area since 1984. Originally from Chicago, Illinois, he moved to the Sunshine State after graduating from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois.Being the son of Greek immigrant parents, he learned the necessity of hard work, the determination to succeed, and how to overcome adversity. His upbringing taught him the importance of family values and a strong work ethic, both of which he carries over into his practice of law.Attorney Drizis notes that he is not only the owner of Divorce for Men, but is also a Former Member. He formed Divorce for Men after his own divorce in 2001. He is now a divorced father who is happily part of a blended family. Because of his own experiences dealing with divorce, he understands the pain it can cause families.That’s why he is here to provide the necessary counseling and support. As a former state prosecutor he participated in over 55 jury trials under his belt, he can protect the rights of you and your children.Due to attorney Drizis’ divorce, he was financially forced to leave his position as Assistant State Attorney, for the Office of Bernie McCabe, where participated he was a Lead Trial Attorney and participated in over 50 jury trials. This personal and legal experience allows attorney Drizis to better understand his client’s wants and needs.Upon leaving the State Attorney’s office he was on the Pasco County Felony Court Appointed list where he defended all types of criminal cases. He is a member of the Florida Bar, U.S. Federal District Court, Middle District, Clearwater Bar Association, and Past President of the Pinellas County Trial Lawyers and current mentor. He also attends Generation Christian Church, and Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.
This personal and legal experience allows attorney Drizis to better understand his client’s wants and needs. |
| AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell™ | Top Lawyer in the Tampa Bay Area in 2013 -2019 | Top Lawyer in Florida in 2013-2019 Avvo™ Rated 10 out of 10 | Member of the Clearwater Bar Association, the Florida Bar, & the US District Court for the Middle District of Florida Past President of Pinellas County Trial Lawyers Association |
Admission Dates & Jurisdictions
Member of the Florida Bar April 1998
Member of the US Middle District Court of Florida 1998.
Education
BA Augustana College, Rock Island IL 1984
JD Stetson College of Law 1997