Schipani, Norman & McLain, P.A.

What Schipani, Norman & McLain, P.A. does

Schipani, Norman & McLain, P.A. (operating as Schipani Law Group, P.A.) is a Sarasota, Florida-based family law firm founded in 2008 that provides legal representation to individuals and families across Sarasota, Bradenton, and Southwest Florida. The firm offers a comprehensive suite of family law services spanning roughly 20 practice areas, including contested and uncontested divorce, high net-worth divorce with business valuations, military divorce, same-sex divorce, child custody and support, alimony, property division, prenuptial agreements, domestic violence and restraining orders, paternity, adoption, visitation, mediation, post-judgment modifications, parental relocation, out-of-state custody, Hague Convention international child abduction, extended family custody, and dissolution of domestic partnerships.

The firm is led by a small team of named attorneys — Philip J. Schipani (Partner, Board Certified Specialist in Marital Law and Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one of only 73 in Florida), Colleen Norman (Florida Supreme Court-certified Family Law Mediator), Kayla Tipple (Associate), Mara Levy La Porta (Associate), and George R. McLain, Sr. (Of Counsel) — collectively representing 35+ years of combined family law experience. There is no proprietary technology product; the offering is professional legal counsel with intake via phone ((941) 499-8154), website contact form, and in-person consultations at the single 1605 Main Street office, including evening and weekend availability.

The business model is a traditional professional services fee-for-service structure. Revenue is generated through billable legal consultations and case representation on a quote-based model determined by case complexity, attorney time, and scope of representation; specific fee schedules are not publicly disclosed. The firm employs a sales-led, content-driven go-to-market approach, relying on an extensive educational blog (dating back to 2017), local SEO, peer-review signals (Super Lawyers selections 2020-2022, Avvo 10.0 Superb rating, AAML Fellowship, Board Certification), and client testimonials to drive individual client acquisition. There is no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no subsidiaries.

Name

Schipani, Norman & McLain, P.A.

Legal name

Schipani, Norman & McLain P.A.

Website

https://manasotalawyer.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schipani, Norman & McLain, P.A. (dba Schipani Law Group) is a Sarasota, Florida-based family law firm serving Sarasota, Bradenton, and Southwest Florida with divorce, custody, support, mediation, and related family law representation led by a Board Certified marital law attorney.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Family Law Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (54111)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

Keywords

• Family law services
• Divorce representation
• Child custody law
• Marital mediation
• Prenuptial agreements

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarasota

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Consultation Fees: The firm generates revenue through billable legal consultations and case representation. Initial consultations are offered to potential clients to assess their legal needs for family law matters including divorce, custody, and support cases.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schipani Law Group, P.A. is a Sarasota, Florida-based family law firm that provides legal representation across the full range of Florida family law matters, including divorce (contested, uncontested, military, high net-worth, complex), child custody and support, parenting plans, alimony, property division, prenuptial agreements, adoption, paternity, domestic violence and restraining orders, domestic partner dissolutions, parental relocation, Hague Convention international child abduction, extended family custody, and Florida Supreme Court-certified family law mediation. The firm serves individuals and families throughout Sarasota, Bradenton, and Southwest Florida.

Product overview

Schipani Law Group, P.A. is a family law firm offering comprehensive legal services for individuals navigating family law matters. The firm provides a unified suite of legal services centered around divorce and family law, including contested and uncontested divorce, high net-worth divorce with business valuations, child custody and support, adoption, alimony, domestic violence protection, property division, prenuptial agreements, mediation, paternity proceedings, post-judgment modifications, parental relocations, Hague Convention international child abduction cases, and domestic partner dissolutions. The firm is led by a Board-Certified Marital and Family Law attorney and includes a Florida Supreme Court-certified Family Law Mediator.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Divorce Representation Comprehensive divorce representation including contested, uncontested, military divorce, high net-worth divorce, and complex divorce matters for individuals and families in Southwest Florida.
• High Net-Worth Divorce Specialized divorce representation for individuals with significant assets, including business valuations, complex property settlements, and multi-jurisdictional asset division.
• Child Custody and Support Legal representation for child custody disputes, parenting plans, child support calculations, and custody modifications for parents and families in Florida.
• Family Law Mediation Florida Supreme Court-certified family law mediation for amicable dispute resolution, including divorce mediation and detailed parenting plan and relocation agreements.
• Prenuptial Agreement Legal drafting and review of prenuptial agreements to protect assets before marriage for prospective spouses in Florida.
• Alimony / Spousal Support Legal representation for alimony and spousal support matters, including determination, modification, and termination.
• Marital Property Division Legal representation for equitable distribution of marital assets and debts during divorce proceedings.
• Domestic Violence and Restraining Orders Legal assistance for domestic violence victims and parties seeking protective injunctions and restraining orders.
• Adoption

Quantifiable outcome

• Board certification provides legal standard for expertise recognized by Florida Bar

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Lawyers.com (Martindale-Avvo family-law directory): Online attorney directory that family-law prospects use to find and compare local divorce attorneys. Comparable as a discovery channel that influences how clients are matched to Schipani and competing firms.
• Florida Bar Family Law Section member firms: Aggregated family-law practitioners certified by The Florida Bar, including other board-certified marital law attorneys in Sarasota/Bradenton. Comparable as the direct peer cohort competing for the same local Sarasota/SW Florida caseload.
• WomensLaw.org: Information and referral resource for individuals navigating family law, domestic violence, and custody matters. Comparable as a top-of-funnel referral source competing for the same prospective clients in family-law matters.

Emerging players

• Hello Divorce: Online divorce service combining flat-fee document preparation with licensed attorney support. Comparable as a tech-enabled competitor targeting uncontested and amicable divorces, a segment Schipani also serves.
• OurFamilyWizard: Technology platform for co-parenting communication, often court-ordered in custody cases. Comparable as a technology-enabled service layer intersecting custody and post-judgment family-law engagements.
• LegalZoom: Online legal services platform offering flat-fee divorce, prenuptial agreements, and family-law document preparation. Comparable as a competing channel for entry-level family-law services, though it lacks courtroom representation and credentialed advocacy.

Broad incumbents

• Cordell & Cordell: Largest U.S. family law firm focused primarily on representing men in divorce and custody matters. Comparable as a multi-state family law practice with brand investment in marketing, though it operates at much greater scale and national footprint than Schipani.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/law-office-of-philip-j.-schipani

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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