Jacquelyn-Clifton

Associate

West Palm Beach, Florida

561.684.3222

jrc@derreverelaw.com

Profile

Jackie Roys Clifton grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and received her Bachelor of Science from Florida State University. She then continued her studies at Florida Coastal School of Law, where she took the opportunity to study abroad at University of Oxford in Oxford, England. She is a seasoned litigator with over twenty years of experience. In addition to her admission to the Florida bar, she is also admitted into the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

 

Jackie began her legal career as an assistant state attorney, successfully working her way through the ranks to become a homicide prosecutor. She has tried over a hundred criminal felony trials to verdict. In addition to the expansive criminal litigation, her prior legal experience includes cases in construction defects, ADA compliance, contract law, business law, and family law. Jackie continues to be a fierce advocate for her clients.

Education
  • Florida Coastal School of Law- Juris Doctor
  • Florida State University- Criminology
Practice Areas
  • Construction litigation
  • Civil litigation
  • Insurance defense
  • Premise liability
  • Personal injury
  • Commercial transactions
Admissions
  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court (M.D.Fla)
  • U.S. District Court (S.D. Fla)
Awards & Honors
  • Former Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator
  • Past President and Board Member of the Volusia/Flagler Association of Woman Lawyers
  • Past Board Member Volusia County Bar Association
  • Former member Dunn-Blount American Inn of Court
  • Volusia County Bar Association