Hon. Martha Ann Lott

Martha Lott retired from the bench in May 2013 after 22+ years as a County Court Judge, Circuit Judge and as Chief Judge of the 8th Judicial Circuit of Florida. She joined Fine, Farkash and Parlapiano, P.A., in July 2013. Her experience as a Judge included all areas of practice at both the County and Circuit levels in State Court. Martha Lott presided in all six counties of the 8th Circuit of Florida.

Particular areas of expertise include psychology/psychiatry (including PTSD and brain injury), family law, and litigation.

Martha Lott graduated from the University of Florida College of Law with partner, Cherie Fine, in 1981. She began her career with the Public Defender's Office of the 8th Judicial Circuit in 1981 working with partners Jack Fine, Tom Farkash and Alan Parlapiano. Prior to becoming a Judge, Martha Lott was in private practice as a trial lawyer.

In the early 1980s, she suffered a permanent injury as the result of an auto accident. She was represented by Fine, Farkash and Parlapiano, P.A. Her experience as a trial lawyer, a person with a permanent injury, and as a Judge gives her a uniquely broad perspective.