Joe Considine, P.A.

Joe Considine is a highly skilled and compassionate attorney specializing in the Marchman Act, a Florida law designed to help individuals struggling with chronic mental health and substance use disorders. His dedication to helping individuals remain in treatment has saved countless lives. Through his legal expertise and deep understanding of the complexities of addiction and mental health, Joe ensures that those who need care the most receive the opportunity to recover. His work not only upholds the rights of those he represents but also offers a pathway to healing, often when all other options seem exhausted. Joe’s commitment to his clients and their well-being is truly remarkable, making him a standout advocate in the field.

I’ve worked with Joe professionally for over a decade. Jos educated my team and I on the ethical standards of this complex court order, The Marchman act. I’ve connected Joe with many providers around the state so he can educate their clinical team as well and help them to use it when needed to save someone’s life. Joe is always available to speak to a family. I know personally that he went to something very personal for a family that he worked with. To me this shows even more of who he is. A client that we were able to work with and save her life through the Marchman act unfortunately lost the brother to mental health issues, It was important to Joe to share with the team that worked on this case about the memorial for the brother of our client And that we supported this family. I absolutely love working with Joe he gets it he’s compassionate and he always makes the next right decision. Hire Joe! You will not be disappointed, ever. He literally raises the bar and teaches new attorneys how to do this very special work.

As a professional working in the behavioral health industry I have had to use Joe's services many times over the years. With each client he has been nothing short of a godsend for the families who I connect him with. He is prompt, professional and compassionate. He advocates for fair and safe outcomes and helps us to keep our clients safe. It has been a pleasure to work with him and his team. We look forward to continuing to use his services.

Joe is the original marchman act attorney in South Florida. My company has worked with Joe and his team on countless cases. His professionalism and effectiveness are unparalleled. I’ve introduced him to various ethical recovery programs in our community and he has brought in a training to educate their clinical teams on the benefits of helping someone when they can’t help themselves, with this life saving court order. Joe is compassionate, kind and goes above and beyond for the families that he works with. Joe is involved with many charities and donates his time to our community to make it a better place in his free time. I’m thankful to have him to collaborate with to help people get better, in spite of their addiction.

Our family had suffered the loss of a sister from alcoholism. After her death, my brother’s substance use disorder spiraled out of control. He was on the same trajectory as my sister with his drinking. And his problem was compounded by a long standing addiction to opiates. He was in and out of short term detox and mental health facilities but he repeatedly refused follow-up addiction treatment. He became homeless and we stopped hearing from him. So we filed a Missing Persons Report with the Sheriff's Department. We were terrified that we were going to lose another family member to a foe that at times seemed invincible. When we were alerted that my brother had been admitted to a local hospital, we knew we only had a short window of opportunity to help him. So we called Joe Considine. Joe's calm and reassuring manner allayed my mother's fears and gave us hope. He responded swiftly and adeptly accomplished what we had been unable to do for my sister. On Mother's Day, my brother went directly from his hospital bed to detox. Five months later he was successfully discharged from treatment. He has reunited with his children and interacts with his grandchildren, who he barely knew, on an almost daily basis. I am forever grateful to Joe for this priceless gift. We could not have done it without him. Joe is incredibly masterful and knowledgeable when it comes to the law. And his understanding of the disease of addiction and how it affects the brain and, subsequently, the behavior of addicts and alcoholics is comprehensive. But in my opinion, what truly makes Joe exceptional is his passion and compassion. In working with him, it is obvious that he has a deep passion and desire to make a difference. But watch and listen to how he personally interacts and communicates. And you will see clearly that it is his compassion for those afflicted by the disease of addiction, AND those who love them, that takes his knowledge and legal expertise to another level and truly effectuates his success in making that difference. You can't put a price on that. Joe, there are no words to express our family's profound gratitude to you for your incomparable expertise, passion, and compassion. Except maybe from my mother, who said that my brother entering detox and beginning his journey of recovery on Mother's Day was "the greatest Mothers Day gift she's ever received." Thank you, Counselor.