ALISSE C. CAMAZINE
Attorney
Paule, Camazine & Blumenthal, P.C.
A leading family law practitioner in the St. Louis area, Alisse C. Camazine has been in practice for more than 30 years, focusing on child custody and complex divorce and property litigation.
She takes her concern for the welfare of children a step further as a founding board member of Earthwide Surgical Foundation, an organization involved in providing medical and surgical care to third-world countries, and a founding member of Caring for Kids, Inc., which provides essential needs to children involved in the court system and foster care.
She has been listed in “The Best Lawyers in America” in the area of Family Law since 1993. She received the Women’s Justice Award for Trial Practice from Lawyers Media in April 2009.
Since 2005, she has been listed in Missouri and Kansas “Super Lawyers,” which, in 2018, named her one of the Top 10 Missouri and Kansas lawyers. She was voted Missouri’s best divorce attorney in a poll conducted by the legal newspaper Missouri Lawyers’ Weekly in October 2007. In 2010, she was selected as Lawyer of the Year – Family Law by “The Best Lawyers in America.”
Camazine and longtime law partner, Alan Freed co-authored “Divorce in Missouri,” published in April 2009. She has co-authored many articles for legal journals and continuing legal education programs.
Career Path
I didn’t consider law school until I was ready to graduate from college. It really wasn’t a dream of mine – it just happened.
Biggest Mentor
I was fortunate enough to work with Chester Love shortly after I started practicing. He taught me the importance of hard work, being prepared and above all, being ethical. I have followed his advice for my entire career and have mentored young lawyers the same way.
Biggest Impact
Many years ago, I had cancer, and I realized that I didn’t hear half of what the doctor said. I kept asking the same questions, and the doctor wasn’t responsive. After that, I made sure I was always available to respond to questions that my clients had. I answer all questions and emails every day so that clients get answers. I have trained all the younger lawyers to do the same.
Future Goals
Continuing to practice, mentoring young lawyers, and being involved in Gateway to Hope.
Favorite Pastime
Paint – I never thought I had an artistic bone in my body. However, I started taking painting classes, and it is a stress releaser for me, and allows me to go to my Zen place.
Memorable Life Moment
The birth of my three boys.
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