Brooksville Family Law Attorneys Mulligan & Associates .
Mulligan & Associates is a family law firm based in historic downtown Brooksville, Florida, two blocks south of the Hernando County Courthouse. The firm represents clients in divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, child protection, and restraining order proceedings throughout Citrus, Hernando, Pasco, and Sumter counties.
The firm was founded by Christopher S. Mulligan, a third-generation Florida attorney admitted to the Florida Bar in November 2007 with no disciplinary history.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your family law matter. Call 352-593-5990 or submit the contact form to request scheduling options.
Christopher S. Mulligan — Attorney and Founder
Christopher S. Mulligan is a third-generation Florida attorney from Inverness, Florida. Before returning to practice law in Hernando County, Mr. Mulligan spent several years in Washington, D.C., working on federal legislation and public policy — including domestic violence prevention and campaign finance reform.Â
He deliberately came back to Brooksville, built his practice around the families of Hernando County, and has represented clients in the Fifth Judicial Circuit for more than 17 years.Â
His clients describe him as direct and prepared. He does not tell people what they want to hear. He tells them what they need to know and then goes to work.
Education
Mr. Mulligan graduated from Florida State University with honors, earning a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Criminology.Â
Mr. Mulligan earned his Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School in 2006, where he participated in the Vaccine Injury Compensation Clinic and the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic.
Legislative and Public Policy Work
While in Washington, D.C., Mr. Mulligan served as Special Counsel at Public Citizen and as a Policy Analyst at the Campaign Legal Center.Â
Mr. Mulligan worked directly with members of Congress and drafted provisions of the 2005 reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, authorizing demonstration grants to colleges and universities supporting victims of abuse.
Return to Florida and Private Practice
Mr. Mulligan was admitted to the Florida Bar on November 9, 2007, and gained early courtroom experience through a high volume of cases at the Office of Criminal and Civil Conflict Counsel.Â
Mr. Mulligan has practiced family law in Brooksville continuously since 2007, handling contested divorces, custody modifications, dependency cases, and DCF adoptions.Â
The firm serves clients in Spring Hill, Homosassa Springs, Citrus Springs, and surrounding communities throughout the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Credentials At A Glance
Detail | Information |
|---|---|
Florida Bar Number | 47524 |
Admitted to the Florida Bar | November 9, 2007 |
10-Year Discipline History | None |
Circuit | Fifth Judicial Circuit |
Bar Section | Florida Bar Family Law Section |
Undergraduate | Florida State University — B.S. Political Science and Criminology, Honors |
Law School | The George Washington University Law School — J.D. 2006 |
Clinical Training | Vaccine Injury Compensation Clinic; Domestic Violence Legal Clinic |
Prior Florida Role | Office of Criminal and Civil Conflict Counsel |
Prior D.C. Roles | Special Counsel, Public Citizen; Policy Analyst, Campaign Legal Center |
Community Roles | Guardian ad Litem; Attorney ad Litem; Little League Coach, Hernando County |
Florida Bar Profile | |
Counties Served | Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, Sumter |
Community Involvement
Mr. Mulligan has coached Little League baseball in Hernando County for more than ten seasons. Mr. Mulligan volunteers to represent children in the foster care system as a Guardian ad Litem and as an Attorney ad Litem, providing court-appointed advocacy for children in dependency proceedings before the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Mr. Mulligan participates in community activities, including local waterway cleanups along the Nature Coast and donations of backpacks and school supplies to students in need in Hernando County. The firm focuses its pro bono efforts on legal issues affecting children with special needs.
What a Consultation Covers
Mulligan & Associates invites prospective clients to call the office or submit the contact form on the website to request a consultation. Consultations are available by phone or in person at 140 S Main St, Brooksville, FL 34601.
A consultation typically begins with an issue list, key dates, and an initial plan for the next procedural step based on the information a client provides during intake. Consultation fees are discussed at scheduling.Â
The firm offers competitive rates and handles emergency motions when safety or a child’s well-being requires immediate court action.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has Christopher Mulligan been practicing family law in Florida?Â
Christopher S. Mulligan has practiced family law in Florida since November 2007, when the Florida Bar admitted him to practice. Mr. Mulligan has represented clients in Hernando County for more than 17 years, with no disciplinary history on record.
What counties does Mulligan & Associates serve?Â
Mulligan & Associates serves clients in Hernando, Citrus, Pasco, and Sumter counties. The firm handles most matters in the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida and is licensed to practice anywhere in Florida and in federal court.
Does Christopher Mulligan have any disciplinary history with the Florida Bar?Â
No. The Florida Bar Directory lists Christopher Sean Mulligan, Bar Number 47524, with no disciplinary history in the ten-year reporting window. His Florida Bar profile is publicly accessible at floridabar.org/mybarprofile/47524.
What family law cases does Mulligan & Associates handle?Â
Mulligan & Associates handles divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, child protection and dependency proceedings, and restraining orders and injunctions under Florida law. The firm also assists clients with personal injury, business disputes, and civil litigation matters.
Where is the Mulligan & Associates office located?Â
The office is located at 140 S Main St, Brooksville, FL 34601, two blocks south of the Hernando County Courthouse. The office phone number is 352-593-5990.
Is Christopher Mulligan a third-generation Florida attorney?Â
Yes. Christopher S. Mulligan is a third-generation Florida attorney, born in Inverness, Florida. Mr. Mulligan earned his Juris Doctor from The George Washington University Law School in 2006 and returned to Florida to practice in Hernando County in 2007.
Does Mulligan & Associates handle emergency custody or family law matters?Â
Yes. Mulligan & Associates has a track record of litigating emergency motions and presenting the court with evidence that family matters involving safety or a child’s well-being require immediate or expedited consideration in the Fifth Judicial Circuit.
Does Mulligan & Associates take pro bono cases?Â
Yes. The firm accepts pro bono matters with a primary focus on legal issues affecting children with special needs. Prospective clients may inquire about pro bono eligibility when scheduling a consultation.
Schedule a Consultation
Mulligan & Associates represents families in Brooksville, Spring Hill, Homosassa Springs, Citrus Springs, and surrounding communities throughout Hernando County and the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Call 352-593-5990, email receptionist@mulliganandassociates.com, or submit the contact form to request scheduling options.