OUR PRACTICE
Attorney Tara Couture is the founder of Couture Law P.A. As a former Deputy City Attorney, Ms. Couture fought for justice for the people of the State. Today she lends her experience and dedication to justice to see that accident victim’s rights are ensured so that they receive all of the benefits and money damages they are entitled to. Ms. Couture has extensive legal experience in negotiation, settlements, and litigation in various types of legal matters, including, but not limited to, serious car, truck, motorcycle, or drunk driving accident claims. Her commitment to provide personal attention to her clients is her specialty because she believes that the impact on your life after a serious car accident should never be taken lightly. Call Attorney Tara Couture today for your free accident consultation.
Biography: Marianne joined COUTURE LAW P.A. in January of 2010. She brings with her over 22 years of experience in the legal field and has an extensive background in both personal injury and wrongful death, which she has focused her career on since moving to Brevard County in 1997.
Marianne previously worked for several law firms in Brevard County which all specialized primarily in personal injury and wrongful death, including eight years with Childress & Charpentier, P.A., as the legal assistant/paralegal to Hubert C. Childress, Esq., until his retirement in 2007. Marianne then went to work for Donoghue & Holland for two years as the paralegal to Gary L. Holland, Esq., up through January 2010, when she left to pursue a promising career with COUTURE LAW P.A., which she has found extremely rewarding. Marianne has extensive experience in case management and assisting attorneys with preparing cases for trial, and is well qualified to assist in the handling of personal injury claims, both prior to and in litigation.
In addition, in March 2008 Marianne was one of the first paralegals in Florida to become registered with the Florida Bar as a Florida Registered Paralegal. She has also written several articles which were published in 2009 in the Paralegals Section of the Florida Justice Association Journal, a bi-monthly periodical for Florida trial attorneys.
FJA Journal: Preparing for and Writing an Effective Demand Letter for the Typical Automobile Accident Case {should link to appropriate article}
FJA Journal: A Simple Guide to Wrapping Up the Settlement of a Minor’s Personal Injury Claim.
Community Involvement: In addition to being dedicated to her work as a paralegal, Marianne is a volunteer, court-appointed Guardian ad Litem, giving her time to advocate for children of Brevard County who have been removed from their homes because of alleged abuse, abandonment, or neglect. She is also a former Brownie troop leader with the Girl Scouts of America.
Personal: Marianne is married to Doug, the Brevard County Assistant Fire Marshal, and together they have three daughters. During her personal time, Marianne loves cooking, photography, traveling, art, hiking, canyoneering, and playing board games with her family.
Tara Couture is a member of the following:
- Florida Justice Association - member
- Florida Association for Women Lawyers - member
- Vassar B. Carlton American Inns of Court - member
- American Health Lawyers Association - member
- Young Professionals of Brevard - member
- Brevard County Bar Association - member
- Brevard County Association for Women Lawyers - Officer
- Armenian Bar Association - member
- American Bar Association - member
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving – member
Marianne Heuberger Carter, FRP
Education
- Graduate School: University of San Diego, 1988 (Lawyer’s Assistant Program – General Litigation)
- Undergraduate School: San Diego State University (B.A.)
Biography: Marianne joined COUTURE LAW P.A. in January of 2010. She brings with her over 22 years of experience in the legal field and has an extensive background in both personal injury and wrongful death, which she has focused her career on since moving to Brevard County in 1997.
Marianne previously worked for several law firms in Brevard County which all specialized primarily in personal injury and wrongful death, including eight years with Childress & Charpentier, P.A., as the legal assistant/paralegal to Hubert C. Childress, Esq., until his retirement in 2007. Marianne then went to work for Donoghue & Holland for two years as the paralegal to Gary L. Holland, Esq., up through January 2010, when she left to pursue a promising career with COUTURE LAW P.A., which she has found extremely rewarding. Marianne has extensive experience in case management and assisting attorneys with preparing cases for trial, and is well qualified to assist in the handling of personal injury claims, both prior to and in litigation.
In addition, in March 2008 Marianne was one of the first paralegals in Florida to become registered with the Florida Bar as a Florida Registered Paralegal. She has also written several articles which were published in 2009 in the Paralegals Section of the Florida Justice Association Journal, a bi-monthly periodical for Florida trial attorneys.
Published Works
FJA Journal: Preparing for and Writing an Effective Demand Letter for the Typical Automobile Accident Case {should link to appropriate article} FJA Journal: A Simple Guide to Wrapping Up the Settlement of a Minor’s Personal Injury Claim. Memberships
- The Florida Bar, Florida Registered Paralegal
- Florida Justice Association (formerly Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers)
Community Involvement: In addition to being dedicated to her work as a paralegal, Marianne is a volunteer, court-appointed Guardian ad Litem, giving her time to advocate for children of Brevard County who have been removed from their homes because of alleged abuse, abandonment, or neglect. She is also a former Brownie troop leader with the Girl Scouts of America.
Personal: Marianne is married to Doug, the Brevard County Assistant Fire Marshal, and together they have three daughters. During her personal time, Marianne loves cooking, photography, traveling, art, hiking, canyoneering, and playing board games with her family.
