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A family law firm rooted in downtown Milton, Florida — providing legal counsel to individuals and families across Santa Rosa County, Northwest Florida, and Alabama for three generations.
Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. is a family law firm based in downtown Milton, Florida, serving the local community and surrounding counties for three generations.
Founded in 1963, the firm has long provided legal representation in select civil matters, with an emphasis on professional responsibility, and a thorough knowledge of Florida law.
Each matter is handled with care, discretion, and respect for the individuals involved. When a matter falls outside the firm's practice, clients are referred to trusted local counsel.
"Each matter is handled with care, discretion, and respect for the individuals involved."
Legal representation in select civil matters, handled with care and discretion.
Collaborative family law solutions are a primary focus. For clients already in litigation, please contact the firm to discuss how we may assist.
Learn MoreRepresentation in contract-related civil matters, including employment contracts, with emphasis on clear communication and practical resolution.
Learn MoreLegal representation in ownership, easement, and real property interest disputes across Santa Rosa County and Northwest Florida.
Learn MorePre-suit and civil mediation services, facilitating constructive dialogue and resolution with neutrality and professional respect for all parties.
Learn MoreFree consultation on personal injury, medical malpractice, and toxic torts including asbestos-related mesothelioma, under the supervision of Allen W. Lindsay, Jr.
Learn MoreWills, trusts, powers of attorney, and related planning for individuals and families — handled with care and discretion.
Learn MoreThe firm approaches each matter with careful preparation and respect for the legal process.
For three generations, Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. has maintained close ties to the Milton community — a commitment to continuity, public service, and professional responsibility.
Since its founding in 1963, the firm has maintained a continuous legal practice serving individuals and families in Milton, Northwest Florida and Alabama.
Decades of experience in Florida and Alabama courts, combined with deep roots in the Milton community.
J.D., cum laude, Florida State University College of Law. Heather returned to her hometown of Milton to practice law and serve the community she grew up in. As the sister of a retired Marine and the granddaughter of a Navy pilot who served in two wars, she is especially committed to being of service to those who have served.
Former Assistant City Attorney, Pensacola (2019–2024). Active member of ABA ERR Committee from 2003 to the present. President, Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association (2020–2021). Currently completing certification as a mediator in family law and circuit civil matters.
Since 1963, Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. has stood as a fixture of the Milton legal community — rooted in tradition, guided by professional responsibility.
A family law firm on the Blackwater River in downtown Milton, Florida.
Located at 5218 Willing Street — on the Blackwater River — the firm has served this community for more than six decades.
"Each matter is handled with care, discretion, and respect for the individuals involved."
Founded in 1963, the firm has long provided legal representation in select civil matters, with an emphasis on professional responsibility, and a thorough knowledge of Florida law.
Rooted in Milton, the firm regularly appears before courts throughout Santa Rosa County, Northwest Florida and Alabama. When a matter falls outside the firm's practice, clients are referred to trusted local counsel.
Allen W. Lindsay, Sr. — a Navy pilot who served in World War II — opens Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. in downtown Milton, Florida, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to practice law. Having already built a successful career as an entrepreneur, Mr. Lindsay pursued his true calling later in life, bringing to the legal profession the same discipline, judgment, and community spirit that had defined his years in business.
Allen W. Lindsay, Jr. is licensed in Florida and Alabama. He begins his career as an Assistant State Attorney (1969–1973) before establishing a long-standing private practice in Milton, joining his father in building the firm's family legacy.
Heather Fisher Lindsay earns her J.D., cum laude, from Florida State University College of Law in 1995. Following graduation, she serves as a Judicial Law Clerk (1995–1996), then practices employment law litigation in Birmingham, Alabama, where she is promoted to partner at Johnston Barton Proctor & Powell, PA.
Heather Lindsay returns to Milton to practice with her father at Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A., continuing the firm's family tradition and deepening its roots in the community.
Heather Lindsay serves as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Pensacola (2019–2024) and has been an active member of the American Bar Association's ERR Committee from 2003 to the present — reflecting the firm's longstanding commitment to professional responsibility and public service.
Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. continues to serve individuals and families throughout Milton, Santa Rosa County, Northwest Florida, and Alabama — guided by the same values of professional responsibility, and community commitment that have defined the firm since 1963.
The firm's roots in service run deep. Allen W. Lindsay, Sr. served as a Navy pilot in World War II before founding the firm. That tradition of service to community — in the law, in public office, and in the military — has defined Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. across three generations.
The Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial, located in downtown Milton, stands as a testament to the sacrifices of those who served — a monument the firm is proud to call a neighbor.
Santa Rosa County Veterans Memorial — downtown Milton, Florida
The firm approaches each matter with careful preparation and respect for the legal process — consistent with the highest standards of Florida and Alabama bar ethics.
For three generations, Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. has maintained close ties to the Milton community. This longstanding connection reflects a commitment to continuity, public service, and professional responsibility.
Since its founding in 1963, the firm has maintained a continuous legal practice serving individuals and families in Milton, throughout Northwest Florida and Alabama.
The firm regularly appears before courts throughout Santa Rosa County, Northwest Florida and Alabama. Its office on the Blackwater River in downtown Milton has served as a steady presence in the community for more than sixty years.
Legal representation in select civil matters — handled with professional care, discretion, and consistent with Florida law.
Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. represents clients in family law matters with professionalism and sensitivity. The firm approaches these matters thoughtfully, recognizing their personal and legal significance.
With appreciation for the mentoring of John C. Susko, collaborative family law solutions are a primary focus; however, for those who are already in litigation, please contact the firm to see if we can assist.
Family law matters often arise during some of the most challenging periods in a client's life. The firm understands the weight of these circumstances and is committed to providing representation that is both legally sound and appropriately attuned to the human dimensions of each matter.
Clients are encouraged to contact the firm directly to discuss their circumstances and to determine whether the firm is in a position to assist.
The firm provides representation in contract-related disputes and civil matters, including employment contracts. Emphasis is placed on careful analysis, clear communication, and practical resolution consistent with applicable law.
Contract disputes can arise in a wide range of contexts — involving individuals, businesses, or other parties to a written or oral agreement, including employment-related contracts. The firm brings thorough preparation to each dispute.
Clients are encouraged to contact the firm directly to discuss the nature of their dispute and to determine whether the firm is in a position to assist.
The firm represents clients in real property disputes, including matters involving ownership, use and real property interests. These matters are handled with careful attention to legal detail and practical considerations.
Real property disputes often involve competing claims and long-standing interests that require careful analysis of the applicable facts and law. The firm brings thorough preparation to each matter.
Clients are encouraged to contact the firm directly to discuss the nature of their dispute and to determine whether the firm is in a position to assist.
Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. assists parties in mediation with the goal of facilitating constructive dialogue and resolution where appropriate. The firm approaches mediation with neutrality, professionalism, and respect for all participants.
Mediation offers parties an opportunity to reach a mutually acceptable resolution outside of formal litigation. This process, when appropriate, can be an efficient and dignified means of resolving disputes, in particular, pre-suit mediation for divorcing couples. Additionally, civil matters, particularly employment matters in litigation, may be mediated if the parties consent.
In 2025, after receiving inspiration from John C. Susko, Heather began completing training for collaborative family law and circuit civil mediation; in February 2026, Heather completed over forty hours of family law mediation training. Ms. Lindsay is in the process of obtaining certification as a mediator in family law and in circuit civil matters.
Clients are encouraged to contact the firm directly to discuss whether mediation may be appropriate for their circumstances.
Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. represents clients in personal injury, medical malpractice, and toxic tort matters under the supervision of Allen W. Lindsay, Jr. — who brings over 55 years of trial experience in these practice areas.
A free consultation is offered on matters involving personal injury, medical malpractice, and toxic torts — including asbestos-related mesothelioma, crude oil and petroleum exposure, and other environmental and industrial exposures.
Mr. Lindsay has represented clients in some of the most complex toxic tort and personal injury matters in Northwest Florida and Alabama, including cases involving the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, chemical exposure, and asbestos-related disease.
Clients are encouraged to contact the firm directly for a free, no-obligation consultation.
The firm assists individuals and families with estate planning matters, including wills, trusts, and related planning considerations. Each matter is handled with care, discretion, and attention to the client's specific circumstances.
Clients are encouraged to contact the firm directly to discuss their estate planning needs and to determine whether the firm is in a position to assist with their particular circumstances.
Decades of legal experience in Florida and Alabama courts, combined with a deep and enduring commitment to the Milton community.
Heather Lindsay has been licensed to practice law in Florida and Alabama since 1996.
She earned her Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Florida State University College of Law in 1995. Following graduation, she served as a Judicial Law Clerk (1995–1996), then practiced employment law litigation in Birmingham, Alabama, where she was promoted to partner at Johnston Barton Proctor & Powell, PA.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from The University of Alabama.
Heather later returned to her hometown of Milton, Florida, to practice law with her father at Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A., continuing the firm's family tradition.
She served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Pensacola (2019–2024) before returning to the family firm, and has been an active member of the American Bar Association's ERR Committee from 2003 to the present. She served as President of the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association (2020–2021).
She was elected Mayor of Milton, Florida in 2018 and continues to serve in that office — a reflection of her enduring dedication to public service and to the community the firm has served since its founding.
As the sister of a retired Marine who served in combat, and the granddaughter of a Navy pilot who served in two wars, Heather is especially committed to being of service to those who have served.
In 2025, after receiving inspiration from John C. Susko, Heather began completing training for collaborative family law and circuit civil mediation; in February 2026, she completed over forty hours of family law mediation training. Ms. Lindsay is in the process of obtaining certification as a mediator in family law and in circuit civil matters.
Allen W. Lindsay, Jr. has been licensed to practice law in Florida and Alabama since 1967, and has maintained a continuous legal presence in the courts of Northwest Florida and South Alabama for more than five decades — a record of service virtually unmatched in Santa Rosa County.
He is the son of Allen W. Lindsay, Sr. — a Navy pilot who served in World War II and the founder of Lindsay & Lindsay, P.A. — and the father of Heather Fisher Lindsay, the firm's third generation.
Mr. Lindsay graduated from Sewanee Military Academy in 1961, earned his Bachelor of Arts from Florida State University, and received his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and the Southern District of Alabama.
He began his legal career in public service, serving as an Assistant State Attorney from 1969 to 1973 — experience that shaped the trial instincts and professional discipline that have defined his practice ever since.
With over 55 years of experience in personal injury, medical malpractice, and toxic tort litigation, Mr. Lindsay is one of the most seasoned trial attorneys in Northwest Florida. His experience spans catastrophic injury, medical negligence, wrongful death, and environmental litigation — including cases involving asbestos-related mesothelioma, crude oil and petroleum exposure, and matters arising from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill.
He was honored for his membership in the American Association of Justice for over 50 years — placing him among a small group of attorneys whose commitment to plaintiff advocacy has spanned more than half a century.
Mr. Lindsay has served as City Attorney for the City of Milton — one of the longest tenures in the city's history — and as legal counsel to six of the last eight Sheriffs of Santa Rosa County, as well as to the Santa Rosa County Tax Collector's office. He has served as President of the Milton Kiwanis Club, the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce, the Santa Rosa Council of the Navy League, and the Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association, and is a Life Member of the National Rifle Association.
Free consultation offered on matters involving medical malpractice, personal injury, and toxic torts including asbestos-related mesothelioma.
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Located on the Blackwater River in downtown Milton.
Milton, Florida 32570
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The firm's office is located on the Blackwater River in downtown Milton — at the heart of the community the firm has served since 1963.
When a matter falls outside the firm's practice, clients are referred to trusted local counsel. The firm's commitment extends to ensuring each client receives appropriate representation.
The firm regularly appears before courts throughout Santa Rosa County, Northwest Florida and Alabama. Both attorneys are licensed in Florida and Alabama.
