Experienced Lawyers Located in Destin, Florida

At Ward, Ketchersid & Lathem, in Destin, Florida, our lawyers come to the practice of law from diverse backgrounds. Attorney Ward is a fifth-generation native of Okaloosa and Walton County, Florida who spent 20 years as a businesswoman and real estate broker before her admittance to the bar. Attorney Ketchersid has earned his LLM in tax law. Attorney Lathem served as a staff attorney for the judges of the 14th Judicial Circuit in Northwest Florida. Christina West has prior experience in construction business management

For a full portrait of our individual accomplishments, please see our attorney profiles:

Karen (K.) Powell Ward
William L. Ketchersid
Jeffery J. Lathem
Christina D. West

Despite these differences, we all bring a common approach to the practice of law. For all of us, our first priority is understanding your needs. We will listen to you before we attempt to advise you. We believe that the only way to make good decisions is to understand the complexities of a situation, so we take the time to fully understand your circumstances and concerns.

When you need an attorney in Northwest Florida, contact us. Fill out our online intake form or call (850) 837-5507 today.

Ward, Ketchersid & Lathem, P.A.
Clary-Cobb Building
1241 Airport Road, Suite H
Destin, FL 32541
Phone: (850) 837-5507
Fax: (850)  650-9659

We serve Florida clients in Okaloosa County, Bay County, Escambia County, Santa Rosa County and Walton County, including the cities of Destin, Bellview, Callaway, Crestview, De Funiak Springs, Ensley, Ferry Pass, Fort Walton Beach, Grayton Beach, Gulf Breeze, Laguna Beach, Lynn Haven, Mary Esther, Milton, Miramar Beach, Myrtle Grove, Niceville, Ocean City, Panama City, Panama City Beach, Parker, Pensacola, Rosemary Beach, Sandestin, Santa Rosa Beach, Seagrove Beach, Seaside, Shalimar, Springfield, Sunnyside Beach, Valparaiso, Warrington and Wright, as well as Hulbert Air Force Base and Eglin Air Force Base.