Attorneys
Sally B. Fox
Sally Bussell Fox has been a practicing attorney since 1983. She received her B.A. degree from Tulane University and her J.D. from Cumberland School of Law. She graduated in the top 12% of her law school class, was a Dean’s List student and was Associate Editor of the American Journal of Trial Advocacy.
Sally primarily represents developers, financial institutions and businesses handling real estate, land use, creditor bankruptcies and commercial litigation.
In addition, Ms. Fox’s areas of practice include collections, business law and intellectual property.
Sally has received the following Honors, Awards and Recognition:
- Who's Who in American Law, 1989-1985
- Who's Who in Emerging Leaders in America, 1990-1992
- Sterling's Who's Who, 1994, 1995, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
- Two thousand Notable American Women, 1995
- The World Who's Who of Women, 1995
- International Who's Who, 1995
- American Biographical Institute, Inc.'s Woman of the Year, 1996
- International Who's Who of Professional, 1997
- Who's Who in America, 55th Edition, 2001
Practice Areas
Education:
- Samford University, Cumberland School of Law, J.D., 1983
- University of Heidelberg, Germany, Summer-1981
- Sophie Newcomb College of Tulane University, B.A., 1980
Professional Work Experience:
- Director, Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon, 2002
- President/CEO, Carney Bussell & Associates Law Firm, P.A., 1998 - 2002
- Shareholder, Carlton, Fields, Ward, Emmanuel, Smith & Cutler, P.A., 1992-1998
- Shareholder, Harrell, Wiltshire, Swearingen, Wilson & Harrell, P.A., 1983-1992
Special Qualifications:
- AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- Real Estate Law Specialist, Florida Certified
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Court Admissions:
- Florida Bar: All Florida State Courts, 1983
- U.S. District Courts:
- - Northern District of Florida
- - Middle District of Florida
- - Southern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court: Southern District of Alabama
- U.S. Court of Appeals: Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Memberships and Activities:
- Florida Bar Association, 1983-Present
- Real Estate Certification Committee, 1994-1998
- Chair, 1996-1997
- Vice Chair, 1995-1996
- Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Executive Council, 1995-2004
- First Circuit Representative, 1998-Present
- Chair, Zoning and Code Enforcement Subcommittee, 1997-1998
- Chair, Certification Committee, 1996-1997
- Co-Chair, Certification Committee, 1995-1996
- Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, 1990-1999
- Professional Ethics Committee, 1984-1994
- Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association, 1983-Present
- President, 1995-1996
- President-Elect, 1994-1995
- Secretary, 1992-1993
- Executive Council, 1990-1993, 1994-1997
- American Bar Association, 1983-Present
- Consumer Bankruptcy Committee, 1991-1999
- Foreclosure and Related Remedies Committee, 1992-1999
- Workouts, Enforcement of Creditors' Rights and Bankruptcy Committee, 1993-1994
- Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association, 1990-Present
- Chair, Membership Committee, 1998-1999
- Board Member, 1992-1997
- Secretary, 1993-1994, 1995-1996
- Approved Attorney for: Attorneys Title Insurance Fund, Inc.
- Chicago Title Insurance Company, Inc.
- Tior Title, Inc.
- Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc., 1st Circuit Advisory Team
Civic and Community Involvement:
- Committee for Sustainable Emerald Coast, 2006-2007
- WSRE-TV Public Television, 2003-present, Board Member
- American Red Cross, NW Florida Chapter, 2002
- Board Member
- Chairwoman, Red and White Ball
- Pensacola Rotary Club, Member 1995-Present
- Board Member, 1998-2000
- Membership Development & Classification Committee, 2000
- Scholarship Committee, 2001-Present
- Newsletter Writer, 2001-Present
- Women's Business Assistance Center, Inc., Board Member, 2001-2004
- Diamond Network Charter Member
- United Way of Escambia County, Board Member, 1998-2002
- Escambia County Council on Aging Foundation, Inc., Board Member, 1994-1998
- Escambia County Council on Aging, Inc., Board Member, 1996-1998
- Secretary, 1997-1998
- Regional Greenways Task Force for the Northwest District of Florida, 1997-1998
- Leadership Pensacola, Class of 1987 - LEAP, Pensacola Chamber of Commerce
- Pensacola News Journal Editorial Board, 1996-1997
- Sacred Heart Hospital Advisory Council for Women's Health Services, 1996-1997
- Charter Board Member, 1996-1997
- Junior League of Pensacola, 1898-Present
- President, 2000-2001
- President Elect, 1999-2000
- Past Secretary and Board Member
- Panhandle Tiger Bay Club, 1994-Present
- Cumberland Law School Alumni Class Agent, 1994-1997
