Meet the People of Waddell Law Firm

Jason A. Waddell, Attorney

Jason is a Board Certified Elder Law Attorney. In addition to Board Certification, Jason is a leader within the state of Florida in the field of Elder Law. He is the former chair of the Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section. He continues to sit on the Executive Council of the Elder Law Section and serves on several committees helping to ensure his client’s rights and benefits continue. 

Jason has received several awards and designations such as The Florida Bar Elder Law Section Member of the Year in 2014-2015 and more recently in 2016 the Florida Bar President's Pro Bono Service Award for the 1st Judicial Circuit. Additionally, Jason maintains the highest rating from the two largest peer review companies: AV rating with Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating TM, which is the oldest peer review rating company in the country. As well as 10.0 with AVVO.

When Jason Waddell arrived in this area in 2001 there were few Elder Law attorneys. The ones who were, practiced in a multi-practice setting. One day handling a bankruptcy matter and the next attempting to counsel on complex Medicaid matters. Jason watched what his peers elsewhere in the state and around the country were able to accomplish when their offices were able to focus only on Elder Law matters. This set in motion Jason's dedication to practice solely within the field of Elder Law. Now 20 + years later Jason has put together a team able to provide a wide range of services within the umbrella of Elder Law for the Northwest Florida area.

  • Awards

    • June 2016 Jason Waddell is awarded the Charlotte Brayer Public Service Award by the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar
    • January 2016 Jason Waddell is awarded the Florida Bar President Pro Bono Award for the 1st Judicial Circuit
    • 2014 Jason Waddell is awarded the Florida Bar Elder Law Section Member of the Year

  • Committees/Appointments

    • In 2018, Jason became the 1st Attorney from West Florida to become Chair of the Florida Bar Elder Law Section.
    • In 2018, Jason was appointed as the Chair of Covenant Care's Alzheimer's Services advisory board. 
    • 2017 Jason accepts the role of Chair-Elect of the Florida Bar Elder Law Section
    • 2016 Jason accepts role as Substantive Law Vice-Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar
    • 2016 Jason was reappointed to the Board for Covenant Alzheimer's Services as Vice Chair
    • In 2015, Amy Waddell was appointed as Chair of the 1A Grievance Committee for Fla. Bar.
    • In June 2015, Jason Waddell was appointed Treasurer of the Elder Law Section of the Fla. Bar.

Nancy Hoskins, Administrative Assistant


I am the smiling face that greets you when you walk into our office. I have a diverse work experience which has provided me the skills as an Administrative Assistant to handle many of the operations of the office so everything runs smoothly for our clients and staff. 


We all do our best to ensure that our clients are satisfied with our services. We have a welcoming atmosphere for our clients and our team is like a big family. 


When I am not at the office, I enjoy paper crafting, sewing and spending time with my daughter, Melissa and granddaughter, Megan. I am on a continuous journey of sharing and learning about the mental and physical health of YL Essential Oils.

Stephanie White, Paralegal

Stephanie joined the Waddell Law Firm team in 2017 as the Executive Secretary. With a diverse background in customer service and administrative duties and having owned her own business, Stephanie maintains a client focused dedication. In 2025, Stephanie moved into the position of Paralegal assisting the firm with Estate Planning. Her goal is to provide each client with individual attention, create a cohesive atmosphere, and maintain the excellent service you expect from Waddell Law Firm.

Stephanie has lived in Pensacola for over 30 years and considers Pensacola her home. Stephanie is very active with her church . She served with her son's Boy Scout Troop, serving as a Scout leader and Troop Secretary until he reached the rank of Eagle Scout. She enjoys the beach, reading, and spending time with friends and family.

Norma Dorsey, Paralegal

Norma Dorsey joined the Waddell Law Firm team in 2016. Norma has over twenty-three years of experience as a paralegal. She is a dedicated professional and seeks to ensure clients understand the processes of elder law, probate, and estate planning issues. She is primarily a paralegal for Jason Waddell and is a wonderful addition to the Waddell Law Firm team. 

After raising her children in West Virginia, Norma pursued her lifelong dream of living near the beach. She moved to Pensacola in 2015 and considers it her 'forever home'. ​Norma loves beach painting, and, being from West Virginia, she is a talented bluegrass singer and piano player.

Connie Hendrix, Paralegal

Connie Hendrix joined the Waddell Law Firm team in 2008. Connie has over thirty years of experience as a paralegal. Connie has a wealth of knowledge regarding the processes of the law and is a vital part of the Waddell Lar Firm team. She strives to provide our clients with stellar customer service and help with creative legal solutions for our clients.

Connie is a committed member of the Pensacola community. She enjoys giving back and regularly volunteers for the American Legion Auxiliary, both locally and at the state level; she is a board member of the Community Equity Investment, Inc. non-profit organization, Esa-Rosa Sickle Cell Disease Organization, and her church. She is an avid college and professional football fan who enjoys playing golf and relaxing at the beach.

Reception Team

We are blessed to receive a large volume of calls daily but have sometimes struggled to keep the right person in office who can juggle the calls. We have retained a team of off site receptionists who can always ensure you reach an actual person not a machine. They are polite, easy to work with, and willing to make sure our callers get taken care of.

Call Us Today!

Call our team today at 850-434-8500 in Pensacola, FL, to schedule an appointment with our attorneys.