Coming Home to Fight for You: Why I Started Bohlman Law
By Blake Bohlman, Esq.
For years, I have worn many hats in the legal world.
I have worn the badge of the State, standing in courtrooms right here in Walton County as a Felony Prosecutor, seeking justice in our community’s most serious cases. I have worn the suit of "Big Law," representing massive community associations and navigating high-stakes real estate and construction disputes for one of the largest firms in the Panhandle. I have also sat in the boardroom as General Counsel for a major corporation, managing the bottom line and legal strategy for one of the region's biggest employers.
I loved that work. But I realized something was missing.
In the large firms and corporate offices, you often lose touch with the people who need a lawyer the most. I missed the direct connection. I missed looking a client in the eye—a neighbor, a local business owner, a parent—and saying, "I’ve got this. We are going to fix this."
That is why I launched Bohlman Law.
I built this firm to bridge the gap between "Big City" legal skills and "Small Town" service. I wanted to create a place where you can get the aggressive litigation tactics of a former prosecutor and the sophisticated strategy of a corporate attorney, without feeling like just another case number.
Whether you are facing criminal charges that threaten your freedom, navigating the emotional complexities of a divorce, or trying to protect the business you built from the ground up, I have been there. I know how the other side thinks—whether that "other side" is the State Attorney's office or a corporate litigation team.
My family and I love this community. My wife and I are raising our daughter here in Santa Rosa Beach. We paddleboard the same waters you do; we walk our dogs on the same streets. This isn't just a market to me; it’s my home.
If you need an advocate who is tough enough for the courtroom but compassionate enough for your family, I invite you to reach out. We speak Spanish (Se habla Español), we know the law, and we are ready to work for you.
Welcome to Bohlman Law.
— Blake Bohlman Founder, Bohlman Law
