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Quentin Ballot-Lena is a family law attorney at Trachman & Ballot-Lena, PA, practicing in the areas of divorce, child custody, domestic violence, paternity, prenuptial agreements and more in Fort Lauderdale. Admitted to The Florida Bar in 2009, Mr. Ballot-Lena has been recognized as a Rising Star by SuperLawyers (2018, 2019, 2020) and has been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020), the highest rating awarded by this prestigious legal services company.Mr. Ballot-Lena earned his juris doctorate law degree from George Mason University School of Law in Virginia, during which time he gained experience in the law as an intern with the Arlington County Public Defender’s Office and the Virginia Commonwealth Attorney’s Office. Upon graduation, Mr. Ballot-Lena took a position with the Florida State Attorney Office for the 17th Judicial Circuit, serving as Assistant State Attorney for Broward County. In this capacity he served as lead counsel in hundreds of cases, many of which involved DNA testing and other highly technical scientific evidentiary issues.Upon leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Ballot-Lena joined the Law Offices of Robert H. Trachman, where he focused almost exclusively on family law. Mr. Ballot-Lena continues this family law focus in his present practice at Trachman & Ballot-Lena, PA., representing clients in divorces, relocations, post-divorce modifications, paternity cases and other family law matters in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas. The firm opened its Fort Lauderdale office in 2018, devoted primarily to the practice of family law.Mr. Ballot-Lena is a member of the Air Line Pilots Association (alpa) and a member of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar, serving on the Section’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee. He is also a member of the Family Law Section of the Broward County Bar Association. Mr. Ballot-Lena is a trained Chapter 61 guardian ad litem, available to represent the interests of children in family law matters when requested by the Florida courts.Mr. Ballot-Lena’s commitment to his profession is further bolstered by his involvement with the Collaborative Family Law Professionals of South Florida, the Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. A devoted member of the community, Mr. Ballot-Lena is active in the Fort Lauderdale Rotary Club and Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce, and he additionally volunteers his time with Habitat for Humanity. He has given numerous presentations to area business groups on various family law subjects and collaborative family law. Mr. Ballot-Lena is fully fluent in French.

Laura Arcaro is a respected family law attorney in Fort Lauderdale, known for her personalized approach and effective advocacy in marital and family law cases. She is a skilled litigator with extensive experience representing clients in negotiations and court proceedings. Ms. Arcaro is a graduate of Duke University with a double major in public policy and environmental science and policy, and holds a master’s degree in health administration from UNC Chapel Hill. She completed her legal education at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, where she graduated second in her class. Prior to leading Arcaro Law Group, Laura gained valuable practice experience at Chorowski & Associates, Proskauer LLP, and contributed her time as a volunteer attorney to Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County. She is regularly appointed as a guardian ad litem for minor children in Broward County custody cases. Ms. Arcaro maintains professional involvement in the Florida and Broward County Bar Associations and has co-authored published works on family law topics. She is recognized with an 8.8 Excellent Avvo Rating for her legal acumen and dedication to clients.

I was born in Kingston, Jamaica and then moved to Florida at age 5.  After growing up in Coral Gables, Florida through 1988 I ventured off to Hofstra University, located in Long Island, New York, to obtain a Bachelor of the Arts degree, in Sociology, and two minor degrees in English and Psychology. I graduated Cum Laude from Hofstra, where I became member of Phi Beta Kappa.  Thereafter, I obtained a Juris Doctorate, with Honors, at Florida State University, where I was a member of the Moot Court Team – Mock Trial Division and the Journal of Transnational Law and Policy. I was also a member of the Governor’s Task Force on Domestic Violence, while living in Tallahassee I also worked for the Florida Bar.  I have been passionate in my practicing of law since 1996 when I was admitted into the Florida Bar. I am a Founding Member as well as a Board member of the Collaborative Professionals of South Florida, a Board member of Broward County Christian Lawyers Association, a member of the Caribbean Bar Association and the Broward Bar Association. I have experience in commercial litigation and insurance defense/worker’s compensation litigation, yet my practice area currently exclusively encompasses family and matrimonial law.. My Role as a Mediator:. In year 2002, I became a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. As a mediator, I am a neutral third party who Facilitates and resolves family conflicts.  I assist people who are either represented by attorneys or who are Self-Represented (formerly known as “pro se” litigants).

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Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Divorce attorney serving clients in Fort Lauderdale and surrounding areas.