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Firm: Curtis R. Cowan, Esquire
200 SW 1st Ave Ste 1200 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Partnership, Domestic Violence, Family , Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Spousal Support, Divorce & Separation, Divorce & Separation
I earned my J.D. magna cum laude in 1985 from Nova Southeastern University Law School where I was Editor-In-Chief of the Nova Law Review and was the recipient of the Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence awarded at graduation for outstanding intellectual achievement and overall scholarship. I earned my Bachelor of Science in 1973 from Ohio State University where I was a member of the varsity swimming team.. I am a former partner in the prestigious law firm of Holland & Knight, LLP, where I spent the first 17 years of my legal career. I am a member of the Florida Bar, including the Family Law Section, the American Bar Association, including its Family Law Section, the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Broward County Bar Association.. In my community, I have been active as an Executive Board Member of the Communities in Schools of Broward County, Inc. and I am active in Broward Lawyers Care. I have been an adjunct professor of law at the Nova Southeastern Law Center, teaching Pretrial Practice to second- and third-year law students.. Prior to attending law school, I taught high school English and coached high school swimming for eight years in Broward County. In addition, I coached the 1976 Florida State Swimming Champions and I received “Swimming Coach of the Year” honors five times.
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Firm: Deborah Ann Byles, P.A.
413 SE 18th Street , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Spousal Support, Family, Family
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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4367 North Federal Highway 101 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33308
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Civil ,Divorce,Family ,Mediation,Prenuptial Agreement,Probate ,Real Estate ,Spousal Support,Trusts
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Firm: Nick B. Kanelidis
2400 E Commercial Blvd # 706 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33308
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Contracts, Corporate , Divorce, Family , Housing , Paternity, Probate , Real Estate , Spousal Support, Wills, Family, Family, Family
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Firm: Rhoda Sokoloff, P.A.
600 S.W. 4th Avenue , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33315
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Civil , Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreement, Spousal Support, Family, Family
Rhoda is a sole practicioner, and has helped many clients in family law and civil matters, including domestic violence. She is devoted, knowledgeable and appropriately aggressive in her representation of all her clients. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2000. Rhoda is also a Guardian ad Litem since 2002 for children.. Rhoda is an active member of the legal community and attends legal events and seminars.. She is an active member of our community including NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) (Vice President); Kiwanis Deerfield Beach West (President(; Dania Lyoins Clubs; Mission United Veterans Program (Volunteer Pro Bono Attorney), The Broward Coalition (Member), and Disabled American Veterans Auxillary (Member).. Rhoda put herself throught college and law school as a single parent.. Rhoda has two children (2 adult sons) and lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.. Please contact Rhoda for a consultation at to schedule an appointment.
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Firm: Robert S. Hannan, P.A.
404 Southeast 1Fourth Court , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33316
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Divorce,Family ,Spousal Support
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Firm: Sandra Bonfiglio, P.A.
105 S Avenue Of The Arts , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33312
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Paternity, Real Estate , Spousal Support, Traffic Violations, Family, Family, Family
Whether you are facing divorce, fighting for child custody, relocating, or adopting a stepchild, making legal decisions that will impact the future of your family is always difficult. You can make it much easier on yourself by having a competent and compassionate attorney by your side to help you achieve your goals. At Sandra Bonfiglio, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, we work hard to obtain favorable results for our clients as efficiently and economically as possible. Contact our experienced Fort Lauderdale family law & divorce attorneys today.