Legal Specializations and Certifications

Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital and Family Law - 2002-2007
 Re certified 1997-2002
 Certified 1992-1997

Florida Supreme Court Family Court Mediation - 2002-2004
 Re certified 1998-2002
 Certified 1992-1998


Professional Experience
Hastings & Estreicher, P.A. 1993-2004
 St. Petersburg , Florida
   Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer
   Firm restricts practice to trial and appellate practice of marital and family law.

Jane L. Estreicher, P.A. 1990-1993
 Miami , Florida 1984-1985
   President, Private practice of marital and family law

Law Offices of Kornreich and Estreicher 1989-1990
 Miami , Florida 1986-1987
   Partner, private practice of marital and family law

Melvyn B. Frumkes & Associates, P.A. 1987-1989
 f/k/a Frumkes & Greene, P.A.
 Miami , Florida
   Associate in private practice of marital and family law

Marsha B. Elser, P.A. 1982-1984
 Miami , Florida
   Associate in private practice of marital and family law

William J. Goldworn & Associates 1980
 Coral Gables , Florida
   Associate in private practice of civil litigation and tax


Legal Affiliations
1979 - The Florida Bar
1980 - Florida Association of Women Lawyers, State Chapter
1993 - Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Pinellas County Chapter
1993 - St. Petersburg Bar Association
1995 - The American Bar Association


Bar Committees and Legal Organizations
Florida Supreme Court Family Court Steering Committee 1997-1998
Self-Help Subcommittee
Model Courts Subcommittee

American Bar Association
Co-Chair; Marital Property Committee 1997-1998

American Inns of Court, Pinellas County
"Canakeris" Chapter (restricted to Marital and Family Law) 1993-1995
Master of the Bench 1997-1998

American Inns of Court, Dade County
"First Marital and Family Law" Chapter
Organizing Committee 1992-1993
Master of the Bench 1993

The Florida Bar, Family Law Section
Chair 1998-1999
Chair - Elect 1997-1998
Secretary 1996-1997
Treasurer 1995-1996
Executive Council 1989-1994
Editor, The Family Law Commentator 1993-1994(Family Law Section Newsletter)
  Continuing Legal Education Committee
    Co-Chair 1991-1994
    Chair 1989-1990
    Chair, Seminar: "Provocative Problems in Divorce" 1990-1991
    Taxation: The Practical Approach 1989
    Member 1984-1994
    Legislation Committee
    Co-Chair 1997-1998
    Adoption Task Force
    Secretary 1995-1998

The Florida Bar, Family Law Certification Committee 1992-1996

The Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education Committee 1984-1993
  Long-range Planning Sub-Committee 1992-1993
  Vice-Chair, Consideration of Methods to Improved continuity of Section Representatives 1992-1993
  Vice-Chair, Methods to Improve Speaker Diversity 1992-1993
  Programs Subcommittee 1992-1993
  Evaluation Subcommittee 1992-1993
  Publications Subcommittee 1990-1992
  Member 1990-1993
  Member Alternate 1989-1990

Stetson/Bar Mentor Program 1993-1994 (joint project of St. Petersburg Bar Association and Stetson University College of Law)
  Concerned Matrimonial Lawyers Dade County , Florida Member 1987-1993
  Special Task Force on Domestic Violence, Pinellas County 1994-1995
  Paraclete Editorial Board, St. Petersburg Bar Association 1993-1994


Publications
Author: Litigation Budgets Fall, 1999
Family Law Advocate American Bar Association

Co-Author: Recent Trends Relating to Attorneys' Fee Decisions January, 1989
CLE Lecture Outline, General Practice Section

Co-Author: Family Law and Corporations - Interdisciplinary April-May, 1986
Considerations For the Family Law Practitioner, CLE Lecture Outline

Co-Author: Privilege, Work Product and Compulsory Mental October-December, 1986
Examinations - Handling Psychiatric and Psychological Testimony, CLE Lecture Outline

Co-Author: Imputing Income: Proving the Unprovable April 1985
The Florida Bar Journal

Co-Author: Joining The Corporation: The Vital Third Party in Dissolution Proceedings November, 1982
The Florida Bar Journal


Lectures/Conferences
Breaking the Glass Ceiling 2004
Television Series

WTAN Talk Radio March, 2003
“The Law and You” - Pinellas County , Florida

Closing Argument, Trial Advocacy August, 1998
Florida Bar Family Law Section, Orlando , Florida

Fifth Annual Bench /Bar Conference June, 1998
Moderator, Family Law Section; St. Petersburg , Florida

American Bar Association, Family Law Section April, 1998
Boston , Massachusetts

Closing Argument, Trial Advocacy August, 1995
Florida Bar Family Law Section, Sarasota , Florida

Alimony and Equitable Distribution, Case Update November, 1993
Florida Academy of Trial Lawyers, Orlando , Florida

Attorney and Accountant Relationship in Divorce Litigation February, 1991
Litigation Support Institute, Miami , Florida

Pots and Pans: Division of Personal Property and Contents of Marital Home October, 1989
The Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education, Miami and Tampa , Florida

Where is Florida on the Domestic Torts Continuum? August, 1989
Panel: South Texas College of Law, Key Biscayne , Florida

Family Law: Law Week July, 1989
WLLRN-TW, 172 Northeast 15th Street, Miami , Florida

The Divorce Dilemma: What Are My Rights? January, 1989
Miami Women's Health Center , 1190 Northwest 95th Street , Miami , Florida

Legal Rights: Surviving the System and Women: Victims, Power, Rights November, 1987
North Shore Medical Center , Women's Department, Miami , Florida

Family Law and Corporations April, 1986
The Florida Bar, Continuing Legal Education, Miami and Tampa , Florida

Pre-Nuptial Agreements March, 1985
Women's Mini-Seminar, Foundation of Jewish Philanthropies, The Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Miami , Florida

Phases of Divorce Litigation March, 1985
Paralegal Studies, Barry University, Miami , Florida

How To Start Your Own Law Practice February, 1985
Dade County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Lunchtime Series, Miami , Florida


Education
J.D., Law , Northeastern f/k/a 1979
 Nova Center for the Study of Law, Ft. Lauderdale , Florida
 American Jurisprudence Book Awards: Pre-Trial Practice, UCC1-Sales, and UCC2-Negotiable Instruments
 M.S.M., Management (Public Administration) Florida International University Miami, Florida 1975

B.A., Psychology, summa cum laude
 American University 1972-1973
 Washington , D.C.
 Boston University 1970-1972
 Boston , Massachusetts


Civic Affiliations
The Art Center , St. Petersburg Florida, 2003
Benefactor

St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce Member 1993-1998

Two Hundred: A Society of Professional Women, Inc. 1987
 Board of Directors
 Co-Chair
 Annual Scholarship Fund Raiser 1986
 Secretary 1985-1986
 Member 1984-1987

The Miami Ballet Society
 Members/Benefactor 1985-1986

The Greater Miami Jewish Federation
 Attorneys Division, Member/Benefactor 1985-1987
 Business & Professional Women's Division 1983-1987
   Editor, The Source: Networking Directory 1985
   Community Education Committee 1984
 Member 1983-1988

YWCA Member 1985-1987


Personal:
Date of Birth: July 10, 1952, Philadelphia , Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married to Michael L. Hastings, Attorney at Law
Children: 1 daughter and 2 stepsons