In order to be certified in marital and family law, a lawyer must be a member in good standing of The Florida Bar and have practiced law for at least five years, devoting a minimum of thirty percent of his or her practice to marital and family law. During the past five years the lawyer must have handled a minimum of twenty-five contested marital and family law cases involving substantial legal and factual issues other than the dissolution of marriage. The lawyer must also have demonstrated substantial involvement and negotiation of settlement agreements. The attorney must have passed a comprehensive written examination and peer review and have fifty hours of continuing legal education specific to marital and family law.
Martindale-Hubbard ratings reflect the confidential opinions of bar members and the judiciary, and attest to the individual lawyer's legal ability and adherence to professional standards of ethics. Ratings fall into two categories: Legal Ability and General-Ethical Standards . Unless a rating is established in both categories, no rating is published. The Legal Ability Ratings (C, B, A) take into consideration the standard of ability for the area where the lawyer practices, the attorney's expertise, nature of practice and qualifications relevant to the profession. Where a lawyer's practice is limited or specialized, rating opinions are made on the basis of performance in those specific fields of law. The General-Ethical Standards Rating (V) covers adherence to professional standards of conduct and ethics, reliability, diligence and other criteria relevant to the discharge of professional responsibilities.
An AV Rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence. He or she has usually practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. |
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-Certified Legal Assistant
-Associate of Science - Legal Technology
-Legal Technology Student of the Year - 1994
-Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Social Science
-Master's Degree - Mental Health Therapy
-Master's Degree - Library Science
-Over 19 years experience in the field of family law
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