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Personal:
Born Oakland, California, March 16, 1948; married to Robert; two children and one granddaughter.
Professional Activities:
Florida Bar (1991); member of Family Law Committee; admitted to practice, Florida (1991); United States District Court, Southern District of Florida (1992); Supreme Court of the United States of America (2002); Florida Trial Lawyers Association (1994-1996); Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity (1989-present); Martin County Bar Association, (1997-present), President (2001-2002); member of Family Law Committee; Palm Beach County Bar Association (1991-present); Craig S. Bernard American Inns of Court LIV (1994-1997); 19th Circuit Grievance Committee (1997-2000); Treasure Coast Association for Women Lawyers (2001- 2004), The Justice Major J. Harding American Inns of Court, Program Chairperson, 2003-2005.
Education:
University of North Florida (B.A., with distinction, 1976); Florida State University (M.S.W., 1978); Nova University Center for the Study of Law (J.D. cum laude, 1991); Goodwin Fellowship Recipient; Moot Court Finalist; Student Inns of Court; Dean's Advisory Council; Dean's List.
Community Activities:
Judge of Student Moot Court Competitions; Panelist and Presenter on Professionalism and Family Law Seminars; Friends of Jupiter Beach, member; Past Executive Director of Family Planning Agency (1978-1988); Volunteer at Seeds of Hope Gardens.
Areas of Practice:
Family Law Attorney. Partner responsible for family and marital litigation department. Practice focuses on family law and litigation including pre-marital agreements, dissolution (divorce) actions, post-dissolution enforcements, custody, child support and paternity issues, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. |
