Tequesta Family Lawyers

CARING ADVOCATE DEDICATED HELPING TO FAMILIES NAVIGATE THROUGH LEGAL CHALLENGES, Former Prosecutor. Call now for a Free 15 minute Consultation! Laura Kenney is an experienced Palm Beach County Family Law and Criminal Defense attorney dedicated to helping those in matters such Divorce, Alimony, Child Custody, Child Support, Adoption and Domestic Violence. Call today for more information!

Caroline R. Olson is the founder and principal attorney at The Law Offices of Caroline Olson, P.A., a marital and family law firm with offices in Jupiter and Boca Raton serving clients throughout South Florida in family and matrimonial matters.

Always driven by a straightforward and solution-oriented approach, Ms. Olson brings experience, compassion, and competence to her clients during one of the most difficult times in their lives. As attested by client reviews, people appreciate the personal attention they get with Caroline R. Olson, Esquire. Divorce is about more than just interpreting and following the law; Ms. Olson understands she is...

A third generation Floridian, Kate Watson graduated from the University of Florida in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in English and received her Juris Doctorate degree from the City University of New York School of Law in 2011. In between undergraduate school and law school, Ms. Watson dedicated a few years of her professional life to teaching-- first teaching English as a Foreign Language in Madrid, Spain, and then as a high school teacher in South Florida. Ms. Watson is conversational in Spanish.

Upon graduation, Ms. Watson felt compelled to serve the community and accepted a position as staff attorney...

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KENNETH M. GORDON

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Kenneth M. Gordon was born and raised in Palm Beach County and graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School. Shortly after graduating high school, he joined and served in the United States Navy. While serving his country overseas, he was awarded numerous medals for his service during the first Gulf War including, but not limited to, the Southwest Asia Campaign Medal with two Bronze Stars and the Kuwait Liberation Medal.

After his honorable discharge in 1993, Kenneth M. Gordon attended what is now known as Palm Beach State College where he was a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor...

Elaine M. Simon founded a private practice law office focusing primarily on domestic relations and family law. The law office is located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, on PGA Blvd. about one mile west of Downtown at the Gardens and with immediate access to 95 and the Florida Turnpike. Elaine is a family law attorney and has been practicing law in Florida since 2000. She is a summa cum laude graduate of Johnson & Wales University and received her Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from Syracuse University College of Law and received an Academic Excellence award. She received her Master of...

Mediation versus Litigation I am here to help you with your Uncontested, Pre-suit, Pro se Divorce Mediation. It is a voluntary process chosen by couples that have decided to divorce, but who want to avoid the financial and emotional costs associated with retaining attorneys and litigating their disputes. With a deep appreciation for the nuances of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, I promise to mediate your case with integrity and compassion. I am a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Circuit Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, and Qualified Advanced Arbitrator, among other certifications. Licensed to practice law for almost...

Grant J. Gisondo, Esquire, is the founder of Grant J. Gisondo, P.A., located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mr. Gisondo’s practice focuses exclusively on marital and family law. Mr. Gisondo is a graduate of Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center in Davie, Florida. Mr. Gisondo also holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Finance from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Gisondo was admitted into The Florida Bar in 2011, the Washington D.C. Bar in 2012, and the New York State Bar in 2018. Mr. Gisondo’s extensive knowledge in business and finance makes...

Jared Chaykin has spent a decade representing clients in divorce and family law matters, whether through successfully negotiating amicable agreements or by zealously litigating high-stakes, contested Florida divorce and family law matters. Though he always aims to help his clients reach a peaceful, amicable resolution, Jared is realistic and ready to litigate when necessary. If his clients want a yes-man, he tells them to keep looking; that’s not him. He will zealously defend his clients, but he always begins with an honest assessment of the client's facts and circumstances, the law, and the real-world effects of his legal advice. Jared, a...

My goal is to bring peace and stability to the family. I care about my client's welfare and peace of mind. I manage bankruptcy proceedings and debt relief for individuals and businesses. Deal with tax issues and resolution. Handle probate proceedings. Conduct family law proceedings. Provide advice on estate planning matters, wills and trusts. Also engage in foreclosure defense and civil litigation.

Livia Chaykin, Esq. focuses her practice on divorce and family law litigation. Prior to joining Chaykin Law Group, P.A., Livia began her practice at a large national law firm, where she handled a range of litigation matters, including commercial and civil litigation as well as family law matters.

During law school, Livia served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Judge Laurel M. Isicoff at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida. Livia also served as an intern for the Miami Law Innocence Clinic, where she assisted inmates pursue wrongful conviction appeals.

A second-generation Florida native, Livia...

With over 35 years of experience, Matthew Lane handles complex cases involving child custody, division of assets, alimony, high asset/high net- worth divorces, relocations, and modifications to parenting plans (custody and visitation). Matthew Lane is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Emory University and a graduate of Northwestern University School of Law. Subsequent to law school, Mr. Lane served as a law clerk to the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio. Mr. Lane has been Chair of the Palm Beach County Bar Association Marital and Family Law Committee for four terms. He is...

Lise Hudson is a native of Palm Beach county, Florida. After graduating law school, she returned to South Florida to begin practicing law in 1988 with one of the State’s most iconic firms: Montgomery, Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley. Having successfully litigated a number of complex commercial and personal injury cases, Ms. Hudson decided to launch her own firm in 1994, The Law Firm of Lise Hudson, PLLC, and incorporate marital and family law into her existing civil litigation practice. Today, Ms. Hudson assists clients with cases of all degrees of complexity including cases focused on children, forensic valuation...

EXPERIENCED DIVORCE LAWYER PALM BEACH GARDENS & NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA THE LAW OFFICE OF PATRICIA D. HARRIS SPECIALIZES IN ALL ASPECTS OF DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW. MS. HARRIS BELIEVES THAT DIVORCE IS A TIME OF TRANSITION AND NEW OPPORTUNITY. SHE HAS AVAILABLE A TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS INCLUDING THERAPISTS, PARENTING COORDINATORS AND ACCOUNTANTS TO SUPPORT CLIENTS DURING THIS DIFFICULT PERIOD. Patricia Harris has practiced law in South Florida for more than 20 years. With a background as a financial planner, Ms. Harris is uniquely qualified to help her clients prepare for their financial futures while negotiating the...

Mary Michele Hudson, Esq. Attorney Mary Michele Hudson founded Maverick Law LLC., following a decade of providing forensic social work and paralegal services in the criminal defense and family law fields. Attorney Hudson has also served as a Court Appointed Capital Mitigation Specialist in death penalty cases for the State of Florida. As a life long advocate for at risk families, Attorney Hudson understands that criminal arrests and family law issues commonly effect the entire family and not just the individual parties named in the subject legal proceedings. Family focus, constant communication and collaborative problem solving are therefore the...

Joe Gufford has been a member of The Florida Bar since 1991. The Gufford Law Firm commitment is to provide exceptional client services that remain focused on results. We bring together attorneys and staff with decades experience. At The Gufford Law Firm, we believe that both our attorneys and our staff must be knowledgeable about the specific areas of law that we practice in. That is why we ensure that each of our attorneys and staff members are constantly taking Continuing Legal Education courses so that we are up to date on the latest developments in the law. Joseph Gufford...

I am a native of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. I married another lawyer after swearing I never would, and now my wife and I are the proud parents of two young children. Outside of the office, and spending time with my family, my passion is saltwater fishing and marine conservation.

I am a Marital & Family Law Specialist (Florida Bar Board Certified). My law practice for nearly my entire legal career has been focused on representing clients through complicated divorce, alimony, and child custody cases in West Palm Beach and the surrounding South Florida area. Typically when I...

Jonathan May, Esq., M.A. studied communications at the University of Illinois, the University of Miami and Law at Nova Southeastern University. Attorney May developed skills in leadership, teaching, coaching and physical training as a collegiate football coach with the University of Miami, University of Illinois and Florida International University.
Attorney May then became a communications professor and has taught at over sixteen schools in the area. This is a unique background that has helped contribute to his success in the legal field. Most people are not aware that a communications background involves education and the development of...

Attorney Sasha Dadan Bonna is a passionate and aggressive lawyer who has extensive experience representing clients in cases involving family law, criminal law, and landlord/tenant matters. Sasha is a skilled trial lawyer who has represented over 3,000 clients. Sasha was most recently recognized as one of the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40.

Additionally, Sasha has received numerous positive reviews on AVVO and GOOGLE from her clients and colleagues and was commended by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys for being among the 10 best Attorneys for Florida Client Satisfaction.

Sasha is prepared to defend your case. Call now...

Client's love Attorney Romaine Brown, because she is warm, listens, cares, and is aggressive when needed to and she gives tremendous effort to each case. Attorney Brown will personally talk to you about the needs and wishes of your case and comes up with the best strategy to win your case. She handles a variety of cases which has given her unique experiences when resolving cases. Clients are often concerned about trusting their attorney with their cases, and because she has years of experience and a background of representing clients in a variety of cases, she understands how clearly defining...

Heather S. Karmeris is the founder of Heather S. Karmeris Law, P.A. The focus of her practice is family and marital law matters with offices in West Palm Beach serving Palm Beach County, Martin County, Saint Lucie County, Broward County, Miami-Dade County, Hillsborough and Orange County. Mrs. Karmeris is dedicated to litigating or facilitating conflict resolutions depending on the particular needs of the client.

Heather S. Karmeris was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2015 and to the Texas Bar as well as the United States District Court Southern District of Florida in 2016.Mrs. Karmeris gained extensive knowledge in all areas...

I am William Wallshein, founder of the West Palm Beach law firm William Wallshein, P.A. I began my legal career in 1984, working as a prosecutor in the state attorney’s office in West Palm Beach.

In 1990, I left that position and founded this law firm. At that time, the firm focused on two areas of law: criminal defense and family law. Today, that focus remains. My firm and my staff are dedicated to helping the people of South Florida when they need it most.

The Law Office of Annette Newman, PLLC is a professional full-service law firm dedicated to providing quality legal services at an affordable price throughout the State of Florida. Attorney Newman practices primarily in employment/labor law claims, including discrimination claims based on race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, religion and/or disability; sexual harassment claims, unpaid wages and/or overtime, whistle blower claims, unemployment hearings and appeals, housing discrimination and public accomodation discrimination as well as other civil rights issues. Attorney Newman also handles matters dealing with all types of employment agreements, including independent contractor, non-compete, severance, non-disclosure, non-solicitation...

Jessica Mishali is a resident of Boca Raton, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her main office is in West Palm Beach; she has an additional office in Fort Lauderdale. Jessica graduated, cum laude, from Touro Law School in 2006, where she was a research editor on the Law Review, A Research Assistant and a Teaching Assistant. She has worked in the Florida legal system ever since graduation. Jessica is currently with the Law Office of Stephen J. Press, a trusted and respected West Palm Beach law firm that has been skillfully advocating for its clients for...

Attorney Bruce S. Rosenwater was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a veteran attorney, having assisted Floridians for more than 20 years. Bruce founded and developed his law firm as a law firm for life. He developed the firm’s practice areas to span most, if not all of an individual’s and a family’s lifetime legal needs. He has distinguished his practice by willingly being a family’s lawyer and counselor throughout the various stages and circumstance of their lives, from owning a first home to unfortunately unavoidable disputes, business and real estate legal needs and even injury, probate and guardianship law....

James S. Cunha, Esq. is the Managing Attorney at the Law Offices of James S. Cunha, P.A. Mr. Cunha primarily focuses his practice on family and marital law. As a result of his background in Finance and Economics, Mr. Cunha has become a highly sought-after divorce and family law attorney in South Florida particularly in complex or high asset divorce cases involving asset valuation and alimony issues. Since the inception of his firm, Mr. Cunha has represented corporate executive officers, professional athletes, business owners, medical, legal and financial professionals, homemakers, working men and women–(or their spouses)–in divorce cases,...

After more than 20 years practicing in the U.S. Army JAG Corps, we decided to alter direction and serve in a different way. Now, we share our passion by helping others. Our passion is to empower you to find future-focused solutions to your family disputes and those work-place and social challenges that could land you in court. Our service includes a comprehensive consult to help identify areas of potential agreement and use that as a basis for future success. Talk to us today about how we can support your growth, limit your stress, and chart a new future. Let us...

The Attorneys at Glenn and Phanco, P.A., practice solely in the area of Marital and Family Law and pride themselves on their mission to drive and change the legal industry, while providing first class service they know each client truly deserves. The Attorneys at Glenn and Phanco, P.A., understand the emotional turmoil and life changing circumstances surrounded in each family law case and are both passionate and compassionate in navigating through the legal processes that are tailored to meet each client's needs. If you are looking to hire an Attorney who genuinely cares about your legal affairs and will fight...

Travis R. Walker, Esq. is the founder of The Law Offices of Travis R. Walker, P.A. Travis is a graduate of Port St. Lucie High School, Indian River Community College, Florida Atlantic University, and Florida Coastal School of Law. Travis practices real estate law and civil litigation. He also provides consulting regarding governmental affairs and public policy. Travis found his inspiration to practice law from his involvement in public service and charities. His participation had allowed him to gain exposure towards service-oriented lawyers, and due to this, he has now been practicing law for 10 years.

Travis is an active member...

Susan Winston has been practicing law since October 2004 when she was admitted to the Florida Bar. She came to Florida from Virginia after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the College of William and Mary in 2001. Susan then went to the University of Miami School of Law and received her Juris Doctor in 2004. Susan began her legal career at the Office of the Public Defender for the 15th Judicial Circuit in 2004. In over six years at the Office of the Public Defender, Susan represented the indigent accused in...

Brendon focuses on managing high-stakes and high-conflict family disputes, encompassing divorces involving assets totaling nine figures or more. His caseload extends to matters with intricate child-related issues or allegations of misconduct by one of the parties. He extends his legal services to selective cases throughout Florida and nationwide. Demonstrating astuteness and strategic acumen, Brendon initiates trial preparations right from the initial consultation. Recognizing the potential efficacy of building a robust trial case to facilitate settlements, he diligently explores every avenue to achieve an amicable resolution. In cases where a favorable settlement is not attainable, Brendon is committed to pursuing the matter...

South Florida has been my home for nearly all my life. I grew up in North Broward / South Palm Beach County, with two single parents who divorced when I was four. People often asked me whether having divorced parents was difficult, and my answer was always “no” because they made the transition relatively seamless. As a child, I got to go on two vacations, have two bedrooms, and spend lots of quality time with both of my parents, albeit separately. It was the best decision my parents made for themselves, and for me.

I got my...

I was born and raised in Miami, Florida to Cuban parents. From a young age, they instilled in me the importance of education and hard work. I admire their sacrifice and it is my drive in helping others. I received my law degree from St. Thomas University School of Law and I am licensed in Florida at both the State and Federal levels. Before attending law school, I received my Bachelors from the University of Miami where I focused my studies in Finance and the Spanish language.

After graduation, I worked as an associate attorney at a prominent South Florida law...

Alicia Dixon, Esq. is the owner of the Dixon Law Firm with a concentration in Family Law. She specializes in divorce, paternity, child support, and custody matters. Attorney Dixon is a graduate of Florida State University where she received her Bachelor and Law degree. In law school, Attorney Dixon worked in Rwanda alongside human rights attorneys and country leaders to improve the quality of life of genocide victims and their children. She fought aggressively for their legal rights in the areas of land rights, medical treatments, schooling and employment. She co-authored a legal rights handbook as a reference for grassroots human...

I am a veteran of the court. My skills have been battle hardened by a lifetime of practicing law. I care about the outcome of my clients cases. I care about my reputation. To me the two are one in the same. Which is why I approach every case as if it is personal.