The Law Offices of Lawrence S. Katz, P.A.
Family Law | Serving Miami, FL
786-304-1180The Law Offices of Lawrence S. Katz, P.A. has experience helping clients with their Family needs in Miami, Florida.
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A Global Leader In Family Law Disputes
Located in Miami, Florida, The Law Offices of Lawrence S. Katz, P.A., has experience throughout Florida, The United States and around the world. We provide unmatched representation and support in all areas of family law to help you with the most difficult and emotional legal challenges you and your family may ever face.
A fellow with the International Academy of Family Lawyers, our law firm's founder, attorney Lawrence S. Katz has more than 51 years of legal experience focusing primarily on family law. He has conducted numerous lectures and seminars throughout our country and around the world on a variety of legal topics. He has also served as counsel on more than 400 Hague Convention and child abduction cases, and he has returned children to and recovered children from various foreign nations across the globe.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Child Support
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
- Family Law
- Same-Sex Family Law
Call 786-304-1180 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Lawrence S. Katz
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1968
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1996
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1980
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1971
- U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit, 1996
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1968
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1981
- Supreme Court of Florida, 1971
- U.S. District Court, 1971
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2014
Education:
- University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida, 1968
- J.D.
- Honors: Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- University of Miami, 1965
- B.B.A.
- Honors: Phi Epsilon Pi Fraternity, President
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- American Bar Association, Criminal Section: International Criminal Law Committee, 1971–1994; Criminal Defense Function Committee, 1989–1996
- American Bar Association, Family Section: Committee on International Law, 1996–present (vice chairman, 2006–2007; chairman, 2007–2009); Domestic Violence Committee (vice chairman, 2009-2011)
- American Bar Association, International Section: International Family Law Committee, 2005–present; Steering Committee, 2007–present
- The Florida Bar (Narcotics Practice Committee, 1988–1992; Mental Health Professional in Litigation, 1994–1996; Children’s Issues, 2006–2009; Continuing Legal Education, 2006–2008; Domestic Violence, 1994–1996; Legislation, 1996–2005)
- International Society of Family Law
- First Family Law American Inn of Court (president, 2009-2010)
- Fellow, International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML), which is now known as International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), Board of Managers and Chairmen of Committee on Hague Abduction Conventions (2012-present)
- U.S. Chapter of the IAML, Delegate to IAML 2010-present, which is now known as International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL), Chairman of the Committee on Hague Abduction Conventions (2010-present) and member of the Admissions Committee (2010-present)
- Mentor, International Child Abduction Attorney’s Network (ICAAN) and the U.S. Department of State, Office of Children’s Issues Attorney Network
- Member, International Society of Family Law
- Member, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Lawrence S. Katz
This attorney practices in Florida and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Divorce | Since 2018 |
| Family Law | Since 2018 |
| International Law | Since 2018 |
The Law Offices of Lawrence S. Katz, P.A. Awards
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