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Practice Areas
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50% Family
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50% Divorce / Separation
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Fees and Payment Types
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Fees
Hourly ($450-$500/hour), Retainer (Always)
Payment types
Cash, Check, Credit Card
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Contact Information
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About Me
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Albert G. Caruana is the founding and senior partner of Caruana and Jacobs, P.A. He is a seasoned trial
lawyer, with over 35 years of courtroom... more
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Peer Endorsements
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As a former associate at Mr. Caruana's firm who spent six years working with him, I proudly endorse him as an attorney of the highest standards in...
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Endorsement from lawyer:
Mary Bobotas
, Miami (FL), Almost 2 years ago
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Résumé
License
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39 years since Albert G. Caruana was first licensed to practice law.
| State |
License status |
Year acquired |
Last updated by Avvo |
| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1972 |
03/05/2011 |
| Dist. of Columbia |
Suspended
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1974 |
09/11/2009 |
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
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| Position |
Duration |
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Senior Partner - Shareholder at
Caruana & Jacobs, P.A
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1983–present
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Partner at
Greenberg Traurig
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1975–1983
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Associate at
Burton Young, P.A.
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1972–1975
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See all 3 job entries
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Education
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| School |
Major |
Degree |
Graduated |
| University of Miami School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1972 |
| University of Miami |
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BA - Bachelor of Arts |
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Awards
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| Award Name |
Granting Organization |
Date |
| 12 Consecutive Years - Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
2009 |
| Best Lawyer |
Florida Monthly |
2009 |
| Top Lawyer - So. FL |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2009 |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2009 |
| AV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2009 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
2009 |
| Top Lawyer - So. FL |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2008 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
2008 |
| AV Rated |
Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| Top Lawyer |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2007 |
| Recognized |
Florida Super Lawyers |
2007 |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2007 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
2007 |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2006 |
| Top Lawyer |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2006 |
| Recognized |
Florida Super Lawyers |
2006 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
2006 |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2005 |
| Top Lawyer |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2005 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
2005 |
| Honoree |
Charlie Christ, Florida Attorney General |
2004 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
2004 |
| Top Lawyer |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2004 |
| Florida Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2004 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
2003 |
| Top Lawyer |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2003 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
2002 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
2001 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
2000 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
1999 |
| Best Lawyer in America |
Best Lawyers in America |
1998 |
| Best Lawyer Honoree |
Best Lawyers in America |
1997 |
| Cum Laude |
University of Miami Law School |
1972 |
| Wesley A. Sturges Scholar Award (1st in Law School Class) |
University of Miami School of Law |
1972 |
| Academic Honors |
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1972 |
| Academic Honors |
Society of Wig and Robe |
1972 |
| Academic Honors |
Iron Arrow |
1972 |
See all 37 awards
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Associations
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| Position |
Association Name |
Duration |
| Member |
First Family Law American Inns of Court Chapter 181 |
1998-present
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| Member |
District of Columbia Bar |
1974-present
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| Member |
American Bar Association |
1972-present
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| Member |
American Law Institute |
1972-present
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| Member |
Dade County Bar |
1972-present
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| President |
First Family Law American Inns of Court Chapter 181 |
1996-1997
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| Master of the Bench |
First Family Law, American Inns of Court |
1992-1997
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| Chairman |
Circuit Court Family Division |
1989-1990
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| Co-Chairman |
Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (Florida) |
1987-1988
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| Member |
Eleventh Circuit Judicial Nominating Commission (Florida) |
1984-1988
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| Editor-in-Chief |
University of Miami Law Review |
1971-1972
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| Judge |
Law School Honor Court |
1970-1972
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| Student Instructor |
Law School Honor Court |
1970-1972
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| Member |
State Moot Court Team |
1970-1972
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| Student Instructor |
University of Miami Law School, Research and Writing I and II |
1970-1972
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| Member |
University of Miami School of Law National Moot Court Team |
1970-1972
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| Selectee of the Board of Governors of the Florida Bar |
leventh Judicial Circuit Fee Arbitration Committee |
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| Special Counsel |
lorida Judicial Qualifications Commission |
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Portfolio
Publications
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| Article |
Publication |
Date |
| "Constitutional Right to a Speedy Trial" |
University of Miami Law Review |
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| "Enforcement of Property Awards" |
Florida Family Law, Matthew Bender |
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| "Criminal Law and Procedure, 1969-1971 Florida Survey" |
University of Miami Law Review |
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See all 3 publications
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Speaking Engagements
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| Presentation Name |
Conference |
Date |
| Adjunct Instructor |
Florida International University |
1976 |
| Adjunct Instructor |
Florida International University |
1975 |
| Lecturer |
University of Miami School of Law |
1974 |
| Adjunct Instructor |
Florida International University |
1974 |
| Lecturer |
University of Miami School of Law |
1973 |
See all 5 speaking engagements
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