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I am a lawyer and a clinical psychologist specializing in the practice of family law. I have extensive experience in both litigating child custody and access... more
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Résumé
License
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22 years since Dirk Lorenzen was first licensed to practice law.
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License status |
Year acquired |
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| Florida |
Member in Good Standing
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1989 |
03/04/2011 |
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Work Experience
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| Position |
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Shereholder at
Caruana & Lorenzen, P.A.
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1993–2007
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Bilzin, Sumberg
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1992–1993
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Squire Sanders & Dempsey
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1989–1992
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Education
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Degree |
Graduated |
| Vanderbilt University |
Psychology |
PhD - Doctorate |
1990 |
| University of Miami School of Law |
Law |
JD - Juris Doctor |
1989 |
| George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University |
Psychology |
MA - Masters |
1981 |
| Fordham University |
Political Science & psychology |
BA - Bachelor of Arts |
1977 |
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Awards
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Martindale-Hubbell |
2008 |
| Top Lawyers |
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2008 |
| Top Lawyers |
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2007 |
| Super Lawyer Award |
Super Lawyers |
2007 |
| Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2006 |
| Super Lawyer Award |
Super Lawyers |
2006 |
| Top Lawyers |
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2006 |
| Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2005 |
| Top Lawyers |
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2005 |
| Top Lawyers |
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2004 |
| Legal Elite |
Florida Trend Magazine |
2004 |
| Top Lawyers |
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2003 |
| Up and Coming Award |
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2002 |
| Summa Cum Laude |
University of Miami |
1989 |
| Fellowship |
National Institute of Mental Health |
1980 |
| Best Attorney/Commercial Litigation |
Best Attorneys Network |
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| Best Attorney/Family Law |
Best Attorneys Network |
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Associations
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| Board Member |
Kidside, Inc |
2008-present
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| President 2007-2008 |
First Family Law American Inn of Court |
1996-present
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Florida Bar |
1989-present
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Iron Arrow |
1989-present
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| Member |
Society of Wig and Robe |
1989-present
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| President-Elect |
First Family Law American Inn of Court |
2006-2007
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| Treasurer |
First Family Law American Inn of Court |
2005-2006
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| Secretary |
First Family Law American Inn of Court |
2004-2005
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| Editorial Board |
Journal of Law and Human Behavior |
1988-1989
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| Executive Board / Research Editor / Editorial Board |
University of Miami Law Review |
1987-1989
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Portfolio
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Reputation Level 3
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Cases
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Outcome: Affirmed on Appeal
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Publications
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Publication |
Date |
| Walk Softly and Carry a Big Stick: Divorce Law |
South Florida Legal Guide |
2005 |
| The Admissibility of Expert Psychological Testimony in cases involving the sexual misuse of a child |
University of Miami Law Review |
1989 |
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Speaking Engagements
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| Various Presentations |
First Family Law American Inn of Court Meeting |
2008 |
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