Lawrence Sheldon Katz

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Lawrence Sheldon Katz

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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  • 305-670-8656
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  • Lawrence S Katz P A
    9130 S Dadeland Blvd Ste 1511
    Miami, Florida 33156
    Office: 305-670-8656
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Languages Spoken

  • English

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“ABSOLUTELY THE BEST FOR INTERNATIONAL CHILD ABDUCTION CASES”

Posted by: Margarita, 4 months ago.

Client Review: Mr. Katz helped me to bring my daughter back from Istanbul, Turkey. When all hope was gone, and I truly thought I would not see my child again, I... more
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“The best choice for international parental abduction cases”

Posted by: Joanne, 7 months ago.

Client Review: I found Larry after extensive research at a very difficult time after my children were kept by their father during visitation in another country. He... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

3 endorsements


Scott Michael Weiss

I worked with Larry on several international children's issue matters. I highly endorse this Larry.

Endorsement from lawyer: Scott Weiss , Boca Raton (FL), 11 days ago
Peter John Sautter Jr.

I endorse this lawyer. Larry and I have worked on several matters together and he is among the most widely respected lawyers in both state and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Peter Sautter , Miami (Florida), 8 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

45 years since Lawrence Sheldon Katz was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1968 04/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Sole Practitioner at Lawrence S. Katz, P.A. 1977–present

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Miami School of Law law

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Award of Merit National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 2010
Certificate of Appreciation U. S. Department of State 2010
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member of Board of Directors International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2007–present
Chairman of Committee on Hague Conventions International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2007–present
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
When the ? Involves an International Move, The Answer May Lie in Retaining U.S. Jurisdiction ABA Family Advocate 2006

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Alternative to the Hague by Returning Kids Home and Making the Abductor Pay Through the UCCJEA U.S. Chapter of the IAML Annual Meeting 2011
1980 Hague Convention Lunch and Learn Seminar 2011
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