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Lori I Barkus

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Overview

Practice Areas

50% Divorce / Separation
14 years
30% Foreclosure
14 years
20% Adoption

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

2883 Executive Park Drive

Weston, FL 33331

Office: 954-349-7988
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2883 Executive Park Dr Ste 200

Weston, Florida 33331

Office: 954-349-7988
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English

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Lori Barkus is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and Family Law mediator who practices in the areas of Marital and Family Law, mediation and... more

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Client Reviews

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2 reviews

“Excellent and Responsive Attorney”

Posted by: John, 2011-07-31 6 months ago.

Client Review: I am an attorney who does not practice family law. When I needed to obtain a relocation order in my divorce I retained Lori's services. I did not... more

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“Excellent.”

Posted by: a Divorce client, 2009-07-24 over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I went through a tough divorce last year (they're all tough, especially if you need a lawyer). Originally hired a different attorney who was... more

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3 endorsements

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Ms. Barkus has been my opposing counsel on several cases. She is always professional and knowledgeable and has earned my respect throughout our cases. more

Endorsement from lawyer: Lisa London , Hollywood (FL), 10 months ago

Lori Barkus is a competent caring professional that provides quality representation and personalized service to her clients regarding family law.

Endorsement from lawyer: Kerrie Krutchik , Dania Beach (FL), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

License

13 years since Lori I Barkus was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Florida	Member in Good Standing	1998	03/05/2011
Dist. of Columbia	Active	1999	09/10/2009
Georgia	Active Member in Good Standing	2006	05/17/2011

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

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Lori Barkus, P.A.	2005–present

Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
University of Miami School of Law	Law	JD - Juris Doctor	1998
University of Miami	Sociology/Political Science	B.A>	1995

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Top Up and Coming Attorney 2008	Legal Elite	2008

Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Member: Board of Directors	Collaborative Family Lawyers of South Florida	2007-present
Member	Association of Family and Conciliation Courts	2006-present

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Portfolio

Contribution

Reputation Level 13

Answers:	168	Legal Answers
	0	Best Answers
	50	Answers marked as good
Guides:	13	Legal Guides
	0	Staff Picks

Cases

Cordell v. Cordell

Outcome: Successful appeal on behalf of client

Bravo v. Hoover Industries

Outcome: Ruled in favor of client/employee

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
The Duty to Inform: Ragsdale and Beyond	Lorman Educational Services	2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name	Conference	Date
Contracts Instructor	Adjunct Professor	2008
Collaborative Divorce- Where are we today?	Palm Beach County Bar Association	2007

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