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Michael A. Shorstein is a partner at Shorstein & Kelly, P.A. and is a Board Certified Adoption Attorney. He exclusively practices in the area of adoption law. Mr. Shorstein has participated in the placement of over 2,500 children in loving homes.
As a member of the prestigious American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and The Florida Adoption Council, he has been active in interstate compact adoptions and has a comprehensive knowledge of adoption law. He works closely with adoption agencies to provide a full range of services to birth parents and adoptive families. He also works directly with families in all types of adoptions, including stepparent, grandparent, relative and adult adoptions.
Mr. Shorstein offers a supportive network to birth mothers and can provide counseling, free medical and living expenses, and transportation. Birth mothers can personally select and meet their adoptive families, as well as receive future pictures and updates about the child. His professional and confidential services are enhanced by a qualified staff of women advisors who have vast experience with birth parents, adoptive parents and adoptees.
Mr. Shorstein contributes both time and resources to many adoption-related and community projects. As a nationally recognized adoption expert, he has appeared on local and national television on the subject of adoption.
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1986
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"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Shorstein is one of the finest if not the finest adoption attorney in Florida. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services."
"I have worked with Michael on adoption matters for over 15 years, including contested matters and adoption legislation. He is extremely knowledgeable and a very well respected member of the adoption legal community."
"Michael is a wonderful lawyer and a member of the prestigious American Acadamy of Adoption Attorneys. I endorse this lawyer's work."
"Micahel Shorstein is a leader in the adoption community and has a vast and impressive wealth of experience in this field. He can be entrusted with difficult adoption matters, including interstate, intrastate, relative and step-parent."
Adoption lawyer
2025
Board Certified - Adoption Attorney, Florida Bar
2025
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Board Certified - Adoption Attorney, Florida Bar
2005
Angel in Adoption, Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute
2009 - 2009
Adjunct Professor, Florida Coastal School of Law
2003 - Present
American Academy of Adoption AttorneysFellow
2009 - 2011
Florida Bar, Adoption Law Certification CommitteeChairman
2009 - 2015
Florida Bar, Adoption Law Certification CommitteeMember
2009 - 2014
Florida Adoption CouncilBoard Member
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
2014
Major Components of Private Party Adoption
2014
Florida Adoption Best Practices
2014
Best Practices for Adoption Attorneys
2013
Florida Adoption Practice
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