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Carolyn Schifreen Zisser
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Biography
Carolyn S. Zisser – the founder and senior attorney, has been licensed since 1972, and has maintained her office in Neptune Beach, Florida (a beach community in Jacksonville, Florida) since 1975. She has over 36 years of experience exclusively in marital and family law. Ms. Zisser graduated with honors from the National Law Center, George Washington University in June 1972 and was admitted to the Florida Bar in October 1972. After three years with The Jacksonville Area Legal Aid and a general trial practice, and handling complex Federal Court cases, she opened her private practice and has focused exclusively on marital and family law ever since. Carolyn S. Zisser P.A., was the first law firm at the Beaches in Jacksonville dedicated solely to marital and family law.
Ms. Zisser has achieved the AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating through Martindale-Hubbell. This is the highest peer review rating awarded for ethical standards and legal ability. Fewer than five percent of all law firms qualify for this rating. She has also been selected as one of Florida’s Super Lawyers since 2007.
Highly regarded in marital and family law, Carolyn S. Zisser is a well-respected lecturer and author on family law subjects for the American Bar Association, Florida Bar, Jacksonville Bar Association and private legal seminar companies.
Professional Distinctions
“A-V,” Preeminent, Peer-Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
(Highest possible rating in both legal ability and Ethical Standards reflecting the confidential opinions of members of The Bar and Judiciary).
Member, Florida’s Super Lawyers since 2007
Master of the Family Law Inn of Court
Named in “Top Ten Divorce Lawyers,” Jacksonville Business Journal, Vol. 7, Number 3, Week of May 15-21, 1992
Leading American Attorneys
Who’s Who in American Law
Chair, Family Law Section of Jacksonville Bar Association from 1990 to 1992
American Bar Association, Family Law Section
Publications Development Board
Continuing Legal Education Committee
Co-Chair – Military Family Law Committee
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
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Licensed in Florida for 53 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1972
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Location
Zisser Family Law
302 Third Street, Ste. 6, Neptune Beach, FL, 32266
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Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Family
Excellent Service
Working with the Zisser Family Law team has been nothing but excellent. They are all so knowledgeable about their industry. I strongly recommend using them!!
Carolyn Zisser
Replied last November 16, 2018We appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a great review. We are so glad to hear how happy you are with the service you received. Thank you for choosing Zisser Family Law!
Posted by anonymous | May 02, 2017 | Divorce & Separation
Thank you
I want to express my sincere thanks to Carolyn Zisser for her expert legal advice on my divorce/custody case. Her professionalism and compassion were overshadowed only by her knowledge and skill as an attorney. When my case required me to have legal representation in another state she picked up the...
Carolyn Zisser
Replied last May 02, 2017It was my pleasure to be of service you and to be able direct you to someone who could help you in your situation. Thank you for your kind comments.
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Experience
Honors
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Listed, Florida Super Lawyers
2010
Listed, Florida Super Lawyers
2009
Listed, Florida Super Lawyers
2008
Listed, Florida Super Lawyers
2007
Listed, Florida Super Lawyers
1992
Top 10 Divorce Lawyer, Jacksonville Business Journal
Work Experience
1976 - Present
Founder, Carolyn S. Zisser, P.A
Associations
American Bar Association, Family Law Section
Co-chair
Florida Bar, Family Law Section
Member
Florida Bar, Family Law Rules Committee
Member
Florida Bar, CLE Committee
Member
Family Law American Inn of Court
Master
Jacksonville Women's Network
Board of Directors
Jacksonville Beaches Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
1990 - 1992
Jacksonville Bar Association, Family Law SectionFormer Chair
Education
1972
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
New York University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1990
Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Seminar
Military and Government Pensions, Equitable Distribution: One Year Later
N/A
Jacksonville Bar Association, Family Law Section
Opening the Electronic File Cabinet
N/A
Jacksonville Bar Association, Family Law Section
Get the Lay of the Land: Discovery Tools and Tactics: A Discovery Roadmap
N/A
Jacksonville Bar Association, Family Law Section
A Roadmap Through the Legislative Amendments to the Parenting/Time-Sharing and the Equitable Distribution Statutes
Publications
2002
Florida Bar Journal
Grandparents Have Rights After All
Languages
English