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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
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Acquired: 1972
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302 Third Street, Ste. 6, Neptune Beach, FL, 32266
11 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
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!!
We 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 Mark | April 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very slow and costly
Hired for a complicated case. Not worth the cost. Spent too much time explaining the case and getting charged for it. She is probably worth hiring for simple cases that fit a certain mold, but if there is any deviation or anything that is out of the box, hire someone else. You will be bled to death j...
Posted by Mike F. | July 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
If You Want The Best You Came To The Right Person
Words can't express the joy and happiness of how Ms. Zisser settled my case while dealing with an extremely difficult spouse. Ms. Zisser never lost her calmness or composure and kept everything on the issue at hand which was obtaining a good settlement for me. My settlement was not good it was OUTSTA...
Indeed, it was a great pleasure working with you and being able to attain the positive results that we did. I must say that you qualify as an ideal client and you did your part as well. It is an added gratification that you understand that in the end, what you ended up saving far outweighs the legal costs that were incurred. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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...
It 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.
Posted by Gerry | September 21, 2016 | Divorce & Separation
Strong Recommendation for Carolyn Zisser
Carolyn Zisser was extremely knowledgeable on all the key financial issues which were of concern to me such as retirement benefits, investments, and jointly held property. She has extensive experience which benefits my case in many ways - such as being quick to secure key resources in the event furt...
Gerry, I am pleased that my years of experience were beneficial to you in your divorce, and it is why I specialize in complex cases that require me to bring all of my expertise to bear. Thank you and best of luck to you.
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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
1976 - Present
Founder, Carolyn S. Zisser, P.A
Co-chair
Member
Member
Member
Master
Board of Directors
Board of Directors
1990 - 1992
Jacksonville Bar Association, Family Law SectionFormer Chair
1972
JD - Juris Doctor
1969
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
Military and Government Pensions, Equitable Distribution: One Year Later
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Opening the Electronic File Cabinet
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Get the Lay of the Land: Discovery Tools and Tactics: A Discovery Roadmap
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A Roadmap Through the Legislative Amendments to the Parenting/Time-Sharing and the Equitable Distribution Statutes
2002
English