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Brooke M Deratany Goldfarb
- Indialantic, FL
- Licensed for 25 years
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- Why Be A Lawyer?Last updated at: April 9, 2021
- Love is Never a MistakeLast updated at: April 9, 2021
- Saving YourselfLast updated at: April 9, 2021
About Brooke
Brooke Deratany Goldfarb, JD, President; Peaceful Beach Mediation and Collaboration Inc.
Member of A Friendly Divorce Network of Family Mediators
Divorce Project/Case Managenent for Pro Se Couples
Florida Supreme Court Certified County, Family, & Circuit Civil Mediator
A Member of a Friendly Divorce Network of Family Mediators, Brooke created Peaceful Beach in 2008 to guide couples and families through the divorce process in a more dignified manner; create more opportunities for individuals and families to resolve conflict outside of costly and dehumanizing litigation; and help people move forward in positive and healthy ways. Brooke believes clients are the experts in their own lives, and creates a safe space for parties to feel heard and respected while brainstorming solutions in the best interest of all parties. Her goal is to empower individuals to exercise self determination and resolve their own problems without giving away their power and to keep clients from being traumatized or re-traumatized by impersonal and dehumanizing court systems and processes.
Brooke is a Florida Supreme Court Certified County, Family, & Circuit Civil Mediator; Qualified Arbitrator; Elder Mediator; and Eldercaring Coordinator, known mostly for her compassionate case management of the divorce process for dozens of Florida couples.
She empowers divorcing couples to do so with dignity and privacy as they focus on the positive and on the future, limit psychological and financial damage, heal from the grief of divorce, protect their family and get on with life.
Since graduating from Harvard Law School in 1996, Brooke has practiced in multiple areas of the law as an active member of the Florida Bar.
Brooke is a Florida Supreme Court Certified County, Family, and Circuit Civil Mediator; Qualified Arbitrator; Divorce Facilitator; and Elder Caring Mediator and Coordinator. She has been a member of A Friendly Divorce Network of Family Mediators since 2014.
A member of the Florida Bar since 1996, Brooke created Peaceful Beach in 2008 to guide couples and families through the divorce process in a more dignified manner; offer more opportunities for individuals and families to resolve conflict without the cost and anxiety of litigation; and help people move forward in positive and healthy ways.
Caring about the health and happiness of your children in divorce. Empowering couples to have a kinder, gentler divorce, or in the alternative, a healthier, stronger, marriage. Assisting married and non-married parents communicate and effectively share the parenting responsibility of their minor children. Helping all kinds of people--employers and employees, landlords and tenants, buyers and sellers, neighbors and neighborhoods--to resolve their issues and conflicts prior to resorting to costly and dehumanizing litigation. Goal is to help divorcing parties do so with dignity, integrity and with as little psychological damage to themselves and their family as possible, keeping focused on the best interests of the children and the parties.
Degrees
Approach
Fees
Practice areas
- Mediation: 99%
Florida Supreme Court Certified County, Family, & Circuit Civil Mediator, Cert. No. 22740CFR Divorce Family Elder Business Real Estate Mediation, Divorce Coaching, Divorce Project Management, Divorce Case Management, Divorce Doula, Divorce Midwife
15 years, 250 cases
- Arbitration: 1%
Qualified Arbitrator, Eldercaring Coordinator, & Parenting Coordinator
11 years
Languages spoken
French, Portuguese, Spanish
Photos and videos
Contact
Peaceful Beach Mediation & Collaboration, Inc.
105 South Riverside Drive
Suite 201
Indialantic, FL, 32903
- Office (321) 626-2858
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Resigned | 1998 | 02/07/2021 |
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1996 | 02/23/2022 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Woman of Excellence in Community Service Nominee | Melbourne Regional Chamber of Commerce | 2015 |
| Social Service Volunteer Award Nominee | Brevard County Child Abuse Task Force | 2015 |
| A. Max Brewer Community Service Award | Brevard County Bar Associaiton | 2015 |
| Children's Hero of the Year Finalist | Eckerd | 2014 |
| LEAD Brevard 4 Under 40 Award | LEAD Brevard | 2009 |
| Best Presentation--Team IV "Cross Examination" | Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court | 2006 |
| Ambassadorial Scholar of Good Will (Buenos Aires, Argentina) | Rotary International | 1992 |
| Fulbright Fellowship (Belo Horizonte, Brazil) | Fulbright Programs | 1992 |
| Young Adult of the Year | Melbourne/Palm Bay Area Chamber of Commerce | 1987 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Director of Attorney Relations | Illumastory Media, Inc. | 2015 - Present |
| President & CEO | Peaceful Beach Mediation & Collaboration, Inc. | 2008 - Present |
| Prelaw Mentor, School of Humanities & Communication | Florida Institute Of Technology | 2012 - 2013 |
| Adjunct Professor, Department of Humanities and Communication | Florida Institute of Technology | 2011 - 2013 |
| Attorney | Brooke Deratany Goldfarb, Esq. | 2004 - 2010 |
| Director/Legal Recruiter | Mestel & Company | 2002 - 2004 |
| Associate | Swidler Berlin Shereff Friedman | 1998 - 2002 |
| Associate | Greenberg Traurig Hoffman Lipoff Rosen & Quentel | 1996 - 1998 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Association of Family and Conciliation Courts | Florida Chapter | 2015 - Present |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida (Brevard County) | Board of Directors | 2015 - Present |
| Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program, 18th Judicial Circuit | Guardian ad Litem | 2013 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Grievance Mediation and Fee Arbitration Committee | Program Arbitrator and Mediator | 2012 - Present |
| Zonta International | Community Relations Co-Chair | 2012 - Present |
| Henegar Center for the Arts | Board of Directors | 2012 - Present |
| Brevard Bar Foundation | Member (Board, Secretary 2013-14, President 2015-16) | 2010 - Present |
| Florida Academy of Professional Mediators | Member | 2010 - Present |
| Brevard Family Partnership | Board of Directors | 2010 - Present |
| Florida Supreme Court Justice Teaching Program | Justice Teacher, Indialantic Elementary | 2007 - Present |
| Women's Center South Guild | Member (Board, Secretary 2015) | 2007 - Present |
| Brevard County Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
| Helping Seniors of Brevard | Board of Directors | 2015 - 2015 |
| LEAD Brevard | Judge, 2013 4 Under 40 Awards | 2013 - 2013 |
| The Haven for Children Guild | Member | 2013 - 2015 |
| Indialantic Parks, Recreation & Beautification Committee | Chair | 2008 - 2012 |
| Sally's Friends Network for SALLY'S HOUSE (of Prevent) | Member (Board 2008) | 2008 - 2015 |
| Indialantic Witch Way 5K Walk/Run | Co-Chair | 2008 - 2012 |
| Space Coast Ballet | Board (Chairman 2006) | 2006 - 2014 |
| Judicial Nominating Commission, 18th Judicial Circuit | Commissioner | 2004 - 2008 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Helping Seniors of Brevard Newsletter | Helping Your Adult Children Through Divorce | 2015 |
| Helping Seniors of Brevard Newsletter | What is Elder Mediation | 2015 |
| Helping Seniors of Brevard Newsletter | Help for Seniors Parenting Again | 2015 |
| The Florida Bar Journal | This is Our Story, by Wendi Adelson, Esq. | 2012 |
| The Divorce Coach's Corner | this is our story, a book review | 2012 |
| The Divorce Coach's Corner | Running For Office | 2012 |
| The Divorce Coach's Corner | Why Be a Lawyer? | 2012 |
| Mediate.com | My Achy-Breaky Heart | 2012 |
| www.cuttingedgelaw.com | Book Review: The Upward Spiral--Getting Lawyers from Daily Misery to Lifetime Wellbeing | 2011 |
| Charm on the Space Coast | Because the Sky is Blue | 2011 |
| Mediate.com | Love is Never a Mistake | 2011 |
| Mediate.com | Saving Yourself | 2011 |
| Mediate.com | The Upward Spiral | 2011 |
| Florida Law Journal | Finding Purpose in Your Practice | 2010 |
| Charm on the Space Coast | What Matters? | 2010 |
| Florida Law Journal | Review of Lawyers as Peacemakers | 2010 |
| Brevard County Woman | Home for the Holidays | 2010 |
| Mediate.com | Pursuing Peace on One Foot | 2010 |
| Mediate.com | Review of Lawyers as Peacemakers | 2010 |
| Mediate.com | Finding Purpose in Your Practice | 2010 |
| Brevard County Woman Newspaper | Mediation & Collaboration Empower Divorcing Parties to Resolve Their Own Disputes | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
| University of Virginia | B.A., With High Distinction | 1991 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| English as a Foreign Language Class | The U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights | 2015 |
| Cutting Edge Law 21st Century | The Future of Family Law Courts in Florida | 2015 |
| Successful Professionals and the Law | Moderator, A House Divided: Financial Issues in Divorce | 2013 |
| Florida Tech School of Arts & Communication | Introduction to Law--Fall 2013 | 2013 |
| Mrs. Florida America Competition | What the People's Choice Award Means to Me | 2012 |
| Justice Teaching at Indialantic Elementary, 6th Grade | U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights | 2012 |
| Florida Institute of Technology, Dept of Humanities & Communication | Introduction to Law--Fall 2012 | 2012 |
| Florida Institute of Technology, Dept of Humanities & Communication | Professional Communication for Executives--Spring 2012 | 2012 |
| English as a Second Language Class--Spring 2012 | U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights | 2012 |
| English as a Second Language Class--Fall 2012 | The U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights | 2012 |
| Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne | Introduction to Law--Spring 2011 & Fall 2011 | 2011 |
| Divorce Recovery | Mediated Collaborative Divorce | 2011 |
| Justice Teaching at Indialantic Elementary, 6th Grade | U.S. Constitution & BIll of Rights | 2010 |
| Divorce Recovery, Eastminster Church, Indialantic | Peaceful Divorce | 2010 |
| Peer Mediation Program, Indialantic Elementary | Mediation | 2009 |
| Justice Teaching, Indialantic Elementary | U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights | 2009 |
| Brevard County Schools Teacher Inservice | The United States Constitution | 2009 |
| Justice Teaching, Indialantic Elementary | U.S. Constitution & Bill of Rights | 2008 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 05-2012-DR-069568-XXXX-XX | Agreement reached |
| Fee Arbitration for the Florida Bar Grievance Committee | Decision made/Order drafted |
| CASE NO.: 05-2012-DR-049493 | Agreement Reached |
| CASE NO.: 05-2012-DR-049492 | Agreement Reached |
| Case No. 05-2012-DR-049829 | Agreement Reached |
Compassionate Professionalism
5.0 stars
Posted by Mandy
September 10, 2013
Successful Divorce Mediator
5.0 stars
Posted by Ralph
August 15, 2011
Attorney endorsements
(14)
Kimberli Trader, Mediation Attorney on Jan 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brooke is a knowledgable, professional, caring, and kind woman. She is very involved in the community and a wonderful role model for all women! I highly endorse her.
Steven Casanova, Mediation Attorney on Nov 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. This is a very professional, caring, and smart lawyer. I fully endorse Brooke for all matters where you need a hands on, one on one relationship with your lawyer.
Kimberli Trader, Mediation Attorney on Jan 12, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brooke is a knowledgable, professional, caring, and kind woman. She is very involved in the community and a wonderful role model for all women! I highly endorse her.
Steven Casanova, Mediation Attorney on Nov 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. This is a very professional, caring, and smart lawyer. I fully endorse Brooke for all matters where you need a hands on, one on one relationship with your lawyer.
Maureen Haas, Arbitration Attorney on Oct 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Bonnie Klein Rhoden, General practice Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Brooke is highly respected in this area for both her extensive legal experience and her service to the people in the community. If I needed an attorney Brooke would be my first phone call. I endorse this lawyer.
Lindsey Sharp, Mediation Attorney on Sep 7, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Deratany Goldfarb has a superb ability to be transformative. She is not just a problem-solver, she can really get a people to transform how they view themselves and their situation. She has an uplifting presence. You simply feel better around her then you did before. She's a hard worker, 100% committed to excellent service, and knowledgeable. A dedicated and passionate steward of our community.
Bryan Lober, Mediation Attorney on Jul 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I’ve known Brooke since shortly after having moved to Brevard County. As a fellow mediator and attorney, I can attest to her excellent reputation among local attorneys. She is honest and thorough, taking time to discuss issues rather than clumsily pushing a particular position. Brooke is well geared to listen to, and factor in, multiple viewpoints. In addition to being intelligent and proficient in everything she does, she is also a very approachable person. While being friendly may not be the single most important characteristic, it certainly doesn’t hurt. I am pleased to endorse Brooke as a fellow attorney and as a mediator.
Mario Musil, Mediation Attorney on Apr 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Brooke. She is known as a true professional; ethical, diligent and competent. Brooke is also very involved in her local community, always finding a way to donate her time and talent.
Michael Massey, Unknown Attorney on Apr 10, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Joseph Colombo, Mediation Attorney on Mar 27, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Robyn Hattaway, Mediation Attorney on Oct 13, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She is committed to the many benefits of collaborate law and mediation. A family moves ahead better when they take ownership of their future, rather than having dictated by a court. I have and will recommend my clients to use Brooke for mediation and family healing.
Angela Green, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 19, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She has commitment to her clients, to the profession, and to the larger community in which she practices. She is a skilled and dedicated lawyer and an assert to her clients and the legal community
Rasha Lutfi, Family Attorney on Aug 15, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Goldfarb's work in the area of collaborative divorce/family law is truly the way of the future. Her methods in this area are a wonderful alternative to the traditional messy divorce. I send all people looking for a civilized alternative to the usual divorce to her firm.
Howard Lewis, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 8, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Goldfarb is an outstanding attonrey with an excellent reputation. She is a strong and zealous advocate for her clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly endorse her.
J. Kulerski, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 12, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Brooke's work wholeheartedly. After 46 years as a practicing divorce lawyer, I think I have a pretty good sense of what is for real and what isn't. Brooke Deratany Goldfarb is the real thing. While I do not know her personally, I have had occasion to see some of her work and it is excellent. She strikes me as being an exceptionally good lawyer and I have no doubt that she is going to spare countless divorcing couples and their families from unnecessary pain and expense.
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Questions answered by Brooke Goldfarb
Legal guides written by Brooke Goldfarb
- Why Be A Lawyer?Last updated at: April 9, 2021
- Love is Never a MistakeLast updated at: April 9, 2021
- Saving YourselfLast updated at: April 9, 2021