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Valerie Y Duane-Dray

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 20 years

Family Lawyer at Hollywood, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Estate Planning, Probate

4000 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 555-S, Hollywood, FL

About Valerie

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 30%

Estate planning, probate, guardianship

30%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 20 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2005

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The International Family Law Firm

4000 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 555-S, Hollywood, FL, 33021

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Valerie Y Duane-Dray's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Alimony

Posted by anonymous | July 30, 2013 | Alimony

Very straightforward, dependable, honest, compassionate, and an individual who will devote 110% to fight for your cause.

I was referred to Valerie Duane-Dray by a colleague. After an initial consultation I hired her to represent me throughout the divorce process. My most concern was custody of my children, throughout this process I fought for 50/50 time sharing. Valerie believed in me, prepared me well for trial, an...d fought for me with an end result of 50/50 equal time sharing. She did a superb job with my case. She was very detailed and organized in her preparation for my case. Throughout the process she tried to resolve my case through mediation and with opposing attorney because of financial costs. After 2 mediations nothing was resolved so trial was the only option. During trial she was well prepared, very professional and stood her ground. She was not intimidated by opposing attorney and his tactics. She discredited opposing witnesses and challenged them on specific points that helped me. In the end I ended up with alimony, child support, 50/50 time sharing, etc. Equal time sharing was most importance during these divorce proceedings and she was able to achieve it. Words cannot explain my gratitude towards her. In my opinion she went beyond my expectations and I thank her for that. I have been able to continue and improve my close relationship with my son and daughters because of her. Again, words cannot express my gratitude. From day one Valerie has been concerned about my distresses and finances. She listens and puts your interests first. I highly recommend Valerie Duane-Dray to represent anyone going through any divorce proceedings.

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Valerie Y Duane-Dray's Lawyer Endorsements

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Angelica Del Vecchio

Family lawyer | May 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Duane-Dray practices with dignity, and truly cares about the futures of her clients and their children. I highly recommend and endorse this lawyer."

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Jessica Geller

Family lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Valerie- we were opposing counsels on a matter and have since worked together on other matters. She is knowledgeable and fair, a fantastic advocate!"

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Christopher Leigh

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Valerie. I have come to know Valerie both as a fellow attorney and having worked on a matter together. She is a Book-Smart and Street-Smart lawyer of high integrity, knowledge and experience. No one will work harder to achieve the best result."

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Lawrence Katz

Family lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked together as co-counsel and as opposing counsel in various matters involving complex international issues. Valerie is very experienced and ethical."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Valerie. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Caroline Olson

Family lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Valerie is hardworking and very competent. I was so impressed with her when she was my adversary on the other side of a case that I have referred cases to her without hesitation."

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Nancy Lapierre

Family lawyer | Jul 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Valerie Duane-Dray. She is an excellent family law attorney. I recently referred to her a client who was divorced and had a high alimony payment. Through diligent discovery and investigation, she was able to get the alimony payment completely removed. She is extremelly professional, prepares her files well and get great result."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner/Partner, Valerie Y. Duane-Dray, P.A./The International Family Law Firm

Associations

2020 - Present

The Florida Guardianship association

Member

2015 - Present

Florida Supreme Court certified mediators

Florida Supreme Court certified mediator

2006 - Present

Broward County Matrimonial Association

Member

2005 - Present

the Florida Bar Association, Family law section

Member

Education

2005

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

Juris-Doctor

1998

university of Aix en Provence, France

License/Master/ Postgraduate Degree

Speaking Engagements

2011

Quebec-Floride Legal

Enforcement of Foreign Judgements

Languages

French

English

Spanish

Activity

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