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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 | Child Support

Posted by anonymous | February 20, 2014 | Child Support

Compassionate, assertive and extremely knowledgeable

Valerie Duane-Dray is the best lawyer I could have ever hoped for, in the tough times that come from having to discuss parental rights, time-sharing schedule and child support, I needed an "ally" and that is exactly what she became. Valerie Duane-Dray has amazing business acumen, is compassionate yet... very professional and always gives objective advice. Her insight in the overall negotiation process was invaluable. Thanks to her expertise we were able to settle all matters directly and saved me expensive mediation and ultimately court fees. Her response time is second to none, she stayed on top of all the deadlines, proactive in keeping me informed of the process, the next steps and always giving me ample time to review documents, and helping me decipher the "lawyer" speak in each of them. Valerie Duane-Dray does not nickel and dime, I felt very well represented, I have actually hired her on a couple more occasions for other family-related matters, and have recommended her with no hesitation. As a lawyer licensed both in Florida and Paris, she also brings an international knowledge which comes in handy when dealing with French clients such as myself. I trust Valerie Duane-Dray and will continue to use her services for all family-related matters in the future!

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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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