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Raymond J. Rafool, II, a partner at Rafool, LLC, and is Board Certified, by The Florida Bar in Marital and Family Law and certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy as an expert in family trial law, concentrates his practice on domestic and international family law. He is AV®rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a 2013-2020 Super Lawyer, consistently rated a Florida Top Lawyer in Family Law by ALM, has a perfect 10 rating from Avvo, named amongst the Top Lawyers by South Florida Legal Guide, Top 100 Lawyers by The National Advocates and Top One Percent by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel and was named to Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite in 2017, 2019 and 2020. He has represented many celebrities and individuals in complex family, high net worth divorces, same sex, and business litigation and lectures and has authored numerous publications on aforementioned practice areas.
Mr. Rafool is a past Vice Chair and member of the Florida Family Law Rules Committee, the past Chair and member of the Florida Criminal Rules Committee, a past Vice Chair and member of the Florida Judicial Administration, Selection and Tenure Committee and a past Representative on the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Committee. Mr. Rafool is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, all courts in the state of Florida, the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida.
Practice areas
Divorce, Paternity, Alimony, Children's Issues, Child Suppport, Visitation, Residency, Timesharing, Equitable Distribution, Marital Assets and Liabilties, Non-Marital Assets and Liabilities, Relocation, Custody, Prenuptial Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Partitions, Domestic Violence, Spousal Support, Separation, Marital Agreements, Cohabitation, Supportive Relationships, Terminations
28 years
Divorce, Paternity, Alimony, Children's Issues, Child Suppport, Visitation, Residency, Timesharing, Equitable Distribution, Marital Assets and Liabilties, Non-Marital Assets and Liabilities, Relocation, Custody, Prenuptial Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements, Postnuptial Agreements, Partitions, Domestic Violence, Spousal Support, Separation, Marital Agreements, Cohabitation, Supportive Relationships, Terminations
28 years
Commercial Litigation
31 years
31 years
Languages spoken
English
Rafool, LLC
900 Biscayne Bay Building
990 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite O-301
Miami, FL, 33132
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1991 | 06/01/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Litigator of the Year | American Institute of Trial Lawyers | 2020 |
Top 100 | American Academy of Attorneys | 2020 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2020 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2019 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Top 100 | American Academy of Attorneys | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2018 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Florida Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2017 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2016 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2016 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2015 |
10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
Who's Who | Cambridge Who's Who | 2010 |
Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law | The National Advocates | N/A |
Top 100 Lawyers | The National Advocates | N/A |
Top 10 Attorneys | National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Rafool, LLC | 2017 - Present |
Attorney | Rafool & Hernandez, LLC | 2013 - 2017 |
Attorney | Raymond J. Rafool, LLC | 2008 - 2013 |
Attorney | Barranco & Kircher, P.A. | 2006 - 2008 |
Attorney | Rafool & Rafool, P.A. | 1996 - 2006 |
Attorney | Curtis, Alexander & Varner, P.A. | 1994 - 1996 |
Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney's Office, 10th Judicial Circuit | 1993 - 1994 |
Attorney | Gentry & Phillips, P.A. | 1991 - 1993 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Committee | Vice Chair, Subcommittee Chair and Member | 2002 - 2017 |
Florida Rules of Judicial Administration | Representative | 2001 - 2002 |
Florida Judicial Administration, Selection And Tenure Committee | Vice Chair and Member | 1998 - 2004 |
Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure Committee | Chair, Vice Chair, Subcommittee Chairs and Member | 1996 - 2002 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Adoption, Paternity, And Other Florida Family Practice, Florida Bar practice series/treatise, Tenth Edition | Legal Effects of Cohabitation | 2011 |
Adoption, Paternity, And Other Florida Family Practice, Florida Bar practice series/treatise, Ninth Edition | Legal Effects of Cohabitation | 2010 |
Adoption, Paternity, And Other Florida Family Practice, Florida Bar practice series/treatise, Eighth Edition | Legal Effects of Cohabitation | 2009 |
Florida Dissolution Of Marriage | Steering Committee | 2009 |
Adoption, Paternity, And Other Florida Family Practice, Florida Bar practice series/treatise, Seventh Edition | Legal Effects of Cohabitation | 2008 |
Florida Dissolution Of Marriage | Steering Committee | 2008 |
Adoption, Paternity, And Other Florida Family Practice, Florida Bar practice series/treatise, Sixth Edition | Legal Effects of Cohabitation | 2007 |
Florida Criminal Law Journal | It Must Be Relevant To A Felony Or The Means To Commit A Crime And Facts In Support Must Be Clearly Stated In The Supporting Affidavit For A Search Warrant | 1998 |
The Florida Defender | There Is No Better Late Than Never: The Filing Of A Charging Document Stops The State's Free Vacuum Of Discovery | 1998 |
The Florida Police Chief | Know Your Confidential Informant - Co-Author | 1991 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson University College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1991 |
University of Florida | Bachelors of Art | 1988 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Basic Family Law | The Potential Family Law Client (Initial Consultation Topics, Retainer Agreements) | 2012 |
1997 Winter CLE Ski Seminar, | What Every Plaintiff’s Lawyer Should Know About | 1991 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Cena, John v. Cena, Elizabeth | Settled |
Wray, Shontana v. Rolle, Samari | Pending |
Terry Bollea a/k/a Hulk Hogan v. Linda Bollea | Summary Judgment in favor of Linda Bollea (Hogan) and against Terry Bollea a/k/a Hulk Hogan |
Bollea, Linda v. Bollea, Terry (Hulk Hogan Divorce Case) | Settled And Enforced |
Layton, Toni v. Navratilova, Martina | Settled |
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Gerard Virga, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 22, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ray in my opinion is the best family and marital law attorney in the state of Florida. Ray, has a tenacity that is unparalleled. In and out of the courtroom, Ray is always zealously advocating for his client. I have had the pleasure of working cases with Ray, but I have also had cases against Ray. When Ray is your opposing counsel, you have to be prepared to go the distance as Ray works tirelessly for his clients.
Jelena Bubalo, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ray is a bad ass. Beyond Ray's in-depth knowledge of the field, he carries a strong intuition as to what should be done on cases. If your former spouse is a bully, hire Mr. Rafool to fight back.
Gerard Virga, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 22, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ray in my opinion is the best family and marital law attorney in the state of Florida. Ray, has a tenacity that is unparalleled. In and out of the courtroom, Ray is always zealously advocating for his client. I have had the pleasure of working cases with Ray, but I have also had cases against Ray. When Ray is your opposing counsel, you have to be prepared to go the distance as Ray works tirelessly for his clients.
Jelena Bubalo, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jun 1, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ray is a bad ass. Beyond Ray's in-depth knowledge of the field, he carries a strong intuition as to what should be done on cases. If your former spouse is a bully, hire Mr. Rafool to fight back.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on May 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Raymond. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Todd Spodek, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 7, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ray fights tirelessly to advance his clients position, and limit their exposure in contentious matrimonial litigation. There is no better divorce attorney in Miami, Florida.
Richard Schurr, Family Attorney on May 3, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. Ray is a dedicated, focused, and thorough attorney who has a reputation for obtaining excellent results for his clients. He has great communications skills, thinks quickly on his feet, and is well respected by the family law bar.
Ivan Parron, Litigation Attorney on Dec 6, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Mr. Rafool on several high-profile entertainment matters and have achieved excellent results. He is a student of the law and a master of strategy. He does his homework and is always prepared. I can recommend him with confidence for litigation and divorce/family matters.
Christian Lassen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 2, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Terrific lawyer.
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