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Lawrence Sheldon Katz

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  • Miami, FL
  • Licensed for 51 years
Lawrence Sheldon Katz
Lawrence Sheldon Katz
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About Lawrence

Practice areas

Family
  1. Family: 100%

    Our firm handles complex litigation inclusive of interstate and international family law. This involves assets, child matters, spousal support and jurisdiction. We also handle Hague child abduction cases and a significant percentage of all reported cases are from this firm.

    52 years, 1,500 cases

Languages spoken

English

Contact

Lawrence S Katz P A
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Lawrence S Katz P A
9130 S Dadeland Blvd Ste 1511
Miami, Florida, 331567851

Office (305) 670-8656

Website

http://www.katzfamilylaw.com/

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing196812/17/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Certificate of AppreciationU.S. Department of State2014
William Hilton Memorial AwardU.S. Chapter of IAML2013
Award of MeritNational Center for Missing and Exploited Children2010
Certificate of AppreciationU. S. Department of State2010
Recognition of Service as PresidentThe First Family Law American Inns of Court2010
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Sole PractitionerLawrence S. Katz, P.A.1977 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
International Academy of Matrimonial LawyersMember of Board of Managers2007 - Present
International Academy of Matrimonial LawyersChairman of Committee on Hague Conventions2007 - Present
First Family Law American Inn of CourtPresident2009 - 2010
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionVice Chairman Domestic Violence Committee2009 - 2011
American Bar Association, Family Law SectionChairman of Committee on International Law2007 - 2009
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
ABA Family AdvocateWhen the ? Involves an International Move, The Answer May Lie in Retaining U.S. Jurisdiction2006
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Miami School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1968
University of MiamiBBA - Bachelor of Business Administration1965
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
U.S. Chapter of the IAML Annual MeetingAlternative to the Hague by Returning Kids Home and Making the Abductor Pay Through the UCCJEA2011
Lunch and Learn Seminar1980 Hague Convention2011
IAML Annual MeetingCase Study: Application to Remove a Child From the Jurisdiction2011
Spring CLE ConferenceFrom Ferreting to Fetching: How to Find, Freeze and Retrieve Marital Assets HIdden Abroad2009
Florida College of Advanced Judicial StudiesTransnational Families: Where International Law and Family Law Intersect2009
ABA Section of International Law, Fall CLE ConferenceMediating International Child Abduction Cases and Other High Conflict Cross Border Custody Disputes2009
46th Annual ConferenceMoving from Kansas to Oz: Competing Paradigms and Practical Issues in International Child Custody Relocation Cases2009
Cross Border Family MediationCross Border Family Mediation with an Emphasis on the 1980 Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction2008
CLE SeminarAbduction Factors and Fla. Stat. 61.45 as it Concerns International Visitation and Child Custody2006
Twelfth Annual Nuts and Bolts of DivorceEconomic Injunctions/Freeze Orders Domestic and Foreign2005
Children's Records Law in FloridaRecords and the Abducted Child2001
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Sarpel v. EflanliJurisdiction was upheld for Florida.
Dyce v. ChristieCase won and child returned.
Hanley v. RoyCase won and children returned.
Angulo Garcia v. AngaritaCase won and child returned.
Dallemagne. DallemagneCase won and child returned.
Marcos v. HaeckerCase won in the trial and appellate courts
Leslie v. NobleCase won and child returned.
In re CabreraCase won and child returned.

Reviews

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Complicated International case

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My case was a complex one and Mr. Katz provided me with a course of action that led to a favorable outcome. He is clearly knowledgeable and experienced but he is also very prompt. He is always available to answer questions via email, Skype or phone. As an overseas client this was very important to me. I would definitely recommend Mr. Katz especially for international cases.
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Superb!!!! Amazing results and a definite referral!!

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What can I say besides this is the best lawyer in town. I had numerous consultations before hiring Mr. Katz and I am sure glad that I picked him. I hired Mr. Katz for my complex divorce case. I was dealing with marital properties, alimony, businesses, child support and of course time-sharing with my children. Mr. Katz's worked and fought hard to get me the best results, some of which I never expected and most importantly, he was able to get me a time-sharing schedule so that I can be in my children's lives, instead of a every other weekend father. This case was really really complex and but he sure knew how to handle every bit of it. What I like most about Mr. Katz is that he didn't give me false hopes. Everything that was said to me by him was the hardcore truth and the reality of life. Nothing was sugar coated. I am VERY VERY happy that I hired him to tackle this case and I encourage others to consult with Mr. Katz if they want the honest truth. Thanks again Larry for all your hard work and dedication!
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Jorge Pinon, Litigation Attorney on Aug 5, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Larry is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is straight forward in his dealings with other lawyers and well respected by the family court judiciary. He is professional and works very hard representing his clients in a very difficult area of law. I highly recommend and endorse this attorney.

Luis Padron, Family Attorney on Sep 22, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Valerie Duane-Dray, Family Attorney on Sep 20, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Larry is one of the best lawyers in the international family law field. He is highly skilled, knowledgeable, ethical and always mindful of his clients' best interests.

Michael Waddington, Military law Attorney on May 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Scott Weiss, Divorce and separation Attorney on May 8, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I worked with Larry on several international children's issue matters. I highly endorse this Larry.

Peter Sautter, Divorce and separation Attorney on Sep 24, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Larry and I have worked on several matters together and he is among the most widely respected lawyers in both state and federal custody and dissolution matters. Larry lectures both in this country and internationally on these matters and several of the leading cases in this district were argued by Larry at the higher court level. I've seen judges refer to his teaching materials when researching legal issues.

Laurence Schwartz, Family Attorney on May 14, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. I've known Lawrence Katz for many years. We have been co-counsel well as opposing counsel. He is the best qualified lawyer I know regarding matters of international family law, international relocation cases and child abduction cases. He has returned over two dozen children to their homes. He has enjoyed tremendous esteem internationally for his accomplishments and I am proud to have him as a colleague and a friend.