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May L. Cain is a highly accomplished family law and appellate attorney, and former Miami-Dade County Judge, appointed to the bench in 1990. She now focuses her practice on complex family law matters—including dissolution of marriage, domestic violence, child custody, support, paternity, pre and post nuptial agreements, and appeals.—She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. An educator for many years, she served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Barry University, where she created and taught its Family Law course. She also has lectured for continuing legal education programs. May Cain is a respected leader in her field, and currently serves at President of the Miami-Dade FAWL Foundation (Florida Association for Women Lawyers). She is a Past President of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Miami-Dade Chapter, and has served on numerous Florida Bar committees. She currently serves on the Florida Bar Journal Editorial Board, and is a past Chairperson of that Committee. Recognized as a mentor, she has made significant contributions to the legal profession and bar publications including being a guest editor of Special Additions of the Florida Bar Journal on Appellate Practice and Ethics. May earned her J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and her B.A. from Northwestern University. She attended the University of Miami School of Law as a Visiting Student, as well. She is an AV Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell, is recognized as a Super Lawyer, and as one of South Florida’s leading family law, appellate, and litigation attorneys
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Acquired: 1980
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17501 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 310, Aventura, FL, 33160-4804
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Posted by Scott | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business
Incredible Jurist
Judge Cain represents all my business interests, including litigation and appellate matters: both as defendant and as plaintiff. For over 20 years she has put the best interest of my business first, always gaining the best possible outcomes. She has a killer instinct in analyzing the pros and cons o...
Posted by anonymous | August 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Family
Always make for an easy and Great Experience
May Cain first represented me over 25 years ago, for both family and civil litigation legal issues. I was so pleased with the level of attention and sound advice that not only do I continue to employ her whenever I need quality service, I recommend her to all close family members and friends. As with...
Posted by Azia | September 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Formidable, Compassionate, and Experienced
May assisted me with a complex case, involving enforcement of a post-divorce marital settlement agreement, and a civil matter with a domestic violence component. Family law matters can be exhausting, emotional, and costly. As I struggled to work through these issues, she understood exactly what w...
Posted by Nora | February 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Look no further...
I had the good fortune of finding and working with Ms. Cain to resolve a very tense divorce negotiation that could have easily dragged out for months. Her competency with respect to Florida Law is unparalleled, having been a judge herself. Her advice and guidance were an invaluable asset to me, and...
Posted by Anais Gigli | May 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Marriage & Prenuptials
The difference between Ordinary & Extraordinary is a little Extra
I went to May Cain to formulate & execute a Postnuptial Agreement between my spouse & I. Ms. Cain was very cordial & more importantly very genuine in her approach (not at all what I was expecting for a Lawyer). She is extremely thorough and concise and most importantly professional (which I find hard...
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Employment and labor lawyer
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
South Florida's Top Lawyers, LegalLeaders
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Hero's Award for Saving the Law Library, Miami-Dade County Law Library
2008 - Present
Supreme Court of Florida Certified Family Law Mediator, May L. Cain, Esq.
1991 - Present
Partner, Cain & Snihur, L.L.P.
1986 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Barry University
1990 - 1991
Miami-Dade County Court Judge, State Of Florida Judiciary
1980 - 1990
Partner, Cain & Cain, P.A.
2013 - 2014
Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Miami- Dade ChapterEvent Planning Chairperson
2010 - 2011
Family Law American Inn of CourtTeam Leader
1992 - 1995
Florida Bar, Grievance Committee 11EMember
1989 - 1990
Florida BarChair, Editorial Board Florida Bar Journal & News
1989 - 1990
National Association of Women JudgesMember
1988 - 1992
Florida BarMember, Editorial Board, Florida Bar Journal & News
1983 - 1984
Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Miami-Dade ChapterPresident
Landmark decision from the Supreme Court of Florida uthorizing lawsuits against religious institutions for sexual abuse by clergy
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1977
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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attended for one year
2014
Mediator Ethics
2012
Trial of a Divorce Case
2012
Ethics
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