Carin Marie Porras

Carin Marie Porras

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Appeals

100 NE 3rd Ave Ste 480, Fort Lauderdale, FL

About Carin

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 10%

Family Law appeals only

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 30 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1995

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 31 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1994

Resigned Without Prejudice

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 31 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1994

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Brydger & Porras LLP

100 NE 3rd Ave Ste 480, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301-1174

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Carin Marie Porras's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by KS | June 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Carin Porras at Brydger & Porras is excellent

I was in need of a Family Law attorney for enforcement of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO). I researched attorneys and was very impressed with the credentials and awards of Carin Porras, Esq. at Brydger & Porras, LLC. I contacted the firm and set up a consultation. She was very knowledg...eable and she and her staff were very friendly and welcoming from the beginning. With her agreement I retained her at the consultation. Throughout our legal association Ms. Porras proved to be not only extremely knowledgeable, but competent, kind, and professional. She always exceeded my expectations as did her exemplary staff who were also very supportive, kind, and professional. Forms and communications were punctual with attention to detail, questions from my phone calls and e-mails were responded to promptly, kindness and support were always given, and I was kept up-to-date on progress. In a matter of weeks Ms. Porras had resolved my issue. I am much more than pleased with the excellent service I was given by Ms. Porras and her staff and recommend Carin Porras and Brydger & Porras, LLC highly and without hesitation. She is excellent.

Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2015

Carin Marie Porras . Brydger & Porras,LLC review

It’s with pleasure that I write about my circumstances and experience with Carin Porras, Brydger & Porras, LLP. As I was enduring a divorce, which I neither initiated nor wanted, I interviewed several attorneys. I was looking for someone who possessed the expertise I needed – sharp, knowledgeable, a...nd who would have my best interests in mind. In my first appointment with Carin, I knew she was to be my divorce attorney; both her kindness and her expertise astounded me. The course of my life was changing, against my will. I brought to the table denial, fear of the process and my future, and a tangled mess of emotions. Carin and her staff helped me transform that mess and gently understand the reality of the situation. They clarified the process of divorce proceedings, which greatly alleviated my fear. Carin and her excellent team moved me from feeling completely powerless to the beginnings of feeling strong and autonomous, allowing me to adjust to the practical aspects of the next chapter of my life. This team was always available to me. Her staff couldn’t have been more kind and caring. I was encouraged to call with questions, concerns, or the need for clarity. Every time I called I was supported and given a clear answer, and always encouraged. I felt respected by Carin and her team -- allowing me to develop from looking backwards with grief to a stronger woman who could look forward. In my opinion Carin managed my divorce exactly right. I gave her my trust and she took care of me every step of the way. Carin is an authority in family law and expertly maneuvered the entire and complicated process of my divorce. She gathered the information she needed and moved forward in a clean and professional manner. She was highly prepared, leaving nothing to chance. Carin knows when to approach the opposing attorney in a non-threatening manner, and when to apply pressure – all to achieve the best outcome for me. Carin is a powerful, expert attorney who is highly respected by fellow attorneys. Having seen this in my case, opposing attorneys are highly intimidated by her expertise. Without reservation, I highly recommend Brydger & Porras, LLP to anyone experiencing a divorce. EA

Posted by Larry | February 5, 2015

Expectations Exceeded

After an extremely enlightening and beneficial initial consultation with Attorney Carrin Porras, the firm was retained to modify existing Alimony and Qualified Domestic Relation Order Agreements. Ms. Porras has a style that helped me quickly feel comfortable with and confident in her ability to meet... my legal needs. Throughout the entire process leading to the Agreements being filed with the courts, both Ms. Porras and her able assistant, Henri Allen, consistently exceeded my expectations. I was impressed with how courteous, cooperative, responsive and professional they were. Most importantly, after some great coaching and guidance from Ms. Porras—both tough and gentle as needed—the bottom line successful results were achieved.

Posted by BP | February 4, 2015

Experience with Carin Porras

When I realized a divorce was imminent, I contacted my personal attorney for a referral. She contacted a divorce attorney and he recommended using his ex-wife's divorce attorney! That individual was Carin Porras and I am very appreciative of how she looked after my best interests. There were momen...ts during the process that were frustrating but again Carin was supportive in providing the economic realities and the long term outlook. Carin was competent, effective, and professional. I highly recommend the services of Brydger & Porras for their outstanding professional services.

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"Carin is a dedicated family lawyer and she is passionate about her service to the families of South Florida. As the most recent Chair of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, Carin has spearheaded numerous projects, most notably, spearheading the campaign against the proposed alimony bill."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

1994

Honors, University of Miami School of Law

N/A

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Bar Register of Preeminent Women Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

N/A

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

N/A

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator

1995 - Present

Partner, Brydger & Porras, LLP

Associations

2012 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Current Chair

2007 - Present

Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee

Member

2003 - Present

Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court

Member

1995 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Member

1994 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2007 - 2009

Florida Bar, Family Law Section, CLE Committee

Past Chair

2005 - 2006

Broward County Bar Association

Family Law Section Co-Chair

2005 - 2007

Florida Bar, Family Law Section

Past Editor of the "Commentator"

2005 - 2007

Florida Bar, Family Law Publications Committee

Past Co-chair

2004 - 2005

Broward County Bar Association

Chair of Family Law Section

2004 - 2005

Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Ethics and Attorney Fees Committee

Co-chair

2002 - 2004

Florida Bar, Grievance Committee

Member and Chairperson (2004)

Sample of Legal Cases

Gottlieb v. Gottlieb

A third party defendant cannot be awarded attorney’s fees and costs pursuant to Fla. Stat. §61.16 in a Chapter 61 proceeding.

Niederman v. Niederman

yes , income can be imputed under 72T of the tax code

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Education

1994

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2009

Florida Bar, Annual Meeting Committee

Florida Bar Family Law Section Marital & Family Law Review Course

Publications

2000

Florida Bar Association publication Marriage

Languages

English

French

Spanish

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