Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
21 Client Reviews
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Daniel Evan Forrest
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About Daniel
Biography
DANIEL E. FORREST specializes in all divorce and family law matters, including paternity, premarital agreements, domestic violence, enforcement, contempt, alimony, child support, custody, visitation, parenting plans, time-sharing, equitable distribution, property division, restraining orders, mediation, and post-judgment modifications.
Board Certified in Marital & Family Law from 2012 to 2025 by The Florida Bar’s Board of Legal Specialization and Education.
In 2023 and 2024, Daniel was nominated for Board Certified Lawyer of the Year for his "exemplary professionalism, excellence, character and commitment to The Florida Bar’s certification program and to the practice of law.”
He is a graduate of the University of Florida (B.A., 2002) and Nova Southeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2006).
In 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, Mr. Forrest was selected for inclusion to Super Lawyers® Magazine, an honor afforded to no more than 5% percent of lawyers in Florida who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
He has received Martindale-Hubbell's esteemed "AV- Preeminent" rating, which recognizes lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability.
Mr. Forrest has also been chosen for inclusion in Super Lawyers® (“Rising Stars”) Magazine for 2010, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Only 2.5% of the total lawyers in the state are selected for in including as Rising Stars.
Mr. Forrest is also certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator.
He was honored with the distinction of receiving 5.0 out of 5.0 Overall Peer Rating in Family Law, which is the highest possible ranking given by Martindale-Hubble and serves a testament to the fact that fellow attorneys consider Mr. Forrest at the highest level of professional excellence. Only a select group of attorneys are ever awarded with this premier distinction.
Mr. Forrest is a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, Broward County Bar Association, and American Bar Association.
He authored Chapter 2 (Grounds For Dissolution And Effect Of Fault) of the 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th Editions of The Florida Bar’s complete guide to dissolution of marriage, entitled, Florida Dissolution of Marriage.
He is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida, as well as the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of the U.S. District Courts of Florida and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
Mr. Forrest is a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association.
He has been a frequent guest lecturer at Nova Southeastern University Law School’s Family Law Litigation Workshop.
He has lectured in the State of Florida as Faculty at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) on Depositions Skills.
Mr. Forrest was voted by his peers for inclusion in Florida Trend Legal Elite magazine as an Up and Comer for 2016.
His practice is fully devoted to complex marital & family law cases, allowing Mr. Forrest to offer clients the in-depth legal knowledge they may require.
His clients consist of successful professionals, physicians, athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, businesspersons as well as attorneys.
Mr. Forrest prides himself in his ability to settle sophisticated cases without the need for prolonged litigation. When the input of a court is necessary, however, Mr. Forrest has the experience, special knowledge, skills, and proficiency in law to achieve maximum results for his clients.
Mr. Forrest is competitive, but compassionate, and always strives to achieve the best results for his clients.
Marital & Family Law Expert & Specialist - Divorce, Child Support, and Prenuptial Agreements
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
40%
10 years
Child Custody
20%
10 years
Family
20%
10 years
Child Support
10%
10 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 19 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Forrest & Forrest, PLLC
450 East Las Olas Boulevard, Las Olas Centre, Suite #1090, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
forrestesq.comLaw Offices of Forrest & Forrest, PLLC
(954) 252-4095
Fax
150 East Palmetto Park Road, Suite 202, Boca Raton, FL, 33432
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Online Presence
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Daniel Evan Forrest's Reviews
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Posted by Jorge | November 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
FF
Daniel Forrest and office staff were awesome! Very informative and very knowledgeable. Has a lot of experience and easy to work with. I highly recommend him.
Posted by Georgette | December 3, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Attorney!!!
Daniel Forrest represented my daughter in a custody battle. It was a tough case, and through the excellence of counsel that we were blessed to have, we found a resolution and all parties completed the case amicably. It was not easy, and everyone in this practice gave it their all. I highly recommend...
Posted by William | May 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Daniel, Paulina and the entire team - look no further
Daniel, Paulina, Felicia, Claribel and the entire team were amazing to work with. From start to finish, Daniel brought a great balance of: confidence in the final outcomes (they happened as he told me they would in our first meeting), be the calm center in my storm (always made himself available to t...
Posted by Pablo | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Happy client
After trying to finish my divorce for over a year, I contacted the office of Daniel Forrest and within 20 days I was divorced. Excellent service, highly recommended. All the team works very well!
Daniel Forrest
Replied last August 25, 2019Thank you, Pablo!
Posted by Kathy | May 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Child custody
We hired Daniel and his team to help us in a very difficult custody dispute. Daniel and Paulina were professional and compassionate during this difficult time. They fought for our son’s parenteral rights, which were restored. We are grateful for their expertise.
Daniel Evan Forrest's Lawyer Endorsements
"Daniel is a terrific lawyer who pays great attention to all of his clients' needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daniel is a good guy who does solid work."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Daniel as opposing counsel. I found him to be very fair, knowledgeable, and professional. I have referred him clients knowing they will be well represented!"
"Mr. Forrest is an excellent attorney and mediator. Mr. Forrest understands the complexity of family cases and respects the parties and the lawyers involved in the mediation process."
"I endorse Daniel. I have worked with/against him on several matters and find him to be straight forward, no nonsense, and forthcoming. Daniel is an asset to the Florida family law community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daniel is highly skilled and knowledgeable in the field of family law. He is a zealous advocate who treats his clients with compassion and his peers with respect. He is always prepared and thinking about his clients which leads to success both inside and outside the courtroom."
"I endorse this lawyer. Daniel is a consummate professional and skilled attorney."
"I highly endorse this lawyer. His skills are commensurate with those practicing far longer, and are only surpassed by his compassion for his clients, as he genuinely cares about the well-being and best interests of all those he represents."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Daniel. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Daniel Forrest is an excellent attorney whom I have known for over a decade. Daniel is AV rated and board certified. In addition to being highly intelligent and excellent in the courtroom, Daniel is also very personable and compassionate. I highly recommend him for divorce, child custody, child support, alimony and other family law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is ethical, compassionate, knowledgeable, and zealously advocates for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Nominee for Anstead Award for Board Certified Lawyer of the Year, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
2023
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers®
2021
AV- Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Stars, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®
2017
Up and Comer, Florida Legal Elite
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, Florida Supreme Court
2013
AV- Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, The Florida Bar - Board of Legal Specialization and Education
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Managing Partner, Law Office of Forrest & Forrest, PLLC
Associations
2006 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
Broward County Bar Association, Young Lawyers' SectionMember
2006 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Hill v. Hill, 74 So.3d 1093 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2011)
Motion for Rehearing En Banc granted. Affirmed.
Education
2006
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
2002
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Pepperdine University School of Law
Speaking Engagements
2012
Family Law Litigation Workshop
The Transition From Law School To The Practice Of Law
Publications
2023
The Florida Bar
Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 15th Edition, Grounds for Dissolution and Effect of Fault
2020
The Florida Bar
Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 14th Edition, Grounds for Dissolution and Effect of Fault
2018
The Florida Bar
Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 13th Edition, Grounds for Dissolution and Effect of Fault
2014
The Florida Bar
Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 12th Edition, Grounds for Dissolution and Effect of Fault
2012
The Florida Bar
Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 11th Edition, Grounds for Dissolution and Effect of Fault
2010
The Florida Bar
Florida Dissolution of Marriage, 10th Edition, Grounds for Dissolution and Effect of Fault
Languages
English
Spanish