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Jennifer Waterway is a family lawyer, mediator, and guardian ad litem serving Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties. She handles divorce, custody/timesharing/child relocation, paternity, domestic violence, and dependency matters involving the Department of Children and Families (DCF). She handles pre- and post-nuptial agreements and post-judgment modification and enforcement actions. She serves as a mediator for parties with and without lawyers. She also serves as a guardian ad litem and volunteer attorney ad litem for children in need.
Jennifer’s approach is strong but practical and professional. She strives to resolve matters outside of court and without animosity to minimize stress on the family and keep costs down. But she will fight when necessary, for your rights and in the best interest of your children, and she has the experience to do so.
Jennifer has practiced law since 2000 and focused almost exclusively on family law since 2006. Before starting her own practice, she worked with an established Boca Raton law firm for many years where she handled high-conflict family, probate, and guardianship matters. Before that she worked with top-tier South Florida law firms including Akerman Senterfitt representing sophisticated corporate clients in product liability, mass tort, and commercial matters in state and federal courts across the country. She represented manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, heavy construction equipment, luxury yachts, and other high-profile products, providing her with aggressive, extensive litigation and courtroom experience. Before that Jennifer served as a judicial law clerk at the Fourth District Court of Appeal in West Palm Beach, handling civil, criminal, and family law appeals.
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Acquired: 2000
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500 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 900, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33394
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Posted by anonymous | April 22, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Jennifer is an excellent attorney. She is responsive, thorough, compassionate and trustworthy. Jennifer always took the time to communicate with me about updates and generally explain all the information I needed to know to feel comfortable. I highly recommend Jennifer for your family law needs.
Posted by Joe | December 3, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Jennifer is an exceptional attorney. Her attention to detail, proactive communication and knowledge of the law is unparalleled.
Posted by Isabelle | October 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Jennifer Waterway guided me through the entire process with compassion and professionalism in this difficult, confusing and complicated time. She was always right on point and explained the pros and cons of my particular case. She helped me tremendously through the entire process and listened atten...
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney
When divorce hits you unexpectedly you find yourself scrambling to sort out your life. Finances, where to live, how to cope emotionally, and then there are the legal aspects to deal with. You need someone you can trust to help you navigate the process. That is what Jennifer Waterway did for me. ...
Posted by anonymous | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
As a lawyer, I have high expectations when hiring another attorney. Jennifer was recommended to me by fellow attorneys who have a high level of respect for her, and I know why. My divorce was finalized in less than three months and she went above and beyond to protect me and my child(ren). She set us...
"I have referred clients to Jennifer in the past and will do so in the future without hesitation. I know that she will take the utmost care and interest in their situation and present the best options for their family."
"I have referred several clients to Jennifer and all have reported to me that she has done a terrific job."
"Jennifer was opposing counsel in a divorce case and I endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer for her outstanding reputation as a family law attorney in Fort Lauderdale."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Waterway is intelligent and eloquent in her representation of clients and a pleasure to work with."
"Jennifer is dedicated to helping her clients pursue and achieve meaningful solutions to their problems. She is committed to providing value and working efficiently. She is pragmatic and always gives clients the advice that is in their best interests. The consummate professional. At the same time, Jennifer is an exceptionally tough, energetic and persistent advocate. She has no trouble being intense and aggressive while maintaining her professionalism. I trust her with any referral of any size case relating to family law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Waterway is smart, efficient, effective and ethcial. I would recommend her for all family matters. Having worked with Ms. Waterway, I can recommend her personally."
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2024
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2023
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2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, Avvo
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Rated Family Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top Rated Lawyer in Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Award of Excellence - Human Trafficking Awareness, Junior League of Greater Fort Lauderdale
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Avvo Rated 10 Superb, Avvo
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
Second Place, National Evidence Moot Court Competition, Brooklyn Law School
1999
Book Award - Family Law, Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center
1998
Book Award - Research & Writing, Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center
2012 - Present
Attorney, Jennifer Kane Waterway, P.A.
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Waterway & Evoy, P.L.
2006 - 2011
Attorney, Sachs Sax Caplan
2004 - 2006
Attorney, Akerman Senterfitt
2001 - 2004
Attorney, Gordon Hargrove & James
2000 - 2001
Attorney, Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal
2018 - Present
Florida Association for Women LawyersMember
2018 - Present
Supreme Court of FloridaCertified Family Mediator
2018 - Present
Broward County Women Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
The Florida Bar, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
Broward County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2001 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
The Florida BarMember
2018 - 2018
Human Trafficking Summit presented by Broward County Clerk of Courts and Broward County Bar AssociationEvent chair
2015 - 2017
Junior League of Greater Fort LauderdaleMember
2014 - 2016
Leadership Broward Class XXXIIIMember
2013 - 2013
The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Family Law Guardian ad Litem Pilot Training ProgramParticipant
2012 - 2019
Broward County Bar Association, Bench-Bar CommitteeMember
2011 - 2013
Broward County Bar Association, Speaker's Bureau SubcommitteeMember and co-chair
2011 - 2013
Legal Aid Service of Broward County, Tracey McPharlin Dependency Pro Bono ProjectVolunteer attorney ad litem
2010 - 2013
The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Adoption/Paternity/Dependency/Children's Issues CommitteeMember
2010 - 2013
The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Guardian ad Litem Hearsay SubcommitteeMember
2009 - 2013
Broward County Bar Association, Mentoring SubcommitteeMember
2009 - 2013
Broward County Bar Association, Professionalism CommitteeMember
2007 - 2008
South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Family Law CommitteeCo-chair
2001 - 2006
Defense Research Institute (DRI)Member
2000 - 2000
Guardian ad Litem Program, Broward CountyVolunteer GAL
2000 - 2001
Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach CountyVolunteer attorney
1995 - 1996
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America, Alachua CountyVolunteer big sister
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
2013
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2012
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2018
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