$ 275-350 per hour
Shawn C. Gearhart
About Shawn
Biography
I am the lead attorney at Affordable Divorce Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. After graduating from Barry University School of Law, I was admitted to the Florida Bar. In addition to all Florida State Courts, I am also admitted to practice in Federal Courts in the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida.
I graduated Cum Laude from the University of South Florida with a BA in Communications. I have practiced family law in Florida since starting my law career, and have earned the respect and admiration of my colleagues and others in the Palm Beach County legal community.
I practice in all aspects of family and marital law, including dissolution of marriage, timesharing (custody), child support, alimony, equitable distribution of assets and debts, modification, enforcement, relocation, contempt, pre-nuptial agreements, post-nuptial agreements, settlement agreements, mediations, jurisdictional issues, international custody issues, paternity and domestic violence. In addition, I also represents individuals in both Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Federal Court.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Family
75%
12 years
Bankruptcy and Debt
25%
12 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 11 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
The Affordable Divorce Center
1665 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., Ste. 105, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401
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Shawn C. Gearhart's Reviews
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Posted by G. Cross | May 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Pleased Client
Shawn Gearhart is an absolute POWERHOUSE! He was well prepared when he came to court and presented the facts of my case with confidence and ease. Thanks so much Shawn!
Posted by Sandi | January 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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thank you
Please accept my sincere appreciation and gratitude for your firm’s hard work. Shawn took excellent care of me and got it done. Best wishes Sandi
Posted by Debbie | December 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
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Shawn
Shawn was great! He always took the time to answer my questions and always returned my phone call within minutes.
Posted by Joseph | December 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Best Decision
Having Attorney Shawn Gearhart represent me was the best decision I made to handle my case. Kind, informative and knowledgeable is how the process went. I recommend Shawn if you need a good attorney.
Posted by Brian | September 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Experience..Highly Recommend
Shawn and his staff handled my recent divorce. I am extremely happy with the results. Even with the ups and downs that comes with divorcing they stood there ground and I got more than the positive results that I was hoping for.
Shawn C. Gearhart's Lawyer Endorsements
"Shawn is a great person and a true professional. He is a pleasure to work with on cases."
"Shawn is very knowledgeable and professional. He is articulate and an exceptional practitioner."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Gearhart is an experienced and aggressive lawyer. His diverse legal background forced me to be on my toes. Not only is he a good lawyer, but an experienced on too !!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen attorney Shawn Gearhart in and around several local courtrooms. He is always well prepared and very knowledgeable about family law matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is always well prepared and advocates strongly for his clients!"
"Shawn C. Gearhart is a great lawyer with excellent judgment and legal ability. He is an attorney well-respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is a very knowledgeable and professional attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I met Shawn a few years ago when he was practicing in Tampa. Shawn is an excellent attorney and I would recommend him to clients without hesitation."
"Based on my experience with Mr. Gearhart, he is an astute scholar of the law, is well respected within the legal community and is a zealous advocate for his clients. He has a reputation of decorum both in and out of the courtroom. I highly recommend Mr. Gearhart."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Hard working attorney, attention to detail and knowledgeable as to case law and statutes."
"Shawn is a very professional, compassionate and caring advocate. He listens to and respects his clients. I would not hesitate to recommend Shawn for any family law or other legal matter for which he is qualified."
"You will not find another attorney who cares as much about his clients as Shawn. On top of that, he is Extremely knowledgeable about the law. I endorse him 100%."
"Shawn Gearhart is an intelligent, experienced, and zealous advocate for those he represents. He is well respected throughout the community and by his former clients. I take comfort in knowing that when I refer a client to Mr. Gearhart, they are in good hands. Bottom line, Mr. Gearhart works hard, knows the law, and gets his clients the best possible results available."
"I've known Shawn for many years and can confidently say that he is one of the most intelligent and ethical attorneys I have the pleasure of knowing. He procures positive results for his clients and is someone to whom I'm always comfortable referring my friends and family. I unreservedly endorse him."
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"I've known Shawn for about 8 years, and he is an exceptional family law and bankruptcy attorney. Shawn cares deeply about his clients, and he will go the extra mile to make sure his clients obtain the desired outcome. I'm always happy to refer clients to Shawn because I know he will do his best and fight for them."
"Shawn is an excellent bankruptcy lawyer. I have know and worked with Shawn for several years. He is bright, prepared, knowledgeable, and caring. Whenever I have a client who needs bankruptcy representation, Shawn is the first person I call. I trust that whomever I refer to Shawn will be in the best hands available. Not only is Shawn capable and competent, he truly places the interests of his clients as his first priority. I enthusiastically endorse Shawn."
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Lead Attorney, The Affordable Divorce Center
2016 - 2016
Associate Attorney, Michael Minardi, P.A.
2015 - 2016
Attorney, The Law Offices of Shawn Gearhart
2014 - 2015
Associate Attorney, The Reissman Law Group, P.A.
Associations
2017 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar Association
2016 - Present
Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida
2014 - Present
Bankruptcy Bar of the Middle District of Florida
2014 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Middle District of Florida)
2014 - Present
Florida Bar
2014 - Present
Federal Bar Association Southern Disctrict of Florida
Sample of Legal Cases
Harrison v. Rathbun
Education
2011
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2016
CLE Program
Cannabis Professional Advancement Series
Publications
2013
The Cramdown
Unsecured Second Mortgage Strip Off Available to Chapter 7 Debtors
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My ex owns a business that was incorporated during our marriage. Does he have to list it in his financial affidavit?
29 Mar 2017
Q&A
Will home equity loans still do settlements after the loan is discharged in chapter 7 bankruptcy?
30 Mar 2017
Q&A
Can I pay off chapter 13 early ?
30 Mar 2017