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Biography
Ms. Tina El Fadel is a Partner of SHAMY, EL FADEL & MAHONE who abides by the highest standard of professionalism to advocate for her clients. Ms. El Fadel currently practices as a litigator in marital and family law, including but not limited to divorce, division of marital property, time-sharing (child custody/visitation), domestic violence and civil injunctions, relocation, establishment of paternity, parental responsibility matters, spousal support (alimony), child support rights and enforcement, and post-judgment modifications and enforcements.
Over the course of her career as an attorney, Ms. El Fadel has garnered extensive litigation and experience handling a multitude of complex dispute cases and transactional matters spanning several areas of law including, business transactional development, structuring, and funding, business representation, complex commercial litigation, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, dissolution, receivership, arbitration actions, corporate contract disputes, employment discrimination, real and personal property litigation, insurance defense, PIP claims and litigation, personal injury claims, foreclosure defense, administrative actions filed with the Department of Business and Professional Regulation involving contractor and other licensure disputes, trademark disputes and litigation, and landlord/tenant disputes.
Ms. El Fadel’s experience in commercial litigation allows Ms. El Fadel to handle more complex dissolution actions which involve business issues to be considered in any divorce action.
Education, Qualifications and Scholastic Achievements
Ms. El Fadel is licensed to practice in the Federal and State Courts of Florida and the State Courts of New Jersey. Ms. El Fadel’s educational accolades range from graduating cum laude from the Shepard Broad Law School at Nova Southeastern University to serving as the past Notes and Comments Editor for the Nova Law Review and serving as the Chairperson for Problem Research and Development committee for the law schools moot court program.
Professional Experience
Upon entering into the practice of law with our Firm in 2011, Ms. El Fadel quickly distinguished herself as a respected and tenacious trial advocate for our clients and is noted for overturning a local government ordinance through her thorough and effective constitutional law representation of one of our Firm’s clients. Ms. El Fadel is a proud member of the Craig S. Barnard Inns of Court where she serves on the executive board and has served as a member of the Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Committee and the Rules and Forms Committee for the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar.
Social and Personal Biography
During her personal time Ms. El Fadel enjoys spending time with her family, reading, watching true crime and other documentaries, and participating in community events.
Family & Divorce Attorney, Business Attorney; Partner at Shamy, El Fadel & Mahone, PLLC d/b/a SEM Law Group
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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Family
90%
Business
5%
Contracts and Agreements
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 275-350 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018
2018
Licenses
Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 14 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Shamy, El Fadel & Mahone, PLLC
2424 North Federal Highway Ste 200, Suite 200, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
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Posted by Vivian | October 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Process
Tina was absolutely amazing through out my divorce process. Her support was endless and I truly appreciate that. She made sure my process went as smooth as possible. I highly recommend her!!
Posted by Helena | October 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Recent divorce
Tina helped me with my divorce and I am very pleased with the results as well as her support during the entire process. This was my first (hopefully only :)) divorce so I had a ton of questions throughout the time that I worked with her, and she was always very responsive whenever I reached out, kee...
Posted by Victoria | March 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Best Attorney Hands Down!
What a blessing to have found Tina @ SEM Law Group. I spoke to many attorneys previous to Tina and I felt defeated. I was stressed to the max and felt more like a bank account than anything. When I forgot I had a consult w/ Tina and when she called I was pretty emotional over trying to pick one of t...
Posted by Mark | November 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Exemplary service, professional team
Choosing the right attorney is critical. Choosing one without asking those you know can be overwhelming when your only option is the internet. After reading, researching and checking reviews for weeks, I narrowed my choices to four, two of whom had many years of experience in the field I required. A...
Posted by Christopher | June 14, 2022 | Litigation
Knowledgable and professional
I have not worked with Tina in the past, but instead I worked as opposing counsel against Tina and her firm on a matter in litigation. I was impressed with her knowledge and courtroom presence, as well as the professional manner in which she always conducted herself. I would have no issue referring a...
Tina El Fadel's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Tina provides exceptional services to her clients and goes that extra step to provide her clients with quality legal representation."
"Tina is smart, hardworking, dedicated and honest. She will fairly present all options and work tirelessly to ensure you achieve the best result with your particular circumstances!"
"Tina is by far one of the most gifted attorneys I have ever had the pleasure of working with and she is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to her litigation and trial skills. I am very proud of her and her accomplishments in Court, and truly honored to have her as a member of our litigation team with our firm. Our firm credits its success in great part for her efforts as an attorney."
"Tina is an excellent advocate for her clients and exemplifies professionalism and competency. I endorse this lawyer."
"In my experience working alongside Tina El Fadel, I must say that she is wholly and entirely committed to her clients. This attorney dedicates an extreme level of time and attention to each and every one of her cases. I have found her work ethic to be nearly unmatched in this industry as she will not rest until and unless she exhausts every single avenue in her clients' quest for relief. For those reasons, I endorse Tina El Fadel without hesitation."
"Tina is a hard working and zealous attorney. For these reasons, I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Lead Counsel Rated for Civil Litigation, Lead Counsel
2017
Most Innovative Woman in Business, Women in Wealth Award
N/A
10.00 Rating, Justia
Work Experience
2010 - 2011
Law Clerk, Liberty Mutual Insurance
Associations
Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division
Member
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section
Member
Florida Bar
Member
New Jersey Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
307 East LLC d/b/a Paddy McGees v. City of Delray Beach
Court reversed ruling of Hearing Officer and declared Delray Beach City Ordinance 99.04(A)(1) unconstitutionally vague.
Education
2011
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Tina earned significant contribution points in 2018.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is a contract valid if the LLC did not exist when signed?
04 Aug 2020
Q&A
Someone had a prior trademark that I was unaware of, do I need to change my name?
04 Aug 2020
Q&A
When tenants refuse to pay rent because they know you can't evict them, what does a landlord do?
05 Aug 2020