Peter L. Gladstone
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Biography
PETER L. GLADSTONE is a Principal of the law firm of Gladstone & Weissman, P.A. He is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law (1999) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2003), having practiced exclusively in this field since 1988. Mr. Gladstone is AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell[1] and has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers[2] in America (2005-2013 editions), Florida Trend Legal Elite magazine[3], Florida Super Lawyers[4] (“Top 100 List – S. Florida”) magazine, and South Florida Legal Guide – Top Lawyers[5]. He is a graduate of Brandeis University (B.A., 1985) and of The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1988). Mr. Gladstone sits on the Board of Managers of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, and currently holds the office of Secretary.
Mr. Gladstone is a Past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, having sat on the Executive Council since 1997. Mr. Gladstone has held many positions within the Family Law Section, including serving as Chair of both the Legislation Committee, Publications Committee (Editor, Family Law Commentator, 2002 – 2003 and Editor, Florida Bar Journal, 2001 - 2002). He is also a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Broward County Bar Association (1995-1996), and continues to serve as the Circuit Liaison for the Pro Bono Mentor Program for Broward County (1996 - present). Mr. Gladstone has lectured throughout the stateon assorted topics concerning Family Law, including Equitable Distribution, prenuptial agreements, discovery and depositions, temporary relief hearings, child custody and timesharing, and is a published author of articles appearing in the Florida Bar Journal. He is a past member of the Family Law Rules Committee of the Florida Bar (1996 – 1999), and is a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association (1988 – present). Mr. Gladstone is licensed to practice law in both Florida and New York.
[1]Ratings from Martindale-Hubbell reflect the confidential opinions of bar members and the judiciary, and attest to the individual lawyer’s legal ability and adherence to professional standards of excellence. An AV Preeminent Rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence. He or she has usually practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. It is the top rating that one can receive.
[2] Best Lawyers has come to be regarded – by both the legal profession and the public – as the definitive guide to legal excellence in the United States. Ratings are exclusively based upon an independent statewide survey of fellow practitioners, not advertising or any other biases.
[3] Legal Elite attorneys comprise 1.8% of the 57,968 attorneys who practice in the State of Florida. Ratings are exclusively based upon an independent statewide survey of fellow practitioners, not advertising or any other biases.
[4] Super Lawyers names the top 5% of attorneys in the State of Florida. The Top 100 List, even more selective and prestigious, reflects the best of the best – the top 100 lawyers of all disciplines. Ratings are exclusively based upon an independent statewide survey of fellow practitioners, not advertising or any other biases.
[5] South Florida Legal Guide – Top Lawyers reflects the confidential survey of fellow practitioners, not advertising or any other biases.
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Licensed in Florida for 35 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 36 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Gladstone & Weissman, PA
101 North Federal Highway, Suite 702, Boca Raton, FL, 33432
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Experience
Honors
2016
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Attorney of the Year in Family Law, South Florida Business & Wealth Magazine
2014
Super Lawyers, Family Law, Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyers, Family Law, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyers, Family Law, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyers, Family Law, Super Lawyers
2011
Legal Elite, Family Law, Florida Trend Magazine
2010
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Legal Elite, Family Law, Florida Trend Magazine
2010
Super Lawyers, Family Law, Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Legal Elite, Family Law, Florida Trend Magazine
2009
Super Lawyers, Family Law, Super Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Legal Elite, Family Law, Florida Trend Magazine
2008
Super Lawyers, Family Law, Super Lawyers
2007
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Super Lawyers, Family Law, Super Lawyers
2006
Legal Elite, Family Law, Florida Trend Magazine
2006
Best Lawyers, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
2006
Super Lawyers, Family Law, Super Lawyers
2005
Best Lawyer, Family Law, Best Lawyers in America
N/A
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Managing Partner, Gladstone & Weissman, P.A.
Associations
2003 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
1999 - Present
Florida Bar, Board of Legal Specialization and EducationBoard Certified in Marital and Family Law
1997 - Present
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionExecutive Council
1996 - Present
Broward County Pro Bono Mentor ProgramCircuit Liason
2009 - 2010
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionChair
2008 - 2009
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionChair-Elect
2007 - 2008
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionTreasurer
2005 - 2007
Florida BarCo-Chair, Marital & Family Law Certification Review Course
2002 - 2003
Florida Bar, Family Law SectionEditor, Family Law Commentator
2001 - 2003
Florida Bar, Family Law Publications CommitteeCo-Chair
2001 - 2002
Florida BarEditor, Florida Bar Journal
1996 - 1999
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Rules/Forms CommitteeMember
Education
1988
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Business Valuations for Your Practice from Professional Associations to Publicly Traded Corporations
2012
Successful Negotiation Strategies
2011
Effective Opening Statements
2010
Alimony Workshop
2009
Drafting Ironclad Premarital Agreements
2008
“It’s None of Your Business” – Sealing Records, Confidentiality Agreement and Other Privacy Related Concerns in Marital and Family Law Cases
2006
Wade v. Hirschman, Child Custody Modification Revisited
2006
Child Custody Evaluations and Family Assessments
2004
Handling Clients - The First Interview through Trial
2002
Equitable Distributions
2000
What Lawyers Should Know About Parental Alienation Syndrome and Rotating Custody
1999
Temporary Relief Hearings
1996
Discovery & Depositions
1995
Handling Clients - The First Interview through Trial
1994
Handling Clients - The First Interview through Trial
Publications
2006
2004
Languages
English