Adam B. Cordover

Adam B. Cordover

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 17 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Adoption, Child Custody

3030 N. Rocky Point Dr., Suite 150, Tampa, FL

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

I focus on Collaborative Divorce, Same Sex Divorce, LBGT Divorce, Military Divorce, Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, and Uncontested Divorce.

18 years

50%
Family 25%

My family law practice includes Adoptions, Alimony, Appeals, Child Support, Divorce, Divorce Mediation, Domestic Violence Injunctions, Enforcement, Equitable Distribution, Modification, Parenting Plans, Paternity, and Prenuptial Agreements.

18 years

25%
Adoption 15%

My adoption practice includes: -Non-Relative Adoptions -Close Relative Adoptions -Stepparent/Stepchild Adoptions -Second Parent Adoptions -Adult Adoptions

18 years

15%
Child Custody 10%

Focusing on Child Support, Collaborative Child Custody, Contested Child Custody, Paternity, and Uncontested Child Custody.

18 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-450 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 17 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2008

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm

3030 N. Rocky Point Dr., Suite 150, Tampa, FL, 33607

Family Diplomacy: A Collaborative Law Firm

475 Central Avenue, Suite 205, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701

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1858 Ringling Boulevard, Suite 110, Sarasota, FL, 34236

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Adam B. Cordover's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

Showing 36 - 40 of 60 reviews

Posted by John | April 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Outstanding Lawyer

I am pleased to write this review for Adam B. Cordover and his legal team. Adam and his team provided outstanding legal advice, services, and support in our quest to adopt two beautiful children. Adam's law experience guided us seamlessly through the many legal facets associated with an adoption. ... He has Excellent communication skills which are crucial in court representing his clients. His fees are very reasonable, and track record in court provides a distinct advantage for his clients. Thank you.

Posted by Brenda | April 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family

Step parent adoption and name change

Our family is so glad that we decided to hire Adam Cordover to represent us in the case of our daughter. The entire process we were well informed and constantly given updates. Adam and his paralegal Jennifer were amazing! They made their best effort to really simplify the process. We are eternally g...rateful and will always recommend Adam Cordover to anyone needing help with family law.

Posted by Pattie | February 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Complicated

The Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover & Staff are amazing, professional caring people. Please know that I don’t mean for this review to be long or boring, my intent is to shed hope & shine light into your present life from my past experience and situation. My situation was very complicated from the star...t being a same sex marriage which for years was not recognized in the State of Florida until January 2015 and two properties involved. I was already on a very dark drawn out path of battles with the wife between the two properties, having to replace my personal belongings, money to pay an attorney, fighting for myself and survival etc. Over the course of seven long years I had been through six attorneys costing me many thousands of dollars with absolutely no results greater than day one and no sign of being any closer to a settlement with my now ex-wife. I had had enough when I was served again by the opposition in I believe December of 2014. My attorney at the time was all about fighting, litigation and raping me of money that I didn’t have. Honestly the fighting is not me, I just wanted this over and settled once and for all. Therefor I again went on a hunt for a new attorney via the internet and by reaching out to people that I know all over the country with hopes of someone knowing of an attorney that could help me END this seven year battle. I found Adam B Cordover’s Law Firm on the internet claiming “Collaborative” divorce, a new generation divorce. I did some research and read up on Adam, his credentials, schooling, accomplishments, his Firm and the “collaborative” divorce and his success rate. I had my telephone consultation with Adam and after going over the process of ‘Collaborative” Divorce. FINALLY I saw light in my life! Once the then wife agreed to go through the Collaborative process to accomplish a settlement and divorce I retained Adam immediately. My case was very “challenging” in every sense or word. Adam and his staff had their work cut out for them. Adam and his staff had to sift through years and years of documentation, filings, previously filed motions and deal with my fears of being railroaded again by my wife. My point is that Adam got it done and got it done within a year. Jennifer, Adam’s Paralegal is an amazing person. Whatever I needed, questioned or had a problem with she took care of it and they were both there either via email (which worked best for me) or by telephone. Pricing is very reasonable and costs are kept to a minimum as much as possible. I highly recommend Adam B. Cordover and his Law Firm to those in need. I just wish I would have found him six years sooner. Pattie

Posted by Skaja | October 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Helpful and thorough

I contacted Adam when I was in the process of legally changing my name, and trying to navigate the paperwork involved. He answered all of my questions, and helped me complete each step in the process, and everything went smoothly. Definitely worth the cost for the peace of mind.

Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Excellent Attorney

Adam's approach to collaborative law was the key for my needs. Adam was recommended by a very close friend and really looked out for my best interest. He took care of everything I needed in a very short time (due to my time limitations). I would recommend him to everyone who would need his services.

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Adam B. Cordover's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tanya O'Connor

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam’s leadership and commitment to serving clients, collaboratively, has inspired me and many other professionals to rethink how and why we do what we do. Adam understands that advocacy should focus on process, which greatly impacts and colors outcome. He is committed to supporting his clients and empowering them to resolve marital discord through the peaceful and respectful process of collaborative divorce. He is a compassionate and effective advocate, well known for giving 110% to everything he does. I strongly endorse Adam."

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Joryn Jenkins

Family lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I am a divorce lawyer. I've worked with Adam Cordover on collaborative cases in the past. Quite frankly, Adam is simply the best, a pleasure to work "against," who represents his client collaboratively as well as anyone I know."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Adam. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Barry Haimo

Family lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Sparkman

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Diane Zuckerman

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is gifted with high intelligence and reasoning skills. These attributes help him serve his clients well. He is one of the most ethical attorneys i have ever known. Adam is also recognized as a leader in the community in collaborative divorce. He takes nothing more seriously than his role as advocate for his clients."

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Kathryn Everlove-Stone

Family lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is a wonderful attorney. He is prudent about protecting his clients' rights and wellbeing, and also very caring about his clients who are generally going through a very tough time in their lives. I have referred family members and close friends to him for services, and all have been extremely satisfied with his services and his fees. Adam is also very active in developing collaborative divorce in this area and has taken a leadership role in that effort."

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Melanie Quattrone

Family lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam has superb negotiation skills and in depth knowledge of the law, which results in efficient and effective representation for his clients. I have great professional respect for Adam. I endorse this lawyer."

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Genevieve Houle-Torres

Family lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam Cordover is a very knowledgeable and intelligent attorney who is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients. He is well respected in the legal community and upholds high ethical standards in his profession."

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Olga Palma

Family lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam Cordover is an extremely talented attorney. I met Adam approximately two years ago and he continues to impress me with his creative analytical skills and his ability to deal with high stress situations in a calm and professional manner. I highly recommend Adam Cordover."

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Nominated for Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, Hillsborough County Bar Association Young Lawyer Division

2013

2013 Avvo Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

2013

Volunteer Lawyer of the Year, Are You Safe, Inc.

2009

Recognized for Community Service in The LAWYER Magazine, Hillsborough County Bar Association

Work Experience

2009 - 2010

Associate Attorney, Richard J. Mockler, PA

Associations

2013 - Present

Florida Collaborative Family Law Council

Co-Chair, Research Committee

2012 - Present

Florida Adoption Council

Member

2011 - Present

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member, Research Committee

2011 - Present

Next Generation Divorce (formerly Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay)

President

2010 - Present

Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa

Associate

2009 - Present

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida

Member of the Bar

Sample of Legal Cases

Shaw v. Shaw

Successfully appealed.

Nelson and Nelson

Parties reached a full agreement via collaborative process and were divorced, becoming the first pro bono collaborative divorce case completed in Florida.

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Education

2008

American University

MA - Masters

2007

American University, Washington College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2016

South Tampa POD of Next Generation Divorce

Making It Happen: Building Your Collaborative Practice

2016

Next Generation Divorce

Two-Day Introductory Interdisciplinary Collaborative Practice Training

2016

Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals Leadership Retreat

Analyzing Preliminary Results of Statewide Collaborative Survey

2016

Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals

FACP Collaborative Divorce Roundtable

2016

Cohen & Grieb, P.A.

Collabortive Family Law: The Smart Alternative to Courtroom Divorce

2016

Clearwater Bar Association, Family Law Section

Collaborative Family Law: Offering A Cutting Edge Alternative to Courtroom Divorce

2015

St. Petersburg POD of Next Generation Divorce

Building Your Collaborative Practice

2015

South Palm Beach County Collaborative Law Group

Collaborative Divorce for Families of Modest Means

2015

South Palm Beach County Collaborative Divorce Group

What You and Your Practice Group Can Do to Help More Clients Via the Collaborative Divorce Process

2015

Nova Southeastern University Collaborative Training

Troubleshooting the Collaborative Divorce Roadmap

2015

Next Generation Divorce Woody Mosten Training

Deepening Your Collaborative Knowledge Through Blogging

2015

Money Talk 1010 AM

Introducing Collaborative Divorce

2015

Money Talk 1010 AM

The Financial Savings of Collaborative Divorce Compared to Courtroom Divorce

2015

Money Talk 1010 AM

Comparing and Contrasting Mediation and Collaborative Divorce

2015

Manatee POD of Next Generation Divorce

Building Your Collaborative Practice

2015

Family Court Professional Collaborative of the 12th Circuit Fall Conference

The New Family – LGBT Family Law

2015

Collaborative Lawyers of Southwest Florida

Building A Pro Bono Collaborative Divorce Program

2015

Collaborative Family Law Council of Florida

The Collaborative Mutliverse: Is there Really only ONE set of Rules?

2015

Clearwater POD of Next Generation Divorce

Increasing Your Collaborative Caseload

2015

12th Judicial Circuit Chapter of Next Generation Divorce

The Final Debrief: Utilizing Florida’s Practice Survey To Address Tough Topics

2015

12th Judicial Circuit Chapter of Next Generation Divorce

Collaborative Practice and Status Update of Florida Same-Sex Marriage

2014

Suncoast Mental Health Counselors Association

Collaborative Family Law: Offering A Healthier Alternative for Divorce

2014

St. Petersburg Bar Association & Clearwater Bar Associations Family Law Review

Collaborative Divorce in Pinellas County: The Future of Divorce is Here

2014

Next Generation Divorce

Responding to Criticisms of Collaborative Family Law

2014

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

How Practice Groups Create Successful Collaborators

2014

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Building A Volcano - An Explosive Exercise in Organizational Conflict

2014

Collaborative Family Law Group of Central Florida

Collaborative Practice and LGBT Relationships

2014

Collaborative Family Law Council of Florida

Gaining Collaborative Experience While Giving Back Through Pro Bono Work

2014

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (Florida chapter)

Recognizing and Managing the Challenging Client

2014

12th Judicial Circuit Chapter of Next Generation Divorce

The Future of Divorce is Now in Sarasota and Manatee Counties

2013

The World of Collaborative Practice Magazine Talking with...A Collaboratively Divorced Couple

2013

Tampa Bay Association of Marriage and Family Therapy

Collaborative Family Law: A Healthier Alternative for Tampa Bay's Families

2013

Stephen Ministry

Collaborative Divorce: Keeping the Focus on Children, Grandchildren, and the Community

2013

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Family Practice Training

Hillsborough County's Collaborative Family Practice Administrative Order

2013

Fox 13 Good Day Tampa Bay

Ask A Lawyer: Collaborative Family Law

2013

First United Methodist Church Counselors

Collaborative Divorce: Offering A Healthier Alternative To Children and Grandchildren

2013

Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay

Collaborative Divorce: Educating First Responders

2013

Bay Area Volunteer Lawyers Program Networking and Educational Event

My Experience with Bay Area Legal Services

2012

Hillsborough County Bar Association Family Law Section Judicial Luncheon

On the Cutting Edge - Collaborative Divorce

2012

Family Law American Inn of Court of Tampa

Supportive Relationships and the Modification/Termination of Alimony

2012

Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay

The Essentials of Marketing Collaborative Family Law

2011

Tampa Bay Family Law Inn of Court Membership Meeting

Statutory Update on Spousal Support - What's The Deal With Lump Sum Alimony?

2011

Tampa Bay Family Law Inn of Court Membership Meeting

The Newly Pled Game - Setting Aside Prenuptial, Postnuptial, and Marital Settlement Agreements

Publications

2014

Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine Top 3 Reasons to Practice Collaborative Law

2014

The World of Collaborative Practice Magazine Involving Non-Paid Collaborative Assistants in the Process

2013

Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine MENTIONED IN: Giving Back Collaboratively

2013

Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine Finalizing A Collaborative Divorce In Hillsborough County

2013

The World of Collaborative Practice Magazine Collaborative Practice for Prenuptial Agreements

Languages

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