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Michael L. Resnick is the current president of Syprett Meshad, and is one of the original founding partners of its predecessor firm, Syprett, Meshad, Resnick & Lieb. For more than 40 years, he has focused his practice on marital and family law. His cases involve marital dissolution and post-dissolution issues involving marital assets, complex property division issues, custody, alimony, child support, visitation, and modification of marital settlement agreements.
Mr. Resnick holds an AV Preeminent® rating, the highest rating possible, from the peer review process facilitated by the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. For nine consecutive years, he has also been selected to the Florida “Super Lawyers” list in the category of Family Law. Only five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected to the Super Lawyers list, which recognizes lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Mr. Resnick has been selected to this list each year since 2007.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Florida, the United States District Court Middle Court of Florida, and the United States Supreme Court, Mr. Resnick is also a former Vice Chairman of the Florida Bar Twelfth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee. The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve has recognized Mr. Resnick as a Patriotic Employer for contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America’s National Guard and Reserve Force.
Mr. Resnick received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Windham College and in 1970, received his Juris Doctorate from the New England School of Law. While in college he was on the Dean’s list, and in law school was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Awards for Pleading & Practice and Federal Jurisdiction. He is a member of The Florida Bar, the Sarasota County Bar Association, and Delta Theta Phi Legal Fraternity.
Mr. Resnick has been a guest lecturer for the Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education program, the State of Florida Guardian ad Litem Program, and Hampton Seminars. His numerous television appearances include news segments on WWSB-TV Channel 7 (previously Channel 40), and on the SNN News Channel 6 program “Suncoast FYI.”
Born in Monticello, New York, Mr. Resnick graduated from the New York Military Academy with the rank of Platoon Sergeant.
An active volunteer in his community, Mr. Resnick has been involved for over 30 years with United Cerebral Palsy Sarasota-Manatee, and also serves as a Guardian ad Litem. Since 1996, he and his wife have been rescuing and providing housing and care for cats, dogs, horses, and other animals in need.
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Acquired: 1973
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Posted by Rod | June 16, 2025
Sarasota's Best Matrimonial Attorney
Attorney Michael Resnick is an experienced, knowledgeable and tenacious advocate for his clients. Attorney Resnick pays attention to details and is very focused on getting the job done as efficiently and cost effectively as possible. Mr. Resnick is a force to be reckoned with. I recommend hiring M...
Posted by Sonja | May 06, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Beating a Narcissist at his own game
I could not have successfully extricated myself from my husband of over 3 decades if it had not been for Mr Resnick and his team. As soon as my ex found out who I had hired to protect my interests he was livid. Mr Resnick is well known around town and not one to buckle under a narcissist’s threats,...
Posted by KS | April 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
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Mr. Resnick handled my high-conflict divorce with integrity, compassion, wisdom and tenacity. My 5.5 year case was difficult with relentless challenges that could only be addressed by someone with his level of legal expertise. Drawing on that expertise, Mr. Resnick did not lose one of the many motion...
Posted by Fay | January 08, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Respectable and effecienct
I first met Mr. Resnick when I was a Deputy with the SSO. Although we were often on opposing sides, he always remained professional and respectful. Although I dreaded being on opposite sides, I always respected and admired his passion for his clients. Since retiring, I have recommended Mr. Resn...
Posted by Jean | December 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Extremely professional and proficient
I have known Mr. Resnick for well over 20 years. First in a professional capacity and then as friends. Being retired from the legal profession, I often receive requests for referals. Michael Resnick is at the top of my list. I have seldom witnessed an attorney with such passion for his clients ...
"Having known Michael Resnick in the legal community for many years, and having had the opportunity to work as his opposing counsel, I can state with absolute certainty that, while Mr. Resnick is a formidable opponent, he remains the consummate professional who has astounding knowledge of the law and lives up to his reputation throughout the legal community as an extraordinary advocate for his clients. I would recommend Mr. Resnick without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Resnick has been practicing family law for a long time. He is extremely knowledgeable in all areas and has an excellent reputation in front of the area Judges. Mr. Resnick is a smart and tenacious litigator."
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Divorce and separation lawyer
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Patriotic Employer, National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
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2007
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1973 - Present
Senior Partner, Syprett, Meshad, Resnick, Lieb, Dumbaugh, Jones, Krotec & Westheimer, PA
1900 - Present
Partner, Syprett Meshad
1973 - Present
Sarasota County Bar Associationmember
1970
JD
1967
BA
English