Family/Matrimonial: High Net Worth
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Florida
Band 1
About
Provided by Stearns Weaver Miller Weissler Alhadeff & Sitterson, P.A.
The marital and family legal challenges facing individuals, families and their financial interests are unique. These personal matters require the same degree of sophisticated analysis as business matters. We focus on representing high-income, significant-net-worth clients in all facets of marital and family law. We provide individualized representation to the particular needs of each client by providing a thorough and straightforward analysis of their entitlements and obligations, and by being responsive to their specific goals.
We offer experienced counsel in negotiating and drafting prenuptial, postnuptial, and marital settlement agreements, as well as handling complex divorces (division of property, equitable distribution including valuation and support issues), paternity matters and disputes which cross state and international borders.
Our Marital & Family law group is focused on achieving results through alternative dispute resolution techniques including direct negotiation, mediation, and when necessary, in court. We have the resources, including the in-house knowledge of various specialized practice groups within the Firm to guide clients through these multifaceted matters. While resolution of family disputes is preferred, when court intervention is indicated, we have experienced trial lawyers to advocate on behalf of our clients.
Chambers Review
Stearns Weaver has a highly experienced team representing clients on complex divorces and advising on prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. The firm regularly handles matters involving high net worth individuals and complex interstate and cross-border cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Everything I have done with the firm has been handled in a professional manner. They are an exceptional group of professionals, everyone is spot-on. They are one of the finer firms in Miami."
"The team is very organised and responsive, so it is very easy to work with them. The whole team is on top of things."
"They have demonstrated an ability to handle any matter in their field in an exceptional way."
"Everything I have done with the firm has been handled in a professional manner. They are an exceptional group of professionals, everyone is spot-on. They are one of the finer firms in Miami."
"The team is very organised and responsive, so it is very easy to work with them. The whole team is on top of things."
"They have demonstrated an ability to handle any matter in their field in an exceptional way."
Notable Practitioners
Barry Wayne leads the family law team at Stearns Weaver. Wayne is a highly experienced matrimonial lawyer with a track record in handling high-asset, complex divorce matters, and nuptial agreements.
"Barry Wayne is a strong marital lawyer. He is a good strategist who knows how to deal with clients and solve their problems. He is one of the top people in his field in Miami."
"Barry's main strengths are that he is very pragmatic, strategic, and well versed in the law in this area. He approaches the matter with different ideas, adapting to different complexities."
"He has an excellent ability to communicate with clients, listen, and work through issues with them."
Lindsay Gunia is a shareholder in Stearns Weaver Miller's Marital & Family Law Department. She has a growing reputation in the family law community for her legal expertise and client service skills.
"Lindsay is collaborative, process-orientated, and a wonderful professional."
"Lindsay is a young, up-and-coming superstar in the legal community."
"She is fantastic. She is level-headed and doesn't get caught up in the drama but at same time is very compassionate with clients and knows how to empower them."
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