GrayRobinson Welcomes Distinguished Family Law Attorney David Garfinkel to Jacksonville Office

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 1, 2009) -- Today, David A. Garfinkel joins the Jacksonville office of GrayRobinson, P.A. as a shareholder in the Family Law practice group. With more than 20 years of legal experience specializing in family law, Garfinkel's arrival expands upon the industry knowledge and scope of services offered by GrayRobinson's Family Law practice group.

"David makes the perfect addition to GrayRobinson's Family Law team," says Kenneth Jacobs, managing partner of the Jacksonville office, "For years, attorneys have received requests from local clients with family law needs, having to refer the work elsewhere. David represents a new opportunity for GrayRobinson to forge deeper client relationships by adding additional depth and expertise to our practice areas."

A leading family law attorney in Jacksonville, Garfinkel practiced at the Jacksonville-based law firm Rogers Towers for 10 years, where he developed his skills in the family law niche. For the past 20 years, he has specialized in high level marital and family law cases involving complex property, alimony, child support, timesharing, parenting plans, sophisticated equitable distribution issues, pre and post nuptial agreements and modifications. Garfinkel is board certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar.

"I am joining GrayRobinson because of its reputation as a respected statewide firm," says Garfinkel, "I look forward to expanding my practice to the statewide arena, where I will now be able to reach out to colleagues throughout Florida in order to provide the best results for my clients."

Offering personal and comprehensive representation to his clients, Garfinkel also brings with him a repertoire of cases, which often involve high income, assets, and complicated children's issues. His professional support team often encompasses various experts including business evaluators, appraisers, certified public accountants, certified divorce planners, actuaries, psychiatrists and psychologists. Garfinkel's cases often deal with upper-end assets, for which he must bring in the expertise of forensic accountants and a comprehensive litigation support team of experts.

Garfinkel's impressive track record and devotion to his community have not gone unnoticed. He holds an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest peer-review rating awarded. He has also been the recipient of numerous awards and distinctions that recognize his professionalism and commitment to family law and to his community. He has been designated the title of "Super Lawyer" every year since 2006 by Super Lawyers magazine. Garfinkel has also served as chairman of the Florida Bar Family Law Board Certification Committee and co-vice chair of the Florida Bar Family Law Section Equitable Distribution Committee.

As a devoted professional in the Jacksonville community, Garfinkel serves as chairman of the board and a past president of the Board of Directors of Jacksonville Jewish Family and Community Services. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Jacksonville Speech and Hearing Center, and is an active member of the Jacksonville Jewish Federation. Garfinkel is a member of the Florida Bar, the Alabama State Bar, and the Jacksonville Bar Association.

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