Lawrence Sheldon Katz
Miami, Florida · United States
★ 4.0 (22reviews)
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Lawrence Sheldon Katz is a family law attorney in Miami, FL with 57 years of experience. Lawrence focuses on divorce and child custody cases.
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Lawrence S Katz P A, Miami, Florida 33176
Client reviews · ★ 4.0 (22)
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- ★★★★★Divorce .
Jose · family law ·
I want you to take your time and read this review. I want to thank Attorney Francisco Vargas and his entire staff. I was involved in a divorce case for a long time, entangled in the mistakes of another lawyer, until I found Attorney Francisco Vargas. Let me tell you, his professionalism and dedicatio n to his work are incredible. I'm telling you the truth, in just one court session, he changed my story in ways the other lawyer couldn't do for over three years. He was able to show the court the errors that had been made, leaving the opposing lawyer with no argument. Something that surprised me was when he said that what the law stipulated would be done, not what the opposing lawyer thought... Every dollar paid was justified. Thank you again. Blessings.
- ★★★★★A fantastic lawyer, a fierce litigator and a true partner!
anonymous · family law ·
Frank represented me on a very complicated case that required extensive experience in family law as well as litigation against one of the top and most prestigious law firms in Florida. I selected Frank after an extensive search (Frank took on my case after my previous attorney failed). And as soon a s Frank took over, he immediately coordinated a team with the right experts, provided me with thorough counseling and built a realistic winning strategy. From that point on, Frank took a great deal of time and patience in handling every angle of my case. Without question, I would highly recommend Frank Vargas to anyone who is in need of a top-notch family law attorney. He takes his cases and clients so close to his heart that sometimes I felt that he was the one who was getting divorced from my ex-wife.
- ★★★★★No recommended at all !
Lin ·
Very rude and unprofessional. I have contacted him told him I need to get everything done asap. he said to submit a payment immediately and he will send the documents by next day, he pushed me to send the payment, and once I submitted - he just gone never sent anything until the point I texted hi m why he collected the money and not sending any documents , by next day like he said he will. he ended up sending me my money back and now I had to look for new attorney and start all over, and he just killed my tome. . I wouldn't recommend.
- ★★★★★Recommendation
JUAN CARLOS · family law ·
100% recommendable. The work of attorney Francisco Vargas and his team is excellent. They are very professional. They were able to resolve my divorce very quickly and efficiently
- ★★★★★Highly recommended divorce attorney (including issues with pets)
Sarah · family law ·
Navigating a divorce can be difficult, but Mr. Francisco Vargas made the process as smooth as possible and helped to decrease the stress levels. I was particularly concerned about gaining sole ownership of my beloved dog, Titan, who I consider to be a member of my family. Mr. Vargas understood the em otional significance of this issue and advocated for me as his client and Titan. With over 20 years experience, Mr. Vargas is knowledgeable about many legal considerations, especially concerning pets as marital property. The attorney also understood the factors a court considers in such cases, like who was the primary caregiver and financial supporter of the pet and who has the most emotional connection. Mr. Vargas explored various strategies, including mediation and attempting to discuss the status of Titan, finally helping me secure a positive outcome through a separate hearing but without a lengthy court battle. As the client, I felt heard, supported, and confident in Mr. Vargas' abilities. I also appreciated the strong support from his team including his assistant, Luz, who was a great comfort during the process. Their professionalism, clear communication, and compassionate approach made a real difference during a challenging time. I am grateful for their expertise and dedication, which allowed Titan and me to remain together. Mr. Vargas is highly recommended to anyone seeking a divorce attorney, especially those with concerns about their pets.
- ★★★★★SIMPLY THE BEST!
Jennifer · family law ·
Ms. Bradfute was very helpful with my Child Support/Time-sharing case. She is extremely knowledgeable in the family law field and always put my child's best interest first. She is compassionate, however, she is aggressive when need be. Ms. Bradfute always responded to my emails or phone calls in a ti mely manner and always kept me up to date with what was going on. She is a good listener and gave me peace of mind through this very difficult time. I am very happy with the results she got me. I would highly recommend Ms. Bradfute for anyone going through this difficult process.
- ★★★★★Excellence
anonymous ·
I'm a current client and would highly recommend Emily. She has the "it" factor of someone you'd want in your corner. Intelligent, experienced, professional, confident, straight-forward, aggressive, witty, down-to-Earth, well-respected, and has a positive energy and a good sense of humor in an often stressful situation. She doesn't waste billable hours, and has competitive rates (relatively speaking of course). Her firm also came highly recommended from one of the top lawyers in my Fortune 500 company.
- ★★★★★Humanity and Compassion at the Forefront
Rashard · family law ·
Retaining the Law Offices of Cindi Kamen was one of the best decisions I’ve made during a deeply challenging time in my life. Cindi’s extensive experience in family law was immediately evident—not just in her deep understanding of legal strategy, but in her ability to navigate complex emotional dynam ics with professionalism and grace. What distinguishes Cindi is not only her legal acumen, but her unwavering commitment to her clients. She invests considerable time and effort into every detail of a case, approaching each one with a rare blend of diligence, empathy, and determination. She never treated my case as "just another file," but rather as a meaningful responsibility, and that made all the difference. Her guidance was consistently thoughtful, well-informed, and strategic. I always felt heard and supported, and I knew I had someone truly formidable advocating for me. Family law matters are often delicate and emotionally charged, but Cindi brought clarity, strength, and compassion to every step of the process. I wholeheartedly recommend Cindi Kamen to anyone in need of a seasoned and dedicated family law attorney. Her professionalism, work ethic, and humanity are truly exceptional.
- ★★★★★Wonderful Divorce Experience
Rashad · family law ·
I had a wonderful experience with Cindi Kamen Law Office during my divorce. From the start, their team handled everything with the utmost professionalism and care ( Loved working with Mrs Kim). They provided clear guidance, answered all my questions promptly, and ensured that every step of the proces s was smooth and efficient. Their dedication and expertise gave me confidence and peace of mind during a challenging time. I highly recommend Cindi Kamen Law Office for their exceptional service and commitment to their clients.
- ★★★★★The Absolute WORST Decision you will EVER Make
anonymous · family law ·
Where do I even start? This woman is possibly running the biggest scam in all of South Florida. She definitely knows how to play the system and prolong your case for her financial gain. She will say things to both parties that are favorable to them to make them believe that they have her support, onl y to turn against her words and recommendations and act like she never said these things. I have true concern that she is actually on alcohol/drugs and/or both. This is NOT someone that you want making decisions for your family, I can assure you of that with 1000% certainty. The horrific stories and reviews are absolutely true. It's worse than you can ever imagine.
- ★★★★★Federal discrimination complaint
anonymous · employment law ·
After filing a discrimination complaint against Ms Kamen, I referred her to the FBI.
- ★★★★★Cindi Kamen: A Tireless, Compassionate Champion for Children
Tefila · family law ·
Navigating a high-conflict custody case is one of the most overwhelming experiences a parent can face, especially when it involves urgent medical decisions, emotional complexities, and countless moving parts. I can say without hesitation that having Cindi Kamen as our Guardian Ad Litem made all the d ifference. Our case was incredibly complicated and demanded constant communication and coordination. Cindi engaged with hundreds of emails, phone calls, and detailed discussions with nearly everyone involved: family members, school staff, medical professionals, therapists, and other providers. She took the time to listen to each perspective, gather the facts, and ask the hard questions. Even when conversations took place late at night, especially during urgent healthcare decisions, Cindi showed up with compassion and an unwavering focus on what truly mattered: the best interests of the children. She didn’t settle for surface-level answers. Cindi kept pursuing the truth because she genuinely cared about getting it right. But what sets Cindi apart is her heart. She treated my children with great care, and I always felt that they had a strong advocate in their corner. Thanks to her tireless efforts, my children’s needs - educational, emotional, and medical - were not just heard, but acted upon. Words can’t fully express how grateful I am for Cindi's role in our lives.
- ★★★★★Divorce
Laurent · family law ·
Top the best very professional took care of my divorce case Nora in the USA when I am in France effectively and quickly!!! Recommend!
- ★★★★★Family Law Attorney
Jonathan · family law ·
Nora Rotella and her team represented me these past 2 years in my divorce/child custody battle. Throughout this difficult process, they were not only professional and attentive, but helpful and supportive as well. I stand by my decision in choosing Nora to represent me and handle this case, I would 1 00% recommended her to anyone searching for an amazing family law attorney.
- ★★★★★Above and beyond
Luis · family law ·
I have not enough words to express all my gratitude to Nora and her wonderful team, but particularly to Nora herself. Not only she managed to achieve a great result in my divorce case, but she also helped me with the minor details of the separation and dealt with my ex-spouse last-minute requirements from a personal stand point. Nora is a great professional, always care and supportive. She gave me the best of the advice every time while letting me make the decisions. We worked side by side very hard to achieve a great agreement. We marked a plan and she accomplished all the steps in between until the final and successful outcome of my case. I’ve heard terrifying stories about attorneys. For being my first time I hire a lawyer, my experience couldn’t be better. Nora calmed me when I needed, encouraged me to deliver all the info she needed when she needed, listened to me and always replied by phone, by texts, by emails… She was always there for me with the appropriate feedback or just simply listening. The only thing I’m sorry is that I will, hopefully, never hire Nora again. One day she told me ‘never get married again’, and those words were engraved with fire letters in my mind. She was reading my mind at the very moment!!! Nora, why don’t you change your area of expertise so I could hire you again? Well, I guess that’s not easy. Meanwhile, I will blindfold recommend her to any relative or friend. A 1,000%!!!
- ★★★★★Unprofessional, rude, condescending and ineffective
Monica · family law ·
I hired Nora Rotella at the very beginning of an stressful DV case to assist me with filling for divorce so both cases could go together and be tried by the same judge. I read other reviews here and I'm very surprised by them. My experience was the worst. It was impossible to get in touch with her wh en I had a question or concern. When she would call me three days later the attitude was horrible, very condescending and rude. My case can de summarized easily: I brought my ex-husband to the US, had a child with him, sold my own apartment and then got a house while legally married, he got into drugs and became aggressive and didn't and doesn't care for our child on the minimum, but left the house and found a civil attorney to extort money from the house from me. At the beginning she was supportive (even though the communication was lacking) and her office staff requested documents and forms that I diligently delivered in a timely matter. After a month her attitude changed for the worst. In my most forgiving days I like to think she got intimidated by opposing counsel. She, then, started to call me repeatedly to make me increase the only offer I could make (monetary) for the house based on a loan I was securing from friends (no bank would lend me money after a mountain of debt my ex-husband's addiction has left me in). She gave me no hope, started referring to the father of my child in a sweet manner, even though he had no communication with us at all since he left the house and hasn't ever again. When I was at my lowest point, very desperate, I consulted with a different attorney that advised me I was late filling a bunch of mandatory documents I had given Nora's office and others I wasn't even aware I had to file. All in all, the worst experience. I even gathered evidence of non communication in order to report her to the Florida Bar but didn't because my attorney at the time dissuade me telling me that she must have been intimidated and acted that way because she was out of her depth. A couple of months after, I was talking to a friend of mine that went through a difficult divorce case two years prior and telling her about my experience with her, not naming names and he asked me directly if I was talking about Nora Rotella. He had a similar experience with her and fired her for it. So, I'm not even alone. She's lucky none of us have the time to report her. I won't recommend her to anyone. This is my way of venting and try to prevent others to go through the same experience I did. Btw... my case was successfully completed a few days ago with full custody and no money to my ex-husband.
- ★★★★★Very efficient
anonymous ·
The service was outstanding, fast and efficient. There was no issue on the process. I would definitely recommend this Lawyer.
- ★★★★★The best lawyer in the world Lawrence Katz!
Elena K. · litigation ·
The best lawyer in the world!!! I'm happy. Thanks to him, I won the lawsuit. A smart , intelligent , polite lawyer .
- ★★★★★Excellent Job!!
Georgette · litigation ·
Mr. Katz is the best lawyer in Miami area. Very knowledgeable and experienced. We had a difficult case and he delivered impressive result. His assistant Fanny it is a great asset to that office as well.
- ★★★★★International Custody Lawyer
anonymous · family law ·
When I do something I try to do it the right way. I had a somewhat complicated situation with my son as his mom was living with a domestic abuser and I believe that my son was being severely affected by this abuse. I first consulted with Larry because I had moved out of Miami to determine what was required and I got great advice so when we had court again Larry got my case dismissed Nd every lawyer I interviewed never mentioned that. They only mentioned worse case scenarios but I am a realist and I know of course anything is possible. Larry got my case dismissed! Yep that’s right it was basically thrown out. Sometimes judges do not follow rule of civil procedure and the law in general. You need a lawyer that’s been there done that. Larry’s that guy!
- ★★★★★Consultation regarding Domestication of Foreign Divorce Decree
Vivian ·
Attorney Katz has a keen sense for understanding the overall situation and immediately formulating an action plan. He is direct, succinct and effective. I highly recommend Attorney Katz for his experience, integrity and results!
- ★★★★★Complicated International case
anonymous · litigation ·
My case was a complex one and Mr. Katz provided me with a course of action that led to a favorable outcome. He is clearly knowledgeable and experienced but he is also very prompt. He is always available to answer questions via email, Skype or phone. As an overseas client this was very important to me . I would definitely recommend Mr. Katz especially for international cases.
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