Jeffrey A. Weissman

JEFFREY A. WEISSMAN is a Principal at the law firm of Gladstone & Weissman, P.A. He is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1994). Mr. Weissman is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law and is AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He was recently named “2018 Family Law Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America, and has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, Florida Trend Legal Elite magazine, Florida Super Lawyers (“Top 100 List – S. Florida”) magazine and South Florida Legal Guide – Top Lawyers. Mr. Weissman also practices Collaborative Law and is a well-known Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator. He is a member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, where he serves on the Executive Council and is a past Co-Chair of the Legislation Committee and has been instrumental in the enactment of many family law statutes. He authored the parental relocation law, Section 61.13001, which became effective on October 1, 2006. He is a past Co-Chair of the following two (2) publications: The Family Law Commentator and The Florida Bar Journal, Family Law Section. Moreover, Mr. Weissman has held important and prestigious positions within the Broward County Bar Association. He completed a four (4) year term on the Board of Directors and is a past President of the Family Law Section. Mr. Weissman was afforded the distinguished honor of the Paul May Professionalism in Practice Award, which is an annual award that the Broward County Bar Association bestows upon a lawyer in the community who exemplifies ethics and integrity in his day-to-day practice. He is a past Chair of 17th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “A” of the Florida Bar, which is an entity authorized by the Supreme Court to regulate the practice and professionalism of lawyers within our community. Mr. Weissman is also a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association. He has lectured throughout the State of Florida on assorted topics concerning Family Law. Mr. Weissman is a regularly featured speaker at the annual Board Certification Seminar hosted by the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, and he has appeared as a guest on the television series, “Your Legal Rights.” Most recently, he spoke on Practice and Procedure at the 2018 Marital and Family Law Review Course which is attended by 1,700+ lawyers and judges statewide.

Mr. Weissman limits his practice to complex matrimonial and family law cases. His clientele is comprised of many successful entrepreneurs, business owners and executives, doctors, lawyers, television personalities, and professional athletes. Whenever possible, he strives to reduce the emotional and financial strain of protracted litigation by resolving matters on an amicable basis. However, where court intervention is necessary, Mr. Weissman advocates zealously on behalf of his clients and fights vehemently to protect and promote their legal rights and entitlements. He assembles a team of highly qualified professionals, including forensic accountants and business valuation experts, forensic psychologists, and vocational counselors to advance the claims of his clients. A team approach is utilized and the client is oftentimes the most important player. Consequently, Mr. Weissman interacts with his clients all throughout their cases and collaboratively designs strategies best suited to attain the goals that are set out from inception.

• Family Law
• Matrimonial Law
• Collaborative Law

• Certified Family Law Mediator, Florida Supreme Court

• Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, 2004

• Florida, 1994

• University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • J.D. - 1994
• SUNY Albany, Albany, New York
  • B.A. magna cum laude - 1991
  • Honors: Phi Beta Kappa