I had the opportunity to meet with one of the top legal minds in family law, specifically with high asset divorces. That was with my friend Lawrence Datz, who practices in Northeast Florida but also handles referrals from all over the country. Lawrence has an impressive list of credentials ranging from Divorce Attorney of the Year in Jacksonville several times to being a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). While the average lay person doesn’t know the importance of being a Fellow of AAML, it is a distinction that only 1,650 attorneys in the country hold. But what impresses me the most about Lawrence is his level-headed business approach to divorce. He takes one of the worst times in peoples’ lives, and not only makes it more tolerable but works hard for a successful conclusion. He’s a very personable guy who understands the emotions involved while addressing issues ranging from asset allocation to retirement concerns to tax implications. He pointed out to me that there are so many factors involved in a marriage dissolution that you need to be a detailed person and you need experience. Lawrence has been at it for over 30 years and has the accolades to prove his success record. For more about Lawrence’s law practice, visit DatzLaw.net. Lawrence is on the left in this “Lunch with Les” photo.
