BARRY I. FINKEL, ESQ.
Barry I. Finkel is a veteran family law and divorce attorney and experienced litigator singularly focused on his clients – and their families. He started his practice in Fort Lauderdale / Broward County, Florida, in 1983 with the goal of ensuring that his counsel would lead to excellent results and assist the clients and their families on the road to recovery.
Barry practices divorce and family law with the best interest of the family in mind. His experience in the areas of divorce and family law allows the firm to expertly advise clients on the entire marital cycle, from premarital and post-marital agreements, to complex litigation, marital estate valuation, equitable distribution of assets and liabilities, and post-divorce enforcement and modifications. His knowledge, expertise and experience help clients manage their lives before, during and after divorce.
Though sensitive to the emotional and financial considerations of his clients, Barry works tirelessly and aggressively and enjoys a reputation as a tough and successful legal force in South Florida.
A long-time Broward County resident, Barry is a family man and contributes to the community. He brings a foundation of family stability to each case. Married with three children, Barry knows the importance of keeping a divorce from causing serious, irreparable damage to the family.
Barry received his Bachelors of Science in Managment from Tulane University (1980) and his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University School of Law (1983). He is admitted to the Florida Bar and all courts of this state, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida, the US Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit. A respected leader among his peers, Barry was a Member of the Judicial Nominating Committee, 4th District Court of Appeals, and held the posts of Chair of the Family Law Section of the Broward County Bar Association, and its Bench Bar Liaison Committee. He also served as a Director of the Broward County Bar Association, and as a Member of The Florida Bar’s Grievance Committee.
Barry is AV-rated by Martindale Hubble, the organization’s highest possible rating. In more than 25 years of practice in South Florida, his clients, colleagues and peers have grown to respect Barry’s depth of knowledge in Family Law – and his experience in the courtroom and in the mediation and negotiation process. He also was named by the South Florida Legal Guide as a top Family Law Attorney.
To learn more or schedule a consultation, please call the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office 954-776-1414.
ANGELA R. NEAVE, Esq., Associate
Angela R. Neave decided to pursue the practice of law with a single goal in mind: To become a family and divorce lawyer focused on helping those facing the difficult challenges of failed marriages and a confusing legal system.
Before and during law school, Angela interned and clerked at a major Los Angeles matrimonial law firm. She worked on complex litigation related to the divorce of high-profile executive and celebrity clients. Angela learned of the influence an attorney’s sensitivity and compassion could have upon the lives of families facing divorce.
As an associate at The Law Firm of Barry I. Finkel P.A., and member of The Florida Bar, Angela works closely with each client, identifying and analyzing the issues and strategies that are vital to a successful outcome.
Angela’s practice is predicated on the notion that the post-divorce family still must exist – despite its new form. Though custody issues are important and can be hotly contested, parents are counseled to remain mindful that they will continue to “co-parent” their children into adulthood. Both parents are encouraged to remain active and to welcome the other parent’s full participation. Both mother and father are expected to treat each other with respect during and after a divorce, especially when in the presence of children and their impressionable young minds.
Angela graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). She earned her Juris Doctor from the Southwestern University School of Law’s SCALE (Southwestern’s Conceptual Approach to Legal Education) program, one of two accredited two-year programs in the nation.
From the beginning, children’s issues have been important to Angela. Since 2004, she has been involved with V-Day, a world event created to raise awareness and funds toward ending domestic violence against women and girls. She has worked on the Committee For The Public Good, the fundraising arm of Legal Aid Service of Broward County, with money earmarked for children’s / family issues. She has teamed up with other Fort Lauderdale attorneys to speak for and develop a legal component for Women In Distress, a state-funded women’s shelter and rehabilitation program for victims of domestic violence and their children. Angela also is involved in fundraising for her daughter’s school.
To learn more or schedule a consultation, please call the firm’s Fort Lauderdale office 954-776-1414.