Bonnie Sockel-Stone
Top rated Family Law attorney in Miami, Florida
Practice Areas:
Family law,
Child support,
Custody & visitation,
Divorce,
Domestic violence,
Same sex family law
Education Qualification:
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Practice Areas:
Family law,
Child support,
Custody & visitation,
Divorce,
Domestic violence,
Same sex family law
10800 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 735Miami, Florida, 33161
First Admitted: 1989, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.sockelstone.com/attorney/stone-bonnie-sockel/
Bar / Professional Activity:
- American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Florida Chapter Legislation Committee and Webinar Committee
- United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, Member in Good Standing, 1991-present
- Florida Bar, Member in Good Standing, 1989-present
- Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Executive Council, Family Law Section Legislative Committee (Co-Chair), Certification Review CLE Committee, Finance Committee; Florida Association of Women Lawyers, Dade County Bar Association
Special Licenses / Certifications:
- Board Certified in Marital and Family Law
Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers
- Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Pro bono / Community Service:
- Kidside Inc. Board President (2010), Secretary 2008-2009; National Council of Jewish Women Greater Miami Section President, May 2011-2013; Vice President-Public Affairs, May 2007-May 2011; Prior service on the Temple Beth Sholom School Board, CHARLEE Board, the City of North Miami Personnel Board and as a hearing officer for the Miami-Dade County Department of Business Development. Pro Bono representation of Domestic Violence Victims through Shalom Bayit. Pro Bono Guardian Ad Litem
Honors:
- Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2011
- Top Rated Lawyer by Super Lawyers
- National Council of Jewish Women Greater Miami Section, Myra Farr Volunteer Service Award
- Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, Legislative Award 2016, 2017 and 2018
- Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, Above and Beyond Award 2017 and 2018
- Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent rated
- Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine, 2012
- 13 to Watch in 2013, Attorney at Law Magazine, 2013
Educational Background:
- B.S., Accounting, University of Florida, Fisher School of Accounting, 1985
Scholarly Lectures / Writings:
- Lecturer, KAAA Legislative Fix, Florida Bar Family Law Section Webinar, Lectured on the revisions to Florida Statute Section 61.075 regarding passive appreciation on non-marital property when marital funds are used to pay down a mortgage or note, 2018
- Jewish Community Services Shalom Bayit Program, Lecturer, Domestic Violence Injunctions, 2010
- Authored the following articles: 1. Preventing Same-Sex Couples From Divorcing is Unjust, Daily Business Review August 21st 2014; 2. Divorcing Spouses Should Consider Tax-Filing Options, Daily Business Review March 21st 2014; 3. Discovering Hidden Assets: What your Spouse Hasn't Disclosed During Your Divorce which, 10-30-2013. Lectured on Domestic Violence issues at the Jewish Community Services Educational Programs and participated as a speaker for the Dade-County Bar Association Family Law Committee Continuing Education Seminar; speaker for Family Law Section Case Law Update 2014; Speaker Mechanics of Board Certification November 2014
- Lecturer, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Webinar: A Matter of Trust, Trust Instruments in Divorce, 2017
- Lecturer, Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Webinar, Case Law Update, 2014
- Author, Lexis Practice Advisor-Prenuptial Agreements, 2016
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- National Council of Jewish Women Greater Miami Section Myra Farr Volunteer Service Award
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