Christopher W. Rumbold
Top rated Family Law attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Practice Areas:
Family law,
Child support,
Custody & visitation,
Divorce,
Domestic violence,
Mediation & collaborative law,
Same sex family law
Education Qualification:
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Practice Areas:
Family law,
Child support,
Custody & visitation,
Divorce,
Domestic violence,
Mediation & collaborative law,
Same sex family law
2151 E. Commercial Blvd., Suite 201Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33308
First Admitted: 2002, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.cwrlaw.net/christopher-rumbold
Bar / Professional Activity:
- Family Law Section Chair, 2024
- Family Law Section Chair-Elect, 2023
- Family Law Section Treasurer, 2022
- Family Law Section Secretary, 2021
- Family Law Section, Florida Bar, CLE Committee Member, 2019 - 2020
- Florida Law Section, Florida Bar, Ad Hoc Lobbyist Committee, 2019 - 2020
- Family Law Section, Florida Bar, Rules & Forms Committee, 2018 - 2019
- Family Law Section, Florida Bar, Membership Committee Member, 2017 - 2018
- Florida Bar, Family Law Section, General Magistrates and Hearing Officers Committee, Member, 2010 - Present
- Family Law Section, Florida Bar, Committee Chair, 2017 - 2018
- Family Law Section, Florida Bar, Committee Co-Chair, 2014
- Family Law Section, Florida Bar, Publications Committee Member
- Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Executive Council, Member, 2013 - Present
- Florida Bar, Leadership Academy, Member, 2013 - 2014
- Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee, 2011 - Present / Chair Alimony Rapid Response Group, 2020
- Family Law Section, Florida Bar, Nomenclature Committee Member, 2017 - 2020
Special Licenses / Certifications:
- Family Law Guardian Ad Litem
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2024
- Florida Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law, 2020
- Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator
Honors:
- Legal Elite, 2016
- Super lawyers, Top 5%, 2011 – 2012
- Super lawyer, Rising Star, 2013 - 2020
- Recognized for his efforts in Leadership Session, Florida Bar, Family Law Section, 2015
- Chair’s “Special Recognition” Award Recipient, 2015
- Florida Bar, Family Law Section Rising Star Award, 2011 & 2012
- Outstanding Service Award, 2012, 2014, 2018, Florida Bar, Family Law Section
Educational Background:
- The University of Florida, Frederick G. Levin College of Law (1998-2002) M.A. (Sociology), Editor Journal of Technology, Law and Policy; recipient Pro Bono Award; member Phi Alpha Delta; member Graduate Student Council; member AKD (Sociological Honors Society); instructor undergraduate Sociology courses., 2002
Scholarly Lectures / Writings:
- “Achieving Equity – The Collaborative Process and Marital Equality,” Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals – Orlando Chapter, 2016
- Co-Presenter “Post-Tenebrus Lux”, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: Annual Seminar, Florida Chapter, 2015
- “Bringing in 2017 with a Bang: Legislative, Decisional and Rule Based Revelations [You Must Know to Remain Practical, Proficient, Perceptive and Persuasive Practitioners],” Broward County Bar Association, Raising the Bar, 2017
- “Alimony: Chock Full-O’-Nuts,” Broward County Bar Association, Nuts and Bolts, 2016
- 10/2/14: The Florida Bar: Family Law Section – Deposition Strategies from Preparation to Execution – Course No. 1787R
- “U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia: An Originalist in a Constructionist’s World” Florida Bar, Family Law Section Commentator, Vol. XXIX, No. 4, 2016
- Drafting Cohabitation Agreements., Cohabitation Agreements - Creating Contractual Relationships Outside of Marriage, 2020
- 8/7/13: The Florida Bar: Family Law Section – Keeping Up with Changing Times: Same-Sex Issues and Beyond in Your Family Law Practice, Shacking Up is Fun to Do: Drafting Cohabitation and Partnership Agreements – Course No. 1612R
- 4/27/12: Broward County Bar Association: Family Law Section – Raising The Bar – Gestational Surrogacy/Gay Adoption (Second Parent Adoption) Domestic Partnership Agreements (Moderator)
- 5/20/11: Broward County Bar Association: Family Law Section – Raising The Bar - Gay and Lesbian Family Law Issues
- 4/17/15 Broward County Bar Association Raising the Bar - The Evolution of Gay Marriage in Florida, Broward County Bar Association Family Law Section
- 9/22/15 Presented "Massive Recall and Model Redesign" at Family Law Tune-up in Jacksonville, Florida
- 10/23/15 Co-Presented with Theodore Uno, Esq. and Nancy Brodski, Esq. "Changing Landscape in Family Law", Bench and Bar Convention Broward County, Florida
- 3/17/16 Presented "Post-Obergefell: Parentage Issues for Same Sex Couples" at Florida Bar CLE Times They Are A Changing: Family Law Trends and Hot Topics int he Area of Children's Issues in Broward County, Florida
- 4/20/16 Co-Presented with Philip Wartenberg "2016 Family Law Section Legislative Update" at Florida Bar CLE
- November 2013: A Phantom Menace: SB 58 / HB 351 and the Application of Foreign Law in Florida's Family Court, Florida Bar Journal, www.floridabar.org/DIVCOM/JN/JNJournal01.nsf/8c9f13012b96736985256aa900624829/a56bf2f67b33708b85257c120049bcb0!OpenDocument
- Winter 2014: “Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow – Concept, Creed and Creation of the Inaugural Class of the Florida Bar’s Leadership Academy (Part 1 of 2)”, The Florida Bar Family Law Section Commentator
- Fall 2014: In Recognition of Marital and Family Equality: The Family Law Section’s Brief Amicus Curiae in Shaw, The Florida Bar Family Law Section Commentator
- Fall 2014: Brief Amicus Curiae in support of marital and family recognition authored and filed on behalf of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, in the matter of Shaw v. Shaw, Case No.: 2D14-2384 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014)
- Winter 2014: Brief Amicus Curiae in support of marital and family equality authored and filed on behalf of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, in the matter of Florida v. Pareto, Case No.: 3D14-1816/3D14-1783 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014)
- 5/1/15 – 5/2/15: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: Annual Seminar of Florida Chapter - Same Sex Marriage and Divorce (Upcoming)
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Best Lawyers in America
- American Institute of Family Law Attorneys - 10 Best Attorneys (Florida), 2017
- AVVO - 10/10 "Superb"
- Attorney & Practice Magazine's Top 10 Family Law Attorney, 2017
- National Association of Distinguished Counsel - Nation's Top Attorneys
- Lawyers of Distinction - Top 10% of Attorneys Nationwide, 2017
- Esteemed Lawyers of America, 2017
- Martindale-Hubbell - AV Preeminent Rated, 2015 - 2020
- National Advocates - Top 100 Attorneys in South Florida, 2017
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