David L. Hirschberg's profile

    David L. Hirschberg

    Top rated Family Law attorney in Boca Raton, Florida

    Education Qualification:

    University of Florida Levin College of Law

    Practice Areas:

    Family law,

    Divorce,

    Child support,

    Custody & visitation,

    Domestic violence,

    Mediation & collaborative law,

    Same sex family law

    101 North Federal Highway, Suite 702Boca Raton, Florida, 33432

    First Admitted: 2003, Florida

    Professional Webpage: https://www.gwhslaw.com/about-us/david-l-hirschberg/

    Bar/Professional Activity:
    • United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, 2004
    • Board of Directors, Broward County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, 2003-2011
    • President, Broward County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, 2010-2011
    • Illinois Bar, 2006
    • Secretary/Treasurer, Broward County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, 2008-2009
    • Stephen R. Booher Inn of Court Barrister, 2010 - 2014
    • Co-Chair of Support Issues Committee for Family Law Section, 2011 - Present
    • Florida Bar, 2003
    • President Elect, Broward County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, 2009-2010
    • Member, Family Law Section of American Bar Association
    • Executive Council, Family Law Section, 2011 - Present
    Special Licenses/Certifications:
    • Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, 2015
    • Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, 2014
    Pro bono/Community Service:
    • Participant, Holocaust Survivor Assistance Program, 2001-2003
    • Member, Young Leadership Division of the United Jewish Community of Broward County, 2003 - 2006
    • Fund the Mission Chair, 2015 March of Dimes' Signature Chefs Auction
    • Chairperson for 18th, 19th, 20th, and 21st Annual Young Lawyers Charity Golf Tournaments, 2007 - 2010
    • Founding Member, United Way's Envision Broward, 2014 - Present
    Honors/Awards:
    • Family Law, 2018-2024, Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America, 2024
    • 2016-2023, Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2023
    • 2019-2023, Top 100: Miami Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2023
    • 2020-2023, Top 100: Florida Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2023
    • Top Lawyers, South Florida Legal Guide, 2021
    • 2019-2021, Top Marital and Family Law Attorney, Florida Trend Legal Elite Magazine, 2021
    • Family Law Section, Chair's Award for Extraordinary Service, Florida Bar, 2020
    • 2013-2020, Top Up & Comers, South Florida Legal Guide, 2020
    • 2014-2017, Up & Comers, Florida Trend Legal Elite Magazine
    • An annual award that the Broward County Bar Association bestows upon a lawyer in the community who exemplifies the ideals of professionalism, ethics, integrity, courtesy, credibility, preparedness, and zealous advocacy combined with civility in their day-to-day practice. , Paul May Professionalism in Practice Award, Broward County Bar Association, 2012
    • Family Law Section Rising Star Award, 2010 - 2011
    • AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
    Educational Background:
    • University of Florida, with honors, B.A., 2000
    Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
    • David Hirschberg spoke at the AAML Conference in January 2024., Speaker, AAML Annual Conference, In Person, Family Law, 2024
    • April 14, 2023: “Raising the Bar” Annual Family Law Seminar, Equitable Distribution: Top 10 Practice Tips and Mistakes to Avoid, Broward County Bar Association, 2023
    • August 11, 2022, Speaker, “Trial Preparation: Everything You Want to Know But Were Afraid to Ask”, Florida Bar Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Seminar, 2022
    • Summer 2022, Published Work, In Good Standing: How Standing Positions Are Established and Reviewed, The Florida Bar Family Law Section Commentator, 2022
    • January 21, 2022, Enforcement and Contempt, Marital and Family Law Review Course, 2022
    • April 6, 2021, Speaker, UIFSA, UCCJEA, & Hague, Broward County Matrimonial Lawyers’ Luncheon, 2021
    • January 28, 2021, Speaker, PKPA, UIFSA, UCCJEA and Hague, Marital and Family Law Review Course, 2021
    • August 14, 2020, “Raising the Bar” Annual Family Law Seminar – Family Law Mock Trial, Broward County Bar Association, 2020
    • May 14, 2020, Legislative Update, Florida Bar Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Seminar, 2020
    • January 31, 2020, Speaker, UIFSA, UCCJEA and Hague, Marital and Family Law Review Course, 2020
    • March 14, 2019, Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in Florida?…Depends!!!, Paralegal Association of Florida, Inc., Boca Raton Chapter, 2019
    • February 22, 2019, Moderated Presentations, Equitable Distribution, Paternity, and Temporary Relief, Palm Beach County Bar Association’s Bench and Bar Conference, 2019
    • November 30, 2017 and November 29, 2018, Mechanics of Board Certification, Florida Bar Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Seminar, 2018
    • Winter 2017, Published Work, “Settling the Divorce Pre-Suit for High Net Worth/High Profile Clients,” , The Florida Bar Family Law Section Commentator, 2017
    • June 16, 2017, “Process and Procedures: ‘Be on Top of Your Game’ Program for Paralegals” – Equitable Distribution, Spousal Support & Child Support, Florida Bar Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Seminar, ,, 2017
    • April 28, 2017: “Raising the Bar” Annual Family Law Seminar , Children’s Issues & Writing an Effective Parenting Plan, Broward County Bar Association, 2017
    • November 18, 2016, “Nuts and Bolts of Family Law” – Parenting Issues, Broward County Bar Association, 2016
    • Radio Appearance on April 14, 2016, “Overview of Equitable Distribution”, Radio Appearance on Legal News and Reviews, 2016
    • April 8, 2016: Financial Affidavits 101, “Raising the Bar” Annual Family Law Seminar, Broward County Bar Association, 2016
    • March 17, 2016:, “Times They Are a Changing: Family Law Trends and Hot Topics in the Area of Children’s Issues” – Post-Obergefell: Parentage Issues for Same Sex Couples, Florida Bar Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Seminar, 2016
    • Radio Appearance on February 11, 2016, “Hot Topics in the Area of Marital and Family Law”, Radio Appearance on Legal News and Reviews, 2016
    • January 29-30, 2016: Florida Bar Family Law Section, Board Certification Seminar, Guardianship materials, Published Work, Guardianship materials, Florida Bar Family Law Section, 2016
    • Fall/Winter 2015, Published Work, Settling the Divorce Pre-Suit for High-Stakes Clients, Family Lawyer Magazine, 2015
    • October 23, 2015, “Bench and Bar Conference”—Total Lawyering: The Interaction Between Family, Real Property, Trusts/Estates and Bankruptcy Law, Broward County Bar Association, 2015
    • August 6-9, 2015, Trial Advocacy Program – Workshop Leader, Florida Bar Family Law Section, 2015
    • November 14, 2014, “Nuts and Bolts of Family Law” – Parenting Issues, Broward County Bar Association, 2014
    • November 12, 2014, “Mechanics of Board Certification”, Florida Bar Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Seminar, 2014
    • 2010 – 2014: Mr. Hirschberg was invited as a guest lecturer once per semester, Guest Lecturer, Technology Issues in Family Law; and Basic Facts of Equitable Distribution, Family Law Clinic at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, 2014
    • November 12, 2013: Institute for Paralegal Education, “Divorce Cases from Start to Finish” – Your Role During Settlement and Trial; and Ethical Questions, “Divorce Cases from Start to Finish” – Your Role During Settlement and Trial; and Ethical Questions, 2013
    • October 18, 2013, “Bench and Bar Conference” – E-Filing Roundtable on Electronic Changes, Broward County Bar Association, 2013
    • June 11, 2013: “1st Annual Florida Family Law Conference: Handling a Divorce Case from Start to Finish” , Equitable Distribution, Foxmoor Continuing Legal Education, 2013
    • October 12, 2012, “The Shield and the Sword: Protecting Yourself and Your Client in the Practice of Family Law” – Extortion, Coercion and Other Guerilla Tactics, Florida Bar Family Law Section Continuing Legal Education Seminar, 2012
    • February 17, 2011, “Nuts and Bolts of Family Law” – Equitable Distribution, Broward County Bar Association, 2011
    • April 16, 2010: Legislative and Case Law Changes during the 2000s, “Raising the Bar” Annual Family Law Seminar, Broward County Bar Association, 2010
    • June 2009, Published Work, Extortion: What Your Client Wants, Florida Bar Journal, 2009
    • September 2008, Published Work, “Chapter 11- Parental Responsibility", Florida Dissolution of Marriage-Ninth Edition, 2008
    • Spring 2007, Published Work, “Permanent Alimony in Short Term Marriages”, The Florida Bar Family Law Section Commentator, 2007
    • January 2006: Matrimonial Lawyers Luncheon , Family Law Privacy Issues in Technology, Broward County Bar Association, 2006
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