Peter L. Gladstone

PETER L. GLADSTONE, PRINCIPAL/SHAREHOLDER, is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law (1999) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2003), who has practiced exclusively in this field since 1988. AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Gladstone has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2005-2023 editions), Florida Trend Legal Elite magazine, Florida Super Lawyers ("Top 100 List - S. Florida”) magazine, and South Florida Legal Guide - Top Lawyers. He is a graduate of Brandeis University (B.A., 1985) and The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1988). Gladstone is also the Past President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter and sits on the Board of Managers. He is also a past Chair of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar, making him one of the few in the entire state to serve in both positions. Having sat on the Executive Council from 1997 to 2010, Gladstone has held many positions within the Family Law Section, including serving as Chair of both the Legislation Committee, Publications Committee (Editor, Family Law Commentator, 2002 - 2003 and Editor, The Florida Bar Journal, 2001 - 2002). He is also a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Broward County Bar Association (1995-1996), and continues to serve as the Circuit Liaison for the Pro Bono Mentor Program for Broward County (1996 - present). Gladstone recently was selected to become a Founding Master of the Susan B. Greenberg Family Law American Inns of Court of Palm Beaches, which promotes professionalism and ethics in the legal system. Gladstone has lectured throughout the state on assorted topics concerning Family Law, including Equitable Distribution, prenuptial agreements, discovery and depositions, temporary relief hearings, child custody and timesharing, and is a published author of articles appearing in The Florida Bar Journal. He is a past member of the Family Law Rules Committee of The Florida Bar (1996 - 1999), and is a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association (1988 - present). Gladstone is licensed to practice law in both Florida and New York. Moreover, The Law Offices of Peter L. Gladstone, P.A. has been named to the 2023 list of 'Best Law Firms' by U.S. News - Best Lawyers® as a ‘Tier-1' Marital and Family Law firm in the United States. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Peter L. Gladstone included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers – Top 10 Miami Super Lawyers The National Association of Distinguished Counsel – Nation’s Top One Percent, 2015 - 2017 American Academy of Trial Attorneys Premier 100 Trial Attorneys, 2015 - Present Leaders in Law, South Florida Business and Wealth Magazine, Attorney of the Year in Family Law, 2015 - Present National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers, 2015 - Present Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2003 - 2020 AV-Rated by Martindale Hubbell Florida Trend Legal Elite, 2008 - 2012 South Florida Legal Guide - Top Lawyer The Best Lawyers in America – Best Lawyers for Family Law in Fort Lauderdale – 2022 The Best Lawyers in America – Best Lawyers for Family Law – 2023 The Best Lawyers in America – Family Law Lawyer of the Year for the Fort Lauderdale Metropolitan Area (including Boca Raton) – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020 Chambers & Partners – Band 1 Top-Ranked High-Net-Worth Family Law Attorney Other Sources of Feedback About Peter L. Gladstone Included on the 2026Florida Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Florida Super Lawyers list 2024 Florida Super Lawyers list 2023 Florida Super Lawyers list 2022 Florida Super Lawyers list 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list 2020 Florida Super Lawyers list 2019 Florida Super Lawyers list 2018 Florida Super Lawyers list 2017 Florida Super Lawyers list 2016 Florida Super Lawyers list 2015 Florida Super Lawyers list 2014 Florida Super Lawyers list 2013 Florida Super Lawyers list 2012 Florida Super Lawyers list 2011 Florida Super Lawyers list 2010 Florida Super Lawyers list 2009 Florida Super Lawyers list 2008 Florida Super Lawyers list 2007 Florida Super Lawyers list 2006 Florida Super Lawyers list

• Principal / Shareholder

• The Florida Bar, Family Law Section – Board Certification Seminar – Topic: Paternity (attended by 1,700 + lawyers and judges statewide), 2018 - Present
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute: Business Valuations for Your Practice from Professional Associations to Publicly Traded Corporations, 2013 - Present
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute: Successful Negotiation Strategies, 2012 - Present
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute: Effective Opening Statements, 2011 - Present
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute: Alimony Workshop, 2010 - Present
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute: It's None of Your Business - Drafting Ironclad Premarital Agreements, 2009 - Present
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute: It's None of Your Business - Sealing Records, Confidentiality Agreement and Other Privacy Related Concerns in Marital and Family Law Cases, 2008 - Present
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute: Wade v. Hirschman, Child Custody Modification Revisited, 2006 - Present
• The Florida Bar Journal: Codifying Cohabitation as a Ground for Modification or Termination of Alimony - So What's New?, 2006 - Present
• Nova Southeastern University: Center for Psychological Studies Continuing Education Workshop Series, Child Custody Evaluations and Family Assessments, 2006 - Present
• The Florida Bar: Co-Chair, Marital and Family Law Certification Review Course, 2005 - 2008
• What About College? Drafting and Negotiating College Payment Provisions, 2004 - Present
• The Florida Bar: Handling Clients - The First Interview through Trial - Course No. 0174R, 2004 - Present
• Equitable Distribution - Course No. 5158R, 2002 - Present
• Broward County Bar Association: Intermediate Family Law Seminar: What Lawyers Should Know About Parental Alienation Syndrome and Rotating Custody, 2000 - Present
• The Florida Bar: Temporary Relief Hearings - Course No. 4718R, 1999
• The Florida Bar: Discovery and Depositions - Course No. 7843R, 1996
• The Florida Bar: Handling Clients – The First Interview Through Trial - Course No. 7644R, 1995 - Present
• The Florida Bar: Handling Clients – The First Interview Through Trial - Course No. 7491R, 1994 - Present
• American Society of Appraisers' Advanced Business Valuation Conference, Mock Trial Presentation Leader: How to Become a More Effective Expert Witness, 2016 - Present

• New York, 1989
• Florida, 1990
• Specialties and Certifications
• The Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, 1999

• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, 2017 - Present (Past President)
• American Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1988 - Present (Member)
• The Florida Bar, Family Law Section , 1997 - 2010 (Member, Executive Council)
• The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, 2009 - 2010 (Past Chair)
• The Florida Bar Journal and Family Law Commentator, Family Law Section, 2002 - 2003 (Past Co-Chair, Publications Committee)
• The Florida Bar Journal, 2001 - 2002 (Editor, Family Law Column)
• The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, 1996 - 2002 (Past Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee)
• The Florida Bar, 1996 - 1999 (Member, Family Law Rules Committee)
• Broward County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 1995 - 1996 (Chair)
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, 2012 - Present (Board of Managers)
• Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2002 - Present
• South Palm Beach County Bar Association, 2002 - Present
• Broward County Bar Association, Circuit Liaison for the Pro Bono Mentor Program, 1996 - Present