Sean L. Collin
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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“Florida Legal Elite”, “Super Lawyer” and “AV® Preeminent Rated” attorney Sean L. Collin chairs the Family Law Division at Lyons, Snyder & Collin, P.A.
Prior to founding Lyons, Snyder & Collin P.A., Mr. Collin was a lawyer at the largest minority owned law firm in the country for seven years. Mr. Collin’s practice consisted of Marital and Family Law matters, including but not limited to, divorce, child support, child custody, alimony, modification actions, enforcement actions, and relocation actions and Commercial/Business litigation matters. Mr. Collin is known for his tenacity, commitment, dedication, and personal attention to his clients. In addition, Mr. Collin served as a Prosecutor in Broward County, Florida where he handled over 30 jury trials and over 100 non-jury trials.
In 2011, Mr. Collin was recognized by Florida Trend magazine and Super Lawyers magazine as “Florida Legal Elite“. This prestigious designation, selected by other lawyers in Broward County, is bestowed upon approximately 2% of all attorneys each year.
In 2012, Mr. Collin received an “AV® Preeminent Rating” by Martindale Hubbell. An AV® certification rating is the highest rating provided by Martindale-Hubbell – a testament to the fact that Mr. Collin’s peers rank Mr. Collin at the highest level of ethical standards and legal ability, based on legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication ability, and legal experience.
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Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2003
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2006
Education
- Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Davie, Florida 2003
- Doctor of Jurisprudence
- Nova Southeastern University, H. Wayne Huizenga School of Business and Entrepreneurship Davie, Florida 2003
- Masters in Business Administration, summa cum laude
- University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 2000
- Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Member of Temple Beth Emet, Cooper City, Florida
Latest Articles by sean
October 25, 2011
As a family and divorce attorney in Fort Lauderdale and Parkland, Florida, the first question I am often asked during a prospective client meeting is, “How much does each parent owe in child support?” As such, I have created a simplified “cheat sheet” relying on Florida Statute 61.30 – Child Support Guidelines. 61.30 provides the framework for the Court to use when calculating child support.
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December 13, 2010
Although you may be able to file for divorce on your own (uncontested divorce), it is almost always in your best interest to consult with an experienced divorce attorney prior to filing for divorce or entering into any written agreements with your spouse. A divorce is one of the most important (and stressful) decisions a person will make during their lifetime.
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