About Albert
Professional experience focused on complex family law litigation. Thorough understanding of and sensitivity to the emotional, financial and legal aspects of family law litigation.
Albert Caruana
Albert G. Caruana is a seasoned trial lawyer with approximately 46 years of courtroom experience. Mr. Caruana concentrates his practice in family law, including complex contested dissolution of marriage cases, paternity, domestic violence and custody issues. Mr. Caruana joined Coffey Burlington after practicing at his own firm for nearly thirty years. Prior to starting his own firm, Mr. Caruana was a partner in the Miami office of Greenberg Traurig. Mr. Caruana is actively involved in all strategy-related decisions, hearings and trials, and brings his unique personal and professional experience to each of his client’s cases. He prides himself on understanding each client’s individual concerns, assessing problems, and finding solutions in mediation, by private settlement strategy, or, if necessary, in the courts. Mr. Caruana believes it is important to the client’s goals to demonstrate a mastery of the requirements of the courtroom, and he brings years of proven experience to the client’s case. He understands the importance of close communication with the client, and, consequently, he is there for the client to help navigate the sometimes tumultuous waters of divorce and family court.
Experience
Mr. Caruana’s clients include celebrities and spouses, persons of substantial wealth and spouses, captains of industry and business persons and spouses, professionals and spouses, and both citizens and non-citizen residents and spouses.
Awards and Recognition
- Recognized by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year 2018 for Family Law, Miami, Florida
- Recognized by American Institute of Family Law Attorneys as “10 Best Attorney” in 2018 for Family Law in Florida
- Recognized by Best Lawyers as Lawyer of the Year 2015 for Family Law, Miami, Florida
- Recognized by his peers in Nifeh and Smith’s Best Lawyers in America in Family Law for every year since 1995
- AV rated by Martindale Hubbell
- Voted Florida Legal Elite in Florida Trend magazine for every year since 2004
- Voted Florida SuperLawyer for every year since 2006
- Recognized as one of the Nation’s Top One Percent of lawyers by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel.
- Rated a 10byAvvo Rating, as a Top-Rated Family Lawyer
Education
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- J.D., University of Miami School of Law
- Valedictorian. Wesley A. Sturges Scholar.
- Editor-in-Chief of the University of Miami Law Review
- Recipient of numerous academic honors, including Iron Arrow, Order of Barristers and the Society of Wig and Robe, Bar & Gavel
- Member of the University of Miami School of Law National Moot Court Team and a member of the State Moot Court Team, student instructor, and judge of the Law School Honor Court.
- B.A. University of Miami
Admitted to Practice
- Admitted to practice law in Florida and the District of Columbia
- Admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits, U.S. Claims Court, U.S. District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Our Practice
I understand that every family law case is different, which is why I utilize unique strategies for each client. My firm will never push you into something you don’t feel comfortable with and will make every effort to achieve your personal goals along the way.
I will work with you to help you pursue the outcome you want and will protect your rights throughout the process. In cases of child abuse, it is vital that you contact me so that I can immediately help you get the legal protection that you deserve. I also have extensive experience with issues of grandparent rights, relocation, and enforcement of court orders.
Mediation
Mediation is an informal and flexible dispute resolution process. The mediator’s role is to guide the parties toward their own resolution. Through joint sessions and separate caucuses with parties, the mediator helps both sides define the issues clearly, understand each other’s position and move closer to resolution.
Divorce
Divorce is the process of terminating a marriage or marital union. Divorce usually entails the canceling or reorganizing of the legal duties and responsibilities of marriage, thus dissolving the bonds of matrimony between a married couple under the rule of law of the particular country or state.
Fathers' Right
Fathers’ rights can include a father’s right to parenting time with his children, the right to be consulted before adoption, and the right to time off from work to raise his child. FindLaw’s Fathers’ Rights section has the information you need to understand a father’s rights in relation to his children.
Child Custody
Child custody is a legal term regarding guardianship which is used to describe the legal and practical relationship between a parent or guardian and a child in that person’s care.
Child Support
Child support (or child maintenance) is an ongoing, periodic payment made by a parent for the financial benefit of a child (or parent, caregiver, guardian) following the end of a marriage or other similar relationship.
Spousal Support
Is a legal obligation on a person to provide financial support to their spouse before or after marital separation or divorce.
Why Choose Us
Unparalleled Experience
I have been serving clients for over 30 years and have extensive experience in the litigation of family law, divorce and custody matters.
From Start to Finish
Every client that retains me gets me. I handle every case from start to finish and never hand my clients over to an assistant.
Treats Clients Like Family
At Albert Law Firm, I treat every client as an extension of my family. I understand that they are going through a rough time and it is important for me to provide a calm, safe and welcoming environment.