
Christy L. Hertz, Esq.
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Phone: 305.444.3323
Fax: 305.444.3324
3081 Salzedo St #201
Coral Gables, Florida 33134
Christy L. Hertz has been practicing law for nearly over 28 years and has dedicated the majority of her legal career to the practice of family and marital law. Ms. Hertz specializes in Divorce, Modification and Enforcement of Marital Settlement Agreements, Paternity, Time-Sharing and Parenting Plans, Alimony and Child Support, Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements, Domestic Violence and Estate, Guardianship and Trust Litigation and Administration. Ms. Hertz has experience in representing both individuals and corporate entities in civil litigation, collections and real estate transactions and Receiverships and Assignments for the Benefit of Creditors.
In addition to having vast experience and knowledge in the legal field, Ms. Hertz is also well respected among her peers in the legal community. She has earned the AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which signifies pre-eminent designation in family law by her peers for experience and professionalism. She has also received a 10.0 Avvo Rating based upon her professional profile, years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition. Additionally, Ms. Hertz has earned the distinction of being named one of Florida's Super Lawyers in 2008 through 2021.
Ms. Hertz is regularly appointed by judges as a Guardian Ad Litem, Mediator, and Special Master in family law cases. A guardian ad litem represents the best interests of the child and is used in divorce and family law cases to act as next friend of the child, investigator or evaluator. A guardian ad litem is not an attorney or advocate for the child. Throughout her career, Ms. Hertz has represented the interests of many children as a court-appointed guardian ad litem.
Ms. Hertz has been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Marital and Family Law Mediator since 2002. Her experience in conflict resolution makes her both a successful litigator and mediator.
The court-appointed Special Master acts in accordance with the court’s order appointing to assist in the progression and resolution of the particular case. As a special master, Ms. Hertz has been appointed to monitor discovery disputes, to assist with the distribution of personal property, and to preside over other contentious family law matters.
JD, St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, FL, 1993
BA, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, 1990
Psychology and Political Science
HS, Ransom Everglades School, Coconut Grove, FL, 1986
Southern District of Florida Trial Bar, 1995
The Florida Bar
Member Since: 1993
Family Law Section
Dade County Bar Association
Member Since: 1993
Family Law Section, Probate Law Section
Coral Gables Bar Association
Member Since: 1998
Ransom Everglades School Board of Alumni
Member Since: 1999
Florida Supreme Court Certified Marital and Family Mediator, 2002
America’s Most Honored Professionals, 2016-2022 – Top 1%
America’s Most Honored Professionals, 2015 and 2019 – Top 5%
America's Most Honored Professions, 2014 - Top 10%
Avvo Rated Top Lawyer, 2017-2021
Avvo Rated 10 Superb, 2013 and 2014
Florida Trend Legal Elite, 2018
Florida Trend Legal Elite, 2015
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Florida Super Lawyer, 2007-2023
Martindale-Hubbell, 25th Anniversary
Martindale-Hubbell, Rated AV Preeminent for 15 Years
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent Attorney Judicial Edition, 2017-2023
Martindale-Hubbell, Lawyers.com AV Preeminent, 2019-2020
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, 2017
Martindale-Hubbell, Women's AV Preeminent Attorneys, 2012-2013
Martindale-Hubbell, PRR AV Preeminent Attorneys, 2008 and 2010
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Peer Review Rated for Ethical Standard and Legal Ability
National Advocates Top 100 Lawyers