Lorraine H. Sherman, Attorney at Law

Law Firm Overview

Lorraine Sherman graduated with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in May 1998. During her last year of law school she worked for a local family law attorney and as a research assistant for a human rights law professor.

Upon graduation and after receiving her law license, Ms. Sherman continued to work for a local family law attorney until she opened her own law office in September 1999.

75% of her practice is Family Law and she has handled complex cases involving child kidnapping, wasting of marital assets, appeals, modifications, domestic violence, alimony and time sharing/custody.

Ms. Sherman attended law school late in life, after raising her 4 children. She is the proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren. In her spare time, she likes to read, garden and travel.

Areas of Practice

• Family Law 75%
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Criminal Defense 25%
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Litigation
• Appeals (Family Law)

Honors and Awards

• Book Awards in Family Law
• Book Award in Evidence

Pro Bono Activities

• Teen Court Volunteer, 2000 - 2003
• Teen Court Volunteer, 2008 - Present

West Practice Categories

Adoption, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Child Custody, Child Support, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Family Law