Heather L. Apicella

Top rated Family Law attorney in Boca Raton, Florida

Apicella Law Group, P.A.
Heather L. Apicella
Apicella Law Group, P.A.

Practice Areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in Florida since: 2006

Education: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2023 Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2011, 2016 - 2019

Apicella Law Group, P.A.

2101 NW Corporate Blvd
Suite 315
Boca Raton, FL 33431 Visit website

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Experienced in the field of law practice for over 15 years, attorney Heather L. Apicella is the founder and functions as the principal of the Boca Raton law firm Apicella Law Group, P.A., in Florida. She is a board-certified specialist in the field of marital and family law by The Florida Bar. She is an esteemed family law attorney focusing on legal matters, including:

  • High-asset divorce
  • Division of property
  • Time-sharing
  • Alimony
  • Spousal and child support
  • Pre- and postnuptial agreements
  • Cohabitation agreements
  • Marriage dissolution

Licensed to practice by The Florida Bar in 2006, Ms. Apicella completed her law degree cum laude from Nova Southeastern University. She is a 2002 Bachelor of Science graduate of the Florida State University, Tallahassee. She worked with various prestigious law firms right after graduation and was made partner with time.

Ms. Apicella has served as a chair of the Family Law Sections of both The Florida Bar and the Broward County Bar Association. Apart from this, she has served in several important positions at various prominent legal associations and was honored with the Practice Section Chair Award for her leadership skills as the chair of the Family Law Section.

A firm believer in the power of communication, Ms. Apicella has honed her skills to interact effectively with her clients which enables them to have a clear idea about their case and be reassured about the effort that she puts into them. She has received a “Superb” rating on Avvo, and the legal community has recognized her proficiency in the field by presenting her with accolades and including her in lists of:

  • The Best Lawyers in America
  • The Florida Trends’ Legal Elite
  • The South Florida Legal Guide’s Top Up and Comer

In addition, Ms. Apicella holds memberships in the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, the Broward County Bar Association, the South Palm Beach County Bar Association and the Palm Beach County Bar Association as well.

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Father's Rights, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 2006, Florida

Professional Webpage: https://apicellalawgroup.com/

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Marital & Family Law Review Course – Ethics, January 27, 2023
  • Prenuptial Agreement Checklist, Commentator (Pages 17-18), Volume XXIV, No. 5, 2011, www.familylawfla.org/newsletter/pdfs/Fam-Jan2011_final.pdf
  • Broward County Bar Association: Raising the Bar - Legislative and Case Law changes during the 2000's, April 16, 2010
  • Collier County Bar Association: Legislative Update, October 26, 2012
  • Broward County Bar Association: Raising the Bar - Legislative and Case Law Update, April 26, 2013
  • Broward County Bar Association: Nuts and Bolts of Family Law - Alimony, November 14, 2014
Honors/Awards:
  • Florida Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
  • Florida Trend’s Legal Elite
  • Best Lawyers for Family Law in Boca Raton by The Best Lawyers in America – 2018
  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars by Law & Politics
  • 2017 Florida Rising Star by Super Lawyers
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Chair's Special Award of Merit, 2009 - 2010
  • Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2022
  • Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America, 2023
  • 2021 Florida Super Lawyers list
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Outstanding Service, Dedication, and Loyalty
  • The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers 2021
  • Florida Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
  • National Association of Distinguished Counsel, Nation's Top One Percent, 2015
  • 2019 Best Lawyer by the Best Lawyers in America
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee Co-Chair Award, 2013 - 2014
  • Top Up & Comer, South Florida Legal Guide, 2016-2018
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Extraordinary Service, 2010 - 2011
  • Broward County Bar Association, Practice Section Chair of the Year Award, 2012
  • Rising Star, Super Lawyers 2016-2018
Bar/Professional Activity:
  • Florida, 2006
  • The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Immediate Past Chair, 2022-2023
  • Chair; The Florida Bar - Family Law Section; 2021 - 2022 
  • The Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court, Past Member, 2010 - 2013
  • Past Chair, Long-Range Planning Committee, Florida Bar
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Ad-Hoc Finance Committee, Member, 2011, 2013, 2016
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee, Member, 2008 - Present
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee, Secretary, 2009 - 2010
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Support Issues Committee, Member, 2007 - Present
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee, Co-Chair, 2014 - Present
  • The Susan B. Greenberg Family Law American Inns of Court Palm Beaches, Past Member
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Executive Council, Member, 2009 - Present
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee, Co-Vice Chair, 2010 - 2012
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Children's Issues Committee, Secretary, 2008 - 2009
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Support Issues Committee, Chair, 2009 - 2011
  • Broward County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Past Chair
  • Palm Beach County Bar Association, Member
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Legislation Committee, Co-Chair, 2012 - 2014
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Children's Issues Committee, Member, 2007 - Present
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Committee, Member, 2007 - Present
  • Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Member, 2006 - Present
  • South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Member
Special Licenses/Certifications:
  • The Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, 2016
Educational Background:
  • Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, 2002

Office location for Heather L. Apicella

2101 NW Corporate Blvd
Suite 315
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Phone: 561-710-3556

Selections

4 Years Super Lawyers
7 Years Rising Stars
  • Super Lawyers: 2020 - 2023
  • Rising Stars: 2009 - 2011, 2016 - 2019

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