Renée Safier Harris

Top rated Family Law attorney in Boca Raton, Florida

Law Offices of Renée Safier Harris, PLLC
Renée Safier Harris
Law Offices of Renée Safier Harris, PLLC

Practice areas: Family Law; view more

Licensed in Florida since: 1992

Education: The George Washington University Law School

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2026

Law Offices of Renée Safier Harris, PLLC

1900 Corporate Blvd NW
Suite 302-W
Boca Raton, FL 33431 Visit website
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Ms. Harris is a Board Certified attorney in Marital & Family law by The Florida Bar, Board of Legal Specialization and Education.  She is one of less than 300 attorneys in the state of Florida who has achieved this level of expertise and credentials. Known for zealous advocacy, creative solutions and personalized representation to families in South Florida, attorney Renée Safier Harris, after her substantial experience working in a boutique family law firm, in 2018, she established The Law Offices of Renée Safier Harris, PLLC, in Boca Raton, Florida to handle family matters in Broward and Palm Beach Counties.

Ms. Harris is an assertive advocate for her clients in all situations, whether it be in settlement or in litigation if the case cannot be resolved in settlement. Ms. Harris is a well-skilled litigator with more than 30 years of trial experience specializing in family law.  In addition to offering first-rate legal representation, guidance and advice, Ms. Harris also knows how important it is to be empathetic when dealing with clients' family matters and working to resolve issues that align with the goals of her client.   Moreover, for her high professional accomplishments and skills, she was among the Distinguished Lawyers in Marital and Family Law recognized by the New York Times for the year 2021; and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for each year 2022-2025.

With passion and perseverance, Ms. Harris takes on a wide spectrum of family law matters such as:

  • Divorce
  • High Net Worth Divorces
  • Division of Assets & Liabilities
  • Alimony 
  • Paternity
  • Child support
  • Parenting time
  • Prenuptial Agreements
  • Post-nuptial Agreements
  • Post-decree modifications and enforcements

Majoring in economics, Ms. Harris secured her Bachelor’s Degree from Emory University (Atlanta, GA) in 1987 followed by a Juris Doctorate degree in law from The George Washington University Law School (Washington D.C.) in 1990, where during law school, among other things, she worked in a summer internship on Capital Hill with a Senator's Tax Legislative Aide. After working in Virginia for a year and becoming a member of the Virginia Bar, she decided to return to her roots in South Florida where she was raised and in 1992, she was admitted to practice in the State of Florida.  

As part of her dedication to serving her community, Ms. Harris has also served various committees and sections of The Florida Bar including the Rules and Forms Committee and other Committees on the Florida Bar. She holds memberships in the South Palm Beach County Bar Association, South Palm Beach County Chapter of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers where she has previously presented on the topic of Domestic Violence, and she has also held memberships in the Broward County Bar Association.   

Practice areas

Family Law

Focus areas

Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Marital Property, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law

  • 100% Family Law

First Admitted: 1992, Florida

Professional Webpage: https://rsharrislaw.com/renee-safier-harris/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Florida Bar Family Law Section:  various committees since 2016:  Equitable Distribution Committee, Children's Issues, Domestic Violence Committee; Rules and Forms Committee.    , 2019
  • Broward County Bar Association, Member, 2021
  • Founding Member and Assistant Director of the National Association of Divorce Professionals of Delray Beach.  (2017-present), 2021
  • Emory University Palm Beach County Alumni Chapter, Board Member at Large.   , 2021
  • Presenter/Speaker at South Palm Beach County FAWL February Chapter Lunch Meeting:  "Domestic Violence and the Law:  A Holistic Approach".  , 2020
  • Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Business and Professional Cabinet 2019-present; and Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Safety Net Task Force member 2019-present. , 2019
  • Soroptomist International, Boca Raton Chapter. , 2018
  • The Florida Bar - Rules and Forms Committee, 2015

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

  • State appellate court opinion in favor of Ms. Harris' client which reversed the trial court's order in the case on temporary attorney's fees and costs with a reported opinion in the Fourth District Court of Appeal.  , 2022

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • Board Certified Specialist in Marital & Family Law by The Florida Bar, Board of Legal Specialization and Education.  I received my recertification from The Florida Bar for Board Certified Specialist in Marital & Family Law in 2021. Recertification is required every 5 years with a recertification application, background check and peer review. , 2015

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Inaugural Ambassador to H.A.N.D.Y., Inc. (Helping Abused & Neglected Disadvantaged Youth, Inc.), a non-profit organization located in Broward County, Florida.  , 2015

Educational Background

  • Emory University, Bachelor Arts in Economics., 1983-1990

Honors

  • Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
  • Nominated by the Selection Committee.  , Distinguished Lawyer in Marital and Family Law, Lawyers of Distinction, 2021

These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.

“Exceptional attorney. Highly recommend”

Office location for Renée Safier Harris

1900 Corporate Blvd NW
Suite 302-W
Boca Raton, FL 33431

Phone: 561-295-9515

Selections

5 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2026

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