About

Deborah Schwartz is a seasoned securities arbitration attorney with experience in estate planning, special education advocacy, and family law. Learn more about her background and expertise. Deborah Schwartz has been immersed in the world of securities arbitration since 2004, starting out as a securities paralegal before transitioning to a Claimants’ securities arbitration attorney upon her bar admission in 2010. She joined KlaymanToskes in 2018, where she continues to excel in representing clients in complex securities disputes. In addition to her work in securities arbitration, Deborah also has a wealth of experience in estate and special needs planning, special education advocacy, family law matters, and business contracts. She is also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator specializing in family law cases. Educationally, Deborah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, magna cum laude, in Psychology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. She then pursued her Juris Doctor degree at Nova Southeastern University’s Shepherd Broad Law Center as a Goodwin Scholar. Despite the challenges of being a single parent to a young child during law school, Deborah excelled in her studies and was recognized for her dedication to pro bono work benefiting seniors. She also received a CALI book award for achieving the highest score in interviewing and counseling. Her commitment to excellence has been further acknowledged with her inclusion in the Florida Super Lawyers List as a Rising Star for 2020, a prestigious honor reserved for the top 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state. Deborah is known for her compassionate approach to client representation, providing a warm and personal touch to her legal practice. She strives to make the legal process less intimidating for her clients while remaining a fierce advocate on their behalf. Whether navigating securities disputes or assisting with estate planning, Deborah is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for those she represents.

Legal Issues

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Certificates

Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator - Family Law
Florida Dispute Resolution Center

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Associate Lawyer
  The Estate Plan
  2022
• Associate
  Klayman/Toskes
  2018
• Associate
  Sonn & Erez
  2010

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