Julia Luyster, Esq.

Personal Introduction

I represent high net-worth individuals who need to divorce with discretion and confidentiality while protecting multi-faceted financial considerations. Whether it be through litigation, mediation or collaboration, I utilize my extensive business and civil litigation background together with my compassion and understanding to creatively resolve complicated divorce and custody disputes. My clients want and receive both a shield and a sword. They appreciate the combination of aggressive, practical and professional advice and representation that guides them through their personal and professional lives for a period of time. My concierge style service addresses the health, business and social needs of my clients during a divorce because life does not stop for a family crisis. With a wide network of resources including forensic accountants, psychologists, vocational evaluators every need is met. I am a member of the Florida Bar; New York Bar; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court as well as The Florida Bar, Appellate Practice Section Outreach Committee Publications Committee, Legislation Committee, 2005-present. I am prior editor for The Florida Bar, Editorial Board Committee Member for Bar Journal and News; Palm Beach County Special Needs of Children Committee; U.N. Women Board of Directors. Alienated Grandparents Anonymous. I have been a frequent author and lecturer on many topics including Lecturer Florida Lien Law, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. June 2009. Lecturer Landlord Tenant Laws, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. April 2009.; Lecturer Construction Law Update, Construction Litigation Section PBC Bar, West Palm Beach, February 2009. Moderator, What To Do When Construction Projects Go Bad, Lorman Seminars, West Palm Beach, June 14, 2007.Lecturer, Spoliation of Evidence, Florida Liability Claims Conference, Orlando, May 2007.Lecturer on Discovery in Construction Litigation, Palm Beach County Bar, February 2007. Lecturer on Appellate Standards of Review, Lorman Appellate Practice Seminar, November 2006, Tampa. Lecturer on Frye and Daubert Challenges, 10th Annual Florida Liability Claims Conference in Orlando, June 2006. Adjunct Professor at the University of Central Florida, 1996-1997, teaching Evidence, Legal Research, and Legal Writing.