Atty. Deborah S. Chames
Deborah Chames is a seasoned family law attorney who represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, post judgment proceedings, enforcement proceedings, paternity actions, preparation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and mediation. Prior to joining Kluger Kaplan, she was a partner at Heller & Chames, P.A. since its founding in 1989.
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Deborah S. Chames is a family law attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Kluger, Kaplan, Silverman, Katzen & Levine PL. Admitted to practice in Florida, 311448. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Touro College (BA, 1977). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers – Commercial Litigation, Martindale Hubbell Legal Leaders, 2012 (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Deborah Chames is a seasoned family law attorney who represents clients in all aspects of family law, including divorce, post judgment proceedings, enforcement proceedings, paternity actions, preparation of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and mediation
- Prior to joining Kluger Kaplan, she was a partner at Heller & Chames, P.A. since its founding in 1989
- She has been appointed by a number of Dade County Circuit Judges as Guardian-Ad-Litem in matrimonial matters involving children’s issues
- She also frequently testifies as an expert on attorney’s fee issues in matrimonial matters and matters relating to prenuptial agreements
- She has been involved in family cases before the Florida Supreme Court on multiple occasions
- Deborah believes in a holistic approach to family law matters, looking at the entirety of the family unit and crafting a strategy that zealously advocates for her clients’ best interests while also taking into account the sensitive and personal nature of the issues at hand
- This winning combination makes Deborah a champion for her clients in and out of the courtroom
- Outside of the courtroom, Deborah enjoys cooking, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren
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Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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