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Howard M. Rudolph

Howard M. Rudolph

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Biography

Howard M. Rudolph, managing partner of Rudolph & Associates LLC, is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law with an emphasis on complex divorce litigation.

He graduated from Rutgers University, B.A., and Hofstra University, J.D., where he was Editor of Law Review. Mr. Rudolph is admitted to the Bar in Florida, New Jersey and New York, and is a member of the ABA, giving him the unique ability to handle multi-jurisdictional cases.

He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, is named in Florida’s Legal Elite, and sits on several Family Law Section committees. He lectures on family law topics. He represents high net worth clients, numerous professional athletes and members of the entertainment industry in their paternity, child support, and divorce matters.

Howard Rudolph and his wife Julie, are active supporters of the Heart Association, Cancer Alliance, South Florida Science Museum and Big Dog Ranch Rescue. Julie is also an active member of the Junior League of the Palm Beaches. Howard also supports the Town of Palm Beach Police and Fire Department. Howard lectures at the Sports Law Association. Howard is an avid sportsman who loves paddle boarding, watersports, and hiking. He spends his free time with his wife of over 25 years, their family, and man’s best friend, Chonk.

Howard M. Rudolph

Education

  • Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York
    • J.D. - 1987
    • Honors: Editor of Law Review
  • Rutgers College, New Brunswick, New Jersey
    • B.A. - 1984

Bar Admissions

  • New York, 1988
  • Florida, 1990
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1988
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1990
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1990
  • New Jersey, 1989

Practice Areas

  • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
  • Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Spousal Maintenance and Support
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Paternity Issues
  • Timesharing
  • Child Support
  • Domestic Violence

Certified Legal Specialties

  • Board Certified In Marital And Family Law, 2001

Professional Associations

  • The Florida Bar, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member
  • New York Bar Association, Member

Honors

  • AV rated Martindale – Hubbell, Selected as Florida Super Lawyer 2007-2009, 2013-2019
  • AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and is named in Florida’s Legal Elite
  • 15+ years of recognition from Super Lawyers

Published Works

  • Quoted in article on www.Bloomberg.com May 9, 2011 – NFL Players Poised to Cut Alimony, Making Wives Industry Dispute Victims.
  • “The Retroactive Modification of a Temporary Relief Award” – The Florida Bar Commentator, Spring 2007.
  • “An Interview with the Honorable Martin Colin, 15th Judicial Circuit” – The Florida Bar Commentator, Winter 2008.
  • “Enforcement of Charging Liens: The Nitty Gritty of How to Get Paid” – The Florida Bar Commentator, March 2009.
  • “Cleaning Up” Social Media Before or During Litigation, The Florida Bar Family Law Section Commentator, Summer 2015.
  • “Child Support and the Professional Athlete” – The Florida Bar Commentator, Winter 2017.
  • “Factors to Consider When Drafting a Prevailing Party Provision” – The Florida Bar Commentator, Summer 2018.

Representative Cases

  • Jana Schwalb vs. Jared Schwalb Cases 4D2023-0904 and 4D2023-1313 (Fla. 4th DCA August 2024)
  • Pamela McGuire vs. Hardit Singh Case 6D2023-0434 No. 6th District Court of Appeal (May, 2024)
  • Kerstin Weinstein vs. Roland Berger Case 4S2023-0281 No. 4th District Court of Appeal (April, 2024)
  • Katie C. Meklir vs. Bryan A. Meklir Case No. 4D21-3521 4th District Court of Appeal
  • Michelle Anne Oyler vs. Theodore Thaddeus Oyler and SHIVA and SHAKTI HOLDINGS, L.LC Case No. 4D22-2317, 4th District Court Appeal
  • Rabadan v. Rabadan, 2021 WL 1991849 (Fla. 4th DCA May 19, 2021)
  • Howard Elias vs. Cindy Elias, et al.,168 So.3d 301 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015)
  • Howard Elias vs. Cindy Elias, Max Elias, Joyce Elias, et al., 152 So. 3d 749 (Fla. 4th DCA 2014)
  • Hoff v. Hoff – 4D 12 574 (4th District Court of Appeals 2013)
  • Resnick v. Resnick, 19 So.3d 1176 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009)
  • Karam v. Karam, 6 So.3d 87 (Fla. 3d DCA 2009)
  • Jaffe v. Jaffe, 995 So.2d 977 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008)
  • Flood v. Stumm, 989 So.2d 1240 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008)
  • Vandermeeren v. Vandermeeren, 995 So.2d 979 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008)
  • Sell v. Sell, 949 So. 2d 1108 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2007)
  • Posner v. Posner, 940 So.2d 524 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006)
  • Todor v. Todor, 914 So.2d 359 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005)
  • Sell v. Sell, 928 So.2d 400 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005)
  • Sell v. Sell, 882 So.2d 400 (Fla. 3d DCA 2004)
  • Sell v. Sell, 882 So.2d 541 (Fla. 3d DCA 2004)
  • McGrath v. Mountain, 784 So.2d 607 (Fla. 5th DCA 2001)
  • Cisneros v. Cisneros, 782 So.2d 547 (Fla. 3d DCA 2001)
  • Young v. Young, 745 So.2d 1074 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999)
  • Zeide v. Zeide, 719 So.2d 919 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998)

Community Involvement 

  • Adopt-A-Family of the Palm Beaches
  • The Junior League of the Palm Beaches
  • Patron of the South Florida Science Museum
  • The Norton Museum of Art
  • Active support of the American Heart Association
  • Cancer Alliance of Help & Hope, Inc.

Classes & Seminars

  • American Bar Association Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries, 2011
  • Second Annual International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film, Television and Sports, 2011
  • Panelist on The Legal Full Court Press, Home Run, and Knock-Out Punch in Sports, 2011
  • Representing Your Celebrity Sports Client in Film and Television on Transactional, Litigation and Labor Issues concerning Network Programming and Branding of Sports Productions, 2011
  • Licensing and Merchandizing Endorsements Worldwide, 2011
  • The Florida Bar – Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements, 2013
  • Inns of Court Presentation on Marital Home – Credits and Off-Sets, 2013