Michael A. Shorstein
Board Certified Adoption Attorney
Michael has practiced exclusively in the area of adoption law since 1990. He specializes in all aspects of domestic adoptions including interstate, identified, stepparent, grandparent, relative and adult adoptions. He’s an active member of the prestigious American Academy of Adoption Attorneys, and is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, meaning he’s rated at the highest level of professional excellence by his peers.
After graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in accounting, Michael received his law degree from Florida State University. He taught adoption law at one of Jacksonville’s local law schools. He regularly attends adoption seminars to share his knowledge and experience and to remain current on the many changes in adoption law and practice. Michael has conducted adoption seminars and presentations for hospitals, agencies and many other organizations. He and his wife, Robin, have two children, Mathew and Benay.