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Lawrence Joseph Marraffino
Lawrence Joseph Marraffino
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Bar #438390(FL)     License for 40 years; Member in Good Standing
Gainesville FL

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  Hired attorney , anonymous  Apr. 29, 2021
Excellent lawyer, highly recommended
I took the help of Mr. Marraffino to fight my divorce case. Half the battle was already won when my husband came to know that I have hired such a reputed lawyer, and hence I did get an easy mutual divorce. Mr. Marraffino was not just a lawyer but also did a lot of counseling for me during these tough times, listening patiently despite being so busy. He is knowledgeable not only in divorce related issues, but I found him to have good knowledge in tax related matters as well. He also recommended me a women's shelter when I wanted to leave my husband's house. Above all, he does not try to prolong the case and keeps it as simple and finishes a case as fast as possible, in the best interest of the client. I found the farm to be client friendly, with a homely cozy environment rather than being too professional. Just the comfort and ease I needed at that moment. Mr. Marraffino, Mrs. Marraffino and Ms. Lashanda treated me not like a client but as a friend. Due to them, despite being completely alone in the country, I found the strength to file a divorce case and go through with it till completion. I do not have enough words to thank the Marraffino law firm. I highly recommend it.
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Mar. 17, 2021
He's David to Goliath!
Marraffino came in to clean up a colossal mess my first attorney made in what is, according to our judge, the "Most contentious divorce" she'd ever seen. He along with his team are focused on presenting the best case, and strategy to win. This man saved my kids, there is no better review I could write. If you want someone dedicated to protecting your family, this is your firm.
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Feb. 26, 2020
international Custody Case
In a time and age when we have millions of so called degrees hanging on the walls of offices. It is a delight to meet a person who depicts the value of this degree. I am an Indian citizen who got caught up in domestic difficulty leading to a child custody case when I was in Gainesville, Florida. USA. I found myself in a very helpless situation where the land and language was foreign to me. As I struggled to get my baby back from my husband who had kidnapped her from our house when I was in the shower. The government of India, came to my rescue and hired Mr. Lawrence Marafino to represent me in my child custody case. Marraffino Law Firm is one of the Best Family attorney. This was a gift of God to me. Mr Lawrence Marafino did an excellent job in representing me in court. He and his law team also encouraged me and gave moral support as every day was a such a challenge for me. By the Grace of God with their hard work, we won the case and I have my baby girl back with me. As I faced this terrible challenge I learnt that has many Angels in this world. They walk the earth in human forms. One of them is Mr. Lawrence Marafino. Now my little baby is with me in my country India May God bless him and his very precious wife Ellen Mr. Lawrence Marraffino is extremely knowledgeable and thorough in evaluating the case details. He provided me with valuable suggestions and approaches on how to go about my case. He is very quick in response to all your questions and concerns. He is highly dedicated to his clients throughout the journey and makes sure that there is positive outcome, even with very complicated cases like mine. Ms Ellen his dear wife works very diligently on behalf of her client and knows the law. Her personality helps because she is also realistic and is concerned about the emotional issues of the case. Lashanda another very valuable team member helped me a lot because it was very difficult for me to understand the Law system of the different Country. She helped me in making the right decisions when related to the matters of my country. It was very difficult time for me because I was away without my daughter for 345 days but when I arrived in the US. I was able to meet my daughter and she was able to stay with me as per visitation agreement, they knew the best way to approach each situation. They were very thorough and made sure I was comfortable with the end result. If you choose Mr. Marafino, you will be amazed with his professionalism and positive attitude. I would highly recommend Mr. Lawrence Marraffino and his firm to anyone who is looking for the an outstanding with great human values that practices Family Law. Larry, Ellen, & Lashanda did an awesome work for my International Case.
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Jan. 30, 2020
Divorce
He helped me with my divorce case and now it is finalized and i am now moving forward to fix my life and strive to make it better someday.
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Jan. 22, 2020
Highly recommend!
Five stars! Larry and his team are efficient and professional. Effective too! I got results on a particular matter in a very timely matter. Thank you to the Marraffino Law firm!
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Jan. 19, 2020
Thankful
Mr. Marraffino showed professionalism and care from day 1 when I went for a consultation for my bankruptcy. He takes his time to listen and explain. I am thankful because its hard to find people who truly cares. Mr. Marraffino is not only a great professional but he is also a great human being. I would recommend him 100%.
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Nov. 13, 2019
Thank You!
I walked into Mr. Marraffino's office a complete mess. My kids Father did not return my kids home to me when he was suppose to, and I truly felt like I lost my life. Because there was no court order set in place yet to say he had to return the kids to me, I felt completely hopeless. Mr. Marraffino and his wife worked so hard for me, and even though I felt like I kept losing hope, they reassured me that they were doing everything on their end to fight for me. And they were right. They are the reasons that I can breath again because my kids were returned home to me! "Thank you" doesn't even do it justice to what I feel like I owe them!
  Hired attorney , anonymous  Aug. 08, 2019
An Extraordinary Attorney...
There aren’t enough superlatives to describe Mr. Marraffino. He helped me with a probate matter with the highest degree of professionalism, ethics and compassion. Mr. Marraffino was caring and sensitive to my needs and was so kind! He really went above and beyond. Ellen and Lashonda were equally impressive, and I found his firm welcoming and comforting during a very stressful and distressing time. I feel fortunate and thankful to have found Mr. Marraffino. The Marraffino Law Firm is a legal gem, and I would highly recommend him. He is an outstanding attorney and, most of all, an extraordinary person.
anonymous  Jul. 28, 2019

He was super professional, extremely knowledgeable and most importantly to me, very tender in the matter at hand. Not only did he fully prepare all business documents specific to my father's needs, he educated us along the way. He even delayed his vacation travel by several hours to accommodate my father. Not only is that service...he's a man/attorney that truly cares. I thank God that we met Attorney Marraffino and he will forever be our Florida Family Attorney. Forever Grateful.

anonymous  Jul. 23, 2019

I have been extremely pleased with Mr. Marrafino's services and highly recommend him for family law matters. Both times he has represented me, Mr. Marrafino explained every step of the process and patiently answered all of my questions. He was kind, responsive and obtained positive outcomes for me and my children. I would use him again in a heartbeat!

Attorney Endorsements (26)

Thomas Gerard Pye , Bankruptcy and debt, Business, Chapter 7 bankruptcy, Estate planning, Litigation, Mergers and acquisitions
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endorsement on Oct. 01, 2015 Relation Ship: Legal Professional
I confidently endorse Lawrence Marraffino. I have known Larry for many years and have always known him to be of the highest ethical standards. I have on many occasions referred clients to him based on this trust and confidence, knowing that he handles his clients and their legal matters with the utmost care and professionalism.
Sherry Gale Ivey Jones , Criminal defense, Litigation
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endorsement on Jul. 18, 2012 Relation Ship: Legal Professional
I endorse this lawyer. As a professor at U.F. Law, Mr. Marraffino is a great resource of information to his students, and continues to provide information and help to students long after graduation. I have recommended clients to Mr. Marraffino in the Gainesville area, and have always received positive responses from those client's who retained Mr. Marraffino's Law Firm.
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Practice Area: Family Law endorsement on Sep. 19, 2017
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Practice Area: Personal Injury endorsement on Aug. 09, 2015
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Practice Area: Bankruptcy endorsement on Aug. 02, 2015
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Practice Area: Civil Litigation endorsement on Jul. 24, 2015
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Practice Area: Premises Liability endorsement on Jul. 23, 2015
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Practice Area: Civil Practice endorsement on Jul. 23, 2015
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Practice Area: Civil Rights endorsement on Jan. 04, 2012
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Practice Area: Aged and Aging endorsement on Dec. 19, 2011
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Practice Area: Personal Injury endorsement on Aug. 08, 2015
Lawrence has taught got years at the University of Florida Law school and has been in charge of the trial team and taught students about managing small firms. The FLORIDA has honored his work.
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Practice Area: Personal Injury endorsement on Aug. 02, 2015
I have known Mr. Marraffino for many years. I know him to be an extremely capable and professional attorney who gets great results for his clients.
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Practice Area: Trial Practice endorsement on Jul. 29, 2015
Volatile at times and often has difficulty dealing with others involved in cases such as opposing counsel, witness, court reporters, etc.
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Practice Area: Personal Injury endorsement on Jul. 23, 2015
Mr. Marraffino's greatest attribute is that he mentors others to grow from his own experiences. He "pays it forward" with younger associates and law students to improve the progress of our legal community. It is hard nowadays to find dedicated lawyers who take time away from their very busy solo practice to mentor others without expecting anything in return. It's very refreshing and should set a good example for all of us.
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Practice Area: Civil Practice endorsement on Jul. 23, 2015
I have known him to have these high standards based on 30 years of seeing and hearing him practice.
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Practice Area: Tort Liability endorsement on Jul. 23, 2015
I have known Larry for more than 20 years. We have worked on cases in the past as co-counsel and have conferred on matters over the years. He is very ethical and competent
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Practice Area: Civil Litigation endorsement on Mar. 23, 2012
Rude and abrasive.
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Practice Area: Civil Litigation endorsement on May 10, 2010
Not impressed with this lawyer's ability to be organized, meet deadlines or effectively communicate.
anonymous
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I confidently endorse Lawrence Marraffino. I have known Larry for many years and have always known him to be of the highest ethical standards. I have on many occasions referred clients to him based on this trust and confidence, knowing that he handles his clients and their legal matters with the utmost care and professionalism.
anonymous
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Larry Marraffino is a great opponent. He is professional and works hard for his client. Larry is experienced in family law and a skilled litigator.
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Mr. Marraffino is board certified, and handles every matter with diligence, thoroughness, professionalism, and compassion. We have worked on cases together and I have personally seen the high quality of his work.
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I endorse this lawyer in the area of Family law. I needed to confer with a lawyer on how best to advise a client in a family law matter and Mr. Marrafino's advice was sound and to the point. Within moments, he had reviewed the documentation I submitted to him and was prepared to discuss the issues at length. I would recommend Mr. Marrafino to anyone seeking a family law lawyer.
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I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely knowledgeable and seeks to serve his clients interests at all times.
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I endorse this lawyer.
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I endorse Lawrence. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
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Mr. Marraffino is a dedicated lawyer and an excellent adjunct professor at the University of Florida.
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Marraffino is one of the finest attorneys in his state. He is a strong and zealous advocate for his clients and a credit to the legal profession. I highly recommend his legal services.
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I endorse Attorney Marraffino. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos.
anonymous
anonymous
I endorse this lawyer. As a professor at U.F. Law, Mr. Marraffino is a great resource of information to his students, and continues to provide information and help to students long after graduation. I have recommended clients to Mr. Marraffino in the Gainesville area, and have always received positive responses from those client's who retained Mr. Marraffino's Law Firm.
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I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Marrafino is one of the few attorneys who cares more about his clients then making money. He gives back to his community through bro bono work and teaching.
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Lawrence Marraffino is an excellent advocate for his clients. He also provides outstanding service to his students at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, which has undoubtedly resulted in an advancement in the practice of law in Florida.
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I have encountered Atty. Marraffino's advice on Avvo frequently as it relates to foreclosure and bankruptcy. Since these are fields in which I am extremely involved, I am able to say with confidence that his advice is consistently excellent.
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Mr. Marraffino is a great advocate and teacher. I highly recommend him for your personal injury and bankruptcy needs.

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