Elser Foster-Morales LLC - Miami, FL
Founded in 2001 and led by former Florida Bar President Dori Foster-Morales, this premier Miami family law practice provides sophisticated matrimonial representation in high-net-worth divorce, international child custody, business valuations, and complex marital disputes from its Flagler Street penthouse offices.
Elite Matrimonial and Family Law Leadership in Miami
High-stakes divorce proceedings and multi-jurisdictional family controversies demand extraordinary trial acumen, strategic discretion, and command of Florida matrimonial jurisprudence. Headquartered at 150 West Flagler Street, Penthouse II, Suite 2950, Elser Foster-Morales LLC (now known as Foster-Morales, PLLC) stands as one of Florida's preeminent family law boutiques. The firm is led by founding partner Dori Foster-Morales, a former prosecutor in the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office and Past President of The Florida Bar. Holding dual board certifications in Marital and Family Law from The Florida Bar and as a Family Law Trial Advocate from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, attorney Foster-Morales is also an elected Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and the International Academy of Family Lawyers. For discerning executives, public figures, and spouses who urgently need a family lawyer for complex dissolution matters, the firm provides unsurpassed courtroom advocacy.
Comprehensive Practice Across High-Asset Domestic Relations
Operating as top-tier divorce and family law lawyers, the firm's attorneys guide clients through intricate legal, financial, and cross-border dilemmas with meticulous precision:
High-Net-Worth Divorce and Corporate Asset Valuation
Substantial marital estates require sophisticated financial analysis. Collaborating as premier divorce lawyers, the firm manages the distribution of closely held businesses, hedge fund interests, professional practices, restricted equity, deferred executive compensation, and luxury real estate portfolios. Working alongside respected forensic accountants and appraisal specialists, the team ensures marital property is accurately characterized and equitably divided under Florida law while maintaining client confidentiality.
International Child Custody, Parenting Plans, and Hague Convention Matters
When parental disputes cross national boundaries, specialized knowledge is vital. Serving as experienced child custody lawyers, the firm handles complex jurisdictional conflicts, emergency international child abduction cases under the Hague Convention, and multi-state relocation petitions. The practice formulates robust parenting plans and time-sharing arrangements centered on protecting the emotional well-being and developmental stability of minor children.
Spousal Support, Child Support, and Post-Judgment Relief
Florida spousal support statutes demand rigorous economic presentation regarding standard of living, financial need, and ability to pay. Working as experienced child support lawyers, the team calculates child support in high-income scenarios, handles private school and healthcare funding obligations, and aggressively litigates or defends post-judgment modifications when financial circumstances change significantly.
Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity, and Protective Injunctions
Couples seeking to safeguard generational wealth work with the firm's prenuptial agreement lawyers to draft bulletproof premarital and postnuptial contracts. When domestic safety is compromised, the firm acts as experienced domestic violence lawyers, moving swiftly to secure or contest protective injunctions and restraining orders.
Historic Recognition and Confidential Consultations
Dori Foster-Morales and her team have earned continuous ranking in The Best Lawyers in America, induction into the Florida Trend Legal Elite Hall of Fame, and selection to Florida Super Lawyers Top 100. Offering bilingual counsel in English and Spanish, the firm delivers institutional authority with boutique responsiveness. Individuals seeking to hire a divorce lawyer or find an attorney in Miami can contact the office Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at (305) 577-0090 to schedule a confidential legal assessment.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the bustling legal and financial district of Downtown Miami, directly diagonally across from the Miami-Dade County Courthouse.
Building Location
This is a 29-story Class A office tower known as the Museum Tower. The property features premier ground-floor retail including the Museum Tower Café by Todd English and is situated near local public parks.
Parking Details
An integrated multi-level parking garage with 566 spaces is available directly within the building, offering convenient and covered parking options.
Public Transit
Served by Miami-Dade Transit Route 77 (Government Center); nearest stop is at Southwest 1st Street & Southwest 1st Court.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main entrance lobby of Museum Tower. Pass the security desk and take the high-speed elevators up to the 29th floor, where you will find Suite 2950.