Peter L. Gladstone is a Principal/Shareholder of the law firm of Gladstone, Weissman, Hirschberg & Schneider, P.A. He is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law (1999) and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2003), having practiced exclusively in this field since 1988. He is also a Fellow in the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Mr. Gladstone is AV-Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been repeatedly selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America (2005-2026 editions), Florida Trend Legal Elite magazine, Florida Super Lawyers (“Top 5 Family Law Florida” for 2026 and “Top 10 Florida” for 2021-2026), and South Florida Legal Guide – Top Lawyers. Mr. Gladstone has been listed in Chambers and Partners as a ‘Band 1’ top-ranked high-net-worth family law attorney. He is a graduate of Brandeis University (B.A. 1985) and of The Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University (J.D., 1988).
Mr. Gladstone was recently named the “2025 Family Law Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in America. He similarly received this recognition in 2020, 2019, 2017, 2015, and 2013. Mr. Gladstone is a past President of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, and sits on the Board of Managers. Mr. Gladstone is also a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, making him one of a select few who have held both leadership positions within the family law bar. Mr. Gladstone served on the Executive Council of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar from 1997 to 2010 and remains active as a trustee. Mr. Gladstone has held many positions within the Family Law Section, including serving as Chair of both the Legislation Committee, Publications Committee (Editor, Family Law Commentator, 2002-2003 and Editor, Florida Bar Journal, 2001-2002). He is also a past Chair of the Family Law Section of the Broward County Bar Association (1995-1996), a past member of the Family Law Rules Committee of the Florida Bar (1996 – 1999), and a member of the Family Law Section of the American Bar Association (1988-present). Mr. Gladstone was recently selected to become a Founding Master Member of the Palm Beach Chapter, Family Law American Inns of Court, which promotes professionalism and ethics in the legal system. Mr. Gladstone is licensed to practice law in both Florida and New York. Moreover, the firm has been named a Tier 1 firm in Fort Lauderdale for Family Law and Family Law Mediation in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®.
Mr. Gladstone has lectured throughout the state on assorted topics concerning Family Law, including equitable distribution, business valuation, executive compensation, trial advocacy, prenuptial agreements, discovery and depositions, attorneys’ fees and costs, temporary relief hearings, and parenting plans. He is a published author of articles appearing in the Florida Bar Journal and the Family Law.
Commentator.Seminars & Speaking Engagements
The Florida Bar
02/09/23: Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section: Estate Planning and Asset Protection for the High-Net Worth Client: "Divorce, Trusts, and Nuptials: A Legal Love Triangle."
01/21/22: Florida Bar, Family Law Section – Board Certification Seminar: Attorneys’ Fees
10/07/21 – 10/9/21: Florida Bar, Family Law Section – Trial Advocacy Workshop, Team Leader
01/31/20: Florida Bar, Family Law Section – Board Certification Seminar: Attorneys’ Fees
01/25/19: Florida Bar, Family Law Section – Board Certification Seminar: Attorneys’ Fees
01/26/18: Florida Bar, Family Law Section – Board Certification Seminar: Paternity
08/27/14: “Understanding Corporate Returns, Trust Returns and the Related Financial Issues Impacting A Family Law Case – Discovery Considerations” – Course No. 17774R03/2006: “Codifying Cohabitation as a Ground for Modification or Termination of Alimony – So What’s New?” The Florida Bar Journal
1/28/05, 1/26/06, 1/26/07 and 1/28/08: Co-Chair, Marital and Family Law Certification Review Course
11/18/04: Handling Clients – The First Interview through Trial – Course No. 0174R04/2004: “What About College? Drafting and Negotiating College Payment Provisions”
05/17/02: Equitable Distribution – Course No. 5158R11/01/99: Temporary Relief Hearings – Course No. 4718R11/05/96: Discovery & Depositions – Course No. 7843R11/02/95: Handling Clients – The First Interview through Trial – Course No. 7664R11/03/94: Handling Clients – The First Interview through Trial - Course No. 7491R
Broward/Palm Beach Associations
04/2014: “Modification of Parenting Plans,” Palm Beach County Bar Association.04/2013: “You Got Him To Say What? – Mastering Deposition Skills,” Palm Beach County Bar Association.
10/26/00: Intermediate Family Law Seminar: “What Lawyers Should Know About Parental Alienation Syndrome and Rotating Custody,” Broward County Bar Association.
Other Organizations and Associations
04/25/25: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, 47th Annual Institute – “What Does Commingling Really Mean? The Ins and outs of Accounts, Entities and Other Assets.”
05/08/19-05/10/19: National Divorce Conference – American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Business Valuation Resources, Las Vegas, Nevada – “Splitting Compensation – Equity Awards and Options.”
09/11/16-09/14/16: Advanced Business Valuation Conference - American Society of Appraisers (ASA), Boca Raton, Florida, “Mock Trial.”
01/2014: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Marital and Family Law Review Course, “Parental Responsibility and Timesharing.”
05/2013: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute, “Business Valuations for Your Practice from Professional Associations to Publicly Traded Corporations.”
05/2012: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute, “Successful Negotiation Strategies.”
05/2011: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute, “Effective Opening Statements.”05/2010: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute, “Alimony Workshop.”
05/2009: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute, “Drafting Ironclad Premarital Agreements.”
05/2008: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute, “It’s None of Your Business – Sealing Records, Confidentiality Agreement and Other Privacy Related Concerns in Marital and Family Law Cases.”
05/2006: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter, Annual Institute, “Wade v. Hirschman, Child Custody Modification Revisited.”
03/2006: Nova Southeastern University, Center for Psychological Studies Continuing Education Workshop Series, “Child Custody Evaluations and Family Assessments."
Florida Bar, Family Law Section , Member, Executive Council, 1997 - Present;
Broward County Bar Association, Circuit Liaison for the Pro Bono Mentor Program, 1996 - Present;
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 1988 - Present;
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Chair, 2009 - 2010;
Florida Bar Journal and Family Law Commentator, Family Law Section, Co-Chair, Publications Committee, 2002 - 2003;
Florida Bar Journal, Editor, Family Law Column, 2001 - 2002;
Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Co-Chair of the Legislative Committee, 1996 - 2002;
Florida Bar, Member, Family Law Rules Committee, 1996 - 1999;
Broward County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Chair, 1995 - 1996 Broward County Bar Association, Family Law Section, Chair, 1995 - 1996;
Broward County Bar Association, Circuit Liaison for the Pro Bono Mentor Program, 1996 - Present;
American Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 1988 - Present Fellow: American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Florida Bar Board Certified in Marital and Family Law, 1999
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respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
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