Adam B. Cordover is an attorney who practices in family and adoption law, including divorce, collaborative divorce, military divorce, uncontested divorce, stepparent adoption, LGBT adoption, close relative adoption, non-relative adoption, paternity, child support, modification, enforcement, support unconnected with divorce, relocation, and name change.Adam is licensed to practice law in all state courts of Florida and the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida.Adam began his legal career in a local dynamic firm where he practiced in business disputes and family law. Adam had the opportunity to work for a managing shareholder who had cut his teeth in some of the most prestigious national and international firms. Through this experience, Adam was instilled with the importance of preparation, client relations, attention to detail, professionalism, and good old-fashioned hard work. While in law school, Adam worked as a student investigator at the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration. Among other responsibilities, he investigated and researched numerous categories of illegal transactions involving employer-funded health and welfare benefits plans. Adam was recognized for his leadership of a region-wide effort to determine compliance with federal health benefits laws. Adam brings these experiences and investigative skills to The Law Firm of Adam B. Cordover, P.A. He works diligently to ensure that the interests of his clients are protected in all family law matters. EducationAdam graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Certificate in International Relations. Adam was a leader in the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Student Government Cabinet for Student Advocacy, and Jewish Student Union.Adam received his Juris Doctor degree from the American University's Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C., ranked consistently by U.S. News and World Report as a top tier law school. At the same time, Adam received a Masters in International Affairs from the American University's School of International Service. Service to the CommunityAdam's commitment to giving back to the community began at an early age. As a youth, Adam volunteered at a local feed the homeless program. He also served as a leader in Camp Jenny, a program designed to give underprivileged youth an opportunity to spend a week in Georgia, where participants engaged in summer camp activities including kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and arts and crafts. At the University of Florida, Adam was a fundraiser for Stop! Children's Cancer. In Washington, Adam promoted the 9/11 Unity Walk, a gathering to commemorate the tragedies of 2001 and build trust and encourage dialogue between members of different faith communities.Since Adam returned to Florida, he has taken pride in serving the Tampa Bay community. Adam serves as a pro bono collaborative attorney through a joint project of Bay Area Volunteer Lawyers Program, the Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay, and the Hillsborough County Bar Association Collaborative Law Section. Adam is a regular volunteer at Bay Area Legal Services ("BALS"), where he assists victims of abuse petition for restraining orders. Adam also helps indigent, unrepresented litigants complete family law forms through the BALS Family Forms Clinic. Additionally, he has donated his time to Faith Cafe's feed the homeless program, Mayor Iorio's Hillsborough River and Waterways Clean up, and the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital through the Hillsborough County Bar Association Community Service Committee. Moreover, Adam has served as a Guardian Ad Litem through Voices for Children. Adam was honored when the Hillsborough County Bar Association recognized him in The LAWYER Magazine for his service to the community. AffiliationsAdam serves as vice president of the Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay. Additionally, Adam is a proud member of the Florida Adoption Council, International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, Tampa Bay Family Law Inn of Court, Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, Family and Collaborative Law Sections of the Hillsborough County Bar Association, and Centre Club. Presentations June 2013 - Collaborative Divorce: Educating First Responders Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay - Tampa, FL May 2013 - Collaborative Family Law: Offering a Healthier Alternative to Tampa Bay's Families Tampa Bay Association of Marriage and Family Therapy - Tampa, FL April 2013 - My Experience with Bay Area Legal Services Bay Area Volunteer Lawyers Program Educational and Networking Event - Tampa, FL March 2013 - Hillsborough County's Collaborative Family Practice Administrative Order Interdisciplinary Collaborative Family Practice Training - Tampa, FL November 2012 - The Essentials of Marketing Collaborative Family Law Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay - Tampa, FL October 2012 - Supportive Relationships and the Modification/Termination of Alimony Tampa Bay Family Law Inn of Court - Tampa, FL May 2012 - On the Cutting Edge - Collaborative Divorce Hillsborough County Bar Association Family Law Section - Tampa, FL October 2011 - Statutory Update on Spousal Support - What's The Deal With Lump Sum Alimony? Tampa Bay Family Law Inn of Court - Tampa, FL January 2011 - The Newly Pled Game - Setting Aside Prenuptial, Postnuptial, and Marital Settlement Agreements Tampa Bay Family Law Inn of Court - Tampa, FL Return to Home Page. |
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