About Dorothy F
Dorothy F — Easley practices family law at Easley Appellate Practice PLLC in Miami, Florida. She has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1994. The firm specializes in family law, but also handles business law, employment law, appeals and appellate work, health care law, and white-collar crime cases throughout the state. She earned her J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1994, focusing on international law, commercial law, and constitutional law. Prior to that, she obtained an M.S.
in forest genetics from the State University of New York - College of Environmental Science & Forestry in 1986. Her diverse educational background informs her multifaceted approach to legal practice. Most of her work involves complex family law cases, including divorce, custody disputes, and property division. She also represents clients in appellate matters, navigating the details of the legal system to ensure fair outcomes. Cases typically progress from initial consultations to hearings and, when necessary, appeals in higher courts. Her experience in various jurisdictions, including the U.S.
Supreme Court and multiple circuit courts, enhances her ability to advocate for her clients. Before founding her firm, she held several significant positions, including managing partner and head of the appellate department at a prominent law firm. In 2007, she became the managing partner, leading the firm through various challenges and successes. Her leadership roles have gave her the skills necessary to manage complex cases and mentor younger attorneys. Dorothy is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, Circuit Family Law Mediator, and Appellate Mediator. She actively contributes to the legal community as the Vice Chair of the Florida Bar Appellate Court Rules Committee and as an adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law.
Additionally, she serves as President of the Rosemary Barkett Appellate American Inn of Court and the Third District Court of Appeal Historical Society, reflecting her commitment to the legal profession. Her involvement in various associations demonstrates her dedication to improving the legal field in Florida. She speaks at numerous legal seminars and workshops, sharing her expertise in appellate practice and family law. Dorothy F. Easley continues to make significant contributions to her field, advocating for her clients and shaping the future of legal practice in Florida.
