Raymond J. Rafool, II, a partner at Rafool, PLLC, is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, all courts in the State of Florida; the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; and the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida. Mr. Rafool, a Board Certified Attorney in Marital and Family Law, concentrates his practice on domestic and international family law and business and commercial litigation.
Mr. Rafool is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar and Nationally Board Certified as an Expert in Family Trial Law by The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA). Only about 7% of eligible Florida Bar members have attained the distinction of board certification, a mark of excellence in one or more of the 27 specialty areas, including Family Law. This prestigious credential represents the highest level of evaluation for expertise and professionalism in the legal field.
With an AV-rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Mr. Rafool has consistently been recognized for his exceptional legal skills and ethical standards. He has been selected to the Florida Super Lawyers list from 2013 through 2025, an honor awarded to no more than five percent of attorneys in each state. Additionally, he has been named in the Miami Herald’s list of South Florida’s Legal Leaders and Top Rated Lawyers. Mr. Rafool is rated a Florida Top Lawyer in Family Law by ALM, holds a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating, and is among the Top 100 Lawyers as recognized by The National Advocates, where he also served on the Executive Committee.
Mr. Rafool’s accolades extend further, including recognition as a Top 10 Family Law Attorney by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Inc., inclusion in the Top 30 Matrimonial and Family Law Lawyers by The National Advocates, and being named in the Top One Percent by The National Association of Distinguished Counsel. His dedication to his clients and the legal profession earned him the “10 Best Attorney” honor by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys from 2015 through 2021. In addition, he was named a “Top 100” attorney by the American Academy of Attorneys in 2019 and 2020 and recognized as Litigator of the Year by the American Institute of Trial Lawyers in both 2020 and 2021.
Throughout his career, Mr. Rafool has represented many celebrities and individuals in complex family, same-sex, and business litigation. He is also a sought-after speaker and author, having lectured and published extensively on these practice areas. His professional leadership includes serving as a past Vice Chair and member of the Florida Family Law Rules Committee, past Chair and member of the Florida Criminal Rules Committee, past Vice Chair and member of the Florida Judicial Administration, Selection and Tenure Committee, and as a past Representative on the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Committee. These accomplishments underscore his unwavering commitment to excellence and leadership in the field of family law.
