Temi Zeitenberg, Esq.

Ms. Zeitenberg’s legal career began over fifteen years ago as an attorney with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Children’s Legal Services, prosecuting cases of abuse, abandonment, and neglect of children. Additionally, she worked with the Florida Department of Children and Families, Office of General Counsel, handling a variety of matters including prosecuting cases of elderly abuse and neglect, establishing guardianships, appellate research and writing, and handling public record requests.

In 2012, Ms. Zeitenberg went into private practice focusing on marital and family law. While in private practice, Ms. Zeitenberg acted with fierce advocacy and negotiating skills, combined with a sensitivity and compassion needed to guide her clients to a cost effective and clear-cut resolution.  When necessary, Ms. Zeitenberg utilized her trial advocacy skills in the courtroom to achieve the best outcomes for her clients.

In 2018, Ms. Zeitenberg was appointed as a General Magistrate in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. As a Magistrate, Ms. Zeitenberg was assigned to the family, mental health, and child support divisions. Ms. Zeitenberg presided over hundreds of hearings and non-jury trials. In addition, Ms. Zeitenberg was responsible for legal research, drafting and writing reports, orders, and judgments.

Recognizing the need for a new approach to a new beginning, Ms. Zeitenberg founded DivorceSmart which focuses on a negotiated settlement rather than litigation as the best strategy in family law cases. Ms. Zeitenberg uses her years of trial litigation experience combined with presiding over hundreds of cases as a General Magistrate to empower others to resolve disputes without litigation. Ms. Zeitenberg’s background allows her to analyze cases on an individual basis with an eye to achieving the most efficient and economical result.  Ms. Zeitenberg’s patience and passion for alternative dispute resolution helps others come to an agreement, which in turn, saves time, money, stress.

Not only is Ms. Zeitenberg a skilled attorney and mediator, but she is also a licensed Real Estate Agent.

Ms. Zeitenberg’s motto is: “No problems, only solutions.”

ACCOMPLISHMENTS & ACCOLADES

  • University of Miami Bachelors of Science – 2001
  • Nova Southeastern University Juris Doctorate – 2006
  • Florida Bar – October 2006
  • 15th Judicial Circuit General Magistrate – 2018-2021
  • 2nd Annual Regional Child Welfare Conference Outstanding Performance Award – September 28, 2007
  • 3rd Annual Regional Child Welfare Conference Outstanding Performance Award – November 7, 2008
  • Family Resource Center Outstanding Service to the Children & Families of District XI – 2009
  • Florida Licensed Real Estate Agent – March 2010
  • Florida Department of Children & Families Service Award – April 2013
  • Family Mediation Training – April 2013 & October 2021
  • Guardian Ad Litem Training – November 2015
  • Florida Judicial College Training – December 2019
  • Florida Judicial College Faculty – January 2021

MEMBERSHIPS  & ASSOCIATIONS

PUBLICATIONS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • “Young Women Layers Who Start Their Own Law Firms Continue To Face Challenges in a Male Dominated Industry,” FAWL Journal Fall/Winter 2016
  • “Department of Revenue Administrative Child Support Order” Family Law Commentator. Volume XXVI, ISSUE 3, Spring 2022  
  • Palm Beach County Bar Association – Bench Bar Panelist 2019, 2020, 2022