Douglas Isenberg

Managing Attorney

Experience

Douglas Isenberg has devoted the last 36 years to providing highly personalized representation to clients navigating one of the most sensitive and challenging times in their lives. He began his career with the Legal Aid Society in Miami-Dade County before founding his own family law practice in 1990, focusing on divorce and paternity matters.

Douglas has successfully handled more than 1,500 contested and uncontested divorces, including high-conflict cases. His experience covers alimony, child support, time-sharing, parenting plans, equitable distribution, valuation of marital businesses, domestic violence, relocation, and the full range of issues that arise in divorce proceedings. Recognizing the emotional toll family matters can take, he built his practice around each client’s individual needs, offering attentive service, compassionate guidance, and dedicated advocacy.

Douglas brings his extensive knowledge and successful trial experience to Cabanas Law Firm, helping clients through every stage of their case. Whether it is a high-profile divorce, an uncontested divorce, a paternity case, or any other family legal matter, he is committed to giving every client honest advice, zealous advocacy, and effective representation tailored to their needs and goals.

Education

  • Law School: University of Miami School of Law (J.D. 2010)

  • Undergraduate: University of Michigan (B.A. 2007 – major in History of Art)

  • Bar & Court Admissions: Florida Bar (Admitted 2010) and United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Admitted 2025)

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1991)
  • Circuit & County Mediator, Supreme Court of Florida (2003–2005)
  • Certified Family Mediator, Supreme Court of Florida (2018–2019)

Bar Associations

  • Florida Bar Association (1991)
  • Broward County Bar Association
  • Cuban American Bar Association (CABA)
  • Broward County Hispanic Bar Association
  • National Association of Trial Attorneys
  • Weston Bar Association

Languages

  • English

Awards & Achievements

  • Inc. 5000 (2025)
  • AV Preeminent® Rating — Martindale-Hubbell (2022, 2023 & 2026)
  • Client Champion Award (Platinum Level) — Martindale-Hubbell (2026)
  • Law Firm 500 — Fastest-Growing Law Firms in the U.S. (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 & 2024)
  • Avvo Clients’ Choice Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 & 2026)
  • Avvo Top Attorney Rating (10.0 Superb)
  • Avvo Top Contributor (2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 & 2020)
  • 10 Best Law Firms — American Institute of Family Law Attorneys (2018)
  • Who’s Who Legal — Honored Member (2016)

Practice Areas

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Paternity
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