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Erica Whittler

Senior Litigating Attorney

Experience

Erica Whittler is a Senior Litigating Attorney at Cabanas Law Firm, where she practices exclusively family law. For more than 15 years, Erica has handled all types of family-law cases, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, child support, modifications, and enforcement actions. She is committed to providing thoughtful, practical, and compassionate representation while advocating zealously for her clients and their families.

In the summer of 2008, Erica served as a University of Miami Hope Fellow at Legal Aid in the Domestic Violence Division, gaining valuable experience assisting individuals facing some of the most challenging circumstances in their lives.

From 2010 to 2011, Erica served as a University of Miami Legal Corps Fellow, working as an attorney for H.E.L.P., Inc. (HIV Education and Law Project). She provided free legal services to HIV-positive individuals in Miami Beach and Miami, Florida, assisting clients with housing disputes, immigration matters, and family-law matters. She also partnered with the City of Miami’s HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS) program to assist HOPWA clients with their legal needs.

From 2018 to 2024, Erica served on the Executive Board of Directors of KidSide, Inc. During her tenure, she served as Vice President of Development, Secretary, Chair of the Fundraising and Development Committee, Co-Chair of the Havana Nights Committee, and Co-Chair of the Give Miami Day Committee.

Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Erica is a very passionate Michigan Wolverines fan. Go Blue!

Personal Approach & Mindfulness

Beyond his legal practice, Sergio holds a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do & is a certified RYT 200 Yoga Instructor registered with the Yoga Alliance.  His dedication to discipline, physical balance & mindfulness directly informs his legal practice, bringing calm reassurance & structured poise to high-stress negotiations.  He is also an avid dog lover.

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)
  • 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)

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)

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
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