Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator
Thirty Years of Excellence.
One Clear Focus.After three decades as one of South Florida's most distinguished family law attorneys, Rae E. Chorowski now dedicates her practice exclusively to what she enjoys most — mediation, collaborative law, and consulting.
30+
Years in Practice
2
Languages Served
AV®
Martindale-Hubbell
17+
Years Super Lawyers
"The most powerful thing I can offer a family in crisis is not a verdict — it is a path forward they chose together."
Rae E. Chorowski, Esq. — Mediator & Counselor
Rae E. Chorowski, Esq.
FL SUPREME COURT CERTIFIED MEDIATOR
About
A career defined by families.
A practice defined by resolution.
Rae E. Chorowski is the founding partner of Chorowski Mediation & Consulting, P.A., a Fort Lauderdale practice dedicated exclusively to out-of-court dispute resolution in marital and family law. She is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator with more than thirty years of experience representing high-net-worth individuals in all aspects of family law — from pre-suit negotiations to complex litigation. Rae is widely regarded as one of South Florida's foremost practitioners in her field. She holds an AV® Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, has appeared in Florida Super Lawyers continuously since 2009, and has been honored in Florida Trend's Legal Elite. She is frequently appointed by judges in Florida's 17th Judicial Circuit as a Special Magistrate — a reflection of the confidence the bench places in her judgment and integrity. A committed educator and leader, she has served as Adjunct Professor at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law and lectures regularly before the Florida Bar, the Broward County Family Law Section, and the National Business Institute. Her fluency in Spanish allows her to serve a broad and diverse clientele with the same attunement she brings to every matter. She is an alumna of George Washington University (B.A.) and Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law (J.D., 1993). Member of the Florida Bar since 1994.
FL Supreme Court Certified Mediator
Super Lawyers 2009 – Present
Special Magistrate, 17th Circuit
Florida Trend Legal Elite
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Florida Bar Since 1994
Service
Mediation
Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediation
Rae serves as a neutral facilitator guiding parties through the full spectrum of family law disputes — confidentially, efficiently, and without a courtroom. Thirty years on both sides of the table give her an unmatched ability to reach durable agreements that families can genuinely live with.
Mediation is entirely confidential, typically faster and substantially less costly than litigation, and keeps decision-making where it belongs — with the family.
- Divorce & Dissolution
- Child Custody & Timesharing
- Alimony & Spousal Support
- Child Support
- Equitable Distribution
- High-Net-Worth Asset Division
- Post-Judgment Modifications
- Pre-Suit Resolution
- Collaborative Divorce
- Paternity & Same-Sex Divorce
Ask About Our Services
Serving all counties in the State of Florida. Se habla español.
We respond within one business day to schedule a brief intake call. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Initial inquiry by email or phone preferred.
Service
Consulting
Strategic Family Law Consulting
Three decades of complex family law practice — high-net-worth dissolution, multi-jurisdictional custody, and trust and business asset division — is knowledge that doesn't retire. It consults.
Rae offers strategic consulting to attorneys navigating complex matters, clients seeking a second opinion, and organizations requiring expert guidance. Engagements are private, focused, and structured to the client's needs.
- Case Strategy & Second Opinions
- Attorney Consultation
- High-Net-Worth Asset Analysis
- Business Valuation Guidance
- Trust & Estate Intersection
- CLE Presentations
- Pre-Suit Planning
Service
Collaborative Law
Florida Family Law Out-of-Court Resolution
After spending more than 30 years in the courtroom, Rae realized there is a better way to resolve family law disputes than in a public courtroom. Rae is also trained in Collaborative law. Collaborative law is a voluntary, out-of-court process that helps individuals resolve family law matters privately, respectfully and constructively. Rather than asking a judge to make decisions, the parties work together with specially trained collaborative attorneys and, when appropriate, other professionals such as financial specialists, child specialists, or mental health coaches to reach mutually acceptable solutions. Collaborative law offers a respectful alternative to litigation, helping families navigate transitions with dignity, cooperation, and a focus on long-term well-being.
Honors & Recognition
A Record Built Over Three Decades
2024
Legacy Builder Award
Broward County Hispanic Bar Association
2021
Women Leaders Award
Broward County Bar Association
2009 - Present
Super Lawyers
Florida Super Lawyers
Ongoing
Legal Elite
Florida Trend Magazine
Ongoing
AV® Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell®
17th Circuit
Special Magistrate
Appointed by Circuit Judges
30+
Years of Practice
AV®
Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell®
1994
FL Bar Admission
A New Chapter
Thirty Years. One Exceptional Partnership.
For more than three decades, Rae built and led one of South Florida's most respected family law firms -- serving families across Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties with distinction. She carries that legacy forward as she turns her full attention to the work she is most passionate about.
Rae is proud of the extraordinary attorneys she has practiced alongside throughout her career, and she wholeheartedly supports each of her former colleagues as they forge their own distinguished paths forward. It is the mark of the kind of lawyer -- and the kind of person -- she has always been.
Associations &
Memberships
The Florida Bar · Family Law Section Broward County Bar · Family Law Section Broward County Women Lawyers Association Broward County Matrimonial Lawyers Association Broward County Hispanic Bar Association (Past President)