Biography
For over twenty years Scott M. Weiss has practiced exclusively family law, assisting clients in divorce, child custody and support, spousal support, distribution of marital property, and post-judgment modifications. As a family law attorney, Mr. Weiss works diligently to serve his clients with compassion and sensitivity while vigorously protecting their rights. Mr. Weiss earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Binghamton University in Binghamton, New York in 2002, and went on to pursue his law degree at Nova Southeastern University, graduating in 2005. He was admitted to the Florida Bar the same year. Partnering with Gary D. Weiner, he now provides family law services to clients throughout Broward and Palm Beach Counties in South Florida. Mr. Weiss previously served as co-chair of the Family Law Committee of the South Palm Beach County Bar Association and is a member of the Florida Bar’s Family Law Section. Mr. Weiss is rated AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbell®, the definitive guide to the most distinguished law firms and attorneys in America. In 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Mr. Weiss was selected as a Rising Star and as a Super Lawyer for 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 in the area of Family Law by Super Lawyers Magazine. Mr. Weiss also enjoys a 10 of 10 Superb Rating by the legal website AVVO. For 2015, 2016 and 2017 Mr. Weiss was chosen by The American Society of Legal Advocates as one of the Top 40 Lawyers Under 40 practicing Florida Family Law. Mr. Weiss was selected a Top 10 Family Law Attorney by Attorney and Practice Magazine.
Education
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- 2005
- Binghamton University, Binghamton, New York
- B.A., Bachelor of Arts - 2002
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2005
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Associations
- South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Family Law Committee, Past Chair, 2012 to 2017
- The Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Member
- South Palm Beach County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section, Past President
- South Palm Beach County Bar Association, President, 2026-2027
- 15th Judicial Circuit “C”, Florida Bar Grievance Committee, Past Chairperson
Honors
- AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
- Rising Star, Family Law, Super Lawyers Magazine
- 10 of 10 Superb Rating, AVVO
- Top 40 Lawyers Under 40, Florida Family Law, The American Society of Legal Advocates
- Top 10 Family Law Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine