Barry Anthony Yablen

Barry A. Yablen is a highly respected family law attorney based in Coral Gables, Florida, known for his unwavering commitment to his clients and a reputation built on decades of legal excellence. He has been selected to Super Lawyers every year from 2014 through 2025, underscoring the consistent recognition he receives from his peers for professional achievement and ethical standards. Mr. Yablen earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School in 1988, where he also served as President of the Student Body, exemplifying leadership early in his legal career. He was admitted to the New Jersey and New York Bars in 1988 and to the Florida Bar in 2000, establishing a multi-jurisdictional foundation that enhances his legal versatility.

Mr. Yablen’s practice is devoted exclusively to family law, where he provides experienced and compassionate representation across a broad spectrum of matters, including adoption, alimony and spousal support, child support, custody and visitation, dissolution, divorce, domestic violence, father’s rights, marital property division, mediation, name changes, paternity, prenuptial agreements, and same-sex family law. Known for his thoughtful guidance and strategic advocacy, he is often sought after for both complex litigation and amicable resolutions.

Held in high esteem by colleagues, Mr. Yablen has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent* peer review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest levels of legal skill and ethical integrity.

In addition to his courtroom experience, Mr. Yablen has deep training in alternative dispute resolution. He is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator since 2008, a Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Mediator since 2012, and a Qualified Arbitrator, offering clients creative and cost-effective solutions to often emotionally charged legal issues. Beyond the legal profession, Mr. Yablen also owned and operated a small resort in Lake George in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, a hands-on entrepreneurial experience that sharpened his business insight and further informs his approach to complex financial matters in family law.

Mr. Yablen continues to be recognized for his integrity, dedication, and effectiveness—qualities that make him a trusted advocate for families facing critical life transitions. Mr. Yablen acts as the guardian ad litem for children and is currently accepting appointments as guardians.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.