Christopher is the Principal of the LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTOPHER W. RUMBOLD, PLLC and is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law (2022), a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2024), and a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers.   He established the LAW OFFICE OF CHRISTOPHER W. RUMBOLD, PLLC in 2015 to provide discrete, quality, ethical representation in matrimonial and family law matters.  As a Florida Bar Board Certified attorney, he zealously advocates for his clients in court, recognizing that certain matters require litigation.  And, as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, who is also collaboratively trained, he promotes the benefits of simultaneously seeking amicable resolutions.  

 

Christopher is a former Assistant Public Defender (Palm Beach, 2002-2005) with extensive trial experience defending misdemeanor and felony cases.  Since 2005, Christopher has restricted his practice to complex, high income/high net-worth matrimonial and family law matters.  He joined the family division of Heller & Chames, P.A., (Miami) in 2005 as a senior associate.  In 2010 he joined Gladstone & Weissman, P.A., (Broward/Boca Raton) as a senior associate and became a partner in the firm in 2014. He regularly practices in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade County.     

 

Christopher, an accomplished equestrian, international traveler, and avid reader (presidential biographies and sci-fi) resides in South Florida with his husband, Danial, and their three dogs.  They are proud uncles of seven amazing nieces and nephews.  

 

EDUCATION: 

• University of Florida, Frederick G. Levin College of Law (1998-2002) – J.D./M.A.(Sociology). Editor Journal of Technology, Law and Policy; recipient Pro Bono Award; member Phi Alpha Delta; member Graduate Student Council; member AKD (Sociological Honors Society); instructor undergraduate Sociology courses.

• Oakland University (1994-1997) – BA in psychology and sociology, cum laude; member Golden Key Honors Society.

 

FAMILY LAW SECTION, FLORIDA BAR:

• Florida Bar, Family Law Section Immediate Past Chair (2025-26). 

• Florida Bar, Family Law Section Chair (2024-25).

• Florida Bar, Family Law Section Secretary (2021-22), Treasurer (2022-23), and Chair Elect (2023-24).

• Executive Council – Member (2013-21).

• Legislation Committee Member (2011-22); Legislation Committee Co-Chair (2015-16); Sponsorship Committee Chair (2023-24); Long Range Planning Chair (2023-24); Alimony Rapid Response Group Chair (2020-21); Nomenclature Committee Chair (2017-20); General Magistrate & Hearing Office Committee Member (2010-18); Committee Co-Chair (2014); Committee Chair (2017-18); Membership Committee Member (2017-18); Publications Committee Member (2017-20); Rules & Forms Committee (2018-2019); CLE Committee Member (2019-2020); and Ad Hoc Lobbyist Committee (2019-2020).

• “Rising Star” Award Recipient (2011-12); “Outstanding Service” Award Recipient (2012, 2014, 2018, 2021); Chair’s “Special Recognition” Award Recipient (2015).

• Testified on behalf of the Family Law Section in Tallahassee before House and Senate Committees on pending legislation (2011-2015) – 20+ times.     

 

FLORIDA BAR:

• Board Certified in Marital and Family Law (2022).  

• Supreme Court Certified, Family Law Mediator (2015-23).  

• Selectee, Member and Graduate of Inaugural Class, Florida Bar Leadership Academy (2013).

 

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF MATRIMONIAL LAWYERS:

• Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (2025). 

• Board of Managers (2026).   

 

AWARDS:  

• Best Lawyers in America (2018-2026).

• Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings; AV “Preeminent” Rated (2015–23).

• Superlawyers; Top 5% (2011–26) “Rising Star;”; (2013-23) “Superlawyer.”

• National Association of Distinguished Counsel; Nation’s Top 1% of Attorneys (2015–21).

• AVVO - 10/10 “Superb” (2015-2023).  

 

PUBLICATIONS:   

• “A Phantom Menace: SB 58 / HB 351 and the Application of Foreign Law in Florida's Family Court,” Florida Bar Journal, Vol. 87, No. 9, November 2013.    

• “Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow – Concept, Creed and Creation of the Inaugural Class of the Florida Bar’s Leadership Academy (Part 1 of 2)”, Florida Bar, Family Law Section Commentator, Volume XXVII, No. 2, Winter 2014.

• “In Recognition of Marital and Family Equality: The Family Law Section’s Brief Amicus Curiae in Shaw” Florida Bar, Family Law Section Commentator, Volume XXVIII, No.1, Fall 2014.

• “U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia: An Originalist in a Constructionist’s World” Florida Bar, Family Law Section Commentator, Vol. XXIX, No. 4, Summer 2016.

• Co-author Brief Amicus Curiae, in Florida v. Pareto, Case No.: 3D14-1816/3D14-1783 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014), on behalf of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Florida Chapter.

• Co-author Brief Amicus Curiae in Shaw v. Shaw, Case No.: 2D14-2384 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014), on behalf of the Family Law Section and American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Florida).

• “Marital and Family Equality,” Marital and Family Law Review Course, Redbooks, Vol. III, January 26 – 27, 2018.   

   

PRESENTATIONS:

• Co-Presenter, “Building the Record: A Top 10 Approach to Evidence in Family Law,” Palm Beach County Bar, Rising the Bar (2026).  

• Co-Presenter, “The Law of Protection: Domestic Violence and Interpersonal Injunctions,” Florida Bar, Family Law Section CLE (October 2025).

• Co-Presenter, “Domestic Violence: Legal Perspectives and Practical Strategies,” Broward County’s Raising the Bar (May 2025).

• Co-Presenter, “Navigating Parentage: Understanding New Law and Legal Insights Regarding Paternity in Florida”, Florida Law Con, Miami Dade Bar (April, 2025).

• Presenter, “Cohabitation Agreements: Creating Contractual Relationships Outside of a Marriage”, Florida Bar, Family Law Section CLE (April, 2020).

• Presenter, “Family Law Financial Issues – Potpourri”, Broward County Bar Association, Raising the Bar (April, 2019).

• Presenter, “Bringing in 2017 with a Bang: Legislative, Decisional and Rule Based Revelations [You Must Know to Remain Practical, Proficient, Perceptive and Persuasive Practitioners],” Broward County Bar Association, Raising the Bar (May, 2017). 

• Presenter, “Alimony: Chock Full-O’-Nuts,” Broward County Bar Association, Nuts and Bolts, (November, 2016).

• Presenter, “Achieving Equity – The Collaborative Process and Marital Equality,” Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals – Orlando Chapter (August, 2016).  

• Co-Presenter, “2016 Family Law Section Legislative Update,” Florida Bar, Family Law Section CLE (May, 2016).

• Co-Presenter, “Post-Obergefell: Parentage Issues for Same Sex Couples,” Florida Bar, Family Law Section CLE (March, 2016).

• Co-Presenter, “Changing Landscape in Family Law” Broward County Bar Association, Bench and Bar Convention (October, 2015).   

• Presenter, “Massive Recall and Model Redesign” Florida Bar, Family Law Section (September, 2015).  

• Co-Presenter, “Post-Tenebrus Lux”, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers: Annual Seminar, Florida Chapter (May, 2015).  

• Presenter, “The Evolution of Gay Marriage in Florida,” Broward County Bar Association, Raising the Bar (May, 2015).  

• Presenter, “Deposition Strategies from Preparation to Execution,” (CLE No.1787R), Florida Bar, Family Law Section (October, 2014). 

• Presenter, “Shacking Up is Fun to Do: Drafting Cohabitation and Partnership Agreements,” (CLE No.1612R), Florida Bar, Family Law Section (August, 2013). 

• Presenter, “Gay and Lesbian Family Law Issues,” Broward County Bar Association, Raising the Bar (May, 2011).