—— About Regina F. Zelonker
Florida Bar — Admitted 1978
Accredited Collaborative Professional
Certified Mediator
Palmetto Bay & Coral Gables, FL
Years of Practice
Florida Bar Admitted
Founded Her Own Firm
FACP Accreditation
"My legal philosophy centers on one guiding principle: bringing peace to chaotic situations. Settled cases not only protect people from conflict — they preserve family resources and allow parents to focus on healing and rebuilding, a gift to themselves and their children."
— Regina F. Zelonker
— Her Story
Regina F. Zelonker is a family law attorney, mediator, and collaborative law professional based in Palmetto Bay and Coral Gables, Florida, with more than four decades of experience practicing law. A lifelong advocate for peaceful conflict resolution, Ms. Zelonker is widely recognized for her work guiding families through divorce and other family matters with compassion, integrity, and efficiency.
A Miami native, Ms. Zelonker earned her Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude, in Accounting (1975) and her Juris Doctor, cum laude (1978), both from the University of Miami. While in law school, she served on the University of Miami Law Review, where she authored a published article on the appearance of impropriety in legal ethics — a theme that continues to inform her commitment to fairness and professionalism in practice.
Since founding Regina F. Zelonker, P.A. in 1992, she has maintained a respected family law and mediation practice serving clients across Miami-Dade County.
— Academic Background
1978
Cum Laude
Served on the University of Miami Law Review; authored a published article on the appearance of impropriety in legal ethics.
1975
Magna Cum Laude
1978 — Present
Active Member
2020
Accredited
— Career History
1992 — Present
1992 — Present
1978 — 1982
— Practice Areas
Neutral facilitation to help families reach mutually beneficial agreements outside of court.
A team-based approach that prioritizes respectful resolution and preserves co-parenting relationships.
Structured negotiation with legal guidance to achieve fair outcomes while minimizing adversarial conflict.
Thoughtful drafting and review of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements to protect both parties.
Experienced neutral mediation services for civil disputes beyond family law matters.
— Professional Memberships
— Giving Back
Deeply engaged in the South Florida community, Ms. Zelonker has served in leadership
roles with numerous nonprofit organizations and civic initiatives throughout her career.
Past Board of Directors
Past Chair
Past President
Past Board of Directors
Past Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Save Darfur Rally Contributor
Trained Listener
