About Our Firm

Experienced Family Law Attorneys Serving Fort Myers & SWFL

Whether you need representation for a divorce, an advocate during domestic violence matters, or advice regarding paternity or custody issues, trust your case to Rubinstein & Holz. Rana Holz is board-certified by The Florida Bar in marital and family law. Our history of success in complex cases has earned our lawyers accolades and professional recognition. Rana Holz has been named to Florida’s Super Lawyers, has an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. 


Our knowledge of family law is well-known among our peers. Our attorneys often receive requests to speak at legal seminars, including recent family law cases, legislation and divorce-related matters. Rana Holz frequently mentors new family law attorneys as well as mentors pro bono attorneys in international child abduction cases.


Meet Rana Holz

Lead Attorney

Rana Holz is board certified and has practiced family law exclusively for 30+ years. Rana, a frequent author and speaker on family law topics, has published articles in The Florida Bar Journal on paternity, child support, and international child abduction. Rana served on the Family Law Commentator editorial board for eight years and was co-chair of the publications committee for two years. Rana served on the Executive Council of the Family Law Section from 1998-2002 and on the publications, legislative, equitable distribution, support, and continuing education committees. Rana is a member of the Lee County Bar, Florida Association of Women Lawyers, and the Association of Family Law Professionals. Rana is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and is recognized as a Super Lawyer. Rana is a mentor for newly licensed family lawyers and regarding international child abduction cases. Rana graduated from the University of Florida and received her Juris Doctorate degree from Stetson University.

  • Education and Bar Admissions

    • Admitted to The Florida Bar 1991
    • Admitted to U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida 2002
    • Graduated Stetson University College of Law, Juris Doctorate 1991
    • Graduated University of Florida, B.S. Telecommunications 

  • Honors and Awards

    • Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar since 2000
    • Chair's Special Award of Merit, The Florida Bar Family Law Section
    • Continuing Legal Education Award, The Florida Bar Family Law Section
    • Special Award, Publications and Contributions, The Florida Bar Family Law Section
    • Award of Merit, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
    • Certificate of Appreciation, The Florida Bar Continuing Education Committee
    • Certificate of Appreciation, Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Family Court Consortium Total Quality Initiative Project
    • AV rated by Martindale Hubbell
    • Recognized as a Super Lawyer

  • Published Works

    • Recent Decisions (Co-Author with Alan Rubinstein), Family Law Commentator, 1996-2016
    • Chapter 12: Child Support, Florida Dissolution of Marriage Continuing Legal Education Manual, 5th-14th Editions
    • What Every Family Lawyer Should Know about UIFSA, Family Law Commentator, June 2000
    • Child Support Myths and Truths: Exploring the Assumptions Underlying Florida's Statutory Guidelines (Co-Author), The Florida Bar Journal, October 1999
    • Distinguishing Legitimacy from Paternity: Has Legitimacy Become a Label Without Substance? (Co-Author), The Florida Bar Journal, March 1999
    • Finley v. Scott: The Good Fortune is that Judges Can Use Their Discretion, Family Law Commentator, December 1998
    • Ten Phrases to Get a Conversation Back on Track, Family Law Commentator, September 1998
    • A Practical Approach to Child Support Calculations in Split Custody Cases, Family Law Commentator, December 1996
    • Hot Tip for Using Demonstrative Aides at Trial (Co-Author), Family Law Commentator, June 1996

  • Professional Associations and Memberships

    • The Florida Bar Family Law Section, Executive Council 1999-2003
    • The Florida Bar Family Law Section, Support Issues Committee 1998-2001, Vice Chair 2001
    • The Florida Bar Family Law Section, Family Law Commentator 1997-2003, Vice Chair 2000, Co-Chair 2001-2003
    • Lee County Bar Association, 1995-Present
    • Lee County Young Lawyers Committee, 1995-1999, Chair 1997-1998
    • Association of Family Law Professionals, Member 1996 to Present, Board of Directors, 1998-2000
    • Delta Gamma Fraternity, Fort Myers Area Alumnae Chapter
    • St. Cecilia's Catholic Community, Cantor, 1995-Present

Meet Chris Santospirito

Associate Attorney

Chris Santospirito practices exclusively family law and related appeals. Chris joined the firm in 2019 and has lectured at family law educational seminars during the past two years. Chris graduated from the University of Central Florida and received his juris doctorate from Florida A&M University College of Law. Chris is a member of The Florida Bar, the Family Law, and Alternative Dispute Resolution sections, the Lee County Bar Association, and the Lee County Association of Family Law Professionals. Chris is certified in collaborative law. He is also barred in the Northern, Middle, and Southern Districts of Florida and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals.

  • Education and Bar Admissions

    • Graduated University of Central Florida, B.S. Legal Studies 2013 
    • Admitted to The Florida Bar 2018
    • Graduated Florida A&M University College of Law, Juris Doctorate 2017
    • Graduated University of Central Florida, 
    • Certified in Collaborative Divorce 2019
    • Admitted to U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 2019
    • Admitted to U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2019
    • Admitted to U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2019
    • Admitted to U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 2019
    • Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court, 2023

  • Professional Associations and Memberships

    • Florida Bar - Family Law Section
    • Florida Bar - Appellate Practice Section
    • Florida Bar - Alternative Dispute Resolution
    • Lee County Bar Association
    • Association of Family Law Professionals
    • International Association of Collaborative Professionals
    • Florida Academy of Collaborative Professionals
    • Southwest Florida Collaborative Professionals

Meet Taylor Curley

Associate Attorney

Taylor Curley is from Southwest Florida and is a proud graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University--Go Eagles! Taylor attended law school at Ave Maria School of Law and graduated Magna Cum Laude in May of 2023. 


During her time at Ave Maria School of Law, Taylor was a Senior Editor on Law Review, assisting in the successful completion of two publications in 2022 and 2023. Taylor was also a member of the AMSL Moot Court Board and competed in the 1L St. Thomas More Oral Advocacy Competition and the Texas Young Lawyers National Trial Competition. 


Additionally, Taylor served as a Dean Delegate during the school years of 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 where she participated in several fundraising events for Ave Maria School of Law and networked with the local community on the law school’s behalf. 


While in Law School, Taylor also gained extensive work experience. She worked with the Department of Children and Families as a legal intern during the summers of 2021 and 2022 and started at Rubinstein & Holz as a Law Clerk in August of 2022. Taylor is passionate about using her legal education to help families throughout her community and will continue this work at Rubinstein & Holz. Taylor was admitted to practice in October 2023.

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