SASSER - Key Persons
Ms. Ware is an associate attorney with Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A. where she focuses her practice on marital and family law exclusively, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, modification, premarital agreement, and enforcement actions. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Ware advocated on behalf of Florida's most vulnerable families through her work at Coast to Coast Legal Aid of South Florida in the Family Law and Domestic Violence Unit.
She is an active member of the Florida Bar Family Law Section, and both the Broward County and Palm Beach County Bar Associations. Ms. Ware also serves as Recording Secretary and Chair of Members for the Broward Domestic Violence Council.
Ms. Ware is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst - Isenberg School of Management and Nova Southeastern University -Shepard Broad College of Law, where she received the Book Award in Civil Procedure. In Ms. Ware's spare time, she likes to spend time traveling, cooking, listening to podcasts, and spending time with her dogs.
Job Titles:
- Senior Associate
- Member of the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar
Mr. Eaton is the senior associate attorney with Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida. In 2021, Mr. Eaton attained Board Certification in Marital and Family Law. Mr. Eaton dedicates himself exclusively to the practice of Marital and Family Law by representing clients in Dissolution of Marriage, Paternity, Modification, and Enforcement actions, involving complex children's issues, equitable distribution, alimony, and child support. Mr. Eaton has represented clients at both the trial and appellate court levels.
Mr. Eaton is an active member of The Family Law Section of the Florida Bar currently serving on the Section's Executive Council. He serves on the Section's Legislation Committee, offering guidance on proposed legislation related to marital and family law. Additionally, Mr. Eaton has authored materials for and presented at multiple Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs.
Elisha D. Roy is a Board Certified Marital & Family Law attorney and a Fellow of both the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL) as well as certified by the National Board of Trial Advocates. Ms. Roy is a partner at the prestigious West Palm Beach law firm Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A., specializing in complex financial and child-related case work.
She is well known for her active involvement in legislation, participating in the authorship of statutes pertaining to alimony, relocation, and timesharing, including intimate involvement with the recent changes to Florida law. She is known to be a rule follower and creative problem solver with a no-nonsense approach to the practice of law.
Ms. Roy provides her clients with easy-to-understand guidance throughout the legal process and works steadfastly to arrive at outside-the-box resolutions when possible, but is a reputed fierce litigator, when necessary. Meticulous preparation and conscientious representation are the keys to Ms. Roy's success both in and out of the courtroom.
Having led various legal and philanthropic organizations throughout her career, Ms. Roy is certainly known as part of the 20% who gets things done. She has an active international practice, not just with abduction and service cases, but also in drafting multi-jurisdictional agreements with teams of lawyers and advisors from around the country and around the world. Ms. Roy has been awarded for her hard work both in and out of the courtroom, recently receiving the 2022 Visionary Award from the Florida Bar Family Law Section and the 2018 Trailblazer Award from the Florida Bar Family Law Section.
In her spare time, Ms. Roy loves spending time with her children and her husband; she is an avid Cross-fitter and loves hiking and outdoor activities.
Mr. Cestero is the senior partner of Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A. in West Palm Beach, Florida. He serves or has served as recent Vice-President of International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL); past President of USA Chapter of IAFL; current Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML); past President of AAML Florida Chapter; current counsel and past Treasurer of AAML Foundation. He is a Diplomate of the American College of Family Trial Lawyers.
He is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by The Florida Bar and is a Past Chair and current Trustee of Family Law Section of The Florida Bar. Mr. Cestero is also AV rated by Martindale Hubbell and is listed in the 2008 - 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, as well as recent editions of Florida Super Lawyers and Florida Trend Magazine's Legal Elite. He was recently voted one of the top 100 lawyers in the Miami Area by Florida Super Lawyers.
Mr. Cestero is a frequent author and lecturer on international and domestic family law topics.
He is admitted to practice in all State of Florida Courts, as well as the United States Supreme Court and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.
He is a graduate of the Florida State University College of Law (JD) and the University of Florida (BA).
Job Titles:
- Managing Partner
- Managing Partner of the Law Firm
Thomas J. Sasser is the managing partner of the law firm of Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A., which is located in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is Board Certified in Marital and Family Law. Mr. Sasser is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers ("AAML") and the International Academy of Family Lawyers ("IAFL").
He is a Diplomate of the American College of Family Law Trial Lawyers. He received his J.D. in 1995 from The University of Florida and his B.A. in 1992 from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
He is a past Chair of the Family Law Section of The Florida Bar. In addition, he is a four-time past chair of the Florida Bar Marital and Family Law Board Certification Review Course. He is a past President of the Florida Chapter of the AAML and serves as a national Vice President of the AAML. He is current President of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. He is past Treasurer of the IAFL and has served on the Board of the United States Chapter of the IAFL. He served as the chair of the Palm Beach County Bar Association Family Law Practice Committee from 2003 - 2008.
Mr. Sasser is the author of several articles for the Family Law Section Commentator and The Florida Bar Journal. He often lectures for the Palm Beach County Bar Association, The Florida Bar Family Law Section, the AAML and the IAFL.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Member of the Florida Bar Family Law Section
Mr. Norvell practices marital and family law exclusively, including complex dissolution of marriage actions, paternity (establishment and disestablishment) actions, timesharing and parental responsibility matters, stepparent adoptions, post-judgment modifications and enforcements. As a child of divorced parents, a former schoolteacher, and a father, Mr. Norvell is a strong advocate for the continual and ongoing well-being of the children and parents affected by divorce and paternity matters.
Mr. Norvell is the author of several articles for the Florida Bar Family Law Section's digital publication, and has contributed articles to the Family Law Section Commentator.
As an active member of the Florida Bar Family Law Section, Mr. Norvell serves on and chairs numerous committees including Technology, CLE, Support Issues, Membership, and Legislation, where he actively advocates Florida's families. In addition, Mr. Norvell currently sits on the Family Law Section's Executive Council and is the 2020 and 2021 recipient of the "Above and Beyond Award" showcasing his dedication to the Family Law Section.
Zoe S. Chaitoff is an associate attorney with Sasser, Cestero & Roy, P.A. where she focuses her practice exclusively on marital and family law, including dissolution of marriage actions, paternity actions, post-judgment modification and enforcement actions, premarital and postnuptial agreements. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Chaitoff practiced family law for the entirety of her career at a family law firm in Boca Raton.