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Family Complex Litigation & Collaborative Group (FCLC Group) is devoted to the resolution of high-stakes, complex or complicated marital and family law cases, whether through the litigation process, the appellate process, mediation, settlement or the collaborative process.

FCLC Group is your Orlando Family Law team from start to finish. We believe in an efficient and effective resolution. We also believe that each one of our clients plays an active role in the process, and together we work as a team.

FCLC Group president, John Foster, was born and raised in the Orlando area. He has more than 40 years of complex litigation experience, is deeply involved with the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar Association and is positioned to handle divorce and family law cases in the Orlando area and beyond.

FCLC Group is Sensitive to the Impact of Divorce on Business

Prior to directing his focus exclusively to family law, John litigated numerous state and federal cases and appeals that put him in direct contact with sophisticated business persons, entrepreneurs, and general or corporate counsel responsible for litigation management. In many divorce and family law cases, the business entities with which a spouse is employed or involved may be added as parties or may become entangled in the discovery process. John’s background and experience places him is a unique position for remaining sensitive to the impact of divorce on the business interests of FCLC Group’s clients.

FCLC Group has Deep Roots in Orlando

John is committed to helping FCLC Group’s clients with their family law issues, and he is also committed to helping those fighting drug and alcohol addictions. He holds leadership roles with Turning Point of Central Florida, Inc. and Mind, Body & Soul Recovery Housing, LLC and he has held leadership roles at First United Methodist Church of Orlando and Youth Ministry Institute, LLC.

Rankings

Family Complex Litigation & Collaborative Group is metro ranked in 2 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.

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Metro Rankings

Orlando
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation

Rankings

Regional Rankings

Orlando
Tier 1 for Family Law
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation

Practice Areas

The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
  • Appellate Practice
  • Collaborative Law: Family Law
  • Family Law
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Immigration Law
  • Mediation

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Family Complex Litigation & Collaborative Group has 2 lawyers recognized for individual performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. By receiving this Best Lawyers recognition from their peers for their professional excellence, these lawyers made Family Complex Litigation & Collaborative Group eligible for evaluation for Best Law Firms rankings. For almost two decades, Best Lawyers has awarded these singular accolades, making them the foundation of our Best Law Firms awards. Read more about our Best Lawyers process here.
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Demographics

Partners
Male: 1
Paralegals
Female: 1

Awards

Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
  • Orlando Magazine's Best Lawyers of 2018 - John Foster
  • The Florida Bar's 2018 Committee Chair Recognition Award: For chairing the Ad Hoc Parentage Committee - John Foster
  • The Florida Bar's 2018 Legislative Award: “With grateful appreciation for your invaluable contributions and the time you spent protecting Florida's families during the 2018 legislative session.” - John Foster
  • The Florida Bar's 2018 Spotlight Award: “In recognition of your positive impact and outstanding service to the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar and its goals.”- John Foster
  • America’s Best Lawyers - John Foster
  • Chambers USA “Leading Lawyer” - John Foster
  • Florida Legal Elite: Marital and Family Law - John Foster
  • Florida “Super Lawyer” (2012 to 2017) - John Foster
  • Orlando Home and Leisure Magazine: Top Lawyer - John Foster
  • National Advocates “Top 100” - John Foster
  • Martindale Hubbell-Highest AV Rating - John Foster
  • Florida Bar Family Law Section: Rising Star - John Foster

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Management and Personnel

Attorney
John Foster
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