Marla Neufeld is a partner in Greenspoon Marder LLP's Surrogacy and Assisted Reproductive Technology practice group, which she founded, and represents parties working with a surrogate, egg, sperm or embryo donor. Ms. Neufeld experienced her own infertility journey for many years and ultimately worked with a gestational surrogate to build her own family. She co-authored a book published by the American Bar Association titled, The ABA Guide to Assisted Reproduction: Techniques, Legal Issues and Pathways to Success and was the winner of the Law360, Distinguished Legal Writing Awards, Burton Awards- for her article she co-authored titled, The A, B, Cs (along with CDCs and FDAs) of Regulatory Implications over Assisted Reproductive Technology" published in the ABA Health Law Journal, December 2019.

Drawing from her own personal journey with infertility and the use of a gestational surrogate, Ms. Neufeld utilizes her transactional law background and combines it with her compassion and understanding of the surrogacy and adoption process. She focuses on helping others start a family using the available third-party reproductive technologies and adoption laws. Legal services offered include representation on behalf of intended parents, surrogates, egg, sperm, and embryo donation agreements, finalization of parental rights proceedings and adoption proceedings in Florida (same-sex adoptions, step-parent adoptions and second-parent adoptions).

Ms. Neufeld is honored to represent married couples, both heterosexual and same-sex couples and individuals seeking to utilize various reproductive technologies. She treats each client with her own experience in mind and is sensitive to the fact that reproductive technology and the adoption process can be intimidating and overwhelming, which she can help guide clients through.

Ms. Neufeld, a dedicated former member of the Nova Southeastern University College of Law Board of Governors, has played a pivotal role in fostering communication and connectivity within the board by initiating and managing their newsletter, "Board Brief." Her contributions extend beyond the newsletter, as she consistently authors insightful articles and engaging interview discussions featuring current board members and NSU law students.

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Bar Admissions

• Florida

Education

• J.D., University of Miami School of Law, cum laude, 2007 Inter-American Law Review, Staff Editor Author, "Official Language A,B,C's"
• Inter-American Law Review, Staff Editor
• Author, "Official Language A,B,C's"
• B.A., American University, 2003

• Exploring Maternal Mental Health and Perfectionism with Eva Benmeleh
• Advocating for Change in Fertility Healthcare
• The Importance of Mental Health Evaluations in Surrogacy and Donor Processes
• Can Intended Parents Receive Pumped Breast Milk from Their Surrogate?
• What Surrogacy Agency Open Arms Consultants Looks for When Picking a Surrogate
• Planning for Parenthood: Estate Planning Essentials for Families Using Surrogacy and ART
• Navigating the Fertility Journey with ATWOME, an at-home fertility medication administration company
• Beyond Hope: Real Stories of Surrogacy Success
• Navigating the Journey of Single Motherhood by Choice
• Navigating Peripartum Depression
• Unpacking Birthright Citizenship and Surrogacy: Key Takeaways from Surrogacy Space X Immigration Coffee Talk
• How Conscious Parenting Prepares Intended Parents for the Surrogacy Journey
• Advancing Maternal Health: Insights from March of Dimes with Tenesha Advent
• Demystifying Male Fertility: Highlights with Dr. Josh Bitran
• Elder Law, Surrogacy, and Estate Planning: A Personal and Professional Conversation
• Estate Planning and Family Building: A Deep Dive with Marla Neufeld and Nick Klingenberg
• Supporting NICU Families: Insights from ICU Baby's Elizabeth Simonton
• COVID-19 and Impacts on Surrogacy and Third Party Family Building
• Surrogacy and Family: Navigating the Complexities
• The Importance of Secure Escrow Services in Surrogacy: Insights from SEED Trust
• Alabama Supreme Court Case Regarding Personhood Status of Frozen Embryos and What this Means for Your Family and You
• Celebrity Announcements of Surrogacy Delivery and Privacy Concerns
• Exploring Surrogacy with Brownstone Surrogacy: Insights from Jarret Zafran
• Mental Health Evaluations in Surrogacy: Insights from Karyn Rosenberg on The Surrogacy Space Podcast
• Navigating Surrogacy: Legal Insights and Emotional Journeys with Marla Neufeld and Jeff Kasky
• The Inclusivity of Surrogacy in Florida: A Comprehensive Guide for Intended Parents
• Building a Family: Myrna & Rebeca's Journey Through Reproductive Technology
• Estate Planning for Surrogacy
• The Legal Process for Surrogacy in Florida: Your Comprehensive Guide for The Surrogacy Space
• Alabama Supreme Court Case Regarding Personhood Status of Frozen Embryos and What this Means for Your Family and You
• Surrogacy Outside of the United States and the Outfall for Ukraine Based Surrogates and Children
• Florida Building and Development Permit Extensions in Response to COVID-19
• Surrogacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic