Ms. Abernatha is an associate at the law firm of Brydger & Porras, LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Ms. Abernatha grew up in Plantation, Florida and went to the University of Florida where she graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Ms. Abernatha graduated cum laude and in the top 10% of her class from Nova Southeastern University Law School where she focused her studies on family law and litigation.
Ms. Abernatha practices primarily marital and family law in Broward and South Palm Beach Counties. Ms. Abernatha is a member of the Florida Bar, Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, Broward County Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Broward County Bar Association, Broward County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section, and Florida Association of Women Lawyers. Ms. Abernatha serves on the Board of Directors of the Broward County Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section. In this role, Ms. Abernatha organizes both professional development programs and fundraising events that benefit local charities.


