Lauderdale Lakes Estate Planning Lawyers

Since 1979, Jay has concentrated his practice in estate planning, IRS tax controversies, trust administration, corporate and commercial law, probate and real estate law. In addition, Jay has extensive experience in local governmental matters and also represents condominium associations and property owner associations in their governance and property matters Jay works with individuals and business owners to ensure cost effective transfer of family wealth to desired beneficiaries, including charities, with minimal estate and gift taxes. Jay also represents emerging and mature businesses in most aspects of corporate law, including employee, shareholder and partnership agreements, financing and leasing agreements, mergers and...

After graduating with honors from the University of Florida, Attorney Adam I. Skolnik attended Brooklyn Law School where he was a two year member of the National Trial Team and President of the Trial Lawyers Association. Upon Graduation the faculty awarded, Adam the Judge Doris A. Thompson and Judge Edward Thompson Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy. After having practiced in New York City at a prestigious international law firm, Adam relocated to South Florida and established the Law Office of Adam I. Skolnik, P.A. in 2005 as a multi-service firm committed to client-focused, cost-effective legal services in...

Mr. Zuckerbrod began his legal career in 1987 as an Enforcement Attorney with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and subsequently joined the Law Department of Merrill Lynch where he worked for 13 years. Mr. Zuckerbrod also represented Merrill Lynch Trust Company and has for decades dealt with complex trust and estate issues and has a vast understanding of fiduciary duty. In 2002, Mr. Zuckerbrod joined the law firm of Greenberg Traurig, P.A. where he primarily defended such clients as Morgan Stanley and Smith Barney in securities arbitration, often involving trust accounts and related issues. From January 2008 through...

Bradley H. Trushin is a co-founder of Chepenik Trushin LLP and leads the litigation department of the firm. Mr. Trushin is an AV preeminent rated attorney and has focused exclusively on litigation for over 30 years. Mr. Trushin is admitted to practice in all Florida state courts, as well as the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, and the 1st, 3rd and 11th U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals. He authors CLE materials, lectures and moderates panel discussions. In addition, he serves as a testifying expert witness on attorney's fees, professional malpractice and insurance issues state...

I concentrate on Collaborative Divorce, Mediation and Estate Planning in my practice. I litigated for many years – fighting in court, drafting adversarial pleadings, but have come to believe over the years that for virtually every family law matter like a divorce or custody dispute, or disputes over a loved one's estate, a better and less expensive option is Collaborative Divorce or Collaborative Law. You can find more about each approach on my website.

For Estate Planning, we focus not only on putting in place a plan for your estate that protects your assets, spouse and children, but also...

Patrick Jean-Gilles is a Florida-licensed Attorney and counselor at law. His general practice includes the preparation of wills and probate administration, civil, traffic among other areas.

Tara wood earned her law degree from Nova Southeastern University Law School. During law school, she was an active board member of the Moot Court Society. Tara also worked as a teaching assistant for several law professors. During her second and third years of law school, Tara worked as a law clerk at the Elder Law Associates. From the very beginning, Tara had a passion for protecting the elderly. She dedicates her career to protecting our society’s vulnerable and to regularly educating the public about the importance of safeguarding our population’s elderly.

I’m an experienced Florida bankruptcy lawyer and represent clients in all types of cases, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt negotiation, foreclosure prevention, and estate planning matters. I provide personal attention to each of my clients and will fight for your rights throughout your case.

Loughlin Law, P.A. is a boutique law firm in Boca Raton, offering personal injury, estate planning, and probate services throughout the state of Florida. Attorney Nicole M. Loughlin earned her Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law, where she graduated Cum Laude and was among the top fifteen percent in her class. As an editor of the St. Thomas Law Review, Ms. Loughlin developed strong research and writing skills, which are invaluable to effective legal practice. Ms. Loughlin served as a judicial intern for a Senior United States District Judge and a United States Magistrate Judge for the...

A Florida Native, I worked as a social worker for the State of Florida before finally fulfilling my dreams of becoming an attorney.

Having always wanted to open her own law firm, Anila Rasul spent almost her first decade in practice garnering experience at various large and medium sized firms throughout the South Florida area. During this time, Anila represented a variety of clients in bankruptcy, real estate and business law matters. Her clientele ranged from national financial institutions to mid-sized community associations and even first time homebuyers. As counsel for such clients, Anila worked extensively on matters involving creditor rights in bankruptcy cases of all chapters, negotiation of loan modifications and workouts of defaulted loans and accounts, drafting and preparation of...

After completing law school, I worked at an insurance defense firm handling constitutional, employment, and personal injury matters. I prevailed in multiple appellate matters and was able to avoid liability for my clients on numerous cases. Since then, I have represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in business, probate, constitutional, and construction litigation matters through trial and appeal. My efforts have led to multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for several of my clients. I have also been able to avoid liability for Defendants on many occasions. My work in the courtroom has led my clients to retain me for many other...

Property Tax Appeals is our forte. With over 26 years of experience in appealing property taxes, the Law Office of Seth D. Lubin can assist you with your high-end residential or commercial property tax needs. We also handle other aspects of Real Property Law (property tax appeals, sales, purchases, leases, zoning, homeowners/condo association law); Corporate Transactional and Litigation (Planning, organizing and forming new ventures, contracts, agreements, licensing, corporate governance); Intellectual Property (trademarks and patents, trade secret protection, non-disclosure agreements, non-compete agreements, unfair trade practices); Estate Planning (Wills, trusts, DNR, durable power of attorney, living will, etc.); Licensing and Technology (License...

Thomas was born in Boca Raton, FL and grew up in the south Florida area. He obtained a Bachelors in Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from the University of Miami in 2010, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the New York University School of Law in 2013, with a concentration in the area of Trust & Estates. Thomas has passed the bar exam in both New York and New Jersey, and his score qualified him to waive into two additional jurisdictions, Washington D.C. and Minnesota. He also passed the Florida bar exam in February of 2015. Thomas previously worked in the...

Renzo Bosoni is the founding member of First Legal, a well established law firm focusing in the areas of probate administration, estate planning, trusts and will, guardianship and elder law. With a combined experience of over 30 years, the attorneys at First Legal have the necessary expertise and knowledge to handle the preparation of simple wills so you can pass on your assets to your loved ones to even the most difficult sets of issues, whether it be contested probate administrations, or complex estate planning needs.

Every client we meet has different needs and wishes about how they want their...

I have been licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 2016. I am also a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator and I am trained in Collaborative Divorce. A Cuban immigrant, I came to the United States in 2002 and have resided in Miami since then. As both of my parents were attorneys in my native country of Cuba, it was always my goal to become an attorney in the United States. After going through a difficult and long divorce process myself, I decided to dedicate my career to helping other families struggling with similar situations. I have...

The Bress Law Firm is the legal practice of Michael N. Bress, attorney at law. Our primary areas of practice are Estate Planning (Wills, Trusts, and Estates) | Business Law, Real Estate Law, and Landlord and Tenant Law. As a sole practice, we are able to provide quality representation that is tailored to your individual needs. Our firm is dedicated to excellence, diligence, craft, professionalism, and client-centered service.. To schedule a free consultation with an attorney, contact the Bress Law Firm by phone at 954-336-8049, by email at michael@bresslaw.com, or visit our homepage at www.bresslaw.com. We are located in Aventura,...

Levi Lawrence Wilkes is known as a well-reasoned advocate, protecting his client’s interests as though they were his own. Born in Corpus Christi, Texas, Mr. Wilkes spent most of his childhood between Texas, Utah, Kentucky and Idaho. Before pursuing a law career, Mr. Wilkes worked in a variety of industrial construction settings around the country, performing various roles, including: pipefitting, rigging, land surveying, boiler-making and commercial diving. After saying goodbye to the construction industry, Mr. Wilkes obtained his undergraduate degrees from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where he majored in Political Science and obtained a minor in Criminal Justice....

Mr. Kane graduated cum laude with a J.D. and L.LM from the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, Florida and earned a B.A. in Government and Latin American Studies, cum laude from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Mr. Kane was raised in South Florida and attended Ransom Everglades High School. Mr. Kane has received the following honors, The National Advocates Florida: Top 100 "Wills, Trusts and Estates" which is awarded to Florida lawyers who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence and performance in their area of specialty. Super Lawyers, Florida Rising Stars "Estate Planning...

I have been a practicing attorney since 1990. I practiced in NY commencing in 1990 until moving to Florida in the fall of 2001. In 2001 I began my Florida practice and continue to offer legal services in Florida and New York. My primary areas of practice are Real Estate Law, Corporate Law and Transactional Law. I am approved to give the Condominium Board Certification course by the FL DBPR. Prior to moving to Florida I served as a judge in NY for almost 8 years.

I focus my law practice in the areas of real property transaction and litigation, bankruptcy, business and immigration. I have experience representing public corporations, privately-held corporations and accredited investors, but take particular pride in representing entrepreneurs and small business owners - the cornerstone of the American economy.

Mr. Bachman is a key member of Chepenik Trushin LLP’s probate and trust litigation department. Mr. Bachman is particularly experienced in the areas of probate and trust litigation, complex commercial litigation and insurance defense. He is familiar with the latest developments in Florida law relevant to challenging and defending wills and trusts, and is a key player in the firm’s many complex probate litigation cases, including those involving claims of lack of capacity, undue influence, insane delusion and tortious interference with expected inheritance.

In his free time, he likes to travel and play with his dog, Stink, and cat, The Babadook.

Evan C. Leach, Esq. is originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts. After graduating with a B.S. in Finance from Providence College, he relocated to Miami, Florida to work for several years in the pharmaceutical industry. Evan later realized his passion for the law and went on to graduate from the University of Miami School of Law in 2011 (Cum Laude). Evan has now been practicing law for more than 10 years and is currently licensed in both Florida and Massachusetts. Today, he commutes between Cape Cod and South Florida spending time with his family and friends while serving his clients in both...

Do you need an experienced Pembroke Pines estate planning or probate attorney? Attorney Steven Friedman has the experience you can rely upon with 32 years of legal practice behind him. Mr. Friedman has been practicing law in Florida since 1987 and is a trusted name in the community. Previous clients of Attorney Friedman have dubbed him “the best of the best!” The Law Offices of Steven Friedman can address your questions regarding estate planning, asset protection, the benefits of estate planning, the components of an estate plan, conservatorship, estate administration, help through probate, inheritance tax planning, powers of attorney, probate,...

Corey, a Connecticut native, grew up in South Florida and Northern Virginia where he discovered an early interest in Law.

After graduating from high school, Corey served in the U.S. Navy onboard the U.S.S Harry S. Truman CVN-75 aircraft carrier as a Machinist Mate (MM) in Reactor Propulsion Division. As an MM, Corey helped operate and maintain vital equipment in the ship's nuclear power plant. Additionally, Corey participated in Command and Reactor Department drills to maintain mission readiness during the ship's 2010 Middle East Deployment. During the deployment the Truman provided close air support to coalition forces operating in...

Salvatore Polidoro regularly represents individuals in a wide variety of complex tax and estate planning matters. He focuses his practice primarily on probate, trust administration and estate planning for individuals and their families, and also counsels individuals on tax controversies such as complex tax litigation and resolution disputes. Prior to working at Ward Damon, Mr. Polidoro represented and advised clients in a broad spectrum of tax and estate matters including debt collection with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Florida Department of Revenue (FDOR). He has advised international clients on reporting requirements and other compliance matters. Mr. Polidoro received both...

Charles (Chuck) Rubin, a board certified tax attorney, is managing partner of Gutter Chaves Josepher Rubin Forman Fleisher PA, a tax, trusts and estates, and business boutique law firm situated in Boca Raton, Florida. He is a former adjunct professor at the University of Miami School of Law. Chuck has published numerous treatises, manuals, and articles, including two BNA Tax Management portfolios, and articles in Journal of Taxation, Estate Planning, Tax Management Estates, Gifts and Trusts Journal, and Tax Notes. He also authorizes a popular tax blog at www.RubinonTax.blogspot.com, and speaks regularly at professional meetings and conferences.

OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE in civil, criminal and appellate law in Palm Beach, Broward and other Florida Counties. I was also a city prosecutor for a year or so.
Practiced in a wide variety of law cases including civil and criminal jury trials and appellate cases, including a case in the Florida Supreme Court.
Army veteran-Honorable Discharge.
Born and raised in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls, New Jersey
Moved to Florida with my family and began college at the University of Miami in the Business School majoring in accounting. I enjoyed the business law courses so...

Mr. Mellinger & his firm are AV Rated. Mr. Mellinger was selected by Florida Trend Magazine as a Florida Legal Elite in 2009. He is a candidate for the Bar Register for Preeminent Lawyers. ROBERT L. MELLINGER, P.A. is a general practice firm(s) established in 1993. The former & the new firm he is affiliated with of CASERTA & SPIRITI, PLLC. have offices in Doral & N. Miami. The firm handles a wide variety of cases, but concentrates in Personal Injury/Accidents, Probate & Guardianship, Basic Estate Planning(Wills & Powers of Attorney, etc), Family Law, Immigration, Criminal Defense, Real Estate...

Adam Lusthaus graduated from Dartmouth College in 2003 and went on to receive his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2006, where he served as an editor of the American Criminal Law Review. After working at a large law firm for several years, Adam returned to school and earned his Masters of Legal Letters (LL.M) in Estate Planning from the University Of Miami School of Law. Adam is admitted to practice in both Florida and New York, as well the U.S. Tax Court.

JACQUELINE A. REVIS, who is fluent in both English and Spanish, practices in the areas of real estate, business transactions, probate and trust administration, and estate planning. Ms. Revis received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Nova Southeastern University and her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Florida Atlantic University, cum laude, where she double-majored in Management and Marketing. She is certified as a County Court Mediator. Ms. Revis is a member of Attorneys Title Fund Services, Pembroke Pines Chamber of Commerce, Broward County Bar Association and the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar. She and...

Michael “Mike” Bracchi was born and raised on Long Island, NY. He obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from St. John’s University School of Law in 2002. Michael also obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Masters of Science (M.S.) in Business Management and Leadership, and a Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacy. He is licensed to practice law in Florida and New York. Michael’s career path initially began as an attorney practicing in the area of intellectual property, business law, and contract law. He went on to expand his legal career, becoming a trained mediator concentrating on contracting and negotiations, and serving...