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Rachel Margarita Alvarez
Winter Park, FL Probate Attorney with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Bankruptcy
Regent University School of Law
The Alvarez Law Firm a Professional Association is a private firm owned by Rachel M. Alvarez. Her practice focuses on financial matters. Rachel’s vision is to aggressively represent her clients in any financial stage for individuals of any walk of life. She is committed to building ongoing relationships with her clients to facilitate their success. Rachel attended the University Of Central Florida where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration. Upon graduating she pursued her dream to be an attorney at Regent University School of Law. At the tender age of five Rachel decided to be...
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Jason Daniel Quick
Venice, FL Probate Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Wake Forest University School of Law
I have had strong focus on helping people plan for life's events since law school, where I volunteered in our elder law clinic drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney for low-income seniors. I also have over seven years of experience as an attorney for the United States Government working for the Social Security Administration and administrative law judges. I have extensive experience in working with administrative judges and appellate judges.
As an attorney, my role in estate planning is to help you achieve your goals for your property. Your goals may include things like ensuring...
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Adam B. Portnow
Sarasota, FL Probate Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Probate, IP, Patents and Trademarks
St. Thomas University School of Law
The Law Office of Adam B. Portnow, P.L. is an Intellectual Property & General Law practice providing competent, cost-effective representation for clients throughout the State of Florida.
Adam Portnow is a graduate of St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. Prior to completing law school, he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Arts and Sciences from the University of Florida College of Computer Information Sciences and Engineering.
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Justin A. Meyer
Orlando, FL Probate Lawyer with 13 years of experience
(321) 888-3334
6900 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard
Suite 400
Orlando, FL 32827
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law
I have worked for Finra, a financial regulator; LeClairRyan; and the Legal Aid Society of Eastern Virginia. I have been recognized as a Technology Litigation Fellow by the Center for Legal and Court Technology, in Williamsburg, Virginia and was selected to participate in the Center’s annual lab trial. I focus on corporate law and estate planning for the small business owner. During my time at Finra, I worked in Registration and Disclosure, developing policies relating to past criminal sanctions, as well as assisting in decisions regarding expungment of customer complaints against registered brokers. While at LeClairRyan, I...
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Linda D. Carley
Daytona Beach,, FL Probate Attorney with 39 years of experience
(386) 281-3340
435 S Ridgewood Ave,
Suite 205
Daytona Beach,, FL 32114
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Stetson University College of Law
Experienced, wise, and compassionate. From thirty plus years of being a circuit court judge and an attorney, Linda is not your ordinary attorney. She uses common sense and practical advice for you to resolve legal problems as quickly, saving relationships, money and time.
Her law practice caters to individuals with legal issues related to life transitions and caters to individuals who understand how important it is to resolve legal issues that threaten the security of their family, home, and business. Her knowledge and experience from serving as both judge and attorney gives her a unique perspective that enables her to project...
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Tonya Cromartie
Daytona Beach, FL Probate Lawyer with 26 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
University of Florida
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Ashley Ivanov
Lithia, FL Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Probate and Estate Planning
Vermont Law School
Ashley Ivanov's professional history includes working for a large international law firm and small to mid-size law firms, as well as clerking within a division of the Executive Office of the United States President. She has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of causes of action, including but not limited to matters related to breach of contract, deceptive and unfair trade practices, construction defect, foreclosure, guardianship, breach of fiduciary responsibilities, and real estate. She currently focuses her practice primarily on probate and estate planning. Ashley uses her acute negotiating skills and meticulous attention to detail to zealously advocate for...
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Christopher Hancock
Orlando, FL Probate Lawyer with 14 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Florida A&M University College of Law
Mr. Hancock is the Managing Partner at Hancock & Associates, P.A. He graduated from undergraduate school at the University of Central Florida in 2003, where he received his Bachelors of Science in Psychology. He attended and graduated from Florida A&M College of Law, in Orlando, FL, and received his Juris Doctor in 2010. He has been a member of the Florida Bar and a practicing attorney since September, 2010. During law school, he was a summer associate at McCreary & Hancock, P.A., in Orlando, Florida, and later was a clerk for the Judge of Compensation Claims in Orlando, FL....
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Matthew DeBoard
Orlando, FL Probate Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Florida A&M University College of Law
Matt DeBoard is a Senior Partner with Barrister Law Firm. Raised in the Orlando area, Mr. DeBoard earned his high school degree from Oak Ridge High School and later went on to American University in Washington, D.C. where he completed a double-major curriculum in both Physics and Communications. Mr. DeBoard earned his law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law in Orlando, where he achieved the highest grade of anyone in his class in both his Constitutional Law II and Trademark Seminar law classes.
Mr. DeBoard has decades of experience in both the real estate and mortgage businesses. Prior to...
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Scott Schlegel
Orlando, FL Probate Attorney with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Stetson University College of Law
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Christina M. Miner
Orlando, FL Probate Attorney with 16 years of experience
Probate and Business
Florida A&M University College of Law
Attorney Christina M. Miner is an associate attorney at Bloodworth Law, PLLC, in Winter Haven, and Orlando, Florida.
Christina handles Personal Injury Protection (PIP) litigation, commercial litigation, and estate and probate litigation.
Christina joined the team in April 2019 and has a range of legal experience in Central Florida law that began in 2009. Her focus is on client goals and providing options to best resolve legal issues.
“In estate litigation, I get to look at what clients have, what their goals are, and their wishes,” Christina said. “It’s my job to solve the financial puzzles and legal problems. Then I...
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Joshua W Westcott
Lakeland, FL Probate Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Criminal Defense, Estate Planning and Family
Barry University
As a practicing attorney in Polk County, Florida, for over ten years, I'm proud to offer my clients advice and representation in the areas of family law, criminal defense, and elder law. My vision is to bring a personal feel and approach to each of my client's legal concerns. It is my goal to give each client effective advice and craft personal solutions for difficult legal matters. I'm privileged to be part of the Polk County community, and proud to know that when the good people of this community need my guidance and experience, I'll be here for them.
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Jay Lawrence Kauffman
Boca Raton, FL Probate Lawyer with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate
The University of Texas School of Law
I represent individuals and families in prosecuting and defending claims regarding estates, trusts and guardianships, including disputes over: the validity and construction of testamentary documents and advanced directives; the modification or reformation of estate plans; the inclusion or exclusion of assets in estates or trusts; the validity of purported gifts; mental capacity; alternatives to guardianship; appointment of guardians; breaches of fiduciary duty; and tortious interference with expectancies. I also represent fiduciaries in the efficient administration of estates, trusts and guardianships., and have been doing so primarily in Florida’s Palm Beach and Broward Counties for more than 20 years.
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Mark James Nowicki
Jupiter, FL Probate Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Samford University
Mark J. Nowicki has represented clients throughout Florida since 1983 with respect to their tax and estate planning needs. The firm represents varied and diverse clients including professionals, closely held businesses and their owners, individual taxpayers, estates, beneficaries and others. The firm has particular expertise in representing clients with agricultural interests. Mr. Nowicki has expertise in all facets of business and individual tax planning including business succession planning, executive compensation planning, life insurance planning, estate settlement, probate and real estate matters. The firms transactional and estate planning documents are crafted to ensure compliance with each client’s unique and individual...
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Salvatore A. Polidoro
Boca Raton, FL Probate Lawyer
Probate, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Miami School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
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...
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Allison Robert
Boca Raton, FL Probate Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning and Insurance Claims
Florida International University College of Law
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Stuart R Morris, CPA, B.C.S.
West Palm Beach, FL Probate Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(561) 750-3850
777 South Flagler Drive
Suite 800
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Probate and Estate Planning
University of Florida Levin College of Law
Stuart R. Morris, Esq., CPA, B.C.S - Founding Partner
Board Certified In Wills, Trusts & Estates
Admitted in Florida and District of Columbia
Stuart R. Morris founded Morris Law Group, in 1991. Mr. Morris practices in the following areas of Law: Estate and Gift Tax Planning; Wills and Trusts; Business Structuring and Succession Planning; Asset Preservation Planning; Domestic and International Tax Planning; Probate and Trust Administration; and Special Needs Planning.
Mr.Morris graduated with Honors from the University of Florida, where he received his undergraduate and master’s degrees in Accounting, and his degree in Law. In addition to being Board Certified by The Florida Bar...
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Christopher W Cook
West Palm Beach, FL Probate Lawyer with 9 years of experience
(888) 408-6724
515 N Flagler Dr., Suite P-300
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Free ConsultationProbate, Employment, Family and Foreclosure Defense
Nova Southeastern University
I provide quality legal representation and advocate for the rights and best interests of my clients. I keep clients informed of processes and proceedings and cater to client’s emotions during and throughout litigation.
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Michael Singer
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Probate Attorney with 37 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Health Care
University of Florida
Manager partner of Comiter, Singer, Baseman & Braun, LLP and experienced Palm Beach County guardianship attorney Michael S. Singer has been representing clients in South Florida for over 30 years. Michael has successfully litigated cases on behalf of both beneficiaries and fiduciaries in complex estate, trust, and guardianship matters. He is a frequent lecturer on the topics of estate planning, asset protection and risk management, as well as published author on asset protection, estate planning and taxation. Michael is also a certified mediator and combines all of his experience to serve as a well-respected Palm Beach County trust attorney.
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Jeffrey Howard Skatoff
Palm Beach Gardens, FL Probate Attorney with 33 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Estate Planning and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and Washington University School of Law
Florida probate, trust, and guardianship litigation. Florida probate, trust and guardianship administration. Estate planning and tax. Handle matters throughout the estate of Florida.
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Daniel Charles O'Rourke
Miramar Beach, FL Probate Lawyer with 30 years of experience
12889 US Highway 98 West Unit 110A
Miramar Beach, FL 32550-3241
Probate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Estate Planning
Saint Louis University School of Law
Dan O’Rourke has been practicing law in Florida for nearly 20 years and focuses on general civil and commercial litigation in the state and federal trial and appellate courts of northwest Florida. Dan has represented clients in matters ranging from Covenants Not to Compete in the trial court of Walton County to construction liens and contract disputes throughout northwest Florida. He has also represented clients in real estate fraud disputes in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and claims pursuant to the federal Hyde Amendment (awarding attorney fees to victims of malicious, vexatious, frivolous and...
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Caryn A Van Matre
Pensacola, FL Probate Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Probate, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University and Lurleen B. Wallace State College
Caryn A. Van Matre, Attorney at Law, has been representing families in Northwest Florida in a variety of family law matters since 1993. Our practice first opened in the downtown Pensacola historic district, which is where our office remains. We represent clients involved in family law disputes in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton counties.
Our focus areas include divorce and modification actions involving alimony, child custody, time-sharing and support and asset protection. We also assist clients in establishing paternity rights and support obligations for children. Associated with these matters are issues of enforcement and contempt...
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Michael Bonan
Jensen Beach, FL Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law
MICHAEL J. BONAN is an associate attorney with Kitroser & Associates, joining the firm in July 2021. Michael is a Treasure Coast native who returned to his hometown after attending the University of Miami for both his undergraduate and law degrees.
Previously, Michael worked for a local law firm specializing in homeowners and condominium association law. There, he also gained experience in foreclosure prosecution and defense, restrictive covenant enforcement actions, and commercial transaction and litigation matters.
Michael also worked for a not-for-profit organization, Safespace, as an injunction for protection attorney dedicated to protecting survivors of domestic violence. Most recently, he served...
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Sean Seely
Navarre, FL Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Florida State University College of Law
To put it simply, I am an attorney that loves helping people. My practice includes estate planning (Wills, Trusts, and everything in between), business (formation, operation, and purchase and sale), real estate (buying, selling, insuring, and litigating), and litigation (civil and criminal).
Lynchard & Seely serves clients from Pensacola to Jacksonville in numerous areas of law. Some of our services include estate planning, probate, trust administration, business formations and transactions, and commercial and residential real property transactions. Additionally, we handle general civil litigation personal injury, wrongful death, criminal law, and family law.
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Jeffrey Attia
Fort Myers, FL Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Elder and Estate Planning
Florida State University College of Law
Jeffrey Attia's practice focuses on assisting people through the probate and estate settlement process and on helping people preserve their wishes and secure their loved ones’ future with personalized and custom estate plans.
People who have recently lost a loved one and who are also responsible for administering their loved one's estate often face challenges. At The Law Office of Jeffrey Attia, PA, we effectively guide our clients each step of the way throughout the probate and estate settlement process. And we do so in a timely and cost-efficient manner.
Jeffrey Attia is a member of the Elder Law Section of The...
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Carolyn Norton
Vero Beach, FL Probate Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(772) 257-5751
2770 Indian River Boulevard
Suite 309
Vero Beach, FL 32960
Probate, Elder and Estate Planning
Seton Hall University School of Law
Carolyn Butler Norton, Board Certified Elder Law Attorney, works passionately as an advocate for the senior population and their families. Ms. Norton believes that the practice of Elder Law should be comprehensive, focusing on a Life Care Planning Approach. She works closely with her clients, educating and assisting them with long-term care planning options including asset protection, healthcare and financial choices, and end of life decisions.
Recognizing the particular needs of the Treasure Coast population, attorney Norton limits her practice to the areas of elder law, estate planning, wills and trusts, special needs trusts, guardianship, Veterans Aid & Attendance,...
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Jeffery James Lathem
Fort Walton Beach, FL Probate Attorney with 26 years of experience
Probate and Family
Stetson University College of Law
I have been practicing law for over 17 years and for the majority of that time have practiced in some area of family law. In the last three years, however, I have devoted my practice on a full time basis to areas of family law and probate document preparation. The technicalities and long term implications of handling family law matters are often less than obvious. The legal forms available for pro se individuals are sometimes insufficient to address all the long term effects of decisions made today. Though engaging an attorney in what seems to be...
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Mr. Jeffrey R. Kuhns
Punta Gorda, FL Probate Attorney with 13 years of experience
Probate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Chapman University Fowler School of Law and Whittier Law School
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Marc Brown
Fort Lauderdale, FL Probate Attorney with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Real Estate
St. Thomas University School of Law
I founded Marc Brown, P.A. because I believe that clients should expect nothing less than consummate professionalism, clear and reliable guidance, and unwavering commitment from their lawyer. For well over a decade, I have made those qualities the cornerstone of my practice.
As a Miami native, I have extensive experience in a wide range of transactional and litigation matters. My clients range from some of the world largest financial institutions involved in consumer finance litigation to individuals and families seeking to purchase their first home. Regardless of the size or complexity of the matter or the type of client, I provide...
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Edward J. Chandler
Pompano Beach, FL Probate Attorney with 34 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
St. Thomas University School of Law
Aggressive and Effective Legal Representation for Divorce, Child Custody and Federal and State Criminal Defense!
Serving Broward, Dade and Palm Beach Counties
"Since 1991 - When Experience Counts"
"FULL SERVICE LAW FIRM"
Payment Plans Available
FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION
At the Law Office of Edward J. Chandler, P.A., our clients come first. Every client is treated with courtesy and is guaranteed effective representation. Our experience and integrity have earned us a reputation as one of Florida's premier legal firms.
Attorney Chandler knows the system. He knows how to win jury trials. He prides himself on getting a just result for his clients. He believes you...
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Marcus Susen
Coral Gables, FL Probate Lawyer
Free ConsultationProbate, Appeals, Entertainment & Sports and Products Liability
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University
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Michael T Bostick
Pompano Beach, FL Probate Lawyer
Probate, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
West Virginia University College of Law
Attorney Bostick offers his clients the experience and professionalism of a large, corporate law firm in a more personable environment. As a full-service law firm Attorney Bostick offers integrity, leadership, and skilled legal services to his clients in a number of practice areas and is primarily focused on personal injury litigation. Whether you have an automotive accident or slip and fall, or need criminal defense, probate, estate planning, or business litigation and transactional matters, Bostick Law Group, PPLC, is well trained and highly motivated to develop a legal strategy to resolve your issues. Mr. Bostick is licensed to practice in...
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Mery Lopez
Hialeah , FL Probate Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
I am a Cuban American Female Lawyer, and I enjoy helping families with the true American dream of securing home ownership. I assist families in purchasing and handling the closing of the home or business of their dream. As well as:
Our office handles all real estate and probate law. We are set up with CDC guidelines to meet with our clients. We continue to be open and are helping families with loan modifications, foreclosure defense and short sales as needed.
Our staff and the attorney speak Spanish. We have zoom meetings and or office...
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Edwin Christian Cisneros
Miami Beach, FL Probate Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Georgetown University Law Center and University of Miami School of Law
I am an attorney with a sharp mind and a strong ethical foundation, focusing on private wealth management services for high net-worth clients, those with assets exceeding $24 million. My work primarily involves complex tax planning, trusts, trust and probate administration, and resolving various issues that arise. I also provide knowledgeable consultation to pre-immigration international clients, advising them on asset protection, tax management, and risk mitigation, while highlighting the financial and tax implications of relocating to the U.S.
In addition to my client work, I take the initiative in driving internal operational improvements and enhancing the quality of client-facing presentations. I...
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Daniel Joseph Mendez
South Miami, FL Probate Lawyer with 11 years of experience
Probate, Estate Planning and Real Estate
St. Thomas University School of Law
Daniel is a third-generation attorney who joined the firm in 2014 after graduating with honors from St. Thomas University School of Law. Prior to attending St. Thomas, Daniel received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida and high school degree from Belen Jesuit Preparatory School.
Daniel focuses his practice primarily on probate and guardianship administration and litigation, estate planning, and civil litigation. He has successfully participated and argued several appeals in the Third District Court of Appeals. Daniel is also a title agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company and represents buyers and sellers in real estate transactions.
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Teresa Abood-Hoffman
Miami, FL Probate Attorney with 36 years of experience
Free ConsultationProbate, Divorce and Estate Planning
University of Miami School of Law and Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
Teresa Abood Hoffman, is the managing partner at Hoffman & Hoffman P.A.. Teresa was admitted to practice law in the state of Michigan in 1989, and the state of Florida in 1990. Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, Teresa's father, Fredric S. Abood, founded the Abood law firm in Lansing over 60 years ago, where Teresa worked from a very young age, and where her family still operates and runs the firm today. Teresa studied in Michigan, completing AA, BA, and JD degrees. After being admitted to practice law in Michigan, Teresa decided to further her studies in estate planning and...
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Terrence H Thorgaard
Freeeport, FL Probate Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Probate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Puget Sound
I was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, where I practiced law from 1977. I was a municipal attorney for the first part of my legal career, and then switched to private practice. I conducted a general private law practice, with emphasis in civil litigation and bankruptcy. I also taught several college-level courses relating to various aspects of the law. In 2004, my family and I moved to Florida and have been here ever since. From 2011 to 2015 I worked for another lawyer in Walton County, assisting him in his office, especially with scheduling...
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Randy Narkir
Coral Gables, FL Probate Attorney with 11 years of experience
Probate, Administrative, Elder and Estate Planning
Florida International University College of Law
Randy Narkir, a South Florida native, practices Elder Law (including Medicaid Planning and Special Needs Trusts), special needs planning, estate Planning, Guardianship, and probte law. I provide legal advice to my clients in person, over the telephone, by FaceTime or Skype; or I will come to you. Mr. Narkir was ranked number six in his law school graduating class, received three CALI Excellence [Book] Awards, and was on the Dean’s List six times. His legal research on eminent domain earned him a nomination from FIU’s faculty for a university-wide award that recognizes student-employees for their contributions to the...
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Giovanna Abreu O’Connor
Coral Gables, FL Probate Attorney
Free ConsultationProbate and Estate Planning
Florida International University College of Law
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Pedro A. Perez-Roura
Miami, FL Probate Lawyer
Probate and Estate Planning
St. Thomas University School of Law and University of Miami School of Law
Pedro A. Perez-Roura is dedicated to helping families protect their legacy by planning ahead. We help families buy their homes, plan for life's most difficult moments, and save money on taxes along the way. We understand the concerns families face when dealing with life's biggest moments, such as buying their home or dealing with a family member's death or serious illness.