Leonard F Baer

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Leonard F Baer

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Highlands, NC
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trusts

1571 Bowery Road, Highlands, NC

About Leonard

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Drafting complex estate palnning documents to include special needs trusts, charitable trusts, and asset protection trusts

42 years | 2,800 cases

50%
Elder Law 25%

All areas of elder law to include, social security planning, medicaid and veterans planning, and long term care planning.

42 years | 2,000 cases

25%
Trusts 25%

Drafting complex estate palnning documents to include special needs trusts, charitable trusts, and asset protection trusts

42 years | 3,500 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 20 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2005

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 20 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 47 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1978

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 47 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1978

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 48 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1977

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Leonard F. Baer

1571 Bowery Road, Highlands, NC, 28741

legalbaer.com/

Law Offices of Leonard F. Baer, PLLC

., Wellington, FL

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Leonard F Baer's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2014

Knowledgeable and caring

Mr. Baer has been exceptionally helpful through a very difficult time financially. His guidance helped me clear debt and make a difficult transition. He is well connected in the area and provided referrals where appropriate. He has worked with my family for over a year. This has been the most pleasan...t attorney experience in my life.

Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2014

Providing Compassionate Quality Service

When my husband died, I was overwhelmed. Mr. Baer’s devotion & patience knew no bounds. He organized our financial holdings, guiding me toward a future with safe and qualified investments. He shielded me from negative influences, allowing me and my family to have a new sense of security.

Posted by Justin | July 29, 2010

Recommendation and Endorsement of Legal Services

We had requested Mr. Baer to provide a proposal, and then create, what was a complicated estate plan. He was very thorough in his interview process, and certainly diligant in his research. He kept us informed throughout the process, and created an estate plan that totally protected my family. I can't... say enough about his service, and knowledge of the law. He is simply outstanding, and we are fortunate to have him in our community.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2023

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

North Carolina Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

North Carolina Super Lawyers, North Carolina Super Lawyers

2012

North Carolina Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

North Carolina Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

North Carolina Top Rated Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2006

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell

2000

Florida Super Lawyer, Florida Super Lawyers

1984

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1984

Trial Advocacy Award, United States Department of Justice

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Senior Partner, Law Offices of Leonard F. Baer,PLLC

1994 - 1997

Adjunct Professor-Sports Law, University Of Miami School Of Law

1985 - 1987

Senior Partner, Sorondo and Baer, P.A.

1982 - 1985

Deputy Chief Major Crimes, Us Attorneys Office

1978 - 1982

Trial Division Chief, State Attorney Office

Associations

2012 - Present

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

V.A. Accredited Attorney

2010 - Present

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (North Carolina chapter)

Member

2006 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Certified Mediator

2005 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

member elder law section

2005 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

member elder law section

2000 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

member-financial fraud section

1986 - Present

Florida Bar, Grievance Committee

Member

1984 - Present

Federal Trial Bar

Former Executive Committee Member

1978 - Present

Florida Bar

Member -Elder Law Committee

1978 - Present

New York State Bar Association

elder law

1978 - Present

Bar Association of the District of Columbia

Elder Law Committee

1990 - 1991

Dade County Bar Association

Ethics Chairman

Education

1994

University of Miami

MS - Master of Science-With Honors

1970

New England Law Boston

Law

Speaking Engagements

2023

Wellington care

Elder Law

2013

Highlands Chamber of Commerce

Asset Protection

2013

Highlands Cashiers Hospital,

Estate Planning and Asset Protection

2012

Macon County Health Fair

Elder Financial Abuse

2012

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital

Medicare and Medicaid

2007

Palm Beach county Bar Association

Finacial fraud on the elderly

Publications

2005

The Highlander Newspaper, The Cashiers Chronicle, The Clayton Tribune Bi weekly Legal Columnist

Languages

English

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