Leonard Baer’s practice offers experience and expertise on Elder Law, including wills, fraud, elder abuse and financial planning. Another area of Elder Law that is a valuable resource is legal guidance with Estate Planning. Leonard’s extensive experience and background includes complex criminal litigation, serving as Deputy Chief of the Major Crimes Division for The United States Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of Florida. Mr. Baer was recognized by the Office of The Attorney General, as one of the top prosecutors in the country during his tenure. He has been included in North Carolina Top Rated Lawyers, a distinction awarded to those lawyers recognized by their colleagues as leaders in their field. He has also been recognized by the Florida Bar, for his efforts in representing seniors and their families, who are victims of scams and fraud.
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42 years | 2,800 cases
42 years | 2,000 cases
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42 years | 3,500 cases
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State: Georgia
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
State: Florida
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
State: New York
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2014 | Estate Planning
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.
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2026
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review 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
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
2012 - Present
U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsV.A. Accredited Attorney
2010 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (North Carolina chapter)Member
2006 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationCertified Mediator
2005 - Present
North Carolina Bar Associationmember elder law section
2005 - Present
State Bar of Georgiamember elder law section
2000 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneysmember-financial fraud section
1986 - Present
Florida Bar, Grievance CommitteeMember
1984 - Present
Federal Trial BarFormer Executive Committee Member
1978 - Present
Florida BarMember -Elder Law Committee
1978 - Present
New York State Bar Associationelder law
1978 - Present
Bar Association of the District of ColumbiaElder Law Committee
1990 - 1991
Dade County Bar AssociationEthics Chairman
1994
MS - Master of Science-With Honors
1970
Law
2023
Elder Law
2013
Asset Protection
2013
Estate Planning and Asset Protection
2012
Elder Financial Abuse
2012
Medicare and Medicaid
2007
Finacial fraud on the elderly
2005
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