About Will
Practice areas
- Arbitration: 40%
I am a qualified state court arbitrator. I have also arbitrated a variety of cases for FINRA and the National Futures Association.
16 years
- Mediation: 40%
I am certified as a Circuit Civil, Appellate, Family and County Court Mediator. I am also a FINRA mediator for securities industry disputes. Parties have been able to settle the majority of cases they have mediated with me.
20 years
- Lawsuits and disputes: 10%
My practice is fairly diverse within the realm of commercial and civil litigation. Most cases involve some species of breach of contract. Typical clients are small companies and middle class individuals looking for efficient, professional resolution of their issue or dispute.
25 years, 1,000 cases
- Probate: 7%
I handle both probate administration, and inheritance disputes, such as allegations of undue influence and lack of capacity (aka will contests), and similar disputes related to trusts and guardianships.
- Appeals: 3%
Prior to entering private practice, I was privileged to be the judicial clerk to Pamela B. Minzner on the New Mexico Court of Appeals. Appeals are an excellent opportunity for enjoying the intellectual side of practicing law. He who laughs last, laughs best.
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1992 | 01/30/2017 |
| CO | Administrative - Not authorized to practice | 1995 | 05/20/2017 |
| NM | Inactive | 1991 | 01/12/2009 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Star | Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre | 1997 |
| Put Something Back Pro Bono Award | Dade County Bar Association | 1996 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Clerk | New Mexico Court of Appeals (Hon. Pamela B. Minzner) | 1990 - 1991 |
| Summer Associate | United States Coast Guard -- Claims and Litigation Division | 1989 - 1989 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County Bar Association, By-laws Committee | Member; County Court Committee | 1994 - Present |
| Broward County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Small Claims Rules Committee | Member | N/A |
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| Rubell v. Finkelstein | Appeal successful. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Jahnke v. Jahnke | Client received relief, upheld on appeal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| In re Estate of Sellin Sellin et al v. Stewart | Successfully defended decedent's will | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dade County Bar Bulletin | Ten Things Judges Do That Irritate Litigants and Lawyers | 1998 |
| Colonial Lawyer (nka the Bill of Rights Law Journal) | Irresistible Force Meets Immovable Object: The Police Power Comes Up Against Free Expression | 1989 |
| Internet | Small Claims Court: A Basic Guide | N/A |
| LSGMI (video) | Small Claims Court for Pro Se Litigants | N/A |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| William & Mary Law School | N/A | law | N/A |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Young Lawyers -- Practical Advice for New Attorneys | Pitfalls for New Lawyers in Litigation | N/A |
| Small Claims Practice -- assisting pro se litigants | Small Claims Litigation | N/A |
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Cost
- Hourly Rates $350-400/hour
- Contingency fees 33%-40%A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
Contact
601 South Federal Highway
Hollywood, FL, 330204511
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