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E. Fernando Orrego

Probate Attorney at Hollywood, FL

5.0   3 reviews

also known as Fernando Orrego

  • Licensed for 10 years
    State FL
    Acquired 2013
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Fernando is OC Estate & Elder Law’s workplace guru and one of the few people to have an answer to almost any estate planning or probate question.  For this, he’s earned himself the nickname “Foogle.” Fernando handles this accolade with customary modesty but will admit that he has resolved some of the most complex probate and trust administration cases. 

Fernando Orrego has a pile of top tier experience in estate planning, probate administration, and asset protection.  This includes trusts, trust administration, probate of any and all estate assets imaginable, elder law, and Medicaid planning. Fernando can draft your socks off to ensure he provides you with a customized estate plan to meet your family’s dynamic needs. 

Prior to becoming an attorney, Fernando worked as a financial advisor in New York City and South Florida for many years. He is somehow able to explain complex legal and financial matters to an audience that is still awake when he’s finished.  And yelling encore. Every law firm should be run by “Foogle” so OC Estate & Elder Law is lucky to have the only one. 

 Education 

  • Juris Doctorate degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

  • Bachelor of Business Administration from Pace University in New York, New York 

 Leadership, Membership & Honors 

  • Joined Citibank N.A. and focused his efforts in the international client market, during which he earned the Citistar Award and was nationally recognized for his work.

  • Active member and former Vice-President of the Synergy Chapter of Business Networking International in Hollywood, Florida.

  • Active member of the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

  • Chair of the Hollywood Chamber Legal Alliance.

  • Avvo Rating: Excellent! - Rated Avvo 2016 Top Contributor Level within Probate

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Posted by Fern | April 3, 2022
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Very knowledgeable ...
I spoke with Fernando awhile ago, he was very helpful, knowledgeable and patient in explaining estate planning. I felt he was trustworthy and would refer him to colleagues.
Posted by Mercedes | June 30, 2016
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
I'm very happy with Fernando's legal services and advice
Fernando was referred to me by a friend because she said he did a good job creating her trusts and I wanted a trust to protect our assets in case we got sued. He also helped us design a will that 'poured over' into our trust so if my husband and I were to die, my son would get what he was entitled to without any hassles or legal costs. Fernando is an expert in wills, trusts, and estates as well as Elder Law. It is all he does! He does not dabble in other areas of law like so many lawyers around town do. I'm very happy with Fernando's legal services and advice. I recommend him to all my friends and clients because he is great at what he does and his prices are very reasonable. Don't make the mistake of going to an online service or "jack of all trades" lawyer to save a few hundred bucks and risk losing your child's inheritance or your assets if you're sued . Go see Fernando, you won't be sorry.
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Posted by Camilo A. Espinosa | December 5, 2014
Excellent Probate and Estate Planning Attorney
Great Attorney. Very knowledgeable, Awesome, Incredible, Highly Recommended to anyone looking for the best! I have refer cases to Mr. Orrego and he has handled all of these cases with extreme professionalism!!!

Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 45 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • OC Estate & Elder Law
  • 2016 - Present
  • Attorney
  • WFP Law
  • 2013 - 2016
  • Legal Assistant
  • WFP Law
  • 2010 - 2013
  • Financial Advisor/Banker
  • Citibank, N.A.
  • 2005 - 2009
  • Licensed Banker
  • Washington Mutual Bank
  • 2003 - 2005
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Education

  • Nova Southeastern University
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2012
  • Pace University
  • BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
  • 2003

Legal Cases

  • Sale of Home - Formal Probate Administration
  • Court approval for sale of home granted in 2 weeks

Associations

  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • Leadership Hollywood
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
  • Member
  • 2015 - Present
  • Greater Hollywood Chamber Legal Alliance
  • Chair
  • 2015 - Present
  • Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • BNI Synergy Hollywood
  • Vice President
  • 2013 - Present
  • Broward County Hispanic Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Florida Bar, Elder Law Section
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • ElderCounsel
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Broward County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2013 - Present
  • Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2011 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Russian

Honors and Awards

  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2022
  • Rising Star
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2021
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2020
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2019
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2018
  • Top 3 Estate Planning Lawyers
  • Three Best Rated
  • 2018
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers Magazine
  • 2017
  • Nova Trial Association
  • NSU Shepard Broad Law Center
  • 2012
  • Citistar
  • Citibank N.A.
  • 2009
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Speaking Engagements

  • Wien Center For Alzheimer's Disease - Annual Alzheimer's Education Seminar
  • Elder Law - Estate Planning
  • 2019
  • Presentation
  • Elder Law - Medicaid Planning
  • 2018
  • Regional Bank Manager Meeting
  • Estate Planning & Probate
  • 2018
  • Wien Center for Alzheimer's Disease & Memory Disorders
  • Medicaid Planning - Planning for the Aging Population
  • 2017
  • Hollywood Chamber of Commerce
  • Medicaid Planning: Like Climbing Mount Everest
  • 2016
  • CPA Forum - Broward Chapter
  • Probate Nightmare: The Need to Get Your Estate Plan Ready
  • 2015
  • BNI
  • Probate Nightmare: The Need to Get Your Estate Plan Ready
  • 2015
  • Retirement Seminar for Lynn University Employees
  • Estate Planning
  • 2013
  • SunTrust Trust and Estates Roundtable
  • Probate Administration of a Foreign Decedent's Estate
  • 2013
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Attorney endorsements

Received (14)
Given (11)
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Probate Attorney | May 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Probate Attorney | Mar 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Fernando Orrego is a very knowledgeable and helpful attorney. He is always willing to go over and above what is asked of him for purposes of satisfying his clients or even helping with peers. This is an attorney you can truly count on and trust. He is passionate about his work and about helping others which makes him an asset to the legal community."
Probate Attorney | Feb 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Fernando is a skilled attorney who works hard for his clients.I often refer friends and family to him for probate matters. He is well-respected in the legal community."
Probate Attorney | Jan 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Orrego demonstrates an excellent knowledge of the law and compassion to help people in need. He has earned respect from his colleagues in the legal industry. I fully endorse him."
Trusts Attorney | Jan 09
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I am happy to endorse this lawyer. Fernando is an excellent attorney. He is very knowledgeable, diligent, and genuinely cares about his clients."
Probate Attorney | Dec 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Very well respected in the community. Excellent choice."
Elder law Attorney | Dec 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
Estate planning Attorney | Dec 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Fernando is extremely knowledgeable in his field. Takes his time to make sure that his clients understand everything involved in their legal affairs, and truly cares to work with each client individually to meet their needs."
Probate Attorney | Dec 04
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Mr. Orrego puts his clients first and makes himself available to address their needs. His clients receive personalized attention. He goes above and beyond to ensure their needs are met. The probate process generates intense emotions and he delicately addresses the issues that tend to arise between family members of the deceased."
Probate Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Fernando is a very knowledgeable practitioner who is excellent with clients. I would recommend him to all of my clients to handle probate matters."
Estate planning Attorney | Nov 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Fernando is extremely knowledgeable in the area of Estate planning. His experience in the financial industry allows him to think outside the box. Clients whom I have referred to him were pleased and impressed. He is one of the best."
Estate planning Attorney | Nov 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a great attorney, always available, and very knowledgeable in the area of Estate Planning."
Unknown Attorney | Nov 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Fernando has proven to be very thorough and diligent in the work he's done."
Estate planning Attorney | Nov 14
Relationship: Co-worker
"I endorse this lawyer. Very passionate about his work. Fernando always willing to go the extra mile for his clients. Highly recommended."
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Hollywood Probate Lawyer E. Fernando Orrego
E. Fernando Orrego
Probate Attorney
Hollywood, FL
Licensed for 10 years
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