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Probate and family law courts hear some of the most complex and emotional cases in the US court system. If you are facing a legal challenge, it is important that you have an attorney who will fight for you and help you answer all the hard questions.
How can I provide for my family’s needs after I am gone?
Our mother can no longer manage her personal and financial affairs. How can we care for her in a kind and loving way?
What can I do if I have been cheated out of my inheritance by a sibling or caretaker?
These questions have no easy answers. Each requires a personalized legal solution that recognizes your unique financial and family situation. When working with us you will find that we are always willing to take the extra time to really understand what you need and provide you with the right legal approach based on your unique goals.
Luis E. Barreto & Associates, P.A. is an experienced law firm that helps clients throughout the State of Florida make sound plans and decisions in the areas of estate planning, probate administration, guardianships, and elder law. We also represent clients in disputes involving will contests, probate, trusts, competency, and guardianship proceedings.
In each situation, we take a client-oriented approach. We listen closely as you discuss your problem and your goals. Our attorneys learn about your hopes for your family members and analyze your financial situation. Then, we respond with a personalized solution that reflects your values and is designed to achieve those goals.
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Posted by Maggie Mosquera | September 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney
After hiring several lawyers with no success, I was at a loss with no light at the end of the tunnel for my mother's custody case. Then I met Luis Bareto, and it felt like God placed him in my path. He truly lit up that tunnel for me, he is my mother’s and I hero! His expertise, compassion, and dedic...
Posted by anonymous | July 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Luis Barreto is an exceptional attorney. With over thirty years of experience, Luis provides outstanding service with great knowledge and wisdom. If you want the best, go to Luis Barreto.
Posted by Monica | July 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Luis and his team are very knowledgeable and experienced! Highly recommend! Professional and always available.
Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney
We retained Luis on a guardianship + trust dispute matter. Luis’s steady, experienced hand got us through this ugly, tragic mess with as good a result as we could have hoped for under very difficult circumstances. It goes with out saying that we got excellent advice and support from Luis and his team...
Thank you for the kind words and having the trust in our firm to guide you through this process.
Posted by Milly Casas | November 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I had a very difficult case. When I contacted Mr. Barreto he listened and fought hard to represent my best interests. I could not give him 10 stars (which he deserves) as the site only allows 5, If you are looking for a probate/litigation expert don't waste any time and contact Mr. Barreto you wil...
"Luis is a fantastic attorney who is well versed in probate and guardianship matters, especially in Miami-Dade County. He is an aggressive advocate for his client's interests and always ensures that every feasible strategy will be employed to achieve his client's goals."
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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Associate Professor of Law, Florida International University College Of Law
1998 - Present
Attorney, Luis E. Barreto & Associates, PA
1994 - 1998
Attorney, Golden & Cowan, PA
Member
2008 - 2011
Miami Dade Probate and Guardianship CommitteeChairman
Case was dismissed by the 3rd DCA
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JD - Juris Doctor
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