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Fred E. Glickman concentrates in Wills, Trusts, Estates, Probate, Guardianship, and Litigation in these fields. He has practiced in these and other areas of the law for over 40 years. He has argued cases in the Florida District Court of Appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals. He currently has the highest rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the national rating agency for lawyers. According to Martindale-Hubbell, this rating is "a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence." He is a Past President of the South Miami-Kendall Bar Association. He is a member of the Florida Bar Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section.
Fred received his Law Degree from Columbia Law School and his Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Dartmouth College, where he was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.
Fred and his wife have three adult children and five grandchildren. He and his wife reside in Miami with their golden mix rescue dog.
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For the past 16 years, he has participated in the MS 150 Ride, which is a two day, long-distance bike ride that raises money for multiple sclerosis research and treatment. Because of his success as a fund-raiser, the National MS Society has honored Fred by making him a Club151 member. He has received awards from the South Miami-Kendall Bar Association for providing legal services free of charge to those unable to pay for them.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Probate
40%
Litigation
25%
Guardianship
15%
Estate Planning
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
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Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 43 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 51 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
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Business (1)
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Case Results (14)
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Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Wills & Living Wills
Posted by Carol | April 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Wise perspectives
I hired attorney Glickman on a complex Will situation where the cards were stacked against me. He understood the situation very quickly and gave me wise perspectives I hadn't yet considered (after speaking with many other attorneys over the course of the year). He's a great attorney if you're going ...
Posted by Nichole | November 20, 2023 | Wills & Living Wills
Excellent, Knowledgeable and Honest
I contacted Mr Glickman regarding my mother whom is in a nursing home with a feeding tube for the past 2 and half years. Our family wanted to find out if and how we could have our mother's feeding tube since she is not improving at all. Mr. Glickman was very methodical and took a great deal of time...
Posted by Donna | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Estate Attorney
Mr. Glickman has been our Estate attorney for many years and was highly recommended by several close friends. He listened to our needs and prepared our wills and trusts. He is currently handling an estate trust in which I am involved and has walked me through the procedures concerning the estate inc...
Posted by Jerry | June 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
First meeting
On our first meeting with Mr. Glickman we were instantly relaxed. He took all the time we needed to explain what we wanted to accomplish. He does not have the wound-up demeanor of many attorneys that I have met. After we talked, he already knew what we wanted, made some suggestions and called us w...
Posted by anonymous | August 15, 2017 | Wills & Living Wills
Informative and helpful
We consulted with Mr. Glickman concerning making a will. He was very helpful, answered all our questions, and provided us with relevant information.
Fred Elliott Glickman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked with Mr. Glickman for many years professionally and personally. He has always been reliable, dependable and trustworthy. The work performed has been excellent and I highly recommend Mr. Glickman for Estate Planning, Guardianship and Trust services."
"Fred provides fantastic service to clients. His experience and skill ensures the very best help possible in times of greatest need."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, courteous, helpful and always very professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. Fred is knowledgeable and thorough in his practice. He makes sure the i's are dotted and the t's crossed. He is also a genuinely nice person who cares about his clients and doing the right thing."
"I endorse this lawyer. Having referred many clients to Fred and having utilized his services myself, I have first hand experience that Fred is of the highest integrity, honesty, competence and intelligence. He is in short an excellent and outstanding attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. If you are looking for an efficient and fair practitioner who knows his way around the courthouse, then Fred is the right lawyer for you."
Experience
Honors
2020
Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client's Choice, Avvo
2013
Clients' Choice - Outstanding client reviews, Avvo
2012
Highest Possible Peer Review Rating (AV), Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Listed in South Florida's Top Rated Lawyers, Miami Herald
2001
Recognition, Who's Who in America
1985
Who's Who In American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
1968
Membership in Phi Beta Kappa, Dartmouth College
Work Experience
1984 - Present
Attorney, Fred E. Glickman, P.A.
Associations
2014 - Present
Florida Bar, Elder Law Section
2012 - Present
Florida Bar Real Property, Probate & Trust Law SectionMember
1986 - Present
South Miami-Kendall Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 1996
South Miami-Kendall Bar AssociationPresident
1994 - 1995
South Miami-Kendall Bar AssociationTreasurer
Sample of Legal Cases
Espinosa v. Sparber, Shevin, et. al.
The attorney had no obligation to draft the will to include children that might be born at a later time.
Education
1974
Columbia University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
University of Chicago
MA - Masters
1968
Dartmouth College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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How to transfer a car's title when the owner is deceased and the car's title has been lost?
14 May 2025
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My husband left our home in 2005. He signed his half of the title to our daughter. I didn't know anything about ii
24 Jan 2025
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I have a mortgage, I am in my 60s & want to add my responsible daughter to the quitclaim deed. Would a trust work best?
23 Jan 2025