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  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Licensed for 26 years
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Adrian Philip Thomas
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About Adrian

20+ years of experience in probate, guardianship and trust litigation. Call for free consultation.

Attorney Adrian P. Thomas is the “AV”-rated, managing partner of an eight-attorney boutique law firm concentrating its practice in probate, estate, trust and guardianship litigation. The law firm has represented more than 800 clients in estate-related disputes, both prosecuting and defending, with a wide variety of causes of action. After many years and hundreds of cases, we have learned that the facts are always the same in a general sense, but have infinite variety as to the particulars. There is always an elderly person, usually alone, and a predatory relative, friend, or caretaker who takes advantage of the loneliness and dependency of old age.  We understand that while clients are best served by first attempting to negotiate an honest, fair and prompt response to a dispute, it often becomes necessary for an estate attorney to litigate in order to preserve and protect a family member’s personal rights and assets or a client’s inheritance.

Practice areas

ProbateTrustsLitigation
  1. Litigation: 70%

    The firm's litigation practice is limited to estate, guardianship, probate and trust litigation.

    27 years, 1,500 cases

  2. Trusts: 15%

    The firm's litigation practice is limited to estate, guardianship, probate and trust litigation.

    27 years, 100 cases

  3. Probate: 15%

    The firm's litigation practice is limited to estate, guardianship, probate and trust litigation.

    27 years, 800 cases

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

SunTrust Center
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Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A.

SunTrust Center
515 East Las Olas Blvd, Suite 1050
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

Office (800) 249-8125
Office (954) 764-7273
Fax (954) 764-7274

Website

http://www.florida-probate-lawyer.com

Florida Probate Blog: Probate, Guardianship & Trust Litigation

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLMember in Good Standing199312/13/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers11
Legal guides4
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Legal EliteFlorida Trend Magazine2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2011
Legal EliteFlorida Trend Magazine2010
Legal EliteFlorida Trend Magazine2009
Legal EliteFlorida Trend Magazine2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
ShareholderAdrian Philip Thomas, P.A.2000 - Present
AssociateMacLean and Ema1993 - 2000
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Stephen R. Booher American Inn of CourtMember2012 - Present
American Bar AssocitaionMember2007 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember2007 - Present
Florida Bar AssociationMember1993 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember1993 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law SectionThe Right to Know: Advice Regarding Notice of Probate to Disinherited Relatives2007
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Miami School of LawLL.M - Master of Laws2000
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor1993
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Continuing Legal Education SeminarAdministering the Estate Effectively and Managing the Inventory2010
Featured SpeakerCelebrity Estate Plans -Trials and Triumphs2009
Continuing Legal EducationEstate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step is Important2008
Featured SpeakerGeneral2007
Continuing Legal Education for ParalegalsThe Probate Process from Start to Finish2007
Featured SpeakerGeneral2006
Continuing Legal Education SeminarFoundations of Estate Administration Defined2006
Continuing Legal Education SeminarLitigating the Case in Probate Court2006
Continuing Legal Education SeminarRights of the Surviving Spouse2005
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In Re: Estate of Ferdinando D'AmicoWon
Willis v. CouchWon

Reviews

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Highly recommended

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I had a consultation with Adrian Thomas. He listened intently to my concerns and addressed them thoroughly and completely. He has the experience and knowledge to get things done without wasting your time. I highly recommend him for both his competence and his professionalism.
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You will not regret it!

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Excellent! Very professional, knowledgeable and kind. Mr. Thomas knows he's stuff and will keep you informed. If he does not know the answer he will research for you until he finds how to help you. Mr. Thomas' paralegal is also very knowledgeable as well. They will get back to you in a timely manner. Very Happy with their service! Glad he's on my side!
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David Wolf, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 3, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Adrian Thomas is an excellent attorney who combines intellect, work ethic, and compassion to provide stellar representation for his clients. We have worked on several complicated matters together and the results have exceeded the expectations of the clients. If you need an attorney in a battle related to guardianship, trust, or probate litigation, Adrian Thomas will help you navigate through these troubled waters to get the justice you deserve.

Kevin Burke, Immigration Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer.

Gregory Glenn, Elder law Attorney on May 28, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Mr. Thomas for over 12 years now. He is a great advocate for his clients and has a passion and excellent knowledge of estate, probate, and trust law. He is known in the community for his probate and trust litigation acumen. I refer contested probate and trust cases to his firm.

Shawn Newman, Estate planning Attorney on May 24, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer.

Dawn Ellis, Probate Attorney on May 14, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I've known Adrian professionally for eight years and have consulted with him during that time with questions regarding probate litigation. He's experienced, willing to listen, and has great insight regarding complex probate issues.

Joseph Maus, Car accident Attorney on May 12, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. Adrian is an outstanding attorney who gets excellent results.

Michael Heider, Probate Attorney on Dec 25, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have worked on several matters with Mr. Thomas. He is a top notch lawyer, and a very approachable and friendly person. Highly recommended.

David Luber, Probate Attorney on Dec 8, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.

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