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
The firm's litigation practice is limited to estate, guardianship, probate and trust litigation.
27 years, 1,500 cases
The firm's litigation practice is limited to estate, guardianship, probate and trust litigation.
27 years, 100 cases
The firm's litigation practice is limited to estate, guardianship, probate and trust litigation.
27 years, 800 cases
Languages spoken
English
Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A.
SunTrust Center
515 East Las Olas Blvd, Suite 1050
Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1993 | 09/29/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2011 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2010 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2009 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. | 2000 - Present |
Associate | MacLean and Ema | 1993 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court | Member | 2012 - Present |
American Bar Associtaion | Member | 2007 - Present |
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Member | 2007 - Present |
Florida Bar Association | Member | 1993 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Member | 1993 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | The Right to Know: Advice Regarding Notice of Probate to Disinherited Relatives | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2000 |
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Continuing Legal Education Seminar | Administering the Estate Effectively and Managing the Inventory | 2010 |
Featured Speaker | Celebrity Estate Plans -Trials and Triumphs | 2009 |
Continuing Legal Education | Estate Administration Procedures: Why Each Step is Important | 2008 |
Continuing Legal Education for Paralegals | The Probate Process from Start to Finish | 2007 |
Featured Speaker | General | 2007 |
Continuing Legal Education Seminar | Litigating the Case in Probate Court | 2006 |
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Continuing Legal Education Seminar | Foundations of Estate Administration Defined | 2006 |
Featured Speaker | General | 2006 |
Continuing Legal Education Seminar | Rights of the Surviving Spouse | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In Re: Estate of Ferdinando D'Amico | Won |
Willis v. Couch | Won |
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David Wolf, Guardianship 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, Probate Attorney on Aug 29, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Gregory Glenn, Probate 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, Litigation Attorney on May 24, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Dawn Ellis, Litigation 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, Litigation 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, Litigation Attorney on Dec 8, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.