Adrian Philip Thomas

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Adrian Philip Thomas

4.7
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 32 years

Litigation Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Probate, Trusts

515 East Las Olas Blvd, Suite 1050, Fort Lauderdale, FL

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About Adrian

Biography

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

Adrian Philip Thomas handles probate litigation matters, including will contests and undue influence

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 70%

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

33 years | 1,500 cases

70%
Probate 15%

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

33 years | 800 cases

15%
Trusts 15%

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

33 years | 100 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019 2017 2013
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 32 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1993

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A.

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

florida-probate-lawyer.com

Online Presence

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Adrian Philip Thomas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by Susan | September 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Relentless in Court. Compassionate with Clients

Adrian Thomas is an outstanding probate and trust litigation attorney. From my first call, he was generous with his time and explained complex legal issues in a way that was easy to understand. He not only thinks fast on his feet but also carefully plans the strongest litigation strategy, giving you ...confidence that your case is in the best possible hands. What impressed me most was his creativity and persistence in the courtroom. In a matter I thought was nearly impossible to win, Adrian and his team used resourceful, out-of-the-box thinking to achieve results far beyond my expectations. Throughout the process, they kept me informed, stayed responsive, and always treated me with respect. Adrian combines sharp litigation skills with genuine care for his clients. He is articulate, knowledgeable, and passionate about protecting his clients’ interests. I would highly recommend Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. to anyone facing probate or trust litigation in Florida.

Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Excellent

Top-notch, outstanding professionals. Very reliable and successful. I have entrusted them with my personal and family business for years. They have always done exactly what they said they would do, and have exceeded my expectations in every respect. They also helped make complicated processes easy to... understand. I would not go to anyone else.

Posted by Sarah | June 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Excellent Attorney & Law Firm

The Law Offices of Adrian Thomas handled a very complicated and difficult probate case for my family. The outcome was outstanding due to the hard work, knowledge, and excellent skills of Adrian Thomas, Michele Thomas and their team of legal professionals. Due to the complexity of our case it did ta...ke several years to resolve but without the assistance of Adrian and his team we would not had such a good outcome. I recommend them highly. It is good for potential litigants to keep in mind that it does take time to resolve cases, you have to be flexible and it is not inexpensive. Adrian was very honest with us throughout the process and his strategy was right on. We were able to achieve a much better resolution than if our family had not sought the assistance of such a great legal team. We are grateful to have found such a knowledgeable and dedicated law firm.

Posted by Brittany | July 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Bait and Switch - Left with a mess!

My family and I retained A Thomas Law by way of Adrian's false promise to personally handle our case -- instead he stuck us with a less than aggressive associate who was overworked, overwhelmed and did next to nothing in the 3 years of service. When the mess that was created surmounted so high that i...t was nearly impossible to get out from under, they withdrew as counsel. If you want to get something done, go elsewhere.

Posted by Oliver | June 08, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Broke his word and contract

He agreed to take on a case for me on deferred payment. I was to pay 10% on top of his already high fee for that privilege. Once he realized there was actual work involved he spent an hour trying to convince that he wasn't firing me as a client and breaking our deal, but he was asking me to agree to ...pay him $50,000 in cash in advance. I offered him a note on my house, to put the house on the market the next day -- he still hedged. Finally realzing what was happening I asked him to answer directly if he would continue to represent me as per our contract, if I did not pay him $50,000.00 in cash. He said -- "Yeah -- I don't really care about anything but the cash." He was kind enough to send a bill though.

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Adrian Philip Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Wolf

Guardianship lawyer | Oct 03

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."

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Kevin Burke

Probate lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Glenn

Probate lawyer | May 28

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."

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Shawn Newman

Litigation lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dawn Ellis

Litigation lawyer | May 14

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."

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Joseph Maus

Litigation lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Michael Heider

Probate lawyer | Dec 25

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."

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David Luber

Litigation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Wolf

Litigation lawyer

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Dawn Ellis

Probate lawyer

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David Luber

Probate lawyer

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Michael Heider

Probate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2009

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2008

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Shareholder, Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A.

1993 - 2000

Associate, MacLean and Ema

Associations

2012 - Present

Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court

Member

2007 - Present

American Bar Associtaion

Member

2007 - Present

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

1993 - Present

Florida Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Broward County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In Re: Estate of Ferdinando D'Amico

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Willis v. Couch

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Education

2000

University of Miami School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1993

Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2010

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Administering the Estate Effectively and Managing the Inventory

2007

Featured Speaker

General

2007

Continuing Legal Education for Paralegals

The Probate Process from Start to Finish

2006

Featured Speaker

General

2006

Continuing Legal Education Seminar Foundations of Estate Administration Defined

2006

Continuing Legal Education Seminar Litigating the Case in Probate Court

2005

Continuing Legal Education Seminar Rights of the Surviving Spouse

Publications

2007

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

Languages

English

Activity

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