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Gerald W. Adams

2.9
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 42 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Lauderdale, FL
Practice Areas: Family

800 E Broward Blvd., Suite 400, Fort Lauderdale, FL

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 42 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1984

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Florida Family Law Clinic, LLC

800 E Broward Blvd., Suite 400, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

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2.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Steve | October 19, 2014

Incomepetent, Emotionally Unwell

Not a "Men's Rights" attorney. He hurts everyone in the case, but mostly his client. "Jerry" Gerald Adams of Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach County and "Family Law Clinic" acted like a rude, mentally ill teenager towards me and other clients that I witnessed in his office; he used threats to not only wit...hdraw but to hurt my case if I did not involuntarily give him a "new retainer". He increased this "new retainer" 4 times immediately after I retained him. I had a really simple case and he took all of my money and gave me a much worse outcome than I likely would have obtained if I spoke to the Judge honestly without Gerald "Jerry" Adams.

Posted by anonymous | June 25, 2012

NOT a father's advocate!!!!

1st he told me to stop paying support. I was later criticized for stopping the payments. He absolutely did NOT advocate for me. When I tried to discuss/question his actions, he asked me to leave his office. Bait & Switch #1: web site claims the firm to be "father's rights attorneys"; they didn't... even do what most divorce attorneys do. He immediately switched my case to another attorney. Baith & Switch #2: Originally agreed on a certain amount monthly, but when I went to discuss my issues with their performance, he told me I'd have to pay almost 2x the amount. Then asked me to leave his office and said he wouldn't represent me. Lost paperwork 3x s.

Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2012

I now have time with my children

I contacted this firm because my ex-wife would not let me see my children. I felt that my case was handled in a timely manner, the attorneys kept me advised as to what was going on, and I felt like they really cared about my situation. I now get to see my daughters on a regular basis.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Disbarment issued in FL, 2021

updated on 08/09/2021

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2018

updated on 02/14/2018

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

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Gonzaga University School of Law

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