Linda Holly Fried

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Linda Holly Fried

3.5
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 45 years

Family Lawyer at Fort Myers, FL
Practice Areas: Family, Alimony, Child Custody, Divorce & Separation

2524 1st St, Fort Myers, FL

About Linda

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Alimony 25%

spousal support, alimony

44 years

25%
Child Custody 25%

sole custody, shared parenting, child support

44 years

25%
Divorce and Separation 25%

equitable distribution, complex financial situations, family owned businesses, alimony, child support, parenting

44 years

25%
Family 25%

divorce, paternity, alimony, child custody, domestic violence, equitable distribution, retirement and pension

44 years

25%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Silver Client Champion

Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 45 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1980

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Linda Holly Fried

2524 1st St, Fort Myers, FL, 33901-2456

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Linda Holly Fried's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.5 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (8)
4 star (0)
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2 star (0)
1 star (5)

Posted by Maristela Newkirk | July 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Linda Fried is the GOAT!

Unfortunately, I have been in litigation with my ex since March of 2015. I basically donated thousands of dollars to my first attorney who did nothing! In (I believe) September of 2015, I retained Linda Fried to represent me. She is a beast! She has done more than I could have ever imagined possi...ble. I tell everyone to trust the process and trust your attorney. Assuming of course your attorney is Linda. Had I had my way in the very beginning, I would have lost out on so much! We tend to want what we want when we want it. In the moment, I didn't have the ability to see clearly and take the emotions out of case. (Something I still struggle with, but Linda works diligently to try to reel me in... which, is no easy task) Thankfully, Linda knows what she is doing and has never done what I ask but rather what she feels and knows is best. This has ALWAYS resulted in an outcome that exceeds my expectations every single time! If you want someone who will fight for you and do things accordingly, within the scope of the law, Linda Fried is for you! This also makes her highly regarded and respected by the courts. If you want an attorney who is going to file nonsense, frivolous Motions for the sake of billing and ultimately also loosing the court's respect and credibility, Linda is not the attorney for you. How I have seen the judges address the Linda Fried and how I have seen them address other attorneys speaks for itself. Fried and Fried are the only attorneys I would ever recommend to friends and family. I wouldn't trust my family's fate and well-being to anyone else! Thank you Linda for eight (8) years of fierce defense. You are the GOAT! I want to also "shout out" the staff. They are respectful, kind and always there to help you with questions or concerns. <3

Posted by Jamie | August 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

OUTSTANDING!

Her office returned my call the same day I left a message for her. She did not have an opening in her schedule that worked with mine, but she made time to meet with me anyway. She was there for me from the first time we spoke. Her knowledge of the law and direct advice was always accurate. I had a...n especially contentious divorce. My ex-husband did everything to afford himself the upper hand and was the sole provider in our marriage. I needed someone who was going to fight for me, and Mrs. Fried dialed into exactly what my ex-husband was trying to do in no time. Mrs. Fried was unwavering in my defense and if you’re reading this, don’t necessarily let the number of reviews for an attorney be the deciding factor for who you choose. I felt like a million dollars the first day of mediation when I could tell how highly respected by the magistrate she was. On more than one occasion, he told me that I had one of the only attorneys in the area who comes prepared with their paperwork, and boy was he right! The day that the court finally awarded me emergency spousal support, I got it the very same day because of how hard she fought and because she was done with the paperwork before we ended our Zoom call! On the last day of mediation, it was apparent we might have to go to trial the next day. The magistrate told me he knew I didn’t want to have to do that, and he was right. However, by this time working with Mrs. Fried, I knew that if we had to she would be ready to go. Mrs. Fried is an exemplary attorney. So much that I know for a fact my ex tried to find a new one halfway through the divorce. He was looking for someone who was also board certified in marital and family law, like Mrs. Fried is. She is a champion of women and a warrior! It was the best call I have ever made, and I can’t imagine what would have happened if I had not called her office that day. In no uncertain terms, Mrs. Fried saved my life.

Posted by Terry | December 20, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Terry Brown

Linda is an excellent attorney. When you see her in front of the judge you quickly realized that is the attorney for you. she is brilliant, compassionate, and a quick thinker. she looks out for your best interest and wins. I had a long complicated divorce and I'm glad Linda was my attorney. Linda is ...an A+ attorney and will not disappoint you. Thank you Linda.

Posted by Jerry Shafwr | June 4, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

She's Simply Awesome

Mrs. Fried is an exceptional Attorney Her law firm and team are second to none. Her expertise in family law and handling my divorce was a cut above all other firms in the area. ... Yes ,and I should know because I had two other firms before hiring Fried and Fried. It is all about preparation and truth. Her law firm has to be the best in Lee Co. Florida! I would like to personally thank her and her fantastic team for taking my case two weeks from trial and the fantastic job they did representing Me. If you are looking for the Best Law Firm In Lee Co. Florida,Look No Further Than Fried And Fried! Honestly! Linda Fried is THE BEST OF THE BEST!

Posted by Brian | May 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A real rock

Linda is amazing, she took on my very difficult case and took control of the situation . She was passionate about my case. She worked with me and made me feel like I was the only client that she had. She made me feel like I was the most important client that she had. When things were at their darke...st she had a way of calming me down and reassuring me. no out come is predictable but I knew Linda was making the best case possible. She has a genuine quality about her that is rare to find nowadays . She was and will continue to be my Lawyer for all my legal needs.

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Board Certified - Family Law, Florida Bar

1985

Pro Bono, Lee County Bar

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Partner, Fried and Fried, P.A.

1980 - 1981

Assistant State Attorney, State Of Florida State Attorney's Office

Associations

1993 - Present

Board Certification of Marital and Family Law

member

1985 - Present

Certified Mediator

Mediator

1981 - Present

Association family law practioners

member

1980 - Present

Florida Bar

member

Education

N/A

Florida State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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