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The law office of Seril L. Grossfeld, for over 35 years, has provided quality representation and personal attention in protecting and securing the rights of clients in probate, estate, business and family law matters including relationship issues of individuals engaged in alternative lifestyles. Whether you need a simple will, an uncontested matter, a complex estate or other civil litigation, my law firm has the experience, skills and knowledge to achieve superior and compassionate representation.. I will personally make certain that the interest of my clients is always paramount.

Serving Florida in  business, real estate, construction, estate planning, probate, property, and commercial litigation matters of all kinds for more than 35 years.

Philip C. Rosen enjoys helping his clients find practical solutions to very real problems. Admitted to the New York Bar in 2000 and the Florida Bar Association in 2002, Mr. Rosen is currently affiliated with the Real Property and Probate and Trust Law Section and Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar Association. He is an agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, and the Attorney's Title Fund Services, LLC.. In 1996, Mr. Rosen graduated with a B.S. in Accounting from Binghamton University, where he was Treasurer of Sigma Alpha Mu. He then received his J.D. in 1999 from Brooklyn Law School, contributed to the Journal of International Law and Policy and was selected as a member of the Moot Court Honor Society. Mr. Rosen has been recognized by the South Florida Edition of Florida Super Lawyers as one of South Florida's Rising Stars in 2009.

Out of University of Florida law school in 2001, Jennifer Grant originally practiced commercial litigation in larger, prestigious Florida firms. When the need arose at the firm to train a probate and trust specialist, Jennifer filled that need. Although she still practices commercial litigation, for over the last ten years, Jennifer has specialized in trust, estate and guardianship litigation.  Jennifer helped families, beneficiaries and fiduciaries resolve issues relating to removal, prosecuting and defending fiduciaries, handling estate administrations, and appointments of guardians among other issues.  Jennifer opened up her own law practice in 2009 and treasures her ability to handle complex cases skillfully, efficiently and always with cost effectiveness in mind.  She has been selected by her peers as a "Super Lawyer" for the past several years.  Jennifer also donates her time to several charitable causes locally.

My practice, located in South Florida, is solely dedicated to estate planning and probate administration, guardianships, and tax planning.

Mr. Schneider received his undergraduate degree from Columbia University, where he played Division 1 Varsity tennis, and went on to obtain his law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He practices in the areas of real estate, probate, and commercial litigation.

Mr. Saavedra was born in Havana, Cuba and is fluent in English and Spanish. He received his B.A. in 1979 from the University of Connecticut and his J.D. in 1986 from the George Washington University School of Law, while working as Staff Assistant for Congressman William Lehman in Washington, D.C.Mr. Saavedra is the founding member of our firm, established in 1989. Admitted to the Bars of Florida, Connecticut and Washington D.C., Mr. Saavedra has been granted the distinction of an AV rating by the Martindale Hubbell Association. Mr. Saavedra specializes in corporate and commercial transactions, including general aviation related transactions, mergers and acquisitions, complex commercial transactions, land development, property and casualty claims, and business transactions as well as derivative litigation, including transactions associated with the Bahamas and Costa Rica. Most notably, during his career Mr. Saavedra has represented sellers, purchasers and lenders in approximately $3.2 billion ($3,200,000,) dollars in cumulative corporate acquisitions and real estate transactions in a variety of asset purchases, land development transactions, complex commercial refinancings, long-term leasehold and subleasehold financings, and distressed debt acquisitions. In 2008, 2009 and 2011, Mr. Saavedra served as corporate counsel for a corporate client in handling a $168 million bond and conventional related financing with SunTrust Bank, N.A., TD Bank, Bank United. In 2013, Mr. Saavedra served as corporate borrower counsel for a $200 million senior credit facility/syndication, providing leadership and coordination among his corporate client and 7 national lenders involved for all aspects of the negotiation and documentation involved in the transaction.From fixed base operators to international & domestic institutional clients and former international political figures, Mr. Saavedra is pleased to represent diverse clientele in corporate and strategic matters.

Marian Lindquist is a Florida native, born in Fort Lauderdale.. Ms. Lindquist dropped out of high school in her junior year, but soon earned a GED and began attending Broward Community College.  Later she transferred to Florida Atlantic University, graduating in 1988.. While still in college, Ms. Lindquist combined her skills and strong work ethic and opened a temporary service agency providing secretarial services to more than 100 Broward County law firms.  When she took the Law School Aptitude Test, she scored in the top four percent of the nation and was offered three law school scholarships.  She began her legal studies at Mercer University and subsequently transferred to Nova Southeastern graduating in 1991.. Ms. Lindquist opened a general civil practice, Marian A. Lindquist, P.A., where she is able to combine her business practice with her legal skills helping people.

Licensed Florida Attorney & Realtor. Estate Planning|Probate Administration|Real Estate Closings|Realtor. Black Female Attorney & Realtor (Amazing SoFlo Properties). Experienced and Efficient. Free 30 minute consultation

I run a hand-on practice with one top notch legal assistant for help.  I am detail oriented and driven.  My philosophy is to educate the client and get him/her involved in all aspects of the legal work I do.  I pride myself on providing value to clients by offering quality work at a fair and reasonable rate.

I help survivors get their inheritance throughout the State of Florida

I have been an attorney engaged in Commercial Litigation for 45 recently, when I decided to retire from active practice, my practice consisted of complex litigation all types of business disputes, in real estate, construction defects, breach of contacts, fraud cases, bank disputes and have also spend many years practicing family law and representing creditors in the Bankruptcy Court. I am a Supreme Court Certified Mediator in the Circuit Court in Florida and have mediated complex cases in different disciplines. After retiring and devoting myself to Mediation only, my hourly rate was reduced to $350 per hour from $650 per hour for my commercial litigation practice. My background is very diverse and includes,  business disputes, commercial landlord, matters, construction defect cases, all kinds of commercial litigation including breach of contract claims, business separation litigation, eminent domain cases, intra and inter corporate disputes regarding ownership and unlawful competition claims, bad faith in personal injuiry claims, property disputes and much more. I'm using Zoom during the pandemic and then will return to face-to-face mediation or, if the parties agree, I'll serve as an arbitrator.. Very diverse background with a lot of jury and non-jury trials.

I appreciate the unique set of facts and circumstances that each of my clients bring to the table. I thrive on working with each one to identify the issues and potential impacts that aid in making the best legal decisions.

I am born and raised in fort Lauderdale, Fl. USA. where I have made my home for almost my entire life. I have always been dedicated to being there when my client's needed me the most for the past twenty-seven years as an attorney. As a client, your file is never a number, and your calls will always be returned. I promise you individualized attention, and empathy.. My client's are from many parts of the world, and many walks of life.  So feel free to contact me so we can meet to discuss your legal matter in person.

GREGORY W. KABEL, J.D. and M.B.A.. ATTORNEY PROFILE. Greg grew up immersed in a family business which supplied goods & services to restaurants and institutions throughout the Midwest.  The youngest of three brothers, as an attorney Greg worked closely with his parents and siblings to design a succession plan for the business and an estate plan to maximize his parents' financial legacy. It is a legacy which now will endure for years to come.  It was the satisfaction from this experience, together with a natural passion for client service, that has led Greg to focus his practice on Estate Planning, so that clients may enjoy the peace of mind that comes from having their affairs in order, while leaving a secure legacy for their loved ones.. Greg Kabel has practiced law for over 25 years, focusing exclusively on the areas of Trusts and Estates, Probate, and Business Transactions.  He began his legal career in Chicago at the national law firms of Mayor, Brown & Platt, as an associate, and then McDermott, Will & Emery, as partner.  McDermott, Will & Emery has a nationally renowned Estate Planning practice and Greg worked with some of the best and most innovative attorneys in the country in the areas of Wealth Preservation and Estate Planning for both individuals and families.. For over 10 years, since relocating to Florida, Greg has continued his practice, focusing on personalized Estate Planning for both traditional and non-traditional couples and families, as well as for individuals and the businesses they may own.. Greg strongly believes that there is no such thing as a typical client.  Each client comes with his or her own set of circumstances, challenges and goals.  Greg helps his clients craft unique plans, designed to fit their individual needs, which may be as basic as a Will with Advanced Directives, or more complex solutions, such as Dynastic Trusts, which preserve and protect wealth for future generations.  Trusts for Probate Avoidance, Estate Tax Planning, IRA Planning and Special Needs Planning are also invaluable tools in the right circumstances.  To round out the practice, Greg counsels clients with their Small Business Planning needs and with Probate and Trust Administration Services.. Greg attended Denison University where he earned a B.A., cum laude, in economics, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 1980.  After graduation, he moved to Chicago to attend the University of Chicago, first earning his M.B.A. from the Graduate School of Business in 1982 and later his J.D. from the Law School in 1987.

Family law and divorce attorney Deborah Bianchi Tracht has more than 20+ years of Family Law experience and has been a resident of Fort Lauderdale/ Pompano Beach, Florida, for more than 35 years. Her legal expertise, efficiency and effectiveness are known throughout Florida, across the country, and around the world. This global approach to Family Law/Divorce produces total solutions for clients that reside or originate in another state or country whose needs have relevance in Florida jurisdictions. There is no practice area within the family law field that Deborah Bianchi Tracht cannot execute with promptness, poise and professionalism.. As an accomplished leader within her profession, Attorney Deborah Bianchi Tracht has been selected for membership in "National Advocates: Top 100 Attorneys" professional organization for the state of Florida for the year 2017. Membership in this elite group is by invitation only and extended to 100 attorney professionals who exemplify superior qualifications and leadership in their respective state based on uniformly applied criteria, and limited to those who focus their practices on Martimonial and Family Law, and 5 other stipulated areas of law.. As an accomplished leader within the community, Attorney Deborah Bianchi Tracht was selected as a recipient and inducted into the 2013 class of "100 Outstanding Women of Broward County". This prestigious honor celebrates women in leadership roles in the business, community, and philanthropic fields, and is sponsored and benefitted by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Broward County.. Deborah Bianchi Tracht is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, Director and legal counsel for A Child Is Missing (a national organization that assists in finding missing children by issuing amber alerts and has registered more than 800 safe recoveries), has 20-plus years' experience within the guardian ad litem program, and is well-established as an advocate for children. Her practice is devoted solely to divorce, family-related legal matters, and mediation. She is also able to assist with modifying your estate planning once a divorce is finalized.

Elizabeth Lutz is the founder of Florida Estate Law, P.A. Prior to opening the firm, Elizabeth practiced estate planning, probate administration, and trust administration at a boutique law firm in Sarasota, Florida and a large law firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She then moved on to work as in-house counsel at the largest privately held trust company in South Florida.. Due to her broad range of experiences, Elizabeth can offer comprehensive legal services to her clients. Elizabeth has gained keen insight into the specialized field and its clientele and appreciates the importance of a client’s confidence in his or her attorney.. Elizabeth understands the difficulties related to the passing of a loved one and the peace of mind that comes with having a plan for the future. Elizabeth has dedicated her professional career to helping her clients navigate the probate court system and develop an estate plan tailored to fit their goals.

David was born in St. Thomas, USVI but moved to Miami before his second birthday. After spending the next 8 years in South Miami, David moved to Fort Lauderdale and graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School. After high school, David attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX where he earned a degree in Psychology. David returned to South Florida and earned his law degree from Nova Southeastern University’s Shepard Broad Law School.. David and his wife, Calla have two children, Cooper and Holden.. David's hobbies include fishing, diving and spending time with his family.. David currently sits on the Board of Trustees at Saint Mark’s Episcopal School, Islamorada Fishing and Conservation Trust, Brian Piccolo Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame. David is also on the Steering Committee of the Annual Joint Tax and Estate Planning Seminar and a member of the Professional Advisory Committee of the Community Foundation of Broward.

David Di Pietro is an experienced trial attorney who focuses his legal practice in the areas of commercial litigation, probate litigation, trust litigation, construction litigation,personal injury, elder exploitation, guardianship and election law. David is an experienced and aggressive trial attorney that has tried over fifty (50) jury trials and numerous bench trials. David began his career has an Assistant State Attorney with the Broward State Attorney’s Office. As an Assistant State Attorney, David gained invaluable legal and trial experience. After leaving the Broward State Attorney’s Office, David joined a prestigious law firm in Fort Lauderdale. During this time, David represented individuals and businesses in a variety of business related matters in state and federal courts, including those involving contractual claims, temporary injunctions, permanent injunctions, fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, real estate, construction disputes, shareholder disputes and derivative actions. Furthermore, David represented individuals in family, personal injury, legal malpractice, elder exploitation, and guardianship disputes. David is a life long resident of South Florida. He received his Bachelors of Science from Florida State University’s College of Business with a major in Finance. David graduated cum laude from Nova Southeastern’s College of Law.. David handles legal matters thoughout the State of Florida.

Daniel McDermott is the managing partner at Daniel McDermott, P.A., where he concentrates on estate, trust, and probate litigation. Mr. McDermott is a South Florida native who grew up in Davie, Florida. Prior to attending law school, Mr. McDermott worked for ten years with Florida small businesses. Mr. McDermott worked for three years with Skagseth-­Bryant and during his time with the company managed its office coffee division. In 2004, Mr. McDermott relocated to Orlando, Florida, and began working at Fresh Brew Innovations, a family-owned specialty beverage wholesaler. Mr. McDermott served in various management roles during his tenure with Fresh Brew, ultimately promoting to Director of Business Development. Mr. McDermott’s extensive management experience with Florida small businesses has given him a great deal of knowledge and insight into the economics and operations of small businesses. While working at Fresh Brew, Mr. McDermott also attended evening classes at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, where he ultimately earned his B.A. in Economics with a Minor in Business Management. In 2011 Mr. McDermott returned to South Florida to attend the University of Miami School of Law. Following his first year at the University of Miami, Mr. McDermott completed a summer externship with the Honorable Spencer D. Levine of the Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal. During his externship, Mr. McDermott was able to refine his research and writing skills while working on a wide variety cases sounding in Florida law. After graduating from the University of Miami School of Law, Mr. McDermott was asked to address the Florida Third District Court of Appeal on behalf of the newly admitted attorneys at the May of 2014 Ceremonies for the Induction of Candidates for Admission to the Florida Bar, based on his outstanding performance on the Florida Bar Examination. Prior to founding Daniel McDermott, P.A. in July of 2021, Mr. McDermott practiced at two boutique probate litigation firms in Sourth Florida, where he focused his practice on contested probate litigation. Mr. McDermott has successfully litigated multiple cases involving undue influence, lack of capacity, tortious interference with an expected inheritance, and statutory civil theft in state and federal courts.

Brian D. Gottlieb, Esq., is the Managing Partner for the Commercial Litigation Division and Family Law Division of RTRLAW. Mr. Gottlieb has a diversified legal background in complex commercial litigation and contract disputes, representing clients in both state and federal court. He also has significant experience in family law, real estate litigation, foreclosure defense, landlord/tenant disputes and probate.. Prior to joining RTRLAW, Mr. Gottlieb began his legal career as an associate at one of the top boutique commercial litigation law firms in Fort Lauderdale and was named partner in 2011. During that time, he gained valuable trial experience sitting first chair in various trials and assisting with numerous complex civil litigation matters.

Attorney Chad E. Brocato became an internationally published author for emergency medical services trade publications prior to entering the field of law. In 2005 he earned his Doctor of Health Science before going on to graduate as one of the top ten in his class with a Juris Doctor (Cum Laude) from Nova Southeastern University (2013).. Professional Associations & Memberships: American Bar Association, Member Broward County Bar Association, Member Nova Southeastern University, Alumni Association, Member. Community Engagement: Rotary of Deerfield Beach, former President and current Board Member Kiwanis of Deerfield Beach, former President Cub Scouts Pack 238, Den Leader

Alan S. Levine, Esq. is the founding Partner of Levine and Associates and founding co-partner of Addiction Recovery Legal Services, LLC. He has been a member in good standing of The Florida Bar and the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida, since 1990.. Mr. Levine handles complex nursing home abuse, wrongful death and personal injury litigation throughout the country. He has litigated, resolved and obtained judgments in the six and seven figure range and has successfully appeared before the Supreme Courts of Florida and Nevada.

Adrian Thomas is the founding partner of Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. Mr. Thomas represents both plaintiffs and defendants and has successfully litigated cases involving claims of undue influence, lack of capacity, and tortious interference with an inheritance.Attorney Thomas earned his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University in 1993 and a Master of Laws in Estate Planning from the University of Miami in 2000. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Florida in 1990.Adrian Thomas is admitted to the Florida Bar; the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida; and the United States Court of Appeals. Mr. Thomas is credited with three published appellate court opinions that are of ongoing significance to the trust and estate litigation area of practice.In 2004, Mr. Thomas earned the highest “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is awarded to attorneys who reach the highest level of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Mr. Thomas maintains that designation to this day.

Adrian Thomas is the founding partner of Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. Mr. Thomas represents both plaintiffs and defendants and has successfully litigated cases involving claims of undue influence, lack of capacity, and tortious interference with an inheritance.Attorney Thomas earned his Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University in 1993 and a Master of Laws in Estate Planning from the University of Miami in 2000. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from the University of Florida in 1990.Adrian Thomas is admitted to the Florida Bar; the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida; and the United States Court of Appeals. Mr. Thomas is credited with three published appellate court opinions that are of ongoing significance to the trust and estate litigation area of practice.In 2004, Mr. Thomas earned the highest “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is awarded to attorneys who reach the highest level of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Mr. Thomas maintains that designation to this day.