FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- Attorney Adrian Thomas is a shareholder and founding partner of the Law Offices of Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A., a boutique, eight-attorney law firm located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has resided in Florida for the past thirty years and has practiced law in Broward County for the past 20 years. Mr. Thomas is "AV" rated by Martindale-Hubbell; "10-Superb" rated by Avvo; selected as one of Florida's Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011; was honored by American Lawyer (top-rated Trust and Estates), South Florida Top-Rated Lawyers, and Forbes Legal in 2012; and was honored by American Lawyer (top-rate Trust and Estates) and South Florida Top-Rated Lawyers again in 2013. Mr. Thomas limits his practice to estate litigation, both prosecuting and defending, which includes matters involving estates, trusts, probate, and guardianship. Attorney Thomas represents clients with disputes throughout the State of Florida.
After many years and hundreds of cases, Attorney Adrian Thomas has 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, dependency and infirmity of old age. The large elderly and affluent population in Florida has created a hotbed for abuse and subsequent litigation. The attorneys at Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. understand that while clients are best served by first attempting to negotiate an honest, fair and prompt resolution 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.
In 2012, Mr. Thomas and his law partner, Daniel A. McGowan, made headlines in the Daily Business Review for trying and winning an undue influence case in front of a jury. Click here for a link to the Attorney Adrian Thomas Review article.
- Estate Litigation includes:
- Will contest
- Trust disputes
- Undue influence
- Lack of capacity
- Elective share
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Removal of executor or trustee
- Demand for an accounting
- Emergency temporary guardianships
If you are seeking current and accurate information about estate litigation law in the State of Florida, check out the Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. blog on a regular basis. If you need to speak with an attorney and want Attorney Adrian Thomas to review your case, do not hesitate to contact his office by calling 1-800-249-8125 for a no-fee consultation.
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