Adrian Philip Thomas

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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Adrian P. Thomas, LL.M., J.D. is the founding partner and shareholder of Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A., a boutique Fort Lauderdale law firm specializing exclusively in Florida probate, trust, and estate litigation. Based in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, he has practiced law for nearly three decades and has represented clients statewide since opening the firm in 2002.

Mr. Thomas concentrates his practice on complex estate and trust disputes, both prosecuting and defending claims. His work includes will contests, undue influence, lack of mental capacity, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference with an expectancy, trust litigation, probate litigation, and related matters involving estates, trusts, and guardianships. He and his firm have represented more than 5,000 clients and recovered over $175–250 million in verdicts and settlements.

Education

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Estate Planning, University of Miami (2000)
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.), Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law (1993)
  • Bachelor of Science in Political Science, University of Florida (1990)

Bar Admissions & Memberships Admitted to The Florida Bar (1993), the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Member of the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, Broward County Bar Association, Estate Planning Council of Broward, and Stephen Booher Inn of Court.

Recognition & Ratings

  • AV-Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell (highest peer-review rating for skill and integrity, held since 2004)
  • Avvo 10.0 “Superb” rating
  • Selected to Florida Super Lawyers
  • Florida Trend Legal Elite (2008–2011)
  • Recognized by Forbes Florida Legal (2012), The American Lawyer, Daily Business Review, Legal Leaders Top-Rated Lawyers, and Lawyers of Distinction

He is credited with three published appellate opinions of ongoing significance in Florida trust and estate litigation and has lectured frequently at continuing legal education seminars on probate administration, estate litigation, and related topics. He has also authored articles in ActionLine on probate notice and due process issues.

Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A. combines the personalized attention of a specialized boutique firm with substantial litigation resources, serving clients throughout Florida in both contested and uncontested probate and trust matters. The firm’s mission emphasizes client satisfaction through skilled negotiation when possible and aggressive courtroom advocacy when necessary.

For more information or a complimentary consultation: www.florida-probate-lawyer.com | (954) 764-7273.

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Probate
  • Probate Litigation
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Contested Trusts and Estates
  • Contested Wills
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Litigation
  • Trust Litigation
  • Trust Administration

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.S., Political Science, 1990
Law School Attended:
Nova Southeastern University Law Center, J.D., 1993; University of Miami, LL.M., Estate Planning, 2000
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, Florida; 1994, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; 1995, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; U.S. Tax Court
Memberships:
The Florida Bar (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section); Broward County (Member, Probate and Trust Law Section) and American (Member, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section) Bar Associations.
Languages:
English
Birth Information:
Isle of Wight, England, November 10, 1966
Reported Cases:
Schilling v. Herrera, 952 So. 2d 1231 (Fla. 3d DCA 2007); Gossett v. Gossett, 182 So.3d 694 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015); Woodward v. Woodward, 192 So.3d 528 (Fla. 4th DCA 2016).
ISLN:
900478466

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/01/13 in Probate Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/28/11 in Probate Administration

    Our offices have engaged in several difficult, contested procedings in which Mr. Thomas performed in a highly competent and professional fashion.

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Avvo Client Review
4.7/5.0 (42 reviews)
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5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

Mr. Thomas has been an enormous help to me and my family. This firm is a diamond among the coals of other law firms. Even Mr. Thomas, who, as the head of the firm has so much on his plate every day fe...

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