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Tel:
305.982.5607
Fax:
305.349.4816
During his 35-year legal career, Richard C. Milstein has handled complex and high profile guardianship, trust, and probate matters. He has not only represented clients of significant means, but has also been called upon to represent the children in disputed relationships and as a representative for vulnerable adults. As a Board Certified Elder Law lawyer, Richard is able to advise clients on all aspects of life and estate planning for the elderly, alternative families, and same sex couples. Richard is a Certified Mediator and was a participant in the first American Bar Association pilot project.
Dissolution of Marriage
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The Best Lawyers of America 2004-2010, Listed in Florida for Family Law and Trusts and Estates
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Super Lawyers Magazine 2004-2010, Listed in Florida for Estate & Trust Litigation, Elder Law, and Family Law
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Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2004-2009, Listed for Wills, Trusts & Estates
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South Florida Business Journal 2004-2009, Recognized as "Best of the Bar"
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South Florida Legal Guide, Listed as Top Lawyer in Family Law, 2006-2009
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Who's Who for Lawyers in America 1990-2009
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Greater Miami Jewish Federation 2009, Honorable Theodore "Ted" Klein Special Recognition Award
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Anti-Defamation League 2008, Jurisprudence Award
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Miami Dade College 2007, Hall of Fame Inductee
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The American Way Foundation 2007, Received "Spirit of Liberty Award from the People"
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Stetson University College of Law 2007, Received "Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Public Service Award"
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Ocean Drive's Power List 2007, "A Wrap-Up of Those Who Make Miami Magic"
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LGBT National Task Force 2005, Miami Herald Humanitarian Award
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Leave a Legacy 2003, Awarded the "Professional Advisor of the Year Award"
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University of Miami Law School, Recognized as "Outstanding Alumnus," 1999
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The Florida Bar 1987, 1997, President's Pro Bono Award
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John Minor Wisdom Professionalism Award 1997
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Florida Supreme Court 1996, Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award
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Dade County Bar Association, Awarded the "Richard C. Milstein Award of Excellence"
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Introduction on Professionalism for all Continuing Legal Education Books for the Florida Bar 1999-current, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section.
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Florida Guardianship Practice, Chapter - Role of Attorney in Planning, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Editions
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Chapters on Guardianship, Ethics and on Elder Law Issues for Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Books, 1985-current.
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Lectures on Guardianship, Ethics and Elder Law Issues, Domestic Partnership Rights and Obligations, Florida Bar, NAELA, and other organizations, and Elder Law Issues, locally, statewide and nationally.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
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Dade County Bar Association, Past President, 1988-1989
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American Bar Association, House of Delegates, 1990-1993
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The Florida Bar, Commission on Legal Needs of Children; Supreme Court Commission on Guardianship Monitoring; Real Property; Probate and Trust Law Sections; Probate and Guardianship Law Committees; Elder Law Section, Past Chair; Elder Law Certification Committee; Council of Sections, Past Chair, 2003-2004; Legal Needs of Children, Co-Chair
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Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers, Member
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American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Member
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Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Member
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National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, Member
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Cuban American Bar Association, Member
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Gay and Lesbian Lawyers Association, Member
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Florida State Guardian Association, Member
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National College of Probate Judges, Member
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American Bar Association Commission on Law and Aging, Member
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J.D., University of Miami School of Law, 1973
A.B., University of Miami, 1968; cum laude
A.A., Miami Dade Community College, 1966; with honors
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