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10 distinguished wills and trust law attorneys in Florida, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Adrian P. Thomas

Adrian P. Thomas

Distinguished Lawyer

Wills and Trust Law

1000 corporate drive, suite 300, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Attorney Adrian Philip Thomas is a shareholder and founding partner of Adrian Philip Thomas, P.A., a boutique, 11 attorney law firm located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He has practiced law for the past 29 years, maintaining an office in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida. Mr. Thomas is “AV” rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected on multiple occasions as one of Florida’s Legal Elite by Florida Trend Magazine. Mr. Thomas concentrates his practice in estate litigation, both prosecuting and defending, which includes matters involving estates, trusts, probate, and guardianship. He represents clients with disputes throughout the State of Florida. Attorney Adrian Philip Thomas has a Master of Laws from the University of Miami, a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Florida. Attorney Adrian Philip Thomas has lectured at continuing legal education seminars on various probate topics.

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Chad Brocato

Chad Brocato

Distinguished Lawyer

Wills and Trust Law

110 SE 6th St 17th floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA

Chad Brocato brings a unique combination of leadership, legal experience, and real-world problem-solving to his practice. Before becoming an attorney, Chad served 35 years in the fire-rescue profession, rising through the ranks from firefighter/paramedic to Fire Chief. That experience shaped his practical, client-focused approach to helping individuals and families navigate important legal decisions with clarity and confidence. He is a partner with Moiguer Brocato Law, where his practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trust administration, trust litigation, and related civil matters. He is particularly passionate about helping first responders, business owners, and families protect their assets, preserve wealth, and avoid unnecessary conflict through proactive planning. In addition to his legal practice, Chad is an author, speaker, and educator. He is the author of Ascend: Path to Personal Excellence & Legacy Unlocked: A Proven Guide to Safeguarding Wealth and Purpose.

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Charles Wynn

Wills and Trust Law

4436 Clinton St, Marianna, FL 32446, USA

Area of Practice: Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning Born: 1953 Raised in Marianna Married Graduated from: Chipola Jr. College 1972 University of Florida 1974 Nova Southeastern University School of Law: Charter Class Member 1977 1978 opened private practice and began practicing general civil practice, domestic litigation, and all forms of Bankruptcy for Debtors and Creditors. 2000 moved into the present location on Clinton Ave. Law practice n ow includes: Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, real estate related to same including enhanced life estate deeds, probate and estate, Durable Powers of Attorney, preparation of living wills, Pre-need Guardian Designations, Healthcare Designee to obtain medical information, Partnership, corporation, and limited liability formation ; Notable accomplishments: AV rated by Martindale Hubble; America's Most Honored Professionals 2015 - Top 1%, 20197-2025Client Champion Gold ; 2014-2025 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Mar 01, 2025 Law practice includes: Wills, probate and estate, Durable Powers of Attorney, preparation of living wills Partnership, corporation, and limited liability formation Real estate closing; Notable accomplishments: AV rated by Martindale Hubble; America's Most Honored Professionals 2019 - Top 1%, May 1, 2019; 2019 Client Champion Gold Apr 01, 2019 ; 2019 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Mar 01, 2019; AV Preeminent 2019 Lawyers.com.

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Wills and Trust Law

333 S Tamiami Trl suite 219, Venice, FL 34285, USA

Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan, was raised in Venice Florida, where her Father was a Police Officer and where she graduated from local Vence High School in 1986. Dawn Marie got her B.A. in Criminology, Sociology and Child Psychology from the University of South Florida. Dawn Marie worked for the 12th Judicial District's State's Attorney's Office (in Sarasota County, Florida) for 5 years as a Legal Assistant, before enrolling in Stetson University College of Law in 1996. Graduating early in December of 1998, Dawn Marie went back to work for the 12th Judicial District's State's Attorney's office. Dawn Marie moved to Daytona Beach, Florida to work on behalf of domestic violence family law clients for Central Florida Legal Services in 1999 where she worked and became the Managing Attorney of the Daytona Beach Office in charge of the Family Law Unit. In 2006 Dawn Marie moved to Bradenton to become the Managing Attorney at Gulfcoast Legal Services, Inc. in their Bradenton Office, where she specialized in consumer, housing, estate planning, family and dependency law and bankruptcy. Dawn Marie and her law partner Susannah opened their firm in February of 2011, then Dawn Marie moved back to Venice in 2012, with her Husband and dogs and opened an office in Venice where she continues to live with her Husband, her daughter Darian and their six dogs. Dawn Marie has been the primary attorney in more than 150 trials from family, to civil and criminal. Dawn Marie is trained as a Collaborative Family Law Attorney and is a Certified Family Law and Circuit Civil Mediator.

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Jamy Barreau

Jamy Barreau

Distinguished Lawyer

Wills and Trust Law

1860 SW Fountainview Blvd ste 100, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986, USA

In 2017, he graduated from Barry Law and returned to the Treasure Coast, gaining experience in estate planning, trust administration, probate administration, business planning, residential mortgage foreclosures, and evictions. Understanding the impact generational wealth has on society and setting the stage for success in generations to come, Jamy made it his mission to guide those in his community in such matters. In 2021, he graduated with his LL.M. in taxation with a concentration in estate planning from Boston University School of Law to further his mission. In his free time, he is an Adjunct Professor and continues to expand his knowledge of how to best serve his community.

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