Norman J. Benford
Shareholder; National Chair Emeritus, Trusts & Estates PracticeatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
Miami, FL
Practicing business in Miami since 1965.
- 61+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Norman J. Benford is a shareholder; national chair emeritus, trusts & estates practice based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Tax. Norman has over 61 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Miami, FL
- Experience
- over 61 years
- Known for
- Business · Estate Planning · Tax
- Handles Business, Estate Planning, and Tax matters from Miami, FL.
- Over 61 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Norman J. Benford: Norman J. Benford is a shareholder; national chair emeritus, trusts & estates practice based in Miami, FL. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Tax. Norman has over 61 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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Norman J. Benford represents clients in Miami, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Norman J. Benford
Norman J. Benford is a Shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and the National Chair Emeritus of the Private Wealth Services Practice. He counsels high-net-worth individuals and families in connection with estate planning and other complex tax issues, as well as business succession and other non-tax family matters. Norm also counsels individuals and institutions serving as fiduciaries of estates, trusts and guardianships in connection with administrative matters and disputes with the Internal Revenue Service.
Norm has served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Miami School of Law, Heckerling Graduate Program in Estate Planning for over 45 years, most recently teaching a course in International Estate Planning. He has also served as a member of the Advisory Committee of the Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning since 1992. In 2023, Norm received the Law Alumni Association Award at the University of Miami School of Law, Heckerling Institute.
Norm has been ranked nationally and in Florida in Chambers USA, Wealth Management, and, since 2017, in Chambers High Net Worth, Private Wealth Law. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (having served as a member of its Board of Regents and its Executive Committee) and an Academician of the International Academy of Estate and Trust Law, having served as a member of its Executive Council. He has been listed among “The Best Lawyers in America, Trust and Estates since 1983 - and was selected “Miami Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year” in 2012.
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Trusts and Estates, 1983-2026
•'Miami Trusts and Estates Lawyer of the Year,' 2012
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2006-2025
•Listed, Chambers High Net Worth Guide, 2017 and 2021-2025
•Senior Statespeople, Florida, 2021-2025
•Recognized, Palm Beach Media Group’s Aventura Magazine, “Top Lawyer,” 2023
•Recipient, University of Miami School of Law, Heckerling Institute, '2023 Law Alumni Association Award'
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide,National Leader, Wealth Management; Florida Leader, Estate Planning, 2008-2015
•Listed, Who's Who Legal: Private Clients, 2014
•Listed, Florida Trend magazine, 'Legal Elite,' 2005
•Listed, Who's Who in America
•Board Certified Estate Planning and Probate Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0
Credentials
Education
Yale Law School
LL.B. · 1964
Yale University
B.A. · 1959
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Florida
1974 · ACTIVE
New York
1965 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Professional & Community Involvement •Adjunct Professor, University of Miami School of Law, more than 35 years teaching international estate planning, fiduciary administration, drafting and domestic estate planning in the Estate Planning LL
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Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning •Member, International Academy of Estate and Trust Law •Member, Executive Council •Member, American Bar Association
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What clients say about Norman J. Benford
5.0
1 client review
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What areas of law does Norman J. Benford practice?
Norman J. Benford focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Tax.
Where is Norman J. Benford located?
Norman J. Benford primarily serves clients in Miami, Florida, with an office at 333 SE 2nd Avenue, Suite 4400.
How experienced is Norman J. Benford?
Norman J. Benford has 61 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1965.
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