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Richard C. Milstein is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Family Law, and Trusts.
- Based in
- Miami, FLORIDA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Elder Law · Family Law · Trusts
- Handles Elder Law, Family Law, and Trusts matters from Miami, FLORIDA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Miami) (2022).
About Richard C. Milstein: Richard C. Milstein is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Elder Law, Family Law, and Trusts.
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Richard C. Milstein represents clients in Miami, Florida across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Richard C. Milstein
Richard C. Milstein concentrates his practice on complex, not so complex, and high conflict trust, probate, estate, and guardianship litigation and administration, and family law matters. With Richard’s over four decades of experience in these areas, he ably assists clients and members of families, whether related or not, with resolution of their issues in a caring and sensitive manner.
In addition to litigation and administration services, Richard provides life and estate planning advice to moderate and high net worth individuals and families concentrating his practice on innovative planning solutions for alternative families and same sex couples. One other area of special interest is his representation of the vulnerable in our community – children, the elderly, and those who are marginalized. Richard is Certified Mediator by the Florida Bar Board of Certification.
Richard is a past president of the Dade County Bar and the current chair of the Probate Committee and has served on the Board of the Dade County Bar for multiple years. Throughout his career he has been involved in numerous other organizations on a national, state, and local level, including the American Bar Association on the House of Delegates and more recently on the Commission on Law and Aging; the Florida Bar as the chair of the Council of Sections, on the Real Property and Probate Section (having served on many committees and leadership roles) and the Elder Law Section (past chair and legislative chair for many years). He is a fellow of the American College and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and been a representative on three national think tanks dealing with the issues of guardianship and the development of legislation and protocols in various states. Richard is a frequent lecturer on the issues in which he practices and on ethics and professionalism and is sought after to speak in all geographic areas.
A renowned champion for equal justice and pro bono legal services, Richard is the 2019 recipient of The Florida Bar Foundation’s Medal of Honor. Other honors include the Dade County Bar Association’s Legacy Award, the Tobias Simon Pro Bono Services Award presented by the Florida Supreme Court, as well as other national and state recognitions. In his honor, The Dade County Bar Association established an award designated the “Richard C. Milstein Award of Excellence.”
Credentials
Education
University of Miami School of Law
J.D. · 1974
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Florida, The Florida
ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Miami)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Elder Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Child Custody
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Supreme Court 1996, Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — John Minor Wisdom Professionalism Award, 1997
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Florida Bar 1987, 1997, President's Pro Bono Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — University of Miami Law School, Recognized as "Outstanding Alumnus," 1999
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leave a Legacy 2003, Awarded the "Professional Advisor of the Year Award"
2026
Best Lawyers in America — LGBT National Task Force 2005, Miami Herald Humanitarian Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Stetson University College of Law 2007, Received "Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Public Service Award"
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ocean Drive's Power List 2007, "A Wrap-Up of Those Who Make Miami Magic"
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Businessman of the Year, 2007
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Miami Dade College 2007, Hall of Fame Inductee
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The American Way Foundation 2007, Received "Spirit of Liberty Award from the People"
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers 2014, Listed for Fiduciary Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Care Resource 25th Anniversary Community Service Award, 2008
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Anti-Defamation League 2008, Jurisprudence Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Greater Miami Jewish Federation 2009, Honorable Theodore "Ted" Klein Special Recognition Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — University of Miami Alumni Association, Recipient of the 2010 Thomas Davison, III Memorial Award
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Big Brothers Big Sisters Miracle Makers Award, 2011
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Who's Who for Lawyers in America 1990-2012
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Business Journal 2004-2010, Recognized as "Best of the Bar"
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2004-2010, Listed for Wills, Trusts & Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Magazine 2004-2016, Listed in Florida for Estate & Trust Litigation, Elder Law, and Family Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — SAVE, 2014 Champions of Equality, Award Recipient
2026
Best Lawyers in America — SAVE Dade Hall of Champions for Equality, May 2012
2026
Best Lawyers in America — United HomeCare, 18th Annual Claude Pepper Awards, Recognized as 2012 Education/Advocacy honoree
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Dade County Bar Association, Names the "Richard C. Milstein Award of Excellence"
2026
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What areas of law does Richard C. Milstein practice?
Richard C. Milstein focuses on Elder Law, Family Law, and Trusts.
Where is Richard C. Milstein located?
Richard C. Milstein primarily serves clients in Miami, Florida, with an office at 98 Southeast Seventh Street.
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