About Richard
Richard C. Milstein: Experienced Lawyer in Miami, Florida
Richard C. Milstein is a distinguished lawyer based in Miami, Florida, with over four decades of experience in complex and high conflict trust, probate, estate, and guardianship litigation and administration, as well as family law matters. His commitment to providing compassionate and sensitive care for all his clients, whether related or not, distinguishes him as an empathetic legal advocate.
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Family Law
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
Affiliations
- Past President, Dade County Bar Association (2017-present)
- Current Chair of the Probate Committee (2021-present)
Richard is a frequent lecturer on issues in his practice and ethics and professionalism, sought after to speak in all geographic areas. He has received numerous recognitions and awards for his commitment to pro bono legal services, including the 2019 recipient of The Florida Bar Foundation’s Medal of Honor. Additionally, he has been honored with the Tobias Simon Pro Bono Services Award presented by the Florida Supreme Court.
Education & Credentials
- B.S., University of Miami (1982)
- J.D., University of Miami School of Law (1987), magna cum laude
- Past President, Dade County Bar Association (2017-present)
- Chair, Probate Committee (2021-present)
Firms
- Akerman LLP (Miami, FL)
Awards & Recognitions
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Miami (2022)
- Recognized: Elder Law
- Recognized: Family Law
- Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Recognized: Trusts and Estates
- Special Focus: Child Custody, Florida Supreme Court 1996
- Tobias Simon Pro Bono Services Award, presented by the Florida Supreme Court (2019)
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Richard C. Milstein is an accomplished lawyer deeply committed to his legal practice and community engagement.
Practice Areas
Education
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Miami (2022)
- Recognized: Elder Law
- Recognized: Family Law
- Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Recognized: Trusts and Estates
- Special Focus: Child Custody
- Florida Supreme Court 1996, Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award
- John Minor Wisdom Professionalism Award, 1997
- The Florida Bar 1987, 1997, President's Pro Bono Award
- University of Miami Law School, Recognized as "Outstanding Alumnus," 1999
- Leave a Legacy 2003, Awarded the "Professional Advisor of the Year Award"
- LGBT National Task Force 2005, Miami Herald Humanitarian Award
- Stetson University College of Law 2007, Received "Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Public Service Award"
- Ocean Drive's Power List 2007, "A Wrap-Up of Those Who Make Miami Magic"
- Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, Businessman of the Year, 2007
- Miami Dade College 2007, Hall of Fame Inductee
- The American Way Foundation 2007, Received "Spirit of Liberty Award from the People"
- South Florida Legal Guide, Top Lawyers 2014, Listed for Fiduciary Litigation
- Care Resource 25th Anniversary Community Service Award, 2008
- Anti-Defamation League 2008, Jurisprudence Award
- Greater Miami Jewish Federation 2009, Honorable Theodore "Ted" Klein Special Recognition Award
- University of Miami Alumni Association, Recipient of the 2010 Thomas Davison, III Memorial Award
- Big Brothers Big Sisters Miracle Makers Award, 2011
- Who's Who for Lawyers in America 1990-2012
- South Florida Business Journal 2004-2010, Recognized as "Best of the Bar"
- Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2004-2010, Listed for Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Super Lawyers Magazine 2004-2016, Listed in Florida for Estate & Trust Litigation, Elder Law, and Family Law
- South Florida Legal Guide, Listed as "Top Lawyer" in Family Law, 2006-2012, Distinguished Lawyer, 2012; Listed as "Top Lawyer" in Fiduciary Litigation, 2014-2015
- SAVE, 2014 Champions of Equality, Award Recipient
- SAVE Dade Hall of Champions for Equality, May 2012
- United HomeCare, 18th Annual Claude Pepper Awards, Recognized as 2012 Education/Advocacy honoree
- Dade County Bar Association, Names the "Richard C. Milstein Award of Excellence"
