Richard C. Milstein

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.