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I pride myself in servicing big and small clients with big firm sophistication and small firm efficiency with a businesslike and common sense approach to each case. Thomas L. Abrams received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University in 1984, and his law degree from FSU in 1988. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of District of Florida, and all state courts in Florida. He practices in all aspects of Bankruptcy (creditor and debtor) and Commercial Litigation. While at FSU, Mr. Abrams served as Student Body President and as Chairman of the State Council of Student Body Presidents. He also served as a member of the Leon County Civic Center Authority Board and received the Academic Leadership Award from the College of Social Science. Mr. Abrams served as Co-Legal Advisor to Broward Days and previously served as Legal Advisor and Board Member of Youth Crime Watch of America from 1995-2005, an organization that honored Mr. Abrams as "Business Man of the Year" in 1999. He is a member of the Broward County Civil Rights Committee for the Anti-Defamation League and from 1988 to 1993 was a United Way Big Brother. Tom Abrams has two adult children and his hobbies include golf and tennis. Originally an associate with the national law firm of Kelley Drye & Warren, Mr. Abrams subsequently became a partner with Berger & Davis Law Firm which is now Berger Singerman. He started his own Practice in 1997 to enable him to more effectively and efficiently serve his clients. Mr. Abrams is affiliated with Gamberg & Abrams, a partnership of professional Associations. The Martindale-Hubbell legal directory, which rates lawyers and law firms nationally, has assigned an AV. rating to Mr. Abrams, which is the highest rating a lawyer can achieve. He is a member of the Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Business Law Committee of Florida, and is intimately involved in raising funds to find gentler and more effective cures for childhood cancer through the I CARE I CURE Foundation. Mr. Abrams was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 11, 1961.

How did you build a successful practice?

I have built a successful practice by being an aggressive advocate fo rmy clients, caring about my clients and being honest and straightforward with the Court and opposing counsel

What should clients look for in a lawyer?

Clients should look for an attorney with high competence, common sense, and integrity. An attorney who cares first and foremost about the client and the needs of the client

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?

Local knowledge can be very important in many instances, having the respect of other local attorneys and judges as well knowing the tendencies of judges.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?

In the initial consultation I can provide general information as to potential avenues fo rthe client to take and obtain information regarding the clients case

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?

Basic information concerning the clients circumstances

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?

I provide hands on representation and have over 30 years of experience

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?

Obtaining excellent results for my clients is the most satisfying part of my job and seeing them move on with much less stress and a new outlook on their lives or the health of their company

What are your other interests in addition to law?

Politics, reading, golf

Are you involved in your community?

Yes, Cancer research, I Care I Cure, Big Brother, Anti Defamation League

Position Organization Location Duration
AttorneyThomas L .Abrams P.A.Ft Lauderdale, FLPresent
School Degree Major Graduation
Florida State University College of LawJ.D. Law School1988  
Florida State UniversityBachelors1984
State / Court Date
Florida1988
  • Jewish Federation | Attorneys Division | 2012 - Present
    Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida | Pro Bono Committee Member | 2012 - Present
    I Care I Cure | Volunteer | 2007 - Present
    Anti Defamation League | Volunteer | 2007 - Present
    American Bankruptcy Institute | Member | 2000 - Present
    Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida | Member | 1993 - Present
    United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida | Member | 1989 - Present
    Florida Bar | Member | 1988 - Present
    Broward Days | Co-Chair Court Funding Committee
    Broward Days | Co-Legal Advisor | 2005 - 2006
    Youth Crime Watch of America | Legal Advisor and Board Member | 1995 - 2005
    Florida State University | Student Body President | 1983 - 1984
  • Business Man of the Year | Youth Crime Watch of America | 1999
    Book Award | Florida State University College of Law | 1988
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell
  • In re Statner, 212 BR 164( Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1997) In re Tertarkin, 2009 Bankr. Lexis 519 ( Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1997) SDF,Inc. v. Broward Marine | Client awarded 2,600,000.00 and collected full amount plus attorney fees. Fish v. Dos Amigos | Jury Verdict for the client of $548,016.93. Discount Auto Parts | Defense Jury Verdict in favor of Client, Discount Auto Parts. In re Quality Eldercare, Inc. | Confirmation of small business chapter 11 case. FTMI REAL ESTATE LLC and FTMI OPERATOR LLC

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Firm Size: 2 to 5 FL State Lawyer Additional Information: Circuit: 17

Fee: Offering complimentary consultation. Call today to learn more about my fee structure.

Service Type: Private

Language: English

Update Date: 2019-06-06

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Thomas L. Abrams
633 S. Andrews Avenue
Suite 500
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
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