Thomas L. Abrams
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Thomas Abrams | Fort Lauderdale Bankruptcy & Debt Lawyer
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About Thomas
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.
Offering complimentary consultation. Call today to learn more about my fee structure.
Experience
Attorney
Thomas L .Abrams P.A.
Present
Ft Lauderdale, FL
Admission
Florida
1988
Education
Florida State University
Bachelors
1984
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Jewish Federation Attorneys Division2012 - Present
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Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida Pro Bono Committee Member2012 - Present
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I Care I Cure Volunteer2007 - Present
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Anti Defamation League Volunteer2007 - Present
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American Bankruptcy Institute Member2000 - Present
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Bankruptcy Bar Association for the Southern District of Florida Member1993 - Present
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida Member1989 - Present
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Florida Bar Member1988 - Present
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Broward Days | Co-Chair Court Funding Committee
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Broward Days Co-Legal Advisor2005 - 2006
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Youth Crime Watch of America Legal Advisor and Board Member1995 - 2005
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Florida State University Student Body President1983 - 1984
Honors / Awards
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Business Man of the Year Youth Crime Watch of America1999
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Book Award Florida State University College of Law1988
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell
Notable Work
Publications
HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION ISSUES-- CASE PROBLEM | Bankruptcy Bar Association Southern District of Florida
Questions & Answers
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
Additional Info
Thomas L. Abrams P.A. Highlights
Business, Bankruptcy & Debt, Credit & Debt
Firm Size:
1
Firm Locations:
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Languages:
English