Florida Probate and Estate Planning Attorneys

Bridget M. Friedman, Esq. is a shareholder whose legal practice is devoted to transactional real estate, probate, and estate planning (including trusts). In the past, she has handled cases involving disputed property boundaries, access issues, easements, quieting title, commercial leases, and real estate and business contracts. Ms. Friedman has appeared before trial and appellate courts around the state.

Ms. Friedman is a former adjunct professor at the University of Central Florida where she taught legal writing. She formerly served as Chief Advisor to a commissioner at the Florida Public Service Commission.

She graduated with honors from Santa Fe Community College, the University of Florida, and from the Florida State College of Law. Additional studies include time at the University of Stendahl-Grenoble, France where she studied French Language and Culture.

Ms. Friedman was admitted to The Florida Bar in 2006. She is also a member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, and was selected as one of four Fellows for 2015-2017. She is also a former Fellow in the Florida Bar’s William Reese Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy for 2015-2016. Other memberships include Community Leaders and Elected Officials and Private Business Association of Seminole (President for 2019-2020). She is a former Board of Director for Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County and Greater Apopka, FL, Inc., and she is a graduate of the Leadership Seminole class of 2011.

In her spare time, Ms. Friedman enjoys running, Orange Theory Fitness, riding her bike, sewing, and crafting.

Areas of Practice:

• Real Estate
• Closings/title insurance
• Probate
• Estate Planning

Education:

• B.A., with honors, University of Florida, 1997
• J.D., with honors, Florida State University, College of Law, 2005

Professional Certifications, Memberships and Activities:

• The Florida Bar
• Member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
• 2019-2020 President of the Private Business Association of Seminole

Sophia Dean, Esq. has been serving the legal needs of Central Florida since 2011. Ms. Dean has helped thousands of clients with a variety of different legal matters over her professional career. She chose to focus on estate planning and probate to help not only those who are currently in need, but to also help educate others on how to avoid the difficulties that can arise in these areas of law. Attorney Dean is committed to her clients, ensuring they receive the right care for every case she takes on. She takes great pride in obtaining meaningful results for her clients and would be honored to help you.

Areas of Practice:

• Real Estate
• Closings/title insurance
• Probate
• Estate Planning

Professional Certifications, Memberships and Activities:

• The Florida Bar
• Member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
• Admitted to the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida