A Boutique Estate And Trust Litigation Firm Serving Clients Throughout Northeast Ohio
If you are involved in a litigated estate or trust dispute where the total value of assets meets or exceeds $1 million, your choice of legal representation couldn’t be more important. A high-stakes dispute requires a different kind of lawyer. The attorney you hire needs to have in-depth knowledge, decades of trial experience and the ability to give you and your case the time and attention necessary to succeed. In Beachwood and throughout Northeast Ohio, you can find such an attorney at The Law Offices of Adam M. Fried, LLC.
Adam Fried has more than 24 years of legal experience, most of which was spent litigating cases at a larger firm. He decided to open his own practice to continue focusing exclusively on estate and trust litigation and to give clients the personalized service and attention they deserve. He intentionally limits his caseload, taking on fewer clients so that he can carefully craft each case and prepare it for trial. His singular focus and dedication have earned him a reputation as an especially effective litigator.
To learn more about attorney Fried’s background and credentials, you can read his bio by following the link below:
An Attorney Educating The Legal Community Through Teaching And Published Works
In addition to having taught the Wills, Trusts, and Estates Course at the Cleveland State University College of Law, Mr. Fried has authored and co-authored numerous published works on the subject matter of cases he litigates on behalf of clients throughout the state of Ohio. His writings have been featured in prestigious legal publications, including the Probate Law Journal of Ohio. Many of the articles represented below were based on matters he has tried to jury and courts throughout Ohio or presentations given to benefit jurists and counsel interested in the field of estate and trust law:
- Co-Author – Chapter 8, Financial Exploitation, the Legal Perspective, Aging and Money: Reducing Risk of Financial Exploitation and Protecting Financial Resources, Humana Press, Ronan M. Factora, Editor.
- Testimony of Adam M. Fried on H.B. 339 (In Opposition to Electronic Wills and Remote Witnessing of Wills), 32 No. 2 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 5.
- Removal of a Trustee under Ohio Revised Code s. 5807.06, Ohio Probate Law Journal, November/December 2012, 23 No.2 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 4.
- Analysis of the Amendments To Ohio Rule of Superintendence Rule 66, 23 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 8.
- Carte Case on Standing, 34 No. 5 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 9.
- Shifting the Focus from the Victim to the Perpetrator: As Demonstrated Through the Case of Legendary Golfer Dr. Charles Sifford, an Argument for More Criminal Prosecutions on Elder Abuse. 28 No.1 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 3.
- Bulletproofing Your Estate Plan: Tips To Minimize and Protect Against a Successful Challenge. 22 No.1 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 7.
- Resolving Ambiguity in Wills and Trusts: Homage to Testator/Settlor Intent. 31 No. 2 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 6.
- Representing a Beneficiary or Heir in the Quest of Information Necessary to Assess Rights in an Estate or Trust: A Survey of Process and Procedure. 31 No. 4 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 4.
- The Exclusive Jurisdiction of the Probate Court and the “Touching Upon” Standard in the Light of Rheinhold v. Reichek, et, al. 24 No.5 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 3.
- Filo v. Filo: An Illustration of the Mechanics of The Rebuttable Presumption of Undue Influence and Jury Instructions. 31 No. 5 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 3.
- Has it Become Too Easy to Remove a Trustee of an Irrevocable Trust Under R.C. s. 5807.06(B)(3): Thoughts on Ulinski v. Byers, 2015-Ohio-282. 26 No. 4 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 2.
- Ethical Issues in the Representation of Clients Who Exhibit Diminished Capacity. 25 No. 4 Ohio Prob. L.J. NL 7.
Mr. Fried’s large body of published works is further evidence of his knowledge of estate law and litigation and his ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and persuasively.
Public Speaking Engagements
Adam M. Fried is frequently sought out for his subject matter knowledge to teach and present complex subjects central to the field of wealth transfer, and he has lectured to important organizations across the nation and internationally. His diverse audiences have included:
- The National College of Probate Judges
- The Ohio Probate Judges
- The American Academy of Forensic Psychiatrists and the Law
- The Boy Scouts of America
- Trumbull County Annual Probate Practice Seminar
- The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, for Ohio and Great Lakes Reginal Meeting
- The Ohio State Bar Association
- The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
- The Columbus Bar Association
- The Ohio Magistrates Conference
- University Hospitals Forensic Psychiatrist Fellows Program – courses in Testamentary Capacity and Participation in Mock Cross Examinations
- Dayton Bar Association
- Metro Health Hospitals Residence Program
- Legal Aid of Cuyahoga County
The range of topics on which Mr. Fried has presented include evidence and hearsay in probate matters, discovery and pursuit of financial abuse cases and claims of exploitation and undue influence and many other topics central to the field of estate, trust and probate matters.
Reach Out Today To Learn How The Firm Can Assist You
From its office in Beachwood, The Law Offices of Adam M. Fried serves clients throughout Ohio, and including greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio.. If you are involved in an significant estate or trust dispute, contact Mr. Fried to discuss your rights and legal options. Just call 216-710-4555 or contact the firm online.