Paster Ray & Cohen - Bradenton, FL

Over 100 Years of Combined Legal Service in Bradenton, Florida

Choosing the right attorney is one of the most significant decisions you can make. At Paster, Ray and Cohen, P.A., we understand the weight of this choice, and we are dedicated to protecting your rights with integrity, deep legal knowledge, and aggressive advocacy. Serving Bradenton, Florida, and the surrounding Manatee and Sarasota counties, our firm is built on a foundation of exceptional client service and decades of trusted local experience. Led by partner Richard Barton 'Bart' Ray, who has served as a respected family law, real estate, and probate attorney in Bradenton since 1992, we approach every legal matter with personal attention and professional excellence. If you urgently need an estate planning lawyer or a tough family law advocate, we stand ready to deliver the fair and powerful representation you deserve.

Expert Family Law and Divorce Advocacy

Family disputes can be some of the most emotionally challenging legal matters a person will ever face. Our experienced legal team handles a wide range of family law cases with compassion and rigorous defense. We represent clients in contested and uncontested divorces, child custody and visitation disputes, child support calculations, spousal maintenance (alimony), adoptions, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. We also defend clients in domestic violence cases and represent families in complex Child Protective Services (CPS) and Department of Children and Families (DCF) investigations. If you need to find an estate planning lawyer or a family attorney who understands the local court system, Paster, Ray and Cohen, P.A. is your trusted partner.

Comprehensive Real Estate and Business Services

Whether you are buying a home, selling commercial property, or launching a new business, our transaction and litigation services are designed to protect your financial interests. In real estate, we represent clients in all phases of commercial and residential transactions, preparing and reviewing purchase and sale agreements, deed restrictions, financing documents, title clearances, and closing paperwork. For businesses, we guide entrepreneurs through business formation, including the creation of LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and fictitious names. We also assist with contract drafting, business acquisitions, dissolutions, trademark registration, and complex business litigation. When you hire an estate planning lawyer or real estate counselor from our team, you receive comprehensive legal care designed to secure your commercial investments.

Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning Solutions

Preserving your hard-earned assets and ensuring your wishes are carried out requires careful preparation. We design customized estate plans that protect your legacy and minimize future probate disputes. Our services include drafting simple and complex wills, living and testamentary trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare surrogate designations, and living wills. We also provide professional probate and trust administration services, guiding executors and trustees through their fiduciary responsibilities. Additionally, we represent clients in probate litigation and civil dispute resolution, ensuring that your loved one's estate is protected against wrongful claims. Contact our Bradenton office today to schedule a consultation and take control of your legal future.