Elizabeth R. Read, Attorney at Law - Miami, FL

Dedicated Legal Representation for Miami Families and Disabled Individuals

For South Florida residents confronting severe impairments, navigating estate matters, or experiencing family transitions, experienced legal representation makes a profound difference. Situated on Brickell Avenue, Read & Read, Attorneys at Law delivers compassionate, hands-on legal advocacy tailored to each client's unique circumstances. As longtime Miami practitioners, founding attorney Elizabeth R. Read and partner Jan Elizabeth Read combine courtroom experience with personal attention. Whether you need to hire an estate planning lawyer to draft advance directives or find an experienced probate attorney after the loss of a loved one, the firm provides steadfast support.

Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income Claims

Obtaining federal disability benefits from the Social Security Administration is often an arduous ordeal. Many initial applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are rejected due to evidentiary gaps or technical missteps. Read & Read has spent over thirty years guiding disabled individuals through every stage of the disability process. The firm gathers medical records, prepares physician functional capacity evaluations, and represents claimants before administrative law judges. Clients who urgently need a lawyer to appeal a Social Security disability denial receive aggressive representation.

The firm provides comprehensive advocacy across crucial disability and estate issues, including:

• SSDI and SSI disability application filing and medical records review
• Administrative law judge hearing representation and disability appeals
• Drafting last wills and testaments, living trusts, and advance directives
• Formal and summary Florida probate administration and asset distribution
• Marriage dissolution, divorce proceedings, and child custody agreements
• Residential real estate purchase contracts, title review, and closings

Wills, Living Trusts, and Florida Probate Administration

Safeguarding family wealth requires thoughtful planning under Florida estate statutes. Practicing as dedicated wills, estate planning and probate lawyers, the legal team creates solutions encompassing wills lawyers, trusts lawyers, estate planning lawyers, and probate lawyers services. In addition, the firm prepares durable power of attorney lawyers instruments to protect clients during unexpected incapacitation. When an estate must proceed through Florida courts, the firm manages every phase of probate administration with efficiency and care.

Family Law Matters and Residential Real Estate Transactions

In addition to disability and estate planning, Read & Read provides dependable guidance as divorce and family law lawyers, divorce lawyers, and adoption lawyers. The attorneys handle marriage dissolutions, property division, legal name changes, and private adoptions with discretion and care. Furthermore, acting as residential real estate lawyers and business and real estate lawyers, the practice advises buyers and sellers during home purchases, title searches, and residential closings across Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties.

Client-Focused Advocacy with Free Consultations

As a boutique, family-run practice, Read & Read, Attorneys at Law ensures that clients deal directly with knowledgeable attorneys rather than call centers or uncertified case managers. If you are preparing an estate plan, facing divorce, or seeking disability benefits, the practice offers free initial consultations to evaluate your case and map out clear legal options. Bilingual assistance in English and Spanish ensures clear communication and accessibility for the South Florida community.