Alex’s extensive legal experience focuses on probate, trust, and guardianship litigation. He is rated by Martindale-Hubbell as an “AV” attorney, the highest rating, has been named a “Super Lawyer” by Thomson Reuters and recognized as a Florida Legal Elite attorney throughout the years. He actively speaks on probate, trust, and guardianship law and participates in The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. He has also authored several articles relating to probate and trust litigation. He is also an active member of the Orange County Bar’s Estate, Trust and Guardianship Committee where he served as the past chair of the Steering Committee.
Alex is admitted to The Florida Bar and is also admitted to practice in federal court before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the Southern District of Florida, and the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
He earned his J.D. degree, with honors, from the Florida State University College of Law. He holds a B.A. degree, with honors, from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Background
Alex and his wife, Maureen, live in Maitland and are members of All Saints Episcopal Church in Winter Park. They have two sons, AJ (graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy) and Averey (graduate of Florida State University) and one daughter, Grace (graduate of the University of Florida). Alex’s interests include boating, camping with family, and amateur radio.
Admissions
State of Florida
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh District
Education
J.D, with honors, The Florida State University College of Law
The F.S.U. Law School Moot Court
A.B., with honors, Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri
Professional Associations & Memberships
Past Chair of the Orange County Bar Association’s Estate Trust, and Guardianship Committee
Executive Council Member of the Executive Council of The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section
Member of The Florida Probate Rules Committee of the Florida Bar
Member of The Probate Law and Procedure Committee of The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section
Member of The Probate Litigation Committee of The Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
Co-Vice Chair, Publications, Action Line
Member of The Orange County Bar Association
Member, Central Florida Estate Planning Council
Speaking Engagements
Florida Bar RPPTL Conference
Florida Law Update 2021 Seminar, “Elder Law & Estate Planning Updates”
"Tortious Interference and Undue Influence Claims for the Practitioner"- Litigation and Trust Symposium
Publications
The Florida Bar Journal, “Where the Presumption of Undue Influence Should Not Apply: Consider the ‘Dutiful Son' and the ‘Dutiful Daughter’ Exceptions
Swearing in a Witness Remotely
How to Protect Yourself as a Trustee
Financial Exploitation: Florida Law Provides Power, Help for Seniors
Recognitions & Awards
2015-2024, Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine, Thomson Reuters
Top 50: Orlando Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2024
2016-2020 Legal Elite Attorney, Florida Trend Magazine
2024-2025 Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report
2025 Elder Law “Lawyer of the Year”
Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV
