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Alexander L. Kaplan

  • Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate ...
  • Florida, New York
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Biography

Alexander L. Kaplan, Esq., graduated St. John's Law School in 1974. He then worked for Harry H. Lipsig, the foremost trial lawyer in New York City at the time. During the 1970's and early 1980's, he represented numerous Fire, Police and Sanitation employees injured or killed in the line of duty and their families. During that same period, he was instrumental in the formation of the Fire Alarm Dispatchers Benevolent Association (Fire Union) as well as representing the Fire Marshals Union of the FDNY. It is safe to say that he was involved in one form or another in every major litigation in the City of New York where Firefighters were injured or killed in the line of duty during that time, as well as representing numerous civilians injured or killed in fires. He also served as an Auxiliary Fire Captain with Engine 292 and Rescue 4 in Queens, N.Y. For his services he was made an Honorary Fire Chief by the Fire Chiefs Association and then appointed an Honorary Deputy Chief, F.D.N.Y., by the Fire Commissioner. He also served the American Red Cross as a First Aid instructor.

In 1986, he moved to Florida and opened his practice here. Subsequently, after obtaining his Pilot's License, he enrolled in the Auxiliary of the United States Air Force (Civil Air Patrol), serving in various active positions including Air Search and Rescue Mission Pilot, Ground Team Commander, Communications Specialist, JAG Officer, Mission Commander, Director of Emergency Services for the Florida Wing, Group Commander of Palm Beach County and Deputy Commander of Monroe, Miami-Dade, Palm Beach and Broward Counties. He graduated Air Command and Staff College and the Air Force War College. He retired after 20 years of service in 2012 with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel along with numerous awards, medals and commendations and certificates of military accomplishments.

Education
St. John's University School of Law
J.D.
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City University of New York - Queens College
B.A.
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Professional Experience
Fully experienced Trial Lawyer with over 45 years experience.
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Awards
Graduate Air War College
United States Air Force
Graduate Air Command and Staff College
United States Air Force
Rank of Lieutenant Colonel
Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary
Distinguished Service Awards, Meritorius Service Awards, "Find" Awards.
Civil Air Patrol, USAF Auxiliary
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 0612774
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Florida State Bar
Active Attorney
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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New York
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Federal Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
    FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION.
  • Contingent Fees
    I service many pre-paid legal service plans; many pay my fees in full.
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Participates in ARAG, UAW Legal Plans, LawPoint, US Legal, APWU, NEA, Workplace Options, Legal Zoom and other plans.
Practice Areas
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Additional Practice Area
  • Wrongful Death
Websites & Blogs
Website
Contact & Map
ALEXANDER L. KAPLAN, P.A.
4487 PRESCOTT LANE
NAPLES, FL 34119
Telephone: (239) 566-8675