Meet Our Team
At Florida Probate Firm, we strive to build long-lasting relationships with our clients as your trusted probate lawyers in Palm Beach County, throughout the state of Florida, and northeast United States. Our goal is to provide you with individualized service tailored to your unique needs before, during, and after the probate process. You put your trust in our dedicated team of probate law attorneys and we will do everything necessary to handle your legal needs in the most effective and efficient manner possible.
Thomas R. Mendez Walser, Esq.
Shareholder/Partner Attorney
Thomas R. Mendez Walser, Esq.
Shareholder/Partner Attorney
Thomas was born in Boca Raton, FL and grew up in the south Florida area. He obtained a Bachelors in Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from the University of Miami in 2010, and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the New York University School of Law in 2013, with a concentration in the area of Trust & Estates. Thomas has passed the bar exam in both New York and New Jersey, and his score qualified him to waive into two additional jurisdictions, Washington D.C. and Minnesota. He also passed the Florida bar exam in February of 2015.
Thomas previously worked in the wealth strategy department of US Trust, Bank of America’s Private Wealth Management subsidiary. In this role he gained experience meeting the financial and estate planning needs of ultra-high net worth clients. Thomas’ work experiences include interning for the White House Council on Environmental Quality under the Obama Administration in 2009. He also was an intern for the British Council with offices located in the UK mission to the United Nations. He has managerial experience from working as Office Manager/ Program Director for the Environmental Coalition of Miami & the Beaches (ECOMB Inc.).
Thomas was also executive director of a non-profit organization called “Students in the Know” which ran the Bullying Academy program to educate students about bullying and cyber bullying within their school communities. The Bullying Academy was among many small business and non-profit organizations that were nominated in recognition for their leadership, integrity and management skills in the Fort Lauderdale area. At the 2013 Small Business of the Year Awards, the Bullying Academy was presented an award for Outstanding Business Practices & Success by the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. The Bullying Academy also was awarded a Change Maker of the year award in 2012, from Ashoka Change Makers during their Activating Empathy International Competition.
State Licenses and Bar Associations: Florida, New York and New Jersey
Michael Bracchi, Esq.
Shareholder/Partner Attorney
Michael Bracchi, Esq.
Shareholder/Partner Attorney
Michael “Mike” Bracchi was born and raised on Long Island, NY. He obtained his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from St. John’s University School of Law in 2002. Michael also obtained a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.), Masters of Science (M.S.) in Business Management and Leadership, and a Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Pharmacy. He is licensed to practice law in Florida and New York.
Michael’s career path initially began as an attorney practicing in the area of intellectual property, business law, and contract law. He went on to expand his legal career, becoming a trained mediator concentrating on contracting and negotiations, and serving as an Arbitrator with the New York City Court, Small Claims Division. During his career, Michael utilized his unique skillset as a healthcare leader with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, and New York Presbyterian Hospital.
Michael’s commitment to helping people through challenging times has led him to practicing probate law, helping grieving families navigate the complex the probate process. Michael is also an Arbitrator with FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, which handles arbitration cases on behalf of investors against financial brokerage firms.
In November 2020, Michael was elected to the Wilton Manors City Commission.
