
Robert A. (Tad) Drean
Member
phone // 941.366.8100
fax // 941.366.6384
rdrean@icardmerrill.com
ABOUT
Robert (Tad) Drean concentrates his practice in the areas of trust, probate and guardianship litigation, as well as administration. He assists clients in early case resolution, the initiation of lawsuits, the discovery process, evidentiary hearings, trial, and if necessary, appeal. Drawing on his abilities to listen, articulate, think objectively and subjectively, as well as apply reason and rationality in the arena of litigation, Tad has successfully navigated thousands of clients to positive outcomes in difficult situations. He currently lives in Sarasota and concentrates his free time on raising his two young children.
His practice areas include:
• Guardianship Litigation and Administration;
• Probate Litigation and Administration;
• Trust Litigation and Administration
HONORS
- Silver Award, Legal Aid of Manasota (recognized for 50 to 99 hours of pro bono legal services), 2018
- Elite Top Attorneys, Sarasota Magazine. 2023, 2024
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY AFFILIATIONS
- The Florida Bar: Member; Young Lawyers Division
- Sarasota County Bar Association: Member; Young Lawyers Division
