Patrick Vilar, Esq.

Mr. Vilar is a founding member of Vilar Law, P.A., a law firm concentrating its practice in the area of family law. Vilar Law, P.A., was founded with the goal of providing clients with honest, committed, energetic, and efficient legal representation in all areas of family law at a reasonable and fair price. In pursuing these goals, Mr. Vilar places the greatest emphasis on listening carefully to each client’s concerns and questions, protecting the client’s rights, and advancing the client’s position.

Practicing family law since 1996 in Miami, Florida, Mr.Vilar has established a wide and well-earned reputation for the honest, timely and cost effective resolution of his client’s legal problems, whether the solutions are achieved through litigation or negotiation.

Mr. Vilar is thorough and meticulous in uncovering the financial details of each case through what is called the discovery phase of each process. With regard to the more sensitive issues, like child custody and time sharing, Mr. Vilar recognizes that the best interests of the children are paramount. The welfare of the children is always given the most careful consideration by Mr. Vilar in every case.

Mr. Vilar received his Juris Doctorate Degree (law degree) from the University of Toledo College of Law. Mr. Vilar is an active participant of the 1st Family Law American Inn of Court, an organization of active family law attorneys and judges, that promotes legal excellence, ethical practice, professionalism and public service. Mr. Vilar served on the board of directors for many years and was the president in the 2014-2015 term.

Mr. Vilar is currently a member of the Florida Bar Association, the Dade County Bar Association, and is active in COLBAR (Colombian American Bar Association), where he has served as president and is currently on the board of directors. He is admitted to practice before the State and Federal Courts of Florida. Mr. Vilar is also a former Big Brother with Big Brother and Big Sisters of Greater Miami, has served as the Chairman of the Kendall Community Council, is an avid triathlete and is an active member of Toastmasters International.

Practice Areas

Divorce Proceedings
Prenuptial and Post Nuptial Agreements
High-Asset Divorce

Education

J.D., University of Toledo College of Law
B.A., Florida International University

Admission to Practice

All Florida State Courts

Languages

Fluent in English and Spanish