POMPANO BEACH · SERVING SOUTH FLORIDA SINCE 1999
Legal guidance for the moments that matter most.
We help South Florida individuals and families plan ahead, navigate difficult transitions, and understand their options with a senior attorney who knows your name and returns your call. Initial consultations are free, and we can meet in person at our Pompano Beach office, by phone, or by Zoom video.
✓ AV peer-review rated (Martindale-Hubbell)
✓ Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit & Family Mediator
✓ Former Broward County Assistant State Attorney
Start with what you're facing. We'll take it from there.
Choose the situation closest to yours. Each path explains what to expect, in plain language.
HOW CAN WE HELP?
ESTATE PLANNING
You want the people you love to be protected.
Wills, trusts, powers of attorney and healthcare directives that reflect your family, your assets and Florida law so nothing is left to guestwork.
PROBATE
You've lost someone, and the paperwork is overwhelming.
Formal and summary administration handled with efficiency and care, so you can focus on your family while we manage the Florida probate process.
FAMILY LAW
Your family is changing, and every decision matters.
Divorce, time-sharing, child support, alimony and paternity handled with strategy and genuine compassion and the willingness to stand firm when required.
THE FIRM
A boutique practice that actually answers the phone.
Charles "Trip" Bechert III founded Bechert & Associates in 1999 after beginning his career as an Assistant State Attorney in Broward County. Admitted to The Florida Bar in 1993, he has more than 30 years of Florida legal experience across personal injury, estate planning, probate, family law, mediation and civil disputes.
Clients work directly with Trip and receive practical guidance focused on their objectives, risks and next steps. When you cannot come to us, we make home, hospital and office visits throughout Broward County, and we meet by phone or Zoom.
WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU REACH OUT
A clear first step, without pressure.
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Tell us briefly what is going on
Call, or send the short form below. A few sentences are enough we will ask the right questions from there.
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We run an initial conflict check
Before discussing details, the firm confirms it is able to speak with you about your matter.
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A team member contacts you
We reach out using your preferred method to discuss the appropriate next step, which may include scheduling a consultation with an attorney — in person at our office, by phone, or by Zoom video.
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You decide how to proceed
Representation begins only if the firm accepts the matter and a written engagement agreement is signed. Initial consultations are free.
The Bechert Difference
Pompano Beach Attorneys
for Personal Injury, Estate Planning & Family Law
Trip Bechert brings more than three decades of Florida legal experience to individuals, families and businesses. A Florida native and former Broward County Assistant State Attorney, he works directly with clients to explain their options and develop strategies suited to their circumstances.
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Knowledge is a good first step.
Free guides written by the firm to help you understand your situation before you pick up the phone.
ESTATE PLANNING
A step-by-step checklist of the essential decisions and documents involved in an effective Florida estate plan.
ESTATE PLANNING
A handbook on selecting, designating and empowering the person who will make medical decisions when you cannot speak for yourself.
FAMILY LAW
You don't have to have all the answers today. This guide explains what to think through before taking the first step.