What is Florida's Marchman Act? | Florida Marchman Act Lawyer | Floridas Marchman Act

Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act of 1993, also known as Florida’s Marchman Act, is a unique and powerful piece of legislation that allows a family member to file a petition and force a loved one into treatment for drug addiction, even against their will. The petition allows a family member or friend to request an involuntary assessment of their loved one. A person with knowledge of someone’s substance abuse may, in good faith, apply to have that person admitted in an emergency if they believe that person is capable of harming themselves or others. Any responsible person, including a spouse, relative, guardian, or three adults who are aware of a person’s substance abuse problem is allowed to petition the court for involuntary treatment of up to 90 days.
To learn more about Florida’s Marchman Act, watch our video! Robert Gluck of The Law Offices of Robert Gluck explains more about the Marchman Act in Florida, and what it really means.

Robert Gluck has been assisting families who are faced with making difficult decisions in regard to a loved one struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Call The Law Offices of Robert Gluck to arrange an initial and free consultation. We can be reached in Broward County at 954-583-8999 and Collier County at 239-403-3728. With offices in Naples, Florida, and Plantation, Florida.

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Who is Robert Gluck
Robert Gluck graduated from the University of Miami Law School (cum laude) in 1989. He has been a practicing trial lawyer for over 32 years. Robert Gluck’s career started as an Assistant State Attorney, working for Janet Reno in the Miami-Dade County State Attorney's Office. While working as an Assistant State Attorney, he gained a great deal of experience in the courtroom, being involved in over 47 jury trials during that time. From 1991 until 1997 he spent time working as an attorney in two large law firms, handling Florida Personal Injury Claims, through settlement or Jury Trial, as well as handling many other types of cases including Criminal Defense Cases.

In 1998, he went into private practice and opened his own law office in the Fort Lauderdale / Plantation Florida area. A few years later, he opened his second office in Naples, to better serve his growing list of West Coast clients.

Words from Robert Gluck
“I saw how frustrating it was for clients who tried to establish a relationship with a Florida attorney in a multi-lawyer law firm, frequently dealing with different attorneys each time they visited. This made it difficult to maintain accurate records of what was happening in each Florida Personal Injury case, and the attorneys were not reachable for their clients.

This led to my decision to be the only attorney in my office while relying on an incredible support staff. This eliminates the problem of not knowing what is going on with each case; I know them all personally. Over the past twenty-eight years, I have gotten to know my clients personally as well. All clients have access to my cell phone number, and I am available for meetings at their convenience.”

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I hope something like this can go into affect in New York one day. It really hurts seeing one of my closest friends struggling with substance abuse and refusing to get help no matter how many people try to reach out and help him

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So basically, someone can just live and make you go that’s fucking bullshit