As founder of the Law Offices of Samantha J. Fitzgerald, I understand the importance of providing clients with personal attention. I represents clients who are dealing with probate and estate planning issues. Knowing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, I customize plans for clients' individual situations in order to meet their specific goals.
Having a solid background in the issues surrounding estate planning gives me the ability to develop a successful strategy for every case. Prior to earning a Master of Laws in taxation from the University of Miami School of Law in 2000, I graduated magna cum laude with a Juris Doctor from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in 1999. I received a Bachelor of Science in accounting and graduated cum laude from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 1996.
Today, I spend my time guiding clients with compassion, focus and a commitment to each person's best interests. I stay on top of legal trends through my involvement with the Florida Lawyers Network, the Broward County Bar Association and The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate and Trust Law sections.
My goal is to have clients for life, not just one transaction.
Practice areas
Wills, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Health Care Advance Directives, Guardian Designations, Trust Administration, Estate and Gift Tax Planning, Business Succession Planning
23 years
Probate (including formal and summary proceedings) and Trust Administration
23 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1999 | 06/01/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2015 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2015 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2014 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2014 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2013 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend Magazine | 2013 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2012 |
Legal Elite | Florida Trend | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2011 |
Super Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyers | 2010 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner/Attorney | Law Offices of Samantha J. Fitzgerald | 2011 - Present |
Shareholder/Attorney | Fowler White Burnett P.A. | 2001 - 2011 |
Associate | Hugh L. Koerner, P.A. | 1999 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Broward County Bar Association | Co-chair, Wills, Trusts and Estates Section | 2015 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association, West Section | Board Member | 2015 - Present |
Peters Elementary PTA | Member | 2011 - Present |
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | 2009 - Present |
Broward County Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
Florida Bar | Member | 1999 - Present |
Peters Elementary PTA | Board Member and President | 2013 - 2015 |
Broward County Bar Association, West Broward Section | Board Member | 2012 - 2013 |
Florida Lawyers Network | Board Member | 2011 - 2014 |
Joe Dimaggio Children's Foundation and Memorial Foundation | Audit Committee Member | 2011 - 2014 |
Plantation Junior Woman's Club | Board Member | 2008 - 2013 |
Florida Bar, Tax Section | Member | 1999 - 2015 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Miami School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2000 |
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1999 |
Palm Beach Atlantic University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1996 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Women's Council | Estate Planning | 2011 |
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Jennifer Grant, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 27, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Samantha is not only an excellent attorney, but you will also truly like and feel comfortable with her. Samantha will patiently listen to what you would like to achieve and make that happen for you at a reasonable price. I highly recommend Samantha.
Wendy El Deiry, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 21, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Samantha is awesome. She has a great knowledge and understanding of the law. As a professional in the same area of practice as I am in, she is wonderful to bounce off legal issues and ideas. Her personality allows her clients to relate well to her. She puts in the added individual attention to each client, and makes her clients feel at ease. Because of her knowledge and style of practice, whenever I run into a potential conflict, she is my "go to" attorney to whom I refer the client.
Steven Marcus, Estate planning Attorney on May 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Nancy Adkins, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 20, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
It's easy to like Samantha, "Sam.:" She is upbeat, lively and genuine. Sam is genuine, reliable, and really understands the complexities of estate planning. I am pleased to recommend her to protect all of your assets, so get started now.
Marvin Schulman, Probate Attorney on Jan 27, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Fitzgerald is an extraordinary attorney, highly committed to the profession!
Jenelle La Chuisa, Tax Attorney on Sep 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I've known Samantha since 2002. She is an extremely experienced and skilled tax attorney who takes pride in getting the best possible results for her clients, from simple to complex, high value matters. Over the years I have entrusted many clients and friends to Samantha for tax matters and advice- all of whom have been 100% satisfied with the results. I would recommend Samantha to any individual or company in need of any kind of tax assistance, from small to multi-million dollar matters.
Bobbi Meloro, Estate planning Attorney on Jan 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
As a colleague, I think so highly of Samantha that I asked her to handle the estate planning for a close relative. She met with her, walked her through the entire process from start to finish, and was (and still is) always available to her to answer any questions. I am very impressed not only with her legal skills and work ethic, but also with her patience, responsiveness and accessibility.
Robert Collier, Probate Attorney on Jun 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent attorney and highly regarded in the legal community.
Carolann Mazza, Estate planning Attorney on Apr 16, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with Samantha recently to help a client reach her and her husband's financial goals during their divorce process. Samantha is professional and knowledgeable and I have sent other clients to her.
Jonathan Leiderman, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Dennis Phillips, Tax Attorney on Mar 18, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Samantha to be a motivated and intelligent attorney who is knowledgeable in her field. Estate planning, taxation, and probate issues rarely exist in a vacuum. Instead, they tend to interrelate with other legal issues involving property, asset protection, investment and retirement accounts, bankruptcy, and litigation. You want a smart, motivated attorney when dealing with these issues; and Samantha fits that bill.
Samuel Coffey, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of working in the community with Samantha Fitzgerald and I am extremely impressed with her skill and expertise in handling complex estate planning issues and tax issues. She is a top notch attorney.
Melody Cobbe, Probate Attorney on Mar 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Samantha is an excellent attorney who provides tailored specific solutions for each of her client's needs. I would not hesitate to refer Samantha to my own clients as well as anyone else who requires help with a probate matter.
Andrea Gundersen, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer and highly recommend her in the area of estate planning and tax law. Samantha is extremely knowledgeable in the area of estate planning and tax related issues. I have found her to be intelligent, caring and she exhibits the highest level of integrity and professionalism in all she does. I have referred clients and also rely on her to consult when I have a question related to her area of expertise.
Brad Saunders, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Samantha Fitzgerald to anyone needed estate planning services or tax advice. I have known Samantha for over 10 years, having first worked with her at a prominent Miami law firm. She is skilled at both estate planning and tax law, is extremely client-service oriented, and has impeccable integrity. Samantha is also very active in the estate planning legal community, and keeps abreast of new developments as they arise. I have referred clients to Samantha, and will continue to do so without reservation.
Alan Danz, Tax Attorney on Feb 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Samantha for 2 years and can state unequivocally that she is incredibly knowledgable in the areas of tax and estate planning. I received exceptionally positive feedback from my clients that I referred to her. Samantha is also a wonderful resource who I turn to for answers to complicated issues for my clients regarding tax matters. She is a pleasure to deal work with and I highly recommend her for any tax and estate planning matters.
Junilla Sledziewski, Estate planning Attorney on Feb 22, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Sam is an excellent attorney with an outstanding reputation -- at our old firm, she was known as an excellent resource for all estate and tax planning matters. Now that she has her own practice, I can say that she is business savvy in addition to her many legal talents.