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Elizabeth Fernandez is an Attorney at Gonzalez, Shenkman & Buckstein, P.L. She received her B.A. in Political Science from Florida International University, and is a Lifetime Member of the FIU Alumni Association. Elizabeth earned her Juris Doctor with honors from St. Thomas University School of Law. While at St. Thomas, she was the President of the St. Thomas University Chapter of the Cuban American Bar Association and briefly served as Executive Vice President of the St. Thomas University Trial Team. Elizabeth received the CALI Book Award for Administrative law and earned Dean’s List distinctions several times. Prior to joining GSB Law, Elizabeth was the Chair of the Trusts & Estates Practice of a business and commercial law firm in Miami, Florida.
Elizabeth is fluent in Spanish and is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida, She is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern District of Florida and the U.S. Tax Court. Elizabeth was selected to Rising Stars for 2024. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Rising Stars selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice and other cogent factors.
Elizabeth focuses her practice on Wills, Trusts & Estates, Commercial and Residential Real Estate, Business Law and Litigation.
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110 Professional Way, Wellington, FL, 33414
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Posted by Larry and Linda | September 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Quick and Efficient
We were uncertain how to handle our daughter's Florida property, but Elizabeth helped us in filing court papers and finding an excellent realtor who very quickly sold the property with little involvement from us.
Posted by Francisco marty | January 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Francisco Marty
As an attorney myself it is imperative that I refer cases to lawyers that I can trust with my own representation, I have refered clients in need of estate work to her and I unequivocally get great feedback of her professionalism and great handle of the law. She is definitely the go to lawyers for tru...
"I have worked with Elizabeth on several occasions now and can attest to her professionalism, integrity, and legal ability. She has helped my clients with sound advice and they speak only praises of her. I highly recommend and endorse this attorney."
"Elizabeth Fernandez is very knowledgable and experienced attorney in Estate Planning, Probate, and Guardianship matters. Elizabeth is a very attentive attorney and cares deeply about her clients and work. I highly endorse Elizabeth Fernandez!"
"I have known Elizabeth since law school, her trust and expertise makes her my go-to attorney with estate planning and probate related questions."
"Elizabeth is precise, knowledgeable, and fair. She has a lot of energy to deliver the product with passion, but she has the detail oriented attitude that a serious Trusts and Estate attorney needs to have. I used her for my clients and cannot complain. To the contrary, she is my go to lawyer and I could not be happier to have found her."
"Elizabeth is thorough and dedicated in all facets of Estate Planning. She sits with her clients and assures them that their estate is in good hands from the beginning to the end of the process."
"Elizabeth is an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated attorney. She is a great resource for our foreign clients in explaining the probate process and has helped many structure a good estate plan in the U.S. She truly goes above and beyond to ensure that her clients are always happy. I highly recommend her !"
"Elizabeth is very helpful and knowledgeable. I have seen her help countless people with their estate plans always with an eye towards avoiding probate and saving her clients time and money. I have trusted her with my family and friends and they have always come out raving about her service and work."
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2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021 - Present
Associate Attorney, Gonzalez, Shenkman & Buckstein, P.L.
2015 - 2021
Chair, Trusts & Estates Practice Group, EPGD Attorneys at Law, P.A.
2010 - Present
FIU Alumni AssociationLifetime Member
Order removing Personal Representative entered by court.
DNA test conclusively determined client was the biological daughter of decedent and an heir at law of his estate.
Granted; Affirmed on appeal
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Bachelor of Arts
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LLC Operating Agreements: How to Avoid and Address the Common Errors
2020
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Drafting Job Descriptions for Exempt Roles
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Business Succession Planning
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English
Spanish
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