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About JacquelineMEETJACQUELINE OWNER | MANAGING PARTNER OF THE LEGACY LAW FIRM. Jacqueline Love is the co-owner and managing partner at The Legacy Law Firm, where she combines her passion for leadership and civic responsibility with her dedication to helping individuals in both the public and private sectors.. A Miami native, Jacqueline earned her Bachelor of Science from Nova Southeastern University, where she double-majored in Legal Studies and Criminal Justice, with a minor in International Law. She continued her legal education at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, graduating in 2013.. Jacqueline’s family roots trace back to Cuba, where her grandfather, a law student, was forced to flee to Miami when Fidel Castro came to power. Though he couldn’t complete his legal education in the U.S., his passion for law lives on through Jacqueline, who proudly became the first in her family to attend and graduate from law school. She is committed to inspiring future generations to pursue law and uphold the values of justice and ethics, especially as a minority attorney.. Jacqueline has been selected as a SuperLawyers Rising Star in 2023, an honor bestowed on only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida, and has been honored in recognition in Best Lawyers Ones to Watch in 2023, an award recognizing the most elite rising legal talent in the country.. She handles a variety of legal matters in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship and Business Law.

I am a partner at the Keith Taylor Law Group, P.A., a law firm primarily based in Crystal River, Florida, and licensed to practice law in Florida and Maine. I am board certified by the Florida Bar in Wills, Trusts & Estates (a certification attained by less than 1% of Florida-licensed attorneys). I specialize in advanced estate planning, probate and trust administration, and probate and trust Litigation.. I attended the University of Florida, where I earned a B.A. in History and Russian. After graduating from the University of Florida in 2007, I earned my J.D. from Stetson University College of Law. I was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2011 and the Maine Bar in 2019.. I joined the Keith Taylor Law Group, P.A. in 2011. I am currently a member of the Florida Bar, the Maine Bar, the Florida Bar RPPTL Section, the Citrus County Bar Association, and the Cumberland County (ME) Bar Association. I previously served as President of the Citrus County Bar Association.. In 2020, I was named Citrus County Pro Bono Attorney of the Year by Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida.. In 2021, I was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine, a publication that reviews attorneys and designates the top 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40 as “Rising Stars.”. In 2024, I was recognized as one of the “40 Under 40” by the Citrus County, Florida Chamber of Commerce.. In 2025, I was recognized as the Pro Bono Award Winner for Citrus County, Florida.

SETH MANN, ESQUIRE, CPA, CFP® is a practicing lawyer in Dade City, Florida, and founder of the law firm of R. Seth Mann, P.A. Mr. Mann is married to Linda and he has four daughters. Mr. Mann’s primary practice areas of law include estate planning, real estate, probate, and corporate law.  He is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensed in Florida and Virginia, and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). Mr. Mann has a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) and a Juris Doctor Degree from Stetson University College of Law.  Mr. Mann has served as an adjunct professor at the University of South Florida in accounting and business law.  He has also lectured in China at the prominent Zhejiang University School of Law and several other universities on matters of international tax and international business.  Mr. Mann has experience as an international advisor to various companies on import/export for China and South Africa.

Spiro’s professional background includes estate planning and probate, elder law, corporate and business law, real estate and closings, intellectual property, and civil litigation of all types, with wide experience in admiralty and environmental law, serious personal injury and probate litigation. He has handled class actions, consumer protection, and privacy matters, and was the first attorney to sue Microsoft in the In Re Microsoft Consumer Antitrust Litigation. He has also pursued claims against major financial institutions on behalf of defrauded customers, and he has tirelessly championed civil rights suits.. A native of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Spiro was formerly a partner at Jones, Verras & Freiberg, a New Orleans-based multistate law firm. After returning to the Tampa Bay area, Spiro served as a partner at the Bilirakis Law Group and was also a co-founder of the groundbreaking Unthink social media project, which sought to empower individuals and provide comprehensive privacy and ownership rights. Throughout his career, Spiro has been a zealous advocate for his clients, and he brings the same passion to his estate planning and transactional work.. Spiro’s current practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and trusts, elder law, guardianships, and corporate and commercial transactions. Practicing in a small firm setting for the first time in his career, he has leveraged state-of-the-art technology to create a relaxed office environment with the capabilities of a large firm. Spiro has carefully selected a team that shares his commitment to understanding every client’s concerns and giving each client personalized attention and care.

With more than 30 years of experience, Attorney Deborah Larned Werner passionately advocates for senior citizens, people with disabilities and clients of all ages. Deb employs her extensive knowledge of estate planning and elder law to create individualized plans that ensure her client’s wishes are honored and respected. Personal attention is her hallmark.. Deb gently guides clients through often complex legal matters including wills, trusts, wealth preservation, powers of attorney, health care directives, special needs planning, real estate matters, probate and trust administrations. In 2014, the 13th Judicial Circuit honored Deb with its first Professionalism Award. Among the cited reasons were that she demonstrates “honesty, integrity, fairness, [and] courtesy”, and “has earned the highest respect among local lawyers and judges”.. Deb is dedicated to high quality legal solutions which give her clients peace of mind for years to come.

Richard (“Rick”) Kantner, of The Kantner Law Firm, PL has been practicing law in Florida since 1993.  Rick is admitted to the Florida Bar (1993), Tennessee Bar, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, U.S. Supreme Court, and United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. His practice focuses on Wills, Trusts, and Estates (Probate), Elder Law, including Medicaid nursing home planning and Veterans Administration Benefits, Asset Protection, Business Entities, and Real Estate transactions.. Rick has servied on many indisty and community organization boards, including the Board of Directors of the Financial Planning Association ("FPA") of Tampa Bay; The Florida Bar 6th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee (2008 – 2011 term); the Professional Advisory Board of Suncoast Hospice Foundation; Metropolitan Ministries Professional Advisory Council; Council of Excellence of the Bayfront Hospital Foundation; the Board of Directors of the Historic Old Northeast Neighborhood Association, and the Board of Directors of Friends of the Sunshine Senior Center.  Rick is a member of the Florida Bar Association (Elder Law section), National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), Florida Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, St. Petersburg Bar Association; Guardianship Association of Pinellas County, Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Better Living for Seniors/Pinellas – Pasco Area Agency on Aging, is an Accredited VA Claims Attorney.  The Kannter Law Firm maintains offices in St. Petersburg (main office) and Palm Harbor.

A veteran of the United States Army and Texas National Guard, and a native Floridian, John Russo has a passion for helping his neighbors.. Born and raised in Central Florida, John chose to serve his country in the United States Army. After his service, he attended the University of Texas at Austin, earning a Bachelor of Science in Applied Learning and Development. Pursuing his interest in the law, John earned his Juris Doctor degree at the University of Wyoming. This background provided John with the foundation that developed his commitment to professional excellence, client service, and providing the best possible legal representation.. John has practiced law since 2006 and is licensed to practice in all state courts in Florida, Alabama, Colorado, and in the Middle District of Florida’s federal court. He is a member of the Brevard County Bar Association and the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. John began his legal career as a prosecutor, dedicated to protecting his neighbors and his community. As a well-respected Assistant State Attorney and Assistant District Attorney in Alabama, Colorado, and Florida, John prosecuted felony (violent and non-violent) crimes, capital murder cases, property crimes, white collar crimes, narcotics cases, and misdemeanors. John was also instrumental in coordinating the Veteran’s Treatment Court (a deferred sentencing program for Veteran and Active Duty Service Members).. Since opening his own firm in 2013, John has helped many Central Florida families overcome debt and restore their financial future through the bankruptcy process. As an experienced Estate Planning attorney, he has helped his clients with wills and trusts, providing peace of mind for their families. He has successfully litigated thousands of business and insurance disputes, recovering millions of dollars for his clients.. A husband and father of three, John enjoys family ski trips to Colorado and is an active member of his church. In his spare time, John coaches youth flag football and is an avid follower of the Miami Dolphins and Texas Longhorns.

Anne has a passion for her practice areas of Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Guardianship, Medicaid Planning, Asset Protection, and Business Succession Planning. She enjoys solving puzzles for her clients and ensuring that her clients have everything they need to feel at ease as they transition in life.Inspired by her father, Kenneth A. Sunne, Anne proudly followed in his footsteps helping people navigate through the legal system while remaining compassionate and engaged with clients throughout the process. Instilled in Anne are the values and work ethic that make her strive to be a compassionate and effective attorney.Anne feels driven to produce effective plans to protect her clients because of her own experiences when taking care of her disabled brother and elderly parents. She learned valuable lessons from them, such as never giving up and being strong when confronted with adversity. She learned that it can be a difficult process to navigate the system.A Florida native, Anne moved to Washington, D.C. after college to pursue her interest in the political system. She worked in DC writing legislation and working with media, convincing others that certain causes were worth fighting for.When Anne returned to Florida, she started her own family with her husband. She attended law school at Stetson University School of Law and started a career helping people navigate the legal system just as her father did. She continues to counsel her clients and is committed to their personal well-being.Anne is able to lighten difficult situations with her unique style of blending humor with compassion, while striving for solutions.

Henri is rooted in Tampa Bay, having gone to high school at Tarpon Springs High School and to college at the University of South Florida. Upon graduating from law school, Henri also obtained his LL.M. in Taxation degree from the University of Florida, which is consistently ranked as one of the nation's top three tax programs.. Henri focuses his practice in sophisticated estate planning and taxation. He is certified in estate planning by the University of Florida College of Law.. Henri recognizes that estate planning is a complicated process that encompasses your assets, business interests, personal and family situation, and of course, your goals. This process involves the development of a comprehensive plan to preserve as much of your wealth as possible and to transfer it while minimizing your income and transfer taxes (gift taxes, estate taxes, and generation-skipping transfer taxes).

Shontane Spiegel, a lifelong resident of Florida, was born and raised in the Tampa Bay area. Her deep community roots, passion for people, and desire to help those who need it most allow her to provide clients with dedicated legal services. As one of Florida’s up and coming attorneys, she offers her clients a distinguished combination of legal expertise and a compassionate approach to client representation. Whether she is helping you with a comprehensive estate plan, guiding a matter through the probate process or assisting a trustee or beneficiary with the administration of a trust, her zealous advocacy and relentless focus on personalized service sets her apart from her peers.. Prior to opening her private practice, Shontane worked for prominent firms, where she honed her legal skills on a variety of matters. She worked closely with many of the firm’s senior partners to successfully represent clients in the Tampa Bay area. Through this experience, she learned to treat people with respect and weigh each decision with careful consideration. Now she leads Spiegel Law, PLLC by example in constantly striving to provide distinguished and extraordinary service to her clients.. Shontane is passionate about helping individuals and families transfer their wealth and values to their loved ones with minimal taxes and expenses while avoiding probate. She understands that sometimes this is not always an option. She has acquired extensive experience in the probate courts in the Tampa Bay area, preparing court filings, and is well acquainted with the court’s local rules. She understands how complicated probate can be and guides her clients through the various stages of the process.. When Shontane is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, her dog and working out.

Ms. Perla earned her B.A. degree, magna cum laude and with honors distinction, from the Ohio State University, and her J.D. degree from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law, where she was on Law Review.. Ms. Perla is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and has served on the Young/New Attorneys Section Steering Committee. In addition, Ms. Perla is a member of the Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law sections of the Ohio State Bar Association, and Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.. Ms. Perla is a frequently speaker for NBI (National Business Institute) and local groups.  Clients have given Ms. Perla exceptional ratings on both and .. Ms. Perla has tried cases in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties and argued cases in front of the Eighth and Ninth District Court of Appeals. Ms. Perla has focused her practice on Estate Planning, Elder Law and Probate Law.

Charlotte Stone and her husband, Chris, reside in Polk County, Florida.  They have 2 dogs all rescued from shelters.   Charlotte enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Diana A. Sulea, Esq. is a solo practitioner of law, who practices primarily in the areas of real estate, marital, family law, with a commitment to justice with compassion, integrity and exceptional client service. Should you find yourself or someone you care about to be in a family crisis or in need of legal help, we are here to assist you.  Attorney Diana A. Sulea provides strong - yet compassionate representation - with knowledge, determination and integrity, taking the time to understand all aspects of your legal needs.. Born in Romania, she migrated to the United States with her family in 1987. Today, she is a dedicated legal advocate with a broad range of professional experiences. She has worked in both legal and non-legal professions. Prior to beginning her own law firm, Ms. Sulea started out her legal career in a private law firm representing homeowners in real estate litigation in the area foreclosure defense followed by her service as a prosecutor in the Office of the State Attorney for the 17th Judicial Circuit of Broward County, Florida, representing the State of Florida in hundreds of various criminal court proceedings in the juvenile and adult courts, litigating both misdemeanors and felony cases. Today, the Law Office of Diana A. Sulea, PL can be YOUR advocate - motivated to help you resolve your legal problems as quickly as possible so you can begin to move forward with your life and regain your peace of mind. To schedule a confidential consultation, call at and visit our website at