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Brenon R. Russell joined Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker in 2024, where he focuses his practice on personal planning, estate planning, and trust and estate administration, with a particular emphasis on elder law and taxable estate planning. Before joining RKPT, Brenon worked at a large local firm, smaller firms in Central Ohio and as a federal judicial clerk for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky.. Brenon takes a client-centric approach to practicing law. He invests time early on in a relationship to fully understand his client’s goals and builds options to achieve those goals. Then, he works with the client to prepare a plan that will best serve their unique needs. Whether helping a high net-worth family minimize estate tax liability or helping a family plan for current or future options for long-term care, his goal is to maximize savings, plan for the future, and pass on a legacy to future generations. Brenon’s clients find that he is empathetic, can connect with anyone, and is honored to help families find creative solutions to complex problems they thought were unsolvable. He can ease tension in a challenging situation and help clients minimize the stress that may come with discussing and making decisions about planning for the later stages of life.. Family is the center of Brenon’s world. He and his wife had three children in the space of four years, and all their names, including the family dog Bernard, begin with the letter “B.” When he is not working, you can find Brenon watching or playing just about any sport, supporting the Conner High School Baseball team and Thomas More University, and attending and serving at Seven Hills Church. He also spends much of his time with his huge extended family, usually on a golf course or anywhere he can enjoy a sip or two of bourbon.

Ashley C. Winship, LL.M., has practiced in Estates, Business, and Tax since 2004, and is the President of Winship Law, P.A. which she established in 2014. She is a Martindale-Hubbell AV® Rated attorney who exclusively practices Estate Planning, Trust and Estate Administration, Business Formation and Succession Planning, and Transfer Tax Planning. Also, she has experience in forming and advising tax-exempt organizations.. Ashley is passionate about planning, which makes her clients’ lives inherently easier with her processes. Through her extensive knowledge, she helps families with smooth transfers of assets to future generations.. She also helps with anticipating and planning for major life events such as marriages, divorces, births, incapacities, and end-of-life decisions. These major life events and occurrences are instances that call for a plan, and Ashley is here to help. With over fifteen years of experience, she advises clients about strategies for transferring assets while minimizing taxes and creditor exposure. Throughout the process, Ashley focuses on reducing worry for her clients and providing security for their loved ones.. When working with Ashley, it’s about more than generating a well drafted will and trust; it’s about educating her clients, designing and implementing customized plans, and guiding her clients each step of the way.

Jeffrey R. Hudson is an  Attorney at the Estate Planning and Legacy Law Center, PLC, in the firm’s Maitland office. Jeffrey specializes in asset preservation planning, business succession planning, Medicaid, VA benefits, supplemental needs trusts, planning for disability, guardianship, wills, trusts, estate planning, and probate and trust administration.. Jeffrey has been practicing law for seven years. He graduated from Barry University’s Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law and received his undergraduate degree in Political Science from Stetson University located in DeLand, Florida. Jeffrey also attended American University in our nation’s capital while serving as an intern in the United States Senate.. Jeffrey is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and is a member of The Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division, Elder Law Section, and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. Jeffrey is active in the Orange County Bar Association and is involved in the Elder Law Committee and Estate, Guardianship & Trust Committee. He also maintains membership in Wealth Counsel and Elder Counsel and has been listed in the Best Lawyer for 2015 guide, as well as, Who's Who in the World 2016.. Jeffrey was born and raised in Central Florida and remains active in his community. He is an avid sports enthusiast (go Gators!) and enjoys playing tennis, cooking and spending time on the water. Jeffrey lives in College Park and shares his home with two crazy weimaraners named Jagger and Penelope.

Caring and honest support through planning and advocacy.. I am Central Florida native who desires to provide mental, emotional, and financial security to my clients.  In all of my matters, I continue to strive for quick, efficient representation, always seeking to better my client's position through a combination of strategic business choices, empathetic conversation, and forward-thinking prevention.  I emphasize the value of time, relationships, and capital, all towards the goal of avoiding costly litigation.. Whether you desire to ensure the proper transfer of your assets to future generations, guard yourself and your family from liability when starting a new business, or simply want peace of mind that the fruits of your hard work in life is protected, I can assist in providing comprehensive counseling, including estate plans, trusts, corporate and business formation and planning, and asset protection.

Coronel David Law Firm is a bilingual and bicultural practice that works to create longstanding relationships. We thrive to deeply connect with our clients to provide real solutions for their ultimate goals. Our job is to help you grow your wealth while protecting your legacy.

Eric Hooper practices in the taxation section. His expertise lies in trusts and estate planning, corporate law, probate and administration of estates and trusts. Eric has extensive experience in most services needed by businesses, including the formation, organization and sale of business entities. Eric’s expertise also includes taxation, the creation, modification and termination of trusts, mergers and acquisitions, and contracts. Eric regularly assists in the preparation and filing of federal estate and gift tax returns.. After graduating from the United State Military Academy at West Point in 2000, Eric served as a combat infantry officer in Kosovo, Iraq and Korea. He received numerous medals and accommodations, including the Bronze star and the Combat Infantryman’s Badge. Eric served in the U.S. Army as an Infantry Captain from 2000 through 2006. He received his Juris Doctor from the Walter F. George School of Law at Mercer University in 2009 and his L.L.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida in 2010.. Eric was one of four attorneys selected to serve as a Trust and Estates Fellow for the Real Property, Trust and Estate Section of the ABA in 2013. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at the Walter F. George School of Law, Mercer University, where he teaches a course on the Taxation of Pass Through Entities.. Eric is a member of Dougherty Circuit Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia, and the American Bar Association. Eric serves on the Board of Directors of the United Way of Southwest Georgia.