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Alexis Bucelo Diaz is a highly qualified estate planning and probate lawyer with a Bachelor's degree, a Juris Doctor (J.D.), and a Masters of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Miami. Specializing in estate planning and probate, she is committed to helping clients secure their assets and achieve peace of mind. Mrs. Diaz offers tailored legal solutions and thorough guidance through every step of the legal process.

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Melissa O'Connor is dedicated to helping people protect their assets and plan for their future.  Each matter is approached with the upmost care and goals are based upon the needs of our clients.. Personalized Services include: Wills and Trusts Preparation Probate Administration Trust Administration Durable Power of Attorney Power of Attorney for Healthcare Guardianship. After years of private practice at large firms, Melissa went out on her own to use her legal knowledge and skills to assist individuals and families as they plan for their future and address the concerns of aging.  Estate Planning and Elder Law is especially important to Melissa she has faced issues, as many families, do while planning and addressing urgent issues related to aging and disability in her own family.. Prior to practicing law Melissa worked professionally as an environmental scientist.  She is passionate about assisting people and their businesses comply with environmental regulations.  She has also assisted her community in holding the government accountable to their regulatory duties.  While not helping families with their estate and elder law issues, Melissa works in the environmental arena.. Melissa is the mother of two and is actively involved in her community.  She has served as a Volunteer Guardian ad Litem advocating for the rights of children in the foster care system since 2002.  She also serves as the Secretary of the Florida Brownfields 501©(3) which is dedicated to assisting members of the community engage in the Brownfields process.

Steve focuses his practice in the areas of taxation, private client services, estate planning and mergers and uses his broad knowledge of accounting, business, taxation and estate and trust laws to provide practical and valuable guidance to his clients.. Steve’s broad range of transactional experience stems from nearly 20 years of sophisticated lawyering, from managing simple acquisitions to designing the structure of, and negotiating complex economic and governance terms in various multi-state joint ventures for nationally recognized clients.. Having a background in accounting and from working as an accountant prior to becoming a lawyer, Steve has an advantage over many lawyers when evaluating and negotiating economic deal background is also invaluable when advising on tax matters which have included representation of individuals, businesses and estates against IRS audits, designing organizational structures that minimize taxes and utilizing sophisticated estate tax reduction strategies that help to preserve clients’ wealth over multiple generations.. With an unmatched level of attention and responsiveness, Steve strives to provide all clients of Silverman Schermer with great outcomes and commitment to quality has allowed Steve to build Silverman Schermer’s base of high net worth family clients that rely on him for counsel that goes beyond traditional lawyering and frequently involves balancing of difficult family dynamics.. Super Lawyers and Florida Trends’ Legal Elite have recognized Steve as a preeminent understands the need to give back to the addition to financial support of local organizations, he volunteers his time to the Greater Miami – Miami Beach Police Foundation, Inc., a public charity that he assisted generous clients to create, and is actively involved with Make A Wish as a Make A Wish the benefits of a large business and social network, Steve is an active member of the Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale, Weston Hills Country Club and the Miami chapter of Ivy.. In his private life, Steve enjoys making memories with his wife Stacey and their two daughters.

Evan C. Leach, Esq. is originally from Cape Cod, Massachusetts and is a founding partner at EVAN C LEACH PLLC. After graduating with a B.S. in Finance from Providence College, he relocated to Miami, Florida to work for several years in the pharmaceutical industry. Evan later realized his passion for the law and went on to graduate from the University of Miami School of Law in 2011 (Cum Laude).. Evan has now been practicing law for more than 10 years and is currently licensed in both Florida and Massachusetts. Today, he commutes between Cape Cod and South Florida spending time with his family and friends while serving his clients in both states.. Evan specializes primarily in estate planning, trusts, asset protection, real estate, business law, and complex litigation matters. His experience and business background make him a trusted resource for the firm and his clients alike. Evan seamlessly blends his legal passion with his steadfast commitment to client service, delivering unrivaled and dedicated service in all aspects of his representation.