of-the-art computerized technology in place at her firm, she can quickly and efficiently draft documents and electronically access unlimited legal resources needed to provide timely and quality service to her clients.
In addition to her practice as an attorney, Kristen is also a Florida state Certified Public Accountant. Although she does not actively practice accounting, her knowledge in matters of accounting benefits her in estate planning because it often involves implications of estate taxes which, with careful planning, can be minimized or eliminated; and in business planning when choosing the proper form of entity and in real estate transactions.
In this area of real estate, Kristen's practice focuses on real estate closings; title insurance; and preparation, review and negotiations of contracts. Her interest in this area developed out of a background in construction, interior design and construction litigation. In addition to her many impressive credentials, Kristen has a degree in Interior Design from the Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale and she is also a Florida state certified general contractor. Her construction and design talents were put to the test when she successfully pulled together a 200 man team to assist in the opening of Universal Studio's Islands of Adventure theme park and Citywalk complex in Orlando.
In May of 2002 she was elected President of the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers and served one year. In 2003 Kristen was elected to the executive council of The Orange County Bar Association and served for two years. She is a member of The Florida Bar, The Orange County Bar Association, The State Bar of Michigan, the Central Florida Estate Planning Council, National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accounts and Attorneys Title Insurance Fund.
PRACTICE AREAS: Business Law; Business Formations; Corporate Law; Business Immigration; Real Estate; Tax Planning; Estate Planning; Wills; Trusts; Probate; Asset Protection; Elder Law.
ADMITTED: 1984, Florida and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1991, Michigan.
COLLEGE: Stetson University, J.D., 1983; Washington School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 1994. University of South Florida, B.A., cum laude, 1981.
MEMBER: Orange County (Chair: Business Law Committee, 1996-1998; Estate Guardianship and Trust Committee; Elder Law Committee) and American Bar Associations; The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Business, Real Property and Trust; Elder Law); Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers; Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants; Central Florida Estate Planning Council (Board Member); National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys; Attorneys Title Insurance Fund.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Phi Kappa Phi; Beta Gamma Sigma; Phi Delta Phi. Certified Public Accountant, Florida, 1985.
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