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In addition to publishing several articles, Goetz shares her experience and insight for anyone contemplating or going through a divorce in her book, Divorce Proceedings in Florida: What You Need to Know (Quick Prep), available on Amazon. Throughout her career, Goetz has been recognized as one of Florida Trend Magazine’s Legal Elite, a Rising Star by Florida Super Lawyers, and a Top Lawyer by Naples Illustrated Magazine. Goetz has been actively involved with the Family Law Section of the Florida Bar, including serving as Chair (2017-2018). Goetz received her undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida (B.A., cum laude) and her law degree from the University of Florida Fredrick G. Levin College of Law (J.D., with honors). She may be reached at 239-344-1239 or by email at nicole.goetz@henlaw.com.
Herman-Giddens received his B.A. from the University of North Carolina, his J.D. from Tulane University School of Law, and his LL.M. (Estate Planning) from the University of Miami School of Law. He may be reached at 239-344-1240 or by email at gregory.herman-giddens@henlaw.com.
Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP is pleased to announce that partner Jayne M. Skindzier has been elected to the Board of Directors for The Salvation Army Naples & Collier County effective on May 1, 2020.
The Salvation Army is active all over the world and serves in over 100 countries. The Salvation Army Naples & Collier County serves all of Collier County, investing in the community by investing in individuals by providing short- term basic necessities and a continuum of services to families and individuals in need. “The Salvation Army has made a tremendous impact all over the world,” said Skindzier. “As a long-time supporter, I am honored to join the Board of this amazing organization that provides healing and hope to the underserved of Naples and Collier County. As COVID- 19 continues to be a growing concern, The Salvation Army has been a leader in supporting our neighbors with income loss and urgent needs to ensure they have food and other essential items.”. As a partner in the Naples Office of Hahn Loeser, Skindzier focuses her practice on residential and commercial closings, title insurance, refinancing and loan transactions, leases and landlord/tenant disputes, sales and acquisitions. She regularly assists clients with construction law issues, landlord/tenant matters, foreclosures, contract disputes, and condominium and association law. Skindzier is also knowledgeable in the resolution of title defects, including trust and estate title complications and consulting on Florida homestead issues.
Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A., is pleased to announce that stockholder and estate planning attorney Gregory Herman-Giddens has been re-appointed to The Florida Bar Senior Lawyers Committee. Drawing on the accumulated knowledge and experience of its members, the Committee exchanges ideas to address issues that are of particular significance to senior lawyers.
Herman-Giddens provides his clients with customized estate and trust planning and administration services, including creation of irrevocable trusts, estate, gift, fiduciary and individual income tax planning and compliance matters, taxation of deferred compensation, small business and nonprofit organization formation, trust modification and decanting, and trust protector services. He is a regular speaker at continuing education programs and frequently serves as an expert witness throughout the United States in trust and estate lawsuits. Herman-Giddens is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law (North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization), a Certified Financial Planner™, a Registered Trust and Estate Practitioner (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), and is a member of WealthCounsel, LLC. He is qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales and is admitted to practice in North Carolina, Florida, New York and Tennessee. Herman-Giddens also serves on the Carolina Meadows Board of Directors in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Throughout his 30+ career, Herman-Giddens has received much recognition, including being honored as a North Carolina Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate Law, named one of North Carolina’s Legal Elite in Tax and Estate Planning, awarded the Pro Bono Publico Award from the New Hanover County Bar Association & Legal Aid of North Carolina Wilmington, and received the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 2018. In 2018 he was also inducted into the Pro Bono Honor Rolls for North Carolina and Tennessee.
Christyna Torrez, a Partner in the Litigation Practice at Coleman Hazzard, Taylor, Klaus Doupé & Diaz, was recently appointed Treasure of the Collier County Women’s Bar Association (CCBWA) for 2020-2021. She has been a Board Member since 2016. In her role, she will serve as Treasurer supporting the CCBWA’s mission of promoting, recognizing, and encouraging contributions of women within the legal CONTINUED ON PAGE 37
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