Nancy Guffey
(Partner)
Nancy Guffey is a dedicated attorney specializing in estate law, with a comprehensive practice that includes handling all aspects of probate and trust administration. In addition to her probate and trust administration services, Nancy’s practice includes preparing wills, trusts, and a wide range of estate planning documents. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of her clients’ unique goals, Nancy helps individuals and families plan for the future with clarity and confidence. Nancy has extensive experience in probate litigation, guiding her clients with diligence and compassion. Her skill set also extends to appellate work, where she brings thoughtful analysis and persuasive advocacy to complex legal issues on appeal. Clients value Nancy’s strategic approach, strong communication skills, and unwavering commitment to protecting their interests at every stage of the legal process.
EDUCATION
University of Miami School of Law, Miami, Florida 1995
Masters in International Law (LLM)
St. Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida 1992
Juris Doctor (JD), 1992
Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania 1989
Major: Political Science Minor: Spanish
PUBLICATIONS
Understanding Fiduciary Duty, 84 The Florida Bar Journal 21 (March 2010), Co-Author
Establishing an International Criminal Court: Will It Do Justice? 20 Maryland Journal of International Law and Trade 199 (1996), Author
SPEAKING PRESENTATIONS
Legal Conference on Florida’s current probate laws, Florida Bar approved Continuing Legal Education Seminar, West Palm Beach, FL (2022), Speaker
Undue Influence by Fiduciaries, Elder Law Seminar, Miami FL (2010), Speaker
BAR MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the Florida Bar (1993-present)
Member of the Palm Beach County Bar Assoc. Appellate Law & Practice Committee (2015-present)
Member of the Palm County Bar Assoc. Probate & Guardianship Committee (2020-present)
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
NOTABLE REPORTED CASES
Echeverria v. Trombino, 382 So. 3d755 (Fla. 4th DCA 2024)
Velez v. Sloan, 368 So. 3d 424 (Fla. 4th DCA 2023)
Trombino v. Echeverria, 348 So. 3d1150 (Fla. 4th DCA 2022)
Hernandez v. Hernandez, 355 So. 3d 141 (Fla. 4th DCA 2022)
Rudnick v. Harman, 301 So. 3d 266 (Fla. 4th DCA 2020)
Brown v. Brown, 241 So. 3d 154 (Fla. 4th DCA 2018)
Element Financial Corp v. Marcinkowski Gradall, Inc., 215 So. 3d 1252 (Fla. 4th DCA 2017)
Lynn v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 193 So. 3d 898 (Fla. 4th DCA 2016)
Brown v. Brown, 169 So. 3d 286 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015)
Nature’s Peak, Inc. v. Balancing Act, LLC, 88 So. 3d 170 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012)
Hartman v. Hartman, 84 So. 3d 436 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012)
Hock v. Legacy Bank of Florida, 825 So. 3d 845 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011)
Argus Photonics Group, Inc v. Dickenson, 841 So. 2d 598 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003)
American Biologicals v. Tech. Chemicals & Products, 766 So. 2d 284 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999)
Education Dev. Center, Inc v. Palm Beach County,721 So. 2d 1240 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998)