Renée is admitted to practice in Florida and New York. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester and her law degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law. Prior to her relocation to Florida, Renée was a sole proprietor in New York, specializing in the area of family law. Renée’s legal experience in this regard provides valuable insight into the family dynamic that so often pervade the practice of elder law. She treats clients with respect, compassion and caring, and is sensitive to the needs of families and individuals. Renée is likewise active in the Florida Guardian ad Litem Program in Dependency Court, where she represents the legal interests of children who find themselves in the foster care system as a result of abuse or neglect.
Professional Associations/Recognition
- Named a Thompson Reuters Super Lawyer in (2021-2023)
- Member of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar
- Member of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
- Member of the Guardianship Committee of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar
- Member of the Elder Law Committee of the Orange County Bar Association
- Member of the Estates Trusts and Guardianship Committee of the Orange County Bar Association
- Florida State Guardianship Association – Board of Directors
- Central Florida State Guardianship Association – Board of Directors (2019-2020)
- Cornerstone Hospice Care Center at Health Central Ocoee, Capital Campaign Board Member (2017-2020)
- Cornerstone Hospice- Orange County Community Advisory Council Member (2020-2022)
- Recognized by the Florida Supreme Court for exceptional pro bono service (2015-2020)
- Recognized by the Ninth Judicial Circuit for outstanding pro bono service (2018)
- Recognized by the Board of Trustees of the Legal Aid Society for the Orange County Bar Association for exceptional pro bono service (2015-2021)