Atty. Shawna Perau

Atty. Shawna Perau

Hailing from upstate New York, Shawna Perau began her litigation career having served in two trial law and litigation firms. The same legal skills that distinguished her tenures, today shape a boutique estate litigation and planning practice.

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Profile Summary

About Shawna Perau at a glance

Shawna Perau is an Associate based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, practicing at Boyes, Farina & Matwicyzk. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (2020). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2020) and Florida Gulf Coast University (B.S. Legal, 2016). Serands clients in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Hailing from upstate New York, Shawna Perau began her litigation career having served in two trial law and litigation firms
  • The same legal skills that distinguished her tenures, today shape a boutique estate litigation and planning practice
  • Here, she handles nuanced and complex matters for a diverse client set, ranging from progressive millennials to seniors
  • Her counsel spans litigation, planning, and the administration of wills, trusts, estates, and guardianships
  • Paralleling her legal work is a certification in volunteer advocacy
  • Her business litigation practice is underpinned by deep experience in two of its most specialized areas—construction and real estate
  • Perau received her J.D. with honors, graduating magna cum laude from Florida Coastal School of Law
  • She is an attorney in impeccable standing with the Florida Bar
  • Ms. Perau is also a devoted Syracuse Orangemen basketball fan
  • She enjoys all forms of water sports and is an avid hiker

Practice Areas Explained

Shawna Perau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shawna Perau handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Power of Attorney

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Palm Beach Gardens are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shawna Perau

Where is Shawna Perau's law office located?
Shawna Perau's law practice is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The firm is Boyes, Farina & Matwicyzk. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawna Perau handle?
Shawna Perau focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Shawna Perau practiced law?
Shawna Perau has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
Where did Shawna Perau go to law school?
Shawna Perau earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (B.S. Legal, 2016).
How can I contact Shawna Perau for a consultation?
You can contact Shawna Perau directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Florida Coastal School of Law
- 2020
B.S. Legal
Florida Gulf Coast University
- 2016

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2020

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