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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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.
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- 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
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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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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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