Administrative Specialist

Samantha Graffeo

Samantha Graffeo was born in Caracas, Venezuela and raised in Miami, Florida. She comes to us with a background in customer service, sales and communication. Having previously worked in the retail and self-storage industry, her customer service and people-skills, while being bilingual are areas in which she shines the most. Apart from this, she is a Highest Honors graduate from Miami Dade College in Mass Communications and Journalism, that together with her family background in Law, has joined both worlds into the areas of Administrative Specialist here at The Estate Plan.

When she is not working, she enjoys her hobbies of reading and writing and in her free time, she enjoys spending quality time with her tight-knit family, husband and two dogs.

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by calling us at (305) 677-8489.

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(305) 677-8489.

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Deborah prides herself in providing her clients with a warm, personal touch while practicing law and for her ability to put clients at ease as they go through the sometimes daunting, legal process while remaining an aggressive advocate for her clients.

When she isn’t at the office, she enjoys nature walks, spending time with family and friends, cooking, and playing with her pets.

Having grown up in Palmetto Bay and graduating from local South Florida universities, Matt strives to give back to the community that offered him his humble start. Over the years he has conducted many workshops within the community in an effort to spread awareness about the necessity of estate planning.

Practice Areas

Estate Planning
Estate Litigation
Probate Administration
Trust Administration

Education

2008
J.D., Florida International University College of Law

Dean’s List
LexisNexis Representative
Board of Advocates
Trial Team
3 Clinics
- Juvenile Justice Advocacy Clinic
- Public Defenders Criminal Law Clinic
- Community Development Clinic
Basketball Team Captain

2005
B.B.A., University of Miami

UM Jazz Vocal Ensemble
DownBeat Music Award

Jurisdictions Admitted To Practice

2008

Florida
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida

Legal Awards & Achievements

Superlawyer, Rising Star, 2017 – 2018: To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less. While up to 5 percent of the lawyers in a state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to Rising Stars. All attorneys first go through the Super Lawyers selection process. Those who are not selected to the Super Lawyers list, but meet either one of the Rising Stars eligibility equirements, then go through the Rising Stars selection process.
Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent, 2016 – Present: Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability.
America’s Top Lawyers: American Law Society 2019: The American Law Society showcases the credentials and accomplishments of its member attorneys. Membership is by invitation only and its attorneys are vetted by a committee that reviews not just one specific aspect of an attorney, but looks at all of their attributes, including education, entrepreneurship, work experience, accomplishments (both law school and professionally), court and bar admissions and teaching experience.
Top Attorneys, Outstanding Young Lawyers in Florida, 2018: Recognized for excellence by peers in the legal community. These outstanding young lawyers have impressive records of professional achievement and ethical standards.

Speaking Engagements

Seminar: Understanding Digital Assets/Accounts with Oprandi Wealth Group (2018)
Seminar: Estate Planning following Divorce with Anonymous Support Group (2018)
Seminar: Wills on Wheels with Florida International University College of Law (2017)
Seminar: Asset Protection & Estate Planning for Dentists, Conference: University of Miami Dental Program – Financial Planning for Dentists (2018)
Seminar: Understanding Contracts and Litigation, Conference: Miami Association of Realtors (2018)
Seminar: Estate Planning for ALS, Conference: Estate Planning for ALS (2017)
Seminar: Understanding your legal rights and legal insurance, Conference: The Estate Plan, PA Community Outreach Program for MDCPS (2016)
Seminar: Estate Planning, Aging and Mental Health, Conference: Caring for the Soul – Honest Talk About Getting Older: A Multi-Generational Approach (2016)
Seminar: Estate Planning and Legal Health Issues for Expecting Parents, Conference: La Mazal Tov (2015)
Seminar: Understanding the FAR/BAR Contract, Conference: Understanding the FAR/BAR Contract Workshop (2014)
Seminar: Protecting Real Estate from internal and external threats, Conference: “Protecting Real Estate” Workshop (2014)

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Florida Bar Association
Member Since: 2008
American Bar Association
Member Since: 2008
Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
Member Since: 2008
The Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar: Probate & Procedures Committee
Member Since: 2016
Dade County Bar Association Committee: Law and Technology
Member Since: 2008
Dade County Bar Association Committee: Probate and Guardianship
Member Since: 2008
Dade County Bar Association Committee: Real Property
Member Since: 2008
Business Networking International Accelerators Chapter
Member Since: 2015
President: 2019