Jeffrey M. Backo

Jeffrey M. Backo is a Partner practicing in Sarasota County and North Port, Florida, where he focuses exclusively on estate planning, trust and probate administration, and Medicaid qualification. Since 2011, he has provided clients with thoughtful, personalized legal counsel designed to protect assets, honor legacies, and ensure compliance with Florida’s complex probate and Medicaid systems. His experience in drafting and administering estate plans makes him a trusted advisor to individuals and families seeking comprehensive, long-term solutions.

Jeffrey earned his Juris Doctor from the University at Buffalo School of Law in 2010 and his Bachelor of Arts from the State University of New York at Brockport in 2005. During law school, he gained valuable experience through internships with the City of Buffalo’s Office of the Corporation Counsel and the Internal Revenue Service’s Office of Chief Counsel, where he developed a foundation in government and tax-related legal matters. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 2010 and the U.S. Tax Court in 2012, he has since devoted his career to guiding clients through every stage of estate and trust administration.

Jeffrey’s practice includes the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and living wills, as well as representation in probate court and Medicaid eligibility planning. His meticulous approach ensures each estate plan is carefully tailored to meet the client’s financial goals and family dynamics.

An active participant in the Sarasota County legal and professional communities, Jeffrey M. Backo is a member of the Sarasota County Bar Association and has served with the North Port Young Professionals and the North Port Chamber of Commerce. His reputation for precision, integrity, and client-focused service continues to make him a respected advocate in Florida’s estate planning and probate field.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Mellor & Backo, LLP
• Member, Sarasota County Bar Association
• Member, North Port Young Professionals (2011-2015)

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• State University of New York, Buffalo School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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