Leah A. Foertsch

Leah A. Foertsch is a Florida attorney focusing on estate and trust planning, administration, probate, tax law, real estate, and business succession planning. As the Office Managing Partner in Boca Raton at Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC, she helps individuals, families, fiduciaries, and businesses navigate important legal and financial decisions.

Foertsch earned her LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law in 2005, her J.D. from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2004, and her B.A. in Sociology from Washington and Jefferson College in 2001. Her education supports her tax-focused estate planning work. She advises clients on trust and estate planning, probate administration, asset protection, wealth management, and tax strategies. She works with individuals and families to organize long-term plans, preserve assets, and navigate administrative responsibilities with practical guidance tailored to their goals, family structures, and financial circumstances.

Foertsch’s real estate experience includes managing multimillion-dollar commercial and residential transactions, structuring deals, and providing title insurance. This background allows her to assist clients whose estate, business, or wealth planning needs intersect with property ownership, investment decisions, or complex transfer and administration issues. She also helps business owners develop succession planning strategies. She advises clients on selecting structures that support continuity, ownership transitions, and long-term stability. Her work helps businesses prepare for future leadership changes while addressing tax, estate, and operational considerations in a coordinated manner.

Earlier in her career, Leah A. Foertsch managed estate planning and real estate matters for the Palm Beach Gardens office of a multi-state law firm. She also represented fiduciaries in probate administration, helping them understand legal duties, manage estate processes, and move matters forward efficiently. She is licensed to practice in Florida and is a member of The Florida Bar, including its Tax and Real Property, Probate and Trust sections.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC
• Member, Florida Bar Association, Tax and Real Property, Probate and Trust Sections

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Miami School of Law
  Master of Law (LLM)
• St Thomas University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Washington and Jefferson College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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