Samantha J. Fitzgerald

Samantha J. Fitzgerald has devoted her legal career to helping individuals and families secure their futures through thoughtful estate planning and guidance in probate and trust administration. Since 1999, she has built a reputation for providing personalized attention and practical legal solutions tailored to each client’s goals, ensuring their peace of mind and financial security.

Samantha began her academic journey at Palm Beach Atlantic College, where she earned a B.S. cum laude. She continued her studies at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, graduating magna cum laude with her J.D. She later earned an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law. As a Certified Public Accountant, she combines legal and financial insight to provide comprehensive estate planning services.

Samantha is admitted to practice in Florida, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. Tax Court. Her practice includes probate and trust administration, guardianship, and high net worth estate planning, along with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. Her background enables her to serve diverse client needs with accuracy and compassion, ensuring that estates are structured efficiently and families are protected.

Samantha has been consistently recognized for her professional excellence with distinctions such as the AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, Florida Super Lawyers (2010–2025), and Florida Trend Legal Elite (2011–2018). These honors reflect her integrity, expertise, and commitment to excellence in every case she handles.

Samantha J. Fitzgerald also dedicates time to community and professional service. She has held leadership roles with organizations such as the Florida Lawyer’s Network, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, and the Plantation Junior Woman’s Club. Through mentoring youth and supporting charitable causes, she continues to make a lasting impact both in and beyond her legal practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Owner & Attorney, SJF Law Group
• Member, The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Elder Law Section
• Co-Chair, Broward County Bar Association, Wills, Trusts, & Estates section
• Member, National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)
• Member, Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys (AFELA)
• Member, Broward County Bar Association
• Member, Florida Lawyer’s Network
• Board of Directors, Plantation Junior Woman’s Club (2007-2012)
• Audit Committee Member, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation/Memorial Foundation (2011-2013)
• Board Member/President, Peters Elementary PTA (2012-2017), (2013 – 2015)

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Miami School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation
• Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• Palm Beach Atlantic College
  Bachelor of Science Cum Laude

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