Sherrille D. Akin

Sherrille D. Akin is an attorney at Akin Law P.A. in DeLand, Florida. She focuses her practice on estate planning, elder law, probate, guardianship, fiduciary litigation, and family law. Ms. Akin helps clients address planning needs, contested estate matters, care-planning concerns, and legal issues related to family responsibilities. Her work is especially valuable for clients seeking guidance on estate protection, probate administration, guardianship decisions, and disputes involving trusts, estates, and fiduciary duties.

Ms. Akin earned an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1990. She received her J.D., cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law in 1989, where she served as a teaching fellow, research assistant, and Articles and Symposium Editor of the Stetson Law Review. She also earned a degree in political science from Stetson University. This academic background supports her work in estate planning, tax-sensitive matters, fiduciary litigation, and complex family-related legal issues.

Ms. Akin has more than 35 years of legal experience and has handled matters involving estate planning, probate, contested estates, guardianships, asset protection planning, and family law. She previously clerked for the U.S. Tax Court in Washington, D.C., and later served in roles involving trust administration, private practice, and fiduciary matters. She is admitted in Florida and Ohio, giving her added ability to assist Florida clients with legal concerns connected to Ohio.

Sherrille D. Akin holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. She is a member of The Florida Bar, the Volusia County Bar Association, and the Ohio State Bar Association. Her community and professional service includes work with Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Family Health Source, the Lake Winnemissett Civic Association, and the Rotary Club of DeLand. Through her practice, Ms. Akin combines tax knowledge, litigation experience, and practical planning guidance for Florida families.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Akin Law P.A.
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Volusia County Bar Association
• Member, Ohio State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida
• Ohio

Education

• University of Florida Levin College of Law
  LLM in Taxation
• Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• Stetson University
  Major: Political Science

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