TREPC March Meeting - Roundtable Discussion
Kelly O'Keefe is a Shareholder in the Litigation Department. She represents professional and family member fiduciaries and individuals in estate, probate and trust litigation, and businesses in real estate, land use and complex commercial litigation. She also represents businesses before government agencies and advises candidates regarding campaign laws. Kelly’s experience spans state, federal and local government forums. She has managed cases in multiple parallel forums, including arbitration, and brought cases successfully through appeal. Her clients appreciate the thoughtful manner in which she finds creative and cost effective solutions to difficult legal issues and seemingly intractable disputes regarding inheritance, personal and family wealth. Prior to entering private practice, Kelly served as a law clerk to three Florida Supreme Court Justices. She is regularly recognized by The Best Lawyers in America, Florida Trend and Super Lawyers magazines and is AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. She is a frequent lecturer and author on a wide variety of topics related to estate, probate and trust litigation.
Kelly has made significant contributions to the legal profession through her leadership roles in local and state bar associations and her work with the Legal Aid Foundation and North Florida Legal Services. Through these organizations she promotes professionalism in the legal community and access to the courts for all.
Max Solomon's practice focuses on elder law, specifically guardianship, probate administration and litigation, health care issues, public benefits, wills, trusts, and estate planning and litigation, financial exploitation, and appeals. Additionally, Max has incorporated animal law in the firm's daily practice and carefully crafts animal care trusts to protect all members of a client's family. Because of his family's history in the armed forces, Max also works with veterans' legal issues and is an accredited VA attorney. As an individual with epilepsy, he understands the costly issues facing many families, and happily works with clients on creating "life plans." Outside of his elder law practice, Max also helps clients with the Florida election law issues. Max has advocated for clients in both circuit and appellate courts throughout the State of Florida, successfully working on motions for summary judgment, appellate briefs, and negotiating with opposing counsel to craft favorable settlement agreements. Max received his Juris Doctor, Masters of Science in American Politics and Policy, and BA in history and international affairs from Florida State University. When not at the office, Max happily spends time with his Pembroke Welsh Corgi, tabby cat, travels, and loyally, though sometimes sadly, follows international soccer, Tottenham Hotspurs, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Penguins hockey, Orlando City SC, and Miami Marlins.