Janine McGuire is a partner in the Firm’s Fort Lauderdale office. Janine’s practice areas include commercial litigation, trust & probate litigation, appellate practice as well as others. She provides key litigation strategy and support for a diverse clientele throughout all stages of litigation.
Janine’s focus on estate and trust litigation involves many issues, including family businesses, fiduciary duties, real estate and compliance with fiduciary obligations. She works extensively with trustees, personal representatives, and others who find themselves in legal disputes involving probate proceedings and trust administration.
Her extensive experience in appellate law provides insight throughout the litigation process during the trial court stages to ensure that appellate rights are preserved with a proper and compelling record should an appeal be necessary.
Janine has practiced within many areas of law and advocates with strength, competency and efficiency to represent her clients.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT / AFFILIATIONS
Conrad & Scherer Pathways to Careers in Law with NSU Law and Fort Lauderdale High School, program lead, 2021 to present
Conrad & Scherer Children Literacy Initiative, program lead, 2022 to present
Saint Mark’s Episcopal Church and School, Board of Trustees, 2013
Broward County Bar Association, Member, 1996 to present
Omicron Delta Epsilon, Member, 1992 to present
AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
Selected as a “Top Lawyer” by Fort Lauderdale Illustrated Magazine for Insurance Law & Trusts and Estates, 2021
Listed in South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Lawyers”, 2013 and 2014
Listed in South Florida Legal Guide, “Top Up and Comers”, 2010 to 2012
Honored as a “Girl Scouts Lead the Way” “Inspirational Woman of Broward County” by the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, 2022