Winston Pembroke
winston.pembroke@email.com · 561-555-0168 · West Palm Beach, FL
Professional Summary
Estate planning attorney with 12+ years designing wills, trusts, and succession plans for families and business owners. Careful, empathetic advisor who explains complex tax and legal choices in plain language.
Experience
Estate Planning Attorney · Palm Beach Trust & Estate Law
West Palm Beach, FL • 2017–Present
- Draft wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives for 180+ new clients per year.
- Design tax-efficient plans for estates of $2M–$60M, including GRATs, dynasty trusts, and charitable vehicles.
- Guide families through probate and trust administration, closing 35+ estates per year on average in under 14 months.
- Coordinate with CPAs, wealth advisors, and trust officers and speak at 10+ community seminars annually.
Associate Attorney · Coastal Estate Planning Group
Boca Raton, FL • 2012–2017
- Prepared estate plans and handled probate and guardianship matters for 400+ clients.
- Drafted business succession and buy-sell agreements for closely held companies.
- Appeared in probate court on contested and uncontested matters.
Law Clerk · County Circuit Court, Probate Division
West Palm Beach, FL • 2011–2012
- Researched probate and trust issues and drafted orders for the court.
Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D.
Gainesville, FL · May 2011
Skills
Wills & Trust Drafting, Estate Tax Planning, Probate & Trust Administration, Business Succession Planning, Powers of Attorney & Healthcare Directives, Guardianship, Charitable Planning, Client Counseling, Collaboration with CPAs & Advisors
Certifications
Admitted: The Florida Bar, Board Certified in Wills, Trusts & Estates