Attorney Debbie L. Hanifin Joins ShuffieldLowman

ORLANDO, Fla. – ShuffieldLowman is pleased to welcome Debbie L. Hanifin as of counsel in the firm’s litigation department. Hanifin brings more than 20 years of experience representing clients in commercial and civil litigation and appellate matters, including corporate, employment, intellectual property, shareholder and real estate disputes.

Known for her persuasive legal writing, Hanifin leverages her seasoned legal research skills, business acumen and strategic reasoning to advance her clients’ interests. Her work on summary judgments and other dispositive motions has contributed to favorable outcomes, securing millions of dollars for her clients.

Hanifin earned her J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, graduating with high honors and ranking third in her class. While in law school, she served as executive research editor of the University of Florida Journal of Law and Public Policy, worked as a teaching assistant in appellate advocacy, and provided statutory research assistance in corporate law. She received her B.A., cum laude, from Stetson University, where she was nominated as a Harry S. Truman Scholar for public service.

Her career includes service as a law clerk for Judge Robert E. Cowen of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and Judge Kenneth A. Marra of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. She also served as a temporary law clerk for Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York, Judge William P. Dimitrouleas of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and two U.S. magistrate judges.

ShuffieldLowman’s five offices are in Orlando, DeLand, Port Orange, Tavares* and Lake Nona*. The firm is a 55-attorney, full-service law firm practicing in the areas of estate planning, litigation, real estate and corporate law. Specific areas include estate planning and probate, guardianship and elder law, commercial and civil litigation, fiduciary litigation, labor and employment, tax law, securities, mergers and acquisitions, construction law, intellectual property, planning for families with closely held businesses, tax controversy – federal and state, nonprofit organization law, banking and finance, land use and government law, association law, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and mediation.