Sherrille D. Akin - a DeLand, Florida (FL) Elder Law Lawyer

DeLand Elder Law Lawyer

Updated: 04/24/2026

Areas of Practice

Elder Law
Estate Planning
Probate
Guardianship
Fiduciary Litigation
Family Law

Attorney Information

Overview

Sherrille “Sherri” D. Bailey Akin, a DeLand native and esteemed attorney, is renowned for her skills as a “fixer” and a “finder.” Over her 35-year career, she has consistently delivered results for her clients, specializing in estate planning, probate, contested estates and guardianships, and family law cases.

From a young age, Sherri was inspired to pursue a legal career, influenced by her father, T. Wayne Bailey, a prominent Stetson professor and community leader. At just 14, she began working in the law office of Bill Sherman, a respected local attorney, where she learned the fundamentals of legal practice and client relations. This early exposure solidified her commitment to the legal field, and she continued to gain experience as a paralegal in college and a clerk in law school.

After completing her education at Stetson University, Stetson University College of Law, and the University of Florida, Sherri further honed her skills clerking for the U.S. Tax Court in Washington, D.C. Despite a brief relocation prompted by personal commitments, Sherri maintained her legal practice in Florida, focusing on estate planning, guardianship, care planning, and fiduciary litigation. Her expertise as a Florida attorney is particularly valued by clients with ties to Ohio, where she is also licensed.

Sherri is adept in complex estate planning and tax law, emphasizing high net worth individuals and asset protection planning. Her Ohio licensure enhances the firm's ability to assist Florida residents with matters related to Ohio.

Sherri holds a J.D., cum laude, from Stetson University College of Law, an advanced tax degree, LL.M., from the University of Florida College of Law, and a B.A. in Political Science from Stetson University. Her father's legacy as the founder of Stetson's Department of Political Science continues to inspire her dedication to the legal profession.

Awards and Honors

Honors

"AV" Martindale-Hubbell Rating

Education

Legal Education
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida
  Juris Doctor, cum laude
  Honors: Teaching Fellow, Research Assistant, Law Review Editor
  Law Review: Stetson Law Review, Articles and Symposium Editor
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1990
  LL.M. (Taxation)
Non Legal Education
- Stetson University, Deland, Florida, 1986
  Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Past Positions

Shuffield, Lowman & Wilson, P.A., Of Counsel Attorney, 2016
Isaac Wiles LLC, Partner, 2013 - 2015
Isaac, Brant, Ledman & Teetor, Of Counsel Attorney, 2011 - 2013
Akin Law Group LLC, Member Manager, 2001 - 2010
National City Bank, Assistant VP, Trust Officer & Manager, 1999 - 2001
Means, Bichimer, Burkholder & Baker LPA, Partner, 1992 - 1999
United States Tax Court, Attorney Advisor, 1990 - 1992

Pro Bono Activities

Vice-President, Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida
Member, Lake Winnemissett Civic Association
Member, Rotary Club of DeLand
Member, New Covenant Baptist Church
Vice-President, Family Health Source and Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Board of Trustees

Bar Admissions

Florida, 1989
Ohio, 1992
U.S. Tax Court, 1992
U.S. District Court Southern District of Ohio, 1992
U.S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 2015
U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2020
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, 2015

Specialties and Certifications

Certified Family Mediator, Florida Supreme Court

Other Affiliations

The Florida Bar
Volusia County Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association

Fraternities and Sororities

Phi Mu
Phi Alpha Delta

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Contact

DeLand, FL

600 West New York Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720

Directions

Phone: 386-271-4740

Fax: 386-626-3034

Email: Send a message

Website: https://www.akin-law.com

Credit Cards Accepted
Virtual Appointments

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