Sherrille D. Akin - DeLand, FL
Attorney at Akin Law P.A.
Elder Law Lawyers in DeLand, FL
600 West New York Avenue DeLand, FL 32720
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DeLand Elder Law Lawyer
Updated: 06/22/2026
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 Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2012
Education
Legal Education
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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
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Stetson University,
Deland,
Florida, 1986
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
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
Classes and Seminars
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Medicaid, Medicare & Social Security, Legal Ethics in Dealing with Incapacity; Adult Protective Services, 2012
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Trusts 101 Drafting the Revocable Trust, 2011
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Columbus Bar Association, Estate and Gift Tax Committee, Tax Planning Under TRA 2010
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Basics of Estate Planning, Opening the Estate, 2011
- Basic Skills- Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, 2011
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
600 West New York Avenue
DeLand, FL 32720
Phone Number: 386-271-4740
Fax Number: 386-626-3034
Email: Send a message
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