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Amy B. Van Fossen Esq. - Melbourne, FL
211 E. New Haven Avenue Melbourne, FL 32901
Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen
Melbourne Elder Law Lawyer
Overview
Amy B. Van Fossen established The Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen P.A. (formerly The Law Office of Amy B. Jackson P.A.) in 2004. Amy was born and raised in southeastern Ohio and has two daughters, Katie and Savannah, who both share her passion for our elder community. Savannah provides medical care to the elder community as an RN. Katie is a second-generation attorney, chairing the probate department at the Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen, P.A.
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Amy B. Van Fossen established The Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen P.A. (formerly The Law Office of Amy B. Jackson P.A.) in 2004. Amy was born and raised in southeastern Ohio and has two daughters, Katie and Savannah, who both share her passion for our elder community. Savannah provides medical care to the elder community as an RN. Katie is a second-generation attorney, chairing the probate department at the Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen, P.A.
Ms...
Amy B. Van Fossen established The Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen P.A. (formerly The Law Office of Amy B. Jackson P.A.) in 2004. Amy was born and raised in southeastern Ohio and has two daughters, Katie and Savannah, who both share her passion for our elder community. Savannah provides medical care to the elder community as an RN. Katie is a second-generation attorney, chairing the probate department at the Law Office of Amy B. Van Fossen, P.A.
Ms. Van Fossen received her undergraduate degree in Organizational Behavior from Rollins College and earned her JD from Barry University School of Law in 2003. She is licensed to practice in Florida. Her firm practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Case Management, Guardianship, Probate and Trust Administration, VA Planning, Medicaid Planning, Silver Divorce, and Civil Litigation.
Ms. Van Fossen is accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for the preparation and presentation of Aid and Attendance claims, making her one of the few VA accredited attorneys in Brevard County.
Ms. Van Fossen is a member of the Florida Bar Association; the Brevard County Bar Association; Elder Counsel; and The Florida Bar, Elder Law Section, Veterans Benefits Committee.
Amy’s personal interests involve our community’s youth, supporting those with special needs, and the rescue of animals. Locally, Ms. Van Fossen serves her community in each of these areas. Amy is a member of the Board of Directors for Club Esteem, a youth organization with a mission to “inspire youth from economically disadvantaged communities to embrace the highest standards of academic and personal excellence.” (Mission Statement for Club Esteem) Amy also has a strong Business Partnership with Brevard County Schools, supporting our students through professional counseling and local sponsorship. One of her favorite adventures has been the sponsorship of a race car driver, 16-year old Garrett Manes, who is working to achieve his dream while living with Autism. Her efforts extend to supporting many of our local animal shelters through events, fundraising and adoption advocacy
About Amy B. Van Fossen Esq.
Practice Areas
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Trust Administration
- VA Planning
- Medicaid Planning
- Case Management
- Civil Litigation
- Silver Divorce
Languages
- English
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2004
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2004
Other Affiliations
- Florida Bar Association
- Brevard County Bar Association
- Elder Counsel
- Florida State Guardianship Association
- Brevard Association for Human Services
- Board of Directors – Club Esteem
- Business Partnership - Brevard County Schools
- Advocate – Halo Rescue / Aloha Rescue
- Sponsor – Garett Manes
Education
- Barry University School of Law, Orlando, Florida, 2003
J.D. - Rollins College, 1996
B.A.
Honors: summa cum laude
Past Positions
- Legg Mason Wood Walker, Financial Advisor, 1997 - 2000
- Florida Today, Retail Account Rep, 1996 - 1997
Pro Bono Activities
- Board of Directors – Brevard Alzheimer’s Foundation
- Board of Directors – Club Esteem
- Business Partnership with Brevard County Public Schools
- Advocate – Halo Rescue / Aloha Rescue
- Sponsor – Garett Manes
Classes and Seminars
- VA Aid and Attendance, 2012
Office Information
Address
211 E. New Haven Avenue Melbourne, FL 32901
Fax
- 321-345-5417
Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Websites
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