Sheri Lund Kerney is an elder law attorney in private practice in Orlando, Florida. She’s an active participant in both The Florida Bar Elder Law Section and the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys. Recently, she has served on the joint public policy task force of these two organizations, advocating for the interests of elder Floridians and their families. Sheri was one of the first attorneys to be certified as an elder law specialist by the National Elder Law Foundation and The Florida Bar. She is a frequent lecturer for elder law continuing education programs and for community organizations.
The Florida Bar Elder Law Section
- One of the first Board Certified Elder Law Specialists in Florida (1998 to present)
- Executive Council (1993-2004)
- Member of the Year (2000)
- Chair of Mentor Program (1996-2004)
Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
- Representative to the Joint Public Policy Task Force (2004-2008)
- Member of the Board of Directors (1999-2008)
- Outstanding Member of the Year (2007)
Orange County Bar Association
- Past Chair of Elder Law Committee
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member since 1995
- Advisor to Mentor Program Committee
- Recognized for “Outstanding Achievement” (2007)
National Elder Law Foundation
- One of the first Certified Elder Law Attorneys in the United States (1995 to present)
Education
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Central Florida (1975)
- Juris Doctor, University of Florida (1978)
- LL.M. Taxation, University of Miami (1980)
Miscellaneous
- AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
- Selected by peers as a “Super Lawyer” (2007, 2008, 2009)