JUPITER, FL (June 19, 2012) – Meyer Law Firm is pleased to announce that Michael Gort, Esq. has joined Meyer Law Firm. Mike’s focus is assisting clients with probate, trust and guardianship litigation as well as foreclosure defense. Mike, who joined Meyer Law Firm “of counsel” in 2010, will guide clients through the legal maze of litigation. And, with his unique background in both law and finance, he brings the necessary experience to assist clients in the difficult decisions and technical issues involved in foreclosure and bankruptcy proceedings.

Mike started his law career with Foley & Lardner in Wisconsin. He complemented this legal experience with a career in finance at Smith Barney Harris Upham, Lehman Brothers and Morgan Stanley Dean in New York City. Mike’s finance experience was followed by executive positions at companies including Milestones, a consulting firm in Connecticut, a start-up company in Texas and as CEO of the Student Loan Finance Corporation in South Dakota.

Mike earned his law degree with high honors from George Washington University in Washington D.C. and received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with high distinction from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Mike is a military vet having served as Chief Warrant Officer and U.S. Army Aviator. While serving our country, he is proud to have received the Air Medal with V Device and Purple Heart.

Mike’s commitment to the Jupiter community, where he and his wife live, is evident by his representation of homeowners through local organizations, including Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, Legal Aid Society of Orange County and the American Bar Association’s Military Pro Bono Project.

“We are pleased to provide our clients an expanded legal team,” Colette Meyer said. “The addition of Mike to our firm further benefits our clients and allows us to respond to even more of the legal matters that may arise in our clients’ lives.”

Serving the greater Jupiter community since 1998, Meyer Law Firm focuses on estate planning, wills, trusts, probate and estate administration and guardianships. The firm’s experience also extends into real estate, handling contract closings, Florida residency planning, and real estate tax appeals. Attorney Colette K. Meyer has been helping clients secure their family’s future through estate planning for over twenty years. And, attorney Michael A. Gort guides clients through estate and trust litigation and foreclosure defense.

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Michelle V. Meyer
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