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Guichard is a French name of Germanic origin that, loosely translated, means “made strong from combat.” When Guichard St. Surin partner with his clients in family law matters, he likes to shield them from battle. “I want them to see past the position they are fighting for and truly get to the root of the issues in order to avoid coming back to court for modification or enforcement proceedings,” he said. He employs a holistic approach to help keep clients’ wellbeing intact, including referrals to financial advisors and psychological counselors to help manage the upheaval that inevitably happens in big transitions. “The reward is knowing that I was able to help a family navigate through the storm and uncertainty of divorce and having them come out confident on the other end.”
Guichard was born in Haiti and grew up in Naples with eight brothers and sisters. Service was a family ethic, which is evident in the career choices of several of the siblings. An older brother served in the U.S. Army, and did tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. Another is an officer with the Naples Police Department. A sister that is school teacher. St. Surin also married well – his wife is a school psychologist.
Guichard wanted to be an attorney since high school. “That decision was solidified in my third year in undergrad when I won Best Advocate in a national trial competition in my first year of doing mock trial,” he recalled. “From then on I had a burning passion for being in the courtroom.”
He realizes that what separates him from his clients is often just a matter of happy circumstance. He once worked out a 10-year sentence for a 16-year-old who was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, punishable by life in prison. “He looked just like my younger brother and I immediately felt a connection with him.” Although his efforts were successful, he felt far from triumphant. “I realized that a lot of these young men have no positive male role models in their life,” he said. Being in a position to serve as such a role model, St. Surin mentors a group of boys on Wednesday nights at his church.
Guichard welcomed his first-born son in the Fall of 2015. "Being entrusted with a child is the greatest blessing that God has bestowed upon me. Being a parent and seeing how much joy my son has when I'm around has brought me a deeper level of understanding and love. I want every parent to continue to experience that joy and love that only parenthood brings. I want to help them through the painful transition period of separation and work with them to create and develop a schedule that allows both parents to continue to enjoy those priceless moments with their child."
| Guichard St. Surin: | Member at The The Guardian Law Firm, P.A. |
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1919 Courtney Drive Suite 16 Fort Myers, FL 33901 |
| Website: | https://theguardianlawfirm.com/ |
| Phone: | 239-288-7664 |
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida Fredric G. Levin, College of Law Entertainment Law Review | Member | 2009 - 2011 |
| American Bar Association | Member | 2011 - 2015 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| University of Florida Levin College of Law Trial Team | Liaison | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Member | 2011 - 1900 |
| University of Florida Levin College of Law Trial Team | Liaison | 2011 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| University of Florida Levin College of Law Trial Team | Liaison | N/A |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2012 - 2015 |
| Collier County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - 2015 |
| Lee County Bar Association | Member | 2012 - 2015 |
| National Bar Association -Isaac Anderson Chapter | Vice President | 2012 - 2014 |
| Florida Bar, Standing Committee Student Education & Admissions To The Bar | Committe Member | 2013 - 2016 |
| National Bar Association -Isaac Anderson Chapter | President | 2014 - 2014 |
| Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Fort Myers Chapter) | Vice President | 2014 - 2015 |
| Association of Family Law Professionals (Southwest Florida) | Board of Directors | 2015 - 1900 |
| Lee County Law Library | Board of Trustees | 2015 - 1900 |
| Calusa American Inn of Court | Member | 2015 - 1900 |
| Lee County Legal Aid | Board of Directors | 2015 - 2016 |
| Association of Family Law Professionals (Southwest Florida) | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Lee County Law Library | Board of Trustees | N/A |
| Calusa American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| Association of Family Law Professionals (Southwest Florida) | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Lee County Law Library | Board of Trustees | N/A |
| Calusa American Inn of Court | Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
| Esteemed Member | The Global Who's Who | 2015 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 |
| Top 40 under 40 | The National Trial Lawyers Association | 2013 |
| Outstanding Certificate of Achievement in Pro Bono Service | University of Florda, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | 2011 |
| Outstanding Certificate of Achievement in Community Service | University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law | 2011 |
| Final Four | Black Law Student Association Southern Regional Mock Trial | 2009 |
| Regional Best Attorney | American Mock Trial Association | 2006 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2008 |
| Florida State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 2008 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2011 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 92068 | Member in Good Standing | 2011 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| The Guardian Law Firm, P.A. | 10 Things to Know About Family Court | 2018 |
| The Guardian Law Firm, P.A. | Family Court Guiding Principles | 2018 |
| The Guardian Law Firm, P.A. | 10 Instructions For Testimony | 2018 |
| The Guardian Law Firm, P.A. | Time-sharing Dos and Don'ts | 2018 |
| The Guardian Law Firm, P.A. | Timesharing Schedule Creation Guidelines | 2018 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CLE | Court Room Decorum | 2016 |
| CLE | Ethics | 2015 |
| CLE | General Ethics | 2014 |
| CLE | Ethics | 2013 |
| School Psychologist meeting | Haitian Culture in the Classroom | 2012 |
| Chapter Meeting | Effective use of Social Media | 2012 |
| 1st Annual Career Panel | Career Seminar | 2012 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Law Clerk | Eleventh Judicial Circuit In & For Miami Dade County, Fl | 2009 - 2009 |
| Family Law Clerk | The Eleventh Circuit Court Of Florida | 2009 - 2009 |
| Intern | State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida | 2009 - 2009 |
| Family Law Clerk | The Eleventh Circuit Court Of Florida | 2009 - 2009 |
| Intern | State Attorney, Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida | 2009 - 2009 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | Eleventh Judicial Circuit In & For Miami Dade County, Fl | 2009 - 2009 |
| Certified Legal Intern | State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit Of Florida | 2010 - 2010 |
| Certified Legal Intern | State Attorney, Ninth Judicial Circuit Of Florida | 2010 - 2010 |
| Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida | 2011 - 2012 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Public Defender, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida | 2011 - 2011 |
| Assistant State Attorney | State Attorney, Twentieth Judicial Circuit of Florida | 2011 - 2012 |
| Certified Legal Intern | Public Defender, Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida | 2011 - 2011 |
| CEO | The Guardian Law Firm, P.A. | N/A |
| CEO | The Guardian Law Firm, P.A. | 2012 - 1900 |
| CEO | The Guardian Law Firm, P.A. | N/A |
