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I practice primarily in the area of bankruptcy law representing mostly
debtors and some creditors. I received my law degree from the
University of Florida College of Law with honors in December, 1987,
where I was a member of the Law Review and served as Associate Articles
Editor in 1987. I received my B.A. with high honors from Florida
Atlantic University. I majored in history, switching to that after
studying theater for a few years and coming to the stunning realization
that I needed to someday be able to support myself.
I’ve
practiced law in the Gainesville area since 1988. I began practicing as
an associate with the Law Office of Lansing J. Roy (1988-1989),
representing debtors in Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11, then
worked as an associate with Scruggs & Carmichael, P.A. (1990-1991)
representing institutional and individual creditors. I was a partner in
Swanson & Sperling, P.A. until January, 2003, when I opened my own
office as a solo practitioner. I served as a Chapter 7 trustee from
1992-1995.
I have been President of the Northern District
Bankruptcy Bar Association, and active in the Florida Bar
Bankruptcy/UCC Committee. I’m also active in local voluntary bar
activities. I’ve held every office in the Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar
Association, serving as President in 1996-1997. I’ve been the treasurer
of that association since 2001. I am an emeritus member of the James C.
Adkins Inn of Court, having been treasurer for several years before
serving as President in 2003-2004.
As a speaker, I’ve lectured
on bankruptcy topics for the National Business Institute and in
seminars conducted by local bar associations. As a member of the
Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association, I participated
in developing continuing education seminars for bankruptcy lawyers in
Northern Florida.
I was on the Girls Place of Alachua County board for six years, serving as Vice President for Program Development
for four years. As my second term on the that board was winding
up, I joined with two other board members and some people from the
Gainesville area business community to form Healthy Learning Academy,
a charter school for children in kindergarten through second grade. The
school’s mission is to integrate physical activity and nutritional
education into the core curriculum. Our happy, enthusiastic students
have achieved some of the highest standardized test scores in Alachua
County while enjoying plenty of opportunities to use their energetic
bodies and minds.
I’ve lived in Gainesville since 1985. I grew up in the northeast and I root for the Florida Gators and the New York Mets so I know the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat.
| Sharon T Sperling: | Member at The Law Office of Sharon T. Sperling |
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2830 NW 41 Street Suite C Gainesville, FL 32606 |
| Website: | http://www.sharonsperling.com |
| Offices: |
Law Office of Sharon T. Sperling
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| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association | President | 1995 - 1996 |
| Northen District of Florida Bankruptcy Bar Association | President | 1996 - 1997 |
| Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association | Treasurer | N/A |
| Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association | Treasurer | 2001 - 1900 |
| Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association | Treasurer | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| President's Award | Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association | 2005 |
| James L. Tomlinson Professonalism Award | Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association | 2002 |
| Meritorious Public Service | Florida Bar | 2001 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| Florida Atlantic University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1987 |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 763489 | Member in Good Standing | 1988 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar Proceedings After Dissolution of Marriage | Bankruptcy Considerations | 1999 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| James C. Adkins American Inn of Court | Mortgage Foreclosure Crisis in Florida | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Law Office of Lansing J. Roy | 1988 - 1989 |
| Associate | Law Office of Lansing J. Roy | 1988 - 1989 |
| Associate | Scruggs & Carmichael, P.A. | 1990 - 1991 |
| Associate | Scruggs & Carmichael, P.A. | 1990 - 1991 |
| Partner | Swanson & Sperling, P.A. | 1991 - 2002 |
| Partner | Swanson & Sperling, P.A. | 1991 - 2002 |
| Attorney | Law Office of Sharon T. Sperling | N/A |
| Attorney | Law Office of Sharon T. Sperling | 2003 - 1900 |
| Attorney | Law Office of Sharon T. Sperling | N/A |
