Danielle Faller, Esquire

Danielle Faller was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2013. She is an associate attorney at the Law Office of Emma Hemness, and her practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, asset protection planning, special needs planning, and Medicaid qualification.

In 2010, Danielle graduated cum laude from the University of North Florida earning a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in English and minor in Political Science. While earning her undergraduate degree, she was in the Honors Program, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, and worked as a licensed cosmetologist and soccer referee.

In May 2013, Danielle graduated from Stetson University College of Law. While in law school, Danielle was an executive board member of the legal fraternity Phi Alpha Delta, a judicial intern for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit’s Probate, Guardianship, Trust, and Mental Health Division, and a member of the ABA Law Student Division and Elder Law Society.

In 2014, Danielle co-authored a book with Attorney Alan Gassman of Gassman Law Associates entitled “The Florida Legal Guide for Same Sex Couples” which discusses the many changing areas of law in a Post-DOMA America and how lawyers and advisors should be counseling their same sex couple clients.

Danielle was born in Umatilla, Florida. She now lives in Brandon, Florida with her husband, Douglas, and their puppy, Oakley. In her free time, she enjoys reading, the beach and watching the New England Patriots.

Certifications and Accreditations

2018    Accredited by the Veterans Administration

Offices and Committees

2018-Present   ELS Continuing Legal Education Committee

Co-Chair

2018-Present   Penick Inn of Court-Elder Law Section

Membership Chair

2017-Present   ELS Medicaid/Government Benefits Committee

Committee Member

2017-Present   ELS Estate Planning and Advanced Directives Committee

Committee Member

Organizations

Riverview Chamber of Commerce

Member

Penick Inns of Court

Member

Florida Bar – Elder Law Section

Member

Florida Bar – Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

Better Living for Seniors

Member

NAELA

Member

AFELA

Member

Publications

In 2014, Danielle co-authored a book with Attorney Alan Gassman of Gassman Law Associates entitled “The Florida Legal Guide for Same Sex Couples” which discusses the many changing areas of law in a Post-DOMA America and how lawyers and advisors should be counseling their same sex couple clients.

Lectures and Speaking Engagements

“Being Mortal” Panel at Florida Hospital