Hayley E. Donaldson joined the Sheppard Law Firm as an associate attorney, working closely with estate planning attorneys Craig R. Hersch and Michael B. Hill.

Hayley helps guide family members in the trust administration and probate process after the passing of their loved one.  Additionally she assists clients with their tax and estate planning, drafting simple and complex wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents.

Hayley received her Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, graduating first in her class.   In law school she was a member of the Florida Law Review and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program which assists lower income individuals with their yearly tax returns.

Hayley is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and worked previously as an Internal Audit Consultant for a national firm.  Hayley has a Masters in Professional Accounting from the University of Texas and holds degrees in Accounting and Finance from the University of Miami.  Raised in Fort Myers, she is also a proud graduate of the International Baccalaureate program at Fort Myers High School.

In her free time, Hayley enjoys running, swimming, and watching the Boston Red Sox.