A Tampa Bay native, Presidential Scholar, Cornell Law graduate, and LL.M. in Taxation — Debbie Faulkner is the attorney other professionals call when the stakes are high and the strategy has to be right.
She has served over 2,000 clients across estate planning, probate, business law, and strategic advisory — and has been recognized by her peers every year since 2020 as a Florida Super Lawyer.
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Managing Attorney & Founder, The Faulkner Firm, P.A.
Received Presidential Scholarship at age 19. Graduated cum laude — becoming one of the youngest graduates in the university's history since its founding in 1883.
One of the nation's leading Ivy League law institutions. First in her family to complete graduate-level education.
Focused coursework on sophisticated personal estate and tax planning. Returned to law school to deepen her expertise in the disciplines she serves every day.
Worked at a large international law firm assisting high net worth families with all aspects of generational wealth planning before returning to her hometown.
In 2013, Debbie returned to her hometown of Palm Harbor and opened The Faulkner Firm, P.A. — bringing a "silk-stocking" experience to the families and businesses of Tampa Bay who deserve highly personalized, expert counsel.
"She navigates complexity so you don't have to — bringing clarity to legal matters that can otherwise feel overwhelming."
Peer recognition matters — it means the legal community validates what our clients already know.
Awarded to only 5% of experienced attorneys statewide. Recognized by her peers for six consecutive years.
Held for four consecutive years — awarded to a mere 2.5% of attorneys statewide, until she had too many years of practice to qualify.
Has taught continuing legal education courses for The Florida Bar and the National Business Institute.
Nationally recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Estate Planning attorneys in Florida for three consecutive years.
Published author in Actionline, the statewide journal of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar.
Board of Directors, The Kimberly Home (Clearwater). Committed to serving Tampa Bay's most vulnerable families beyond the courtroom.