the Attorney

As a Board-Certified Specialist in Elder law, Amy McGarry has met the Florida Bar’s highest standards and has special knowledge, skills, and proficiency to provide premier service to the elderly and their families in our community. Amy takes the time to get to know all of her clients and their families to properly develop a specific plan and educate them on the how and the why.

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Years of Experience

Amy's Education and Biography

Background

Amy was born and raised in Geauga County located in Northeast Ohio. She attended undergraduate school at the University of Dayton, graduating in 1991.  Amy returned to NE Ohio to attend the University of Akron School of Law and graduated in 1995.

Amy’s legal practice began in Wadsworth, Ohio in 1995. While in Ohio, she had a general practice that included estate planning, probate, and guardianship. Amy was a court appointed guardian for several of Medina County’s indigent elderly citizens. In 1999, she became licensed in the State of Florida. Amy was able to assist Ohio snow-birds with their Florida legal issues. In 2004, Amy and her husband, Ben, and their two daughters moved to Cape Coral. Amy continued her sole practice focusing on estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, Medicaid planning, and guardianship.

Experience

  • Licensed in Florida 1999; Ohio 1995
  • Board Certified in Elder Law by the Florida Bar
  • Member of the Florida Bar Association Elder Law Section & Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • Member of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Member of the Florida State Guardianship Association: past board member of SW Chapter
  • Member of the Florida Association of Women’s Lawyers
  • Frequent speaker for continuing education for National Business Institute, Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys and Florida State Guardianship Association/SW Chapter

Meet Our Friendly Caring Team

Madison

Madison
Howes

FL Registered
PARALEGAL

Madison was born in Mobile, Alabama. In the spring of 2022, she graduated the Paralegal Studies program at Florida SouthWestern State College. In her free time, she loves to travel and hang out with her dogs, Aubri and Archie.

Madison joined the team in April of 2019 and handles our elder, long-term care planning, and Medicaid practice area.

Rachel McGarry
Law Clerk

Rachel was born in Akron, Ohio and moved to Florida as a kindergartener. She graduated in 2019 with a Sociology degree from University of Central Florida. In May 2023, she received her Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law.

Rachel began working for the firm in 2016 and works with firm management and helps with the estate planning practice area. 

Haley Binksowski

Haley
Binkowski

LEGAL
ASSISTANT

Haley graduated from the University of Central Florida in 2019. Growing up in a military family, she has been able to move and explore to many different cities. Haley has two cats, Freya and Luna. In her free time, she enjoys to draw and paint.

Haley joined the team in February of 2022 and works in our estate planning practice area.

William
Law Clerk

William graduated from the University of South Florida in 2021 with a BA in Political Science. He was born in New York but has lived in Cape Coral since 2012. In his free time, William enjoys traveling, working out, and watching sports. William currently attends Ave Maria School of Law and will graduate in May of 2024.

William handles our probate department.

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Laurie
Schneck

Administrative
Assistant

Laurie is from Chardon, Ohio and moved to Florida seven years ago. With many years in the legal field, Laurie is able to bring vast knowledge to our office and help assist the entire team. In her spare time, she enjoys having fun with her two golden doodles.

Laurie is the bright and shining face of our office right when you walk in.

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Rishi
Pednekar

EXECUTIVE
ASSISTANT

Rishi was born in London and moved to the United States at only four months old. He began working for our firm in high school and then went on to attend Fordham Gabelli School of Business in New York City. Rishi is now back at our firm while he awaits his admittance to get his Doctorate in Physical Therapy.

Rishi is the brain of Amy’s day-to-day and a star team member.

Christine Dale

Christine
Dale

Billing
Specialist

Christine is originally from East Quogue, New York and moved to Cape Coral during high school. She studied at Southwest Florida College. In her free time, Christine enjoys spending time with her family and friends on the boat or on the beach. 

Christine handles our firm’s billing.

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Ryan
MacCallum

LEGAL
ASSISTANT

Ryan graduated from the University of Central Florida in the Spring ’19 with his BA in Political Science and a minor in Legal Studies. He was born in Pennsylvania but Cape Coral has been his home his whole life. In his free time, he enjoys staying active by working out, running, doing yard work, swimming, and playing tennis.

Ryan began at Ave Maria School of Law this fall and is currently away from our office to focus on his first year studies.

Testimonials from the Community

Amy McGarry is definitely a top notch lawyer. She is extremely knowledgeable in Elder Law and has a passion for educating seniors on legal documents they should have in place as they age. I have referred many of my clients to Amy and will continue to do so because she goes above and beyond to make sure her clients needs are met.
Kathy H.
Amy McGarry and the entire team at Amy McGarry law are great to work with! When it comes to caring for their clients and their families, few handle it at their level. They are compassionate and knowledgeable, always willing to go above and beyond. Whenever I have someone who needs legal assistance in Cape Coral, I send them to Amy McGarry.
Audrey E.