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Astrid de Parry

Astrid de Parry

Bryant & de Parry, P.A.
  • Probate, Estate Planning, Elder Law ...
  • Alaska, Florida, New York
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Biography

Providing expectional service to discerning clients in Central Florida for over 25 years in probate and estate planning matters, Astrid de Parry has extensive civil trial practice experience representing a broad range of interests. Upon graduating from Cornell University Law School in 1977, Ms. de Parry served as Assistant University Counsel for Cornell University from 1977 to 1980. Thereafter, she served as General Counsel for the University of Alaska Statewide System of Higher Education from 1980 to 1985. After moving to Florida in 1985, Astrid de Parry went to work for a large law firm in Orlando, focusing on general corporate and business law (1986 - 1988). After a one year stint as General Counsel and Project Coordinator for Park Equus, Inc. (which developed the Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction in Kissimmee, Florida), Ms. de Parry moved to DeLand in 1989 where she served as City Attorney for the City of DeLand until she started her own firm in 1992. Today, she combines this depth of experience to offer clients skilled and knowledgeable representation in a broad range of civil practice matters. Bryant & de Parry, P.A. concentrates in the areas of probate and guardianships, wills, trusts and estate planning, elder law, real property transactions, land use and environmental law, business and commercial law, civil litigation and mediation.

Education
Cornell Law School
J.D. | Law
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
B.A. | Honors College
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Honors: Magna Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Astrid de Parry, P.A.
- Current
Engaged in a general civil practice, concentrating in the areas of probate and estate planning, elder law, real property transactions, business and commercial law, land use and environmental law, commercial litigation and mediation. Astrid de Parry is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil and Appellate Mediator.
City Attorney
City of DeLand
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Provided comprehensive legal services to the Mayor and City Commissioners, Planning Board, Board of Adjustment, City Manager and senior administrative staff.
General Counsel and Project Coordinator
Park Equus, Inc.
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Provided comprehensive legal services to the developer of a new theme park and dinner attraction near Disney World, Florida.
Associate Attorney
Boroughs, Grimm, Bennett & Griffin, P.A.
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Engaged in a general corporate practice with a special emphasis on the securities laws aspects of venture capital transactions
General Counsel
University of Alaska
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Provided comprehensive legal services and management guidance to the President and Board of Regents of the Statewide System of Higher Education.
Assistant University Counsel
Cornell University
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Advised the Provost and senior executive staff regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action matters.
Certifications
Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Florida Supreme Court
Certified Appellate Mediator
Florida Supreme Court
Awards
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
Martindale-Hubbell
Certified Appellate Mediator
Florida Supreme Court
Certified Circuit Civil Mediator
Florida Supreme Court
Professional Associations
Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD)
BOD member
Current
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AttorneysTitle Insurance Fund
Member
Current
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Museum of Florida Art
Past president, BOD member
Current
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Hospice of Volusia-Flagler
BOD Member
Current
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Rotary International
Member, past member Board of Directors
- Current
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Lake Winnemissett Civic Association
Past president, BOD member
- Current
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Florida State Bar  # 586110
Member
- Current
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Alaska Bar Association
Member
- Current
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New York Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Florida Municipal Attorneys Association
Member
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Member National Association of College and University Attorneys
Member
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Alaska
Alaska Bar Association
ID Number: 8106013
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Florida
The Florida Bar
ID Number: 586110
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New York
New York State Office of Court Administration
ID Number: 1337146
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
    Visa and MasterCard only
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Fixed fees available for simple estate planning documents and uncontested probate proceedings.
Practice Areas
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Elder Law
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Environmental Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Civil Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Guardianship
Languages
  • French: Spoken
  • German: Spoken
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Contact & Map
ASTRID DE PARRY, P.A.
107 East Church Street
DeLand, FL 32724
Telephone: (386) 736-1223
Fax: (386) 736-1022
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed (Today)