
Dauna Kaye McPherson
Zealous Advocate. Strategist. Trusted Legal Counsel. Results-Foscused.
Dedicated Advocate | Strategic Litigator | Client-Focused Counsel
Dauna McPherson is a results-driven attorney with a strong commitment to protecting the rights and interests of her clients. With a background in family law, litigation, personal injury, bankruptcy, and business law, Dauna brings a powerful combination of legal insight, strategic thinking, and compassionate advocacy to every case.
Known for her meticulous preparation, courtroom confidence, and straightforward communication style, Dauna has successfully represented individuals and businesses in complex legal matters. She takes pride in helping clients navigate challenging legal landscapes with clarity, integrity, and a focus on achieving the best possible outcomes.
Dauna earned her Juris Doctor from Temple University Beasley School of Law and is licensed to practice in the state and federal jurisdictions of Florida and Texas. She continues to expand her legal knowledge through ongoing education and remains active in professional legal associations.
When she's not in the courtroom or advising clients, Dauna is a passionate advocate for justice, community involvement, and empowering others through knowledge.
- Temple University
- J.D. (2007) | Law
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- Honors: Cum Laude
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- Bankruptcy Attorney
- Allmand Law
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- Immigration Attorney
- Westcott Law
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- Assistant Regional Counsel
- State of Florida
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- License to Practice
- Western District Federal Court of Texas
- License to Practice
- Southern District Federal Court of Texas
- License to Practice
- Eastern District Federal Court of Texas
- License to Practice
- Southern District Federal Court of Florida
- License to Practice
- Florida State Bar
- Florida State Bar  # 44623
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- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 44623
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- Appeals & Appellate
- Bankruptcy
- Business Law
- Family Law
- Immigration Law
- Personal Injury
- Probate
- Real Estate Law
- Estate Planning
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Written
- Q. Handling refund check for deceased sibling as executor and beneficiary
- A: Since the check is made out to your deceased sibling, it is legally considered part of their estate. As the executor of the estate, you are required to handle estate assets according to probate laws and the terms of the will.
Here’s what you should do:
1. Deposit the check into the estate account.
• Because the check is in the deceased person’s name, it must first be deposited into the estate account under your authority as executor.
• You cannot legally endorse or cash it personally unless it’s reissued in your name as the executor or made payable to the estate.
2. Distribute the funds from the estate account.
• After depositing, you can then distribute the funds to ... Read More
- Q. Facing foreclosure due to missed payments and denied loan modification; seeking options beyond short sale.
- A: Based on your situation, you still have several potential legal avenues to explore before foreclosure becomes final. Here's how a foreclosure defense or bankruptcy attorney may be able to help:
1. Foreclosure Defense
Even though your loan has been referred to the lender’s attorney, you still have rights. A foreclosure attorney can:
Review the loan modification denials to determine if your lender followed proper procedures. If they failed to consider your financial hardship adequately or violated federal or state loss mitigation laws, you may have a legal claim to delay or stop foreclosure.
Challenge the foreclosure process if the lender did not follow notice requirements ... Read More