Shawndrica N. Simmons, the LawChic
Shawndrica Simmons focuses her civil litigation practice on labor and employment, family, probate, and contractual law. She engages in litigation against unions and the employer for workplace discrimination, harassment, retaliation, improper calculations of retirement benefits, and failure to fairly represent matters. She also specializes in handling high-risk divorces where there are allegations of abuse. Ms. Simmons has arbitrated more than 100 union labor grievances and was recognized by labor unions for her 90 percent win rate. Her professional experience has evolved from being a 3rd Circuit Court clerk domestic relations specialist to a litigator. She is admitted to practice in Michigan state courts as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Ms. Simmons is currently chair of the State Bar of Michigan’s Solo and Small Firm Section and council member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Section. She previously served as president of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Michigan, general counsel of the Coalition of Black Women Lawyers, and treasurer of the University of Michigan Black Alumni Association. Through her extensive training through Harvard Law School's Trade Union Program, she is now a certified labor executive and was elected twice as the financial leader of the Metro Detroit AFL-CIO.
Stacey Prince-Troutman works with individuals and families in probate, trusts and estates, and transfer tax controversy matters and has significant experience working with business owners and professional athletes.
Stacey focuses her practice on administering estates and trusts; planning for wealth transfer and transfer tax minimization; preparing gift and estate tax returns; drafting sophisticated estate plan documents; drafting documents related to the formation, management, and succession of closely held entities; asset protection planning; and forming and obtaining tax exempt-status for 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, as well as addressing issues related to the governance and management of the entity. She frequently advises clients on fundraising, tax compliance, and crafting meaningful charitable giving strategies.
Active in the community and profession, Stacey frequently speaks on asset protection topics as well as conducting seminars on estate planning issues. She is a past member of the board of directors for the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida.
Honors and Distinctions
- Best Lawyers, 2021-2026, Listed in Florida for Trusts and Estates Law
- Best Lawyers, 2026, Named a “Lawyer of the Year” in Florida for Trusts and Estates
- Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Graduate of Class II
- Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, 2023-2024, Notable Women Leaders in Law, Honoree
- Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, 2016, 2020-2022, Listed for Wills, Trusts & Estates
- Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010-2012, Listed in Florida as a “Rising Star”
- Lorman Education Services, Distinguished Faculty
Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
- Florida Probate Rules Committee, Member
- Real Property, Probate and Trust Law, and Tax Law Sections, Member
- Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Board of Directors
Published Work and Lectures
- National Business Institute, Speaker, “Trusts and Taxes in Florida From A to Z,” May 31, 2023
- National Trust Real Estate Association (NTREA), 2022 Educational Development Forum, Speaker, “Trust/Trustee Ownership of Real Estate,” June 14, 2022
- National Business Institute, Speaker, “Income Taxation of Trusts, Estates, and Individuals,” May 9, 2022
- Orlando Business Journal, Author, “What to Do —and Not Do — If You Want a Smooth Business Succession Plan,” November 5, 2021
- Probate and Pumpernickel, Palm Beach Atlantic University, Speaker, “2020 Tax Update,” March 10, 2020
- Financial Planning Association of Central Florida, Speaker, “SECURE Act and Recent Developments,” January 28, 2020
- Florida Bar, Speaker, “Ethics in Estate Administration,” November 15, 2019
- Lorman Education Services Webinar, Speaker, “Opportunities and Drawbacks of Directed Trusts,” November 7, 2019
- Central Florida Estate Planning Council, Speaker, “International Tax Planning: An Overview,” October 8, 2019
- Collier County Bar Association, Speaker, “Planning for the 99%,” May 2, 2019
- Lorman Education Services Webinar, Speaker, “Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida,” March 12, 2019
- Strafford CLE Webinar, Speaker, “Section 199A for Trusts and Estates: Planning Techniques for Counsel, Optimizing QBI Deductions, Multiple Trusts,” March 12, 2019
- Financial Planning Association of Central Florida, Speaker, “Planning for the Ninety-Nine Percent,” January 29, 2019
- Florida Bar CLE Presentation, Speaker, “Love and Marriage in the Sunshine State: Entitlements of Surviving Spouse under Florida Law,” November 2, 2018
- BNY Mellon Wealth Management, Probate & Pumpernickel, Speaker, “Estate Planning After the 2017 Tax Act,” October 9, 2018
- Lorman Education Services, Speaker, “Tax and Estate Planning for Clients Relocating to Florida,” June 27, 2018
- Financial Planning Association of Central Florida’s 28th Annual Symposium, “Estate Planning and Income Tax Consequences,” March 2018
- The National Business Institute, “Probate Process from Start to Finish,” November 13, 2017
- Orange County Bar Association, “Rights of Surviving Spouse,” October 31, 2017
- ActionLine: A Publication of The Florida Bar Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, “Tax Apportionment Issues When Drafting For Blended Families,” October 30, 2017
- The National Business Institute, “Probate Bootcamp,” September 15, 2016
- The National Business Institute, “Probate Process from Start to Finish,” December 4, 2015
- The National Business Institute, “Probate Bootcamp,” September 15, 2012
- The National Business Institute, “Surviving Spouse’s Elective Share and Homestead Rights”
- The National Business Institute, “Top 9 Estate Planning Techniques,” October 27, 2009
- The National Business Institute, “Probate Process from Start to Finish,” December 8, 2006
- The National Business Institute, “Drafting of Wills and Trusts,” May 13, 2005
- The Metropolitan Orlando Urban League’s Young Professionals Financial Empowerment Series, “Estate
- Planning/Setting up a Will & Trust – It’s Never too Early to Think About Your Legacy”
I have practiced law successfully for over thirty years. I am a graduate of the University of Miami's Schools of Business and Law. In the last twenty years of my practice, I became involved in probate administration and litigation, as well as estate planning, including preparing wills and trusts. I enjoy this work because it is personal, and I can see the impact of my work more clearly. Helping my clients through their legal issues and making a difference in people's lives is what keeps me interested in the practice of law.
I gained valuable experience in my banking career before becoming an attorney. I had the great fortune of beginning my business career with one of the largest banks in the State of Florida. There, I earned the opportunity to work my way up. I was trained as an installment and residential loan officer, a commercial credit analyst, and ultimately a commercial lending officer. In the early phase of my legal practice, I was involved as a business litigator in significant work representing the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and the Resolution Trust Corporation (RTC) in banking matters. Subsequently, I focused on commercial and business litigation in a variety of areas. In addition to practicing in the state courts of Florida, I am admitted to practice in United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida.
A New York native, Shawuki (Sha-ow-key) earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Leadership & Consulting from SUNY Binghamton before pursuing his Juris Doctor from Thomas M. Cooley Law School (“Cooley”).
During law school, Shawuki served as Justice of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International, Vice President of Entertainment for the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, and Associate Editor of the Western Michigan University Cooley Journal of Practical and Clinical Law. He graduated cum laude, earning recognition on the Honor Roll and Dean’s List.
Shawuki’s diverse practice includes business law, contract law, consumer protection, estate planning, intellectual property, and real estate. In consumer protection matters, he has negotiated more than $3.5 million in debt, resulting in over $2.4 million in settlements for clients, including the dismissal of $97,000 in debt.
Passionate about sports law, Shawuki represents professional athletes in the Canadian Football League (“CFL”) and has negotiated more than $3 million in player contracts.
Shawuki is a member of the Florida Bar and District of Columbia Bar, a CFL Certified Contract Advisor, and a member of the National Black Lawyers Top 40 Under 40. He was also selected as a 2026 Super Lawyers Rising Star.
He is a proud member of 100 Black Men of Tampa Bay, Inc. and MALIK Fraternity, Inc.
Despite his many professional accomplishments, Shawuki considers his greatest accomplishment to be being married to his amazing, beautiful, and lovely wife, Schamara.
I’m Chanise Anderson, Esq., the founder of MarkSetGo Law, P.C. I wear many hats—attorney, entrepreneur, real estate broker, life insurance producer, mother and wife, but the thread that ties it all together is my passion for helping people protect and grow what they’ve worked hard to build.
I began my career focused on intellectual property, helping creators and business owners secure their brands. But I quickly saw a bigger need: many clients were protecting their logos but leaving their businesses, real estate, or family wealth vulnerable. That realization led me to expand my practice into full-scale asset protection combining business law, estate planning, and wealth strategies under one roof.
My clients trust me because I not only understand the legal side, but I also live the entrepreneurial journey myself. I know the risks business owners face, the sacrifices families make, and the legacy parents want to leave. That’s why I built MarkSetGo Law to be a firm that clients can turn to for both legal solutions and peace of mind.
Whether you’re a first-time entrepreneur, a seasoned business owner, or a family planning for the future, I’m here to guide you with clarity, strategy, and care. My goal is to make the law understandable, actionable, and most importantly—impactful for your life and legacy.
As a Christian-based firm, we are guided by the principles of Colossians 3:23-24, striving to serve our clients with excellence and commitment in everything we do. Our goal is to provide not just legal solutions, but peace of mind, knowing that your business and personal assets are secure.
We handle all documentation, hearings, and reporting requirements — making sure everything is done correctly and on time.