Erica Johnson, Esq. is a native of Daytona Beach, Florida. She is truly proud of being reared in such a close-knit community, and is honored to serve the residents of Volusia, Flagler, Seminole, and Orange counties. She graduated from Mainland High School in 1993, and attended Daytona State College and Bethune-Cookman University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology Education. She was a teacher for Volusia County School Board and an adjunct instructor for Daytona State College. She graduated from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, cum laude, where she earned several awards including a Book Award for Legal Writing and Book Award for Negotiations. Attorney Johnson interned at the Fifth District Court of Appeal for the now Florida Supreme Court Justice, A. Lawson. She participated in the James C. Adkins American Inn of Court and was a member of the legal honor society, Phi Delta Phi. Following law school, Attorney Johnson worked for the largest civil law firm on Central Florida's east coast before opening Johnson Law Center PLLC.
Attorney Johnson loves spending time with her husband and children. She also enjoys speaking and giving seminars on matters related to Probate and Real Estate Law throughout Central Florida.
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2016
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2019
Education
- University of Florida
- Juris Doctor, cum laude, 2016
Professional Memberships and Associations
- Top 5 Attorney - Daytona Beach 2025
- Dunn Blount Inns of Court 2016 - present
- My Legal Win 2025 Attorney
- Elite Lawyers 2022-2023
- Real Property Probate and Trust Law (RPPTL)
- Old Republic National Title Insurance Company through Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC, Approved Title Agent, 2020 - 2022
- Florida Bar Business Law Section Fellow, 2017-2019
- Florida Bar Pro Bono Award 2018
- Florida Bar, Intellectual Property Committee
- Florida Bar, Elder Law Section 2020
- Florida Bar Corporations Committee
- Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida Award 2018
- Volusia County Bar Association, Director 2018 -present
- Volusia/Flagler Association of Women Lawyers , Director and Communication Director 2018-2019
- Port Orange/South Daytona Leadership Graduate 2018
- Westside Wonder Women Charitable Organization
Seminar Series - Invite Attorney Johnson to speak to your organization!
- Probating Heir Property
- Elder Law: What it Means for You and Your Loved Ones
- Medicaid Planning: Long Term Care
- Hidden Risks: Avoiding Common Estate Planning Mistakes
- Veterans Benefits: A Part of Elder Care
- Guardianships & Guardian Advocacy
- Wills, Trusts, and Why Estate Planning Matters.
- Property Matters: Title Closings
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. 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 The Best Lawyers of America 2021, Listed in Florida for Trusts and Estates Law Florida Fellows Institute of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), Graduate of Class II Super Lawyers Magazine, 2010 – 2012, Listed in Florida as a “Rising Star” Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, 2016, 2020 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 Areas of Experience Trusts and Estates Tax Tax-Exempt Organizations Probate and Fiduciary Litigation Education LL.M. in Taxation, University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2002 J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2001, cum laude B.S.B.A., University of Florida, Finance, 1998, magna cum laude Admissions Florida Texas
Christina N. Brooks has a heart of service on behalf of the “least of these.” Her professional career has mirrored her passion for service. As a result of Christina’s commitment to her community, she began her professional career as a Teacher and Administrative Dean for Title 1 (minority/disadvantaged students) in Orange County Public Schools. Dedicating her time and efforts has resulted in Christina mastering essential communication and advocacy skills that have served as a basis for her career as an attorney.
Christina is a native of Orlando and a graduate of Maynard Evans High School. She is a proud graduate of Florida State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development. Of note, while working full-time in the public school system, Christina obtained her Master of Business Administration degree from Keller Graduate School of Management, as well as completed her Juris Doctorate degree from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University College of Law.
Christina’s commitment to public service continued as she transitioned to the practice of law. She began her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit (Orange and Osceola counties). As a prosecutor, she gained valuable trial experience in County court and Circuit court having tried numerous cases to verdict. Christina also gained experience with motion practice and negotiations in her role as an Assistant State Attorney.
Having fulfilled her passion for service and building on her experience with the State Attorney’s office, Christina evolved her career path to civil litigation by working for a nationwide civil defense firm in Orlando, FL. Her involvement in civil litigation culminated in Christina gaining exposure to cases involving general liability, personal injury protection (PIP) claims, investigations, insurance coverage disputes, and other issues giving rise to liability actions for personal injury.
Accomplishments
The time Christina dedicated to defending cases on behalf of corporations and insurance carriers is invaluable as it provides her with a clear understanding of how claims are assessed and valued. The indispensable knowledge gained as an Insurance Defense lawyer will result in maximum compensation for her clients as an Associate at Osborne & Francis, PLLC. To date, Christina has generated millions of dollars in settlements on behalf of injured clients.
In her free time, Christina enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, volunteering with local non-profit groups, and indulging in the foodie culture. Christina serves as a Guardian ad Litem with the Legal Aid Society of the Orange County Bar, helping advocate for abused, abandoned, and neglected children. Christina is a member of Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Inc., as well as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, P.H.A.
Christina has resolved to live by the premise, “Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” —William Shakespeare
LaTerria is the Managing Partner of The Sherer Law Firm. She is an experienced attorney focused on Family Law, Personal Injury, Millennial Estate Planning, and Real Estate. She created the Sherer Law Firm to protect her clients peace of mind and provide professional guidance while making their legal issues less stressful and easier to maneuver.
LaTerria received a Bachelors of Art degree from Bennett College located in Greensboro, NC and she received a Juris Doctorate Degree from North Carolina Central University School of Law, located in Durham, NC. Soon after graduating from North Carolina Central University School of Law, LaTerria began to practice Family Law. While practicing Family Law LaTerria was able to represent clients maneuvering through divorce, custody, child support, alimony, pre and post marital agreements, and domestic violence. It was then that she developed the personal goal to help people relieve the emotional stress associated with life’s challenges. She has carried that goal with her throughout life and now she carries that goal with The Sherer Law Firm where she prides herself on helping people get through challenging moments that hardship creates.
LaTerria has also represented homeowners and businesses alike through devastating losses and has experience dealing with insurance companies, and adjusters in such a way that promotes quick settlements. Although representing homeowners and businesses was something that LaTerria enjoyed, she felt like she could be doing more. Therefore, she began to focus on personal injury so that she can move more towards her goal. LaTerria has experienced, first hand, the negative effects of personal injury and the positive effects of having a great attorney represent you when dealing with a personal injury. She wanted to help others just as she was helped. So, she took her advocacy skills and her ability to dissect an insurance contract into the personal injury field.
LaTerria believes that everyone, especially Millennials, should have an estate plan. She decided to focus on Millennials because they often do not realize the importance of a Will, Living Will, or Trust. As a Millennial and an attorney, with two young children, LaTerria has the knowledge and experience to understand how important it is to protect your family and the people you care about. Best of all, she knows how to evaluate her clients life situations and goals which in turn helps her create a plan that will best benefit and protect the parties.
While working with LaTerria at The Sherer Law Firm, she will make sure that your legal experience is one that will add value to your life by relieving pressure that can sometimes be caused by the legal process. Each client that she comes in contact with will have a tailored experience so that they are constantly reminded that they are valued and more than just a number.
Additional office location:
300 New Jersey Avenue. NW Suite 900
Washington, DC 20001
Leon H. Jones
J.D., Attorney
Manager of Legal Operations
With over 20 years of handling serious, complex criminal cases in the courtroom, both on the prosecution and the defense side, and having established LHJ LAW, Leon Jones is highly qualified to manage the Legal Operations of the office, including case assessment, strategy development, research/writing, client communication, and courtroom performance.
Upon moving to the United States after growing up in England and Canada, he graduated from the University of Tampa before obtaining his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) at Stetson University College of Law. Early in his career he was a Felony Prosecutor in Hillsborough County. Since starting LHJ LAW in 1997, Attorney Jones has defended hundreds of clients throughout the State of Florida in cases from the investigative stage up through jury trial. He has handled numerous cases in State and Federal Court including, but not limited to, Murder/Homicide, Aggravated Battery & Assault/Domestic Violence, Racketeering (R.I.C.O.), Drug Trafficking/Delivery/Possession, Armed Kidnapping/Robbery/Burglary/Theft, Violation of Supervision and other crimes against persons or property. Of course, he has also handled bail bond motions and represented individuals charged with misdemeanor and/or criminal traffic offenses.
He is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (N.A.C.D.L.). He has also held the Series 7 and Series 63 licenses to sell investment and insurance products.
Attorney Jones believes that the law acts as both a sword and a shield for the protection of society. At the same time, he recognizes that the Criminal Justice System creates a strain on not only the accused, but on family, friends, and employers. His skill and experience on both sides of the aisle is brought to bear for every client that entrusts him with his or her case. He believes that, beyond skill and experience, it is the degree of diligence in working a case that has the greatest impact on the results obtained for a client. Attorney Jones understands that clients rightly expect a high level of personalized attention to their cases. Clients often also prefer that the attorney they hire will be the attorney handling their case(s) in and out of the courtroom. Many referred clients have stated that these were significant factors in their decision to retain LHJ LAW.