Astrid de Parry

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.

• Civil Litigation
• Mediation
• Guardianship

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  Fixed fees available for simple estate planning documents and uncontested probate proceedings.

Alaska

Alaska Bar Association

ID Number: 8106013

Since 1981

Florida

The Florida Bar

ID Number: 586110

Since 1986

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 1337146

Since 1978

Managing Partner

Astrid de Parry, P.A.

1993 - 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

1989 - 1992

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.

1987 - 1989

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.

1986 - 1987

Engaged in a general corporate practice with a special emphasis on the securities laws aspects of venture capital transactions

General Counsel

University of Alaska

1980 - 1985

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

1977 - 1980

Advised the Provost and senior executive staff regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action matters.

Cornell Law School

J.D. | Law

1974 - 1977

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

B.A. | Honors College

1970 - 1974

Honors: Magna Cum Laude

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5

Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Certified Appellate Mediator

Florida Supreme Court

2011

Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

Florida Supreme Court

2010

Volusia County Association for Responsible Development (VCARD)

BOD member

Current

AttorneysTitle Insurance Fund

Member

Current

Museum of Florida Art

Past president, BOD member

Current

Hospice of Volusia-Flagler

BOD Member

Current

Rotary International

Member, past member Board of Directors

1991 - Current

Certified Circuit Civil Mediator

Florida Supreme Court

Certified Appellate Mediator

Florida Supreme Court