Our Team

At Edwards Elder Law, we take a team approach to providing services for our clients. Take a moment to meet our team!

Stephanie M. Edwards – Founder and Attorney

Stephanie founded Edwards Elder Law, P.A., to provide seniors and their families with the legal services needed to address immediate care concerns, proactively plan for the future, and cope during times of crisis.

Stephanie decided to focus her practice exclusively on the needs of seniors and their families in part because of a personal experience. The father of one of her friends suddenly became ill and had to be taken to the hospital. Within days, his condition worsened and he was released to hospice where he passed away after a few weeks.

The frustration, stress, and confusion inherent in this process took a toll on Stephanie’s friend. After seeking advice from an attorney, however, coping with the loss of his beloved father became easier to manage. He no longer felt like he was bearing so many responsibilities and making so many decisions alone. He now had someone to help him evaluate which steps to take next and make sense of unfamiliar legal procedures.

Partly because of this experience and partly because it is simply her nature, Stephanie takes a highly personal approach to the practice of law. She understands what her clients are going through and takes the time to listen closely and gain a thorough understanding of their unique situations, needs and goals. Only then does she devise a strategy or plan to address each client’s individual concerns.

Stephanie takes pride in her team’s accessibility and responsiveness to her clients.

Stephanie earned her B.A. from the University of Virginia and her J.D. from the T.C. Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. She earned her LL.M. in Elder Law from Stetson University College of Law.

Stephanie is a member of the Florida State Bar, the St. Petersburg Bar Association and the Virginia State Bar. She is also a member of leading professional organizations, including the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, Elder Counsel and Wealth Counsel. In addition, Stephanie is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law. In keeping with her commitment to education, Stephanie often shares her knowledge as a speaker in the community.

Stephanie grew up in Virginia and moved to St. Petersburg several years ago. In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, knitting, reading, cooking, shuffleboard and playing with her cats, Emma and Cooper.

Susan Bauer – Office Manager and Probate Paralegal

Susan is originally from Ohio and moved to Florida in 1997 to be closer to her aging parents. She is an avid pickleball player, adores spending time with her children and grandchildren, and is a lifelong Ohio State Buckeyes fan. As our Office Manager and most senior team member, Susan uses her knowledge and experience with the firm to help make sure the office is running smoothly and that we have the necessary resources in place to best take care of you.

In addition, Susan is our primary team member who assists clients who are going through the probate experience.

Susan can be reached at Susan@EdwardsElderLaw.com

Amelia Nichols – Client Services Coordinator

Amelia is a Florida native, originally from Sarasota, Florida. She moved to St. Petersburg in 2004, where she attended Eckerd College. Amelia and her husband recently welcomed their first child into the world. She spends her free time with her family enjoying the beaches of Fort De Soto and walking the nature trails at Boyd Hill.

Amelia assists our clients putting their estate plans in place and also our clients handling their family’s elder law needs.

Amelia can be reached at Amelia@EdwardsElderLaw.com