Denise L. Adkins, Esq.

Denise L. Adkins is the founder of The Law Offices of Denise L. Adkins, P.A., and brings more than two decades of real-world business, real estate, and legal experience to her practice.

Her professional journey began in real estate in 2003, working alongside her now-husband, a licensed real estate professional. In 2005, they opened their own real estate company, at which time Denise also became licensed. By 2007, she was actively managing property for the company, gaining firsthand experience in leasing, operations, compliance, financial oversight, and the day-to-day realities faced by property owners and business operators.

Around 2009–2010, Denise made a deliberate decision to deepen her understanding of real estate beyond transactions and management. She made a personal commitment to learn every aspect of the industry—from ownership structures and contracts to taxation, liability, and long-term planning—which ultimately led her to law school. That decision marked the convergence of her business experience and her legal career.

In 2018, Denise fulfilled her long-standing goal of becoming an attorney, and in 2019 she opened The Law Offices of Denise L. Adkins, P.A. Since then, she has methodically built a practice that integrates legal strategy with the practical insight of someone who has spent decades operating real businesses. Her approach allows her to advise clients not only on what the law requires, but on how legal decisions affect operations, risk, growth, and sustainability.

The real estate company Denise co-founded continues to operate and manage property more than 20 years later, a testament to the durability of the systems, planning, and discipline she brings to her work. Today, she applies that same mindset to her law practice—building a firm grounded in best-in-class support, thoughtful systems, and long-term client relationships.

Denise is also committed to continuous education and innovation. She is currently pursuing an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University, graduating in May 2026, and is actively involved in developing proprietary artificial intelligence tools designed to increase efficiency, reduce client costs, and enhance the quality and speed of legal analysis—without compromising professional judgment or ethical standards.

With experience in technology, website development, cybersecurity awareness, and digital best practices, Denise understands both the power and the risks of modern systems. In an increasingly complex digital landscape, she brings a practical, informed perspective that helps protect clients not only legally, but operationally.

Her goal is simple and uncompromising: to build a world-class firm that delivers thoughtful, reliable legal guidance grounded in experience, integrity, and forward-thinking solutions.

Licensure & Admissions

• Florida Bar
• District of Columbia Bar
• United States District Court, Middle District of Florida

Professional Licenses & Certifications

• Florida Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
• Licensed Notary Public, State of Florida
• Licensed Tax Preparer

Experience Highlights

• Over 20 years of experience in real estate sales, property management, and business operations
• Extensive experience in estate planning, including the preparation of comprehensive estate plans involving wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives, and related planning instruments
• Significant experience handling real estate title matters and related transactional legal services
• Nearly a decade of experience as a licensed tax preparer, providing practical insight into tax compliance, planning considerations, and the intersection of taxation with estate planning and business decisions
• Founder and operator of long-standing real estate and legal businesses, including a real estate company that has continuously operated and managed property for over 21 years
• Experience advising clients on entity formation, contracts, compliance, ownership transfers, succession planning, and risk management
• Practical knowledge of technology systems, website development, cybersecurity awareness, and digital best practices, supporting informed decision-making in a complex digital landscape
• Ongoing commitment to professional development, advanced legal education, and the thoughtful integration of efficient, ethical systems designed to enhance quality, consistency, and client service

Maria J. Soto, ESQ., Maria is a Florida-licensed attorney whose practice centers on estate planning, real estate, estate administration and business law. She has built a strong foundation in these areas through advanced legal training and years of hands-on experience, offering trusted guidance to individuals, families, and businesses. Bilingual in English and Spanish—and currently mastering Portuguese—Maria brings a global perspective that resonates with a diverse clientele.

Before launching her legal career, she developed valuable operations and client relations expertise at an international travel company, followed by managerial roles in logistics for a rapidly expanding trucking enterprise. In addition, she has been a licensed tax preparer for nearly two decades, dedicating countless volunteer hours to assist vulnerable communities.

Beyond her professional achievements, Maria is passionate about supporting the elderly, ensuring individuals receive the resources and care needed. Her unwavering commitment to service, combined with a broad legal and business background, makes her a dependable ally for anyone navigating complex legal matters with confidence and compassion.