Meet the

Legacy Lawyer

Attorney Shirlyon McWhorter

McWhorter Law helps individuals, families, and business owners protect what matters most through estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, mediation, and litigation. Led by Attorney Shirlyon J. McWhorter, known as The Legacy Lawyer, the firm provides clear, strategic legal guidance rooted in preparation, professionalism, and care.

Raised in Wauchula, Florida, where she picked oranges after school, Attorney McWhorter built her life on faith, discipline, and service. Her journey from humble beginnings to the South Florida courtroom shaped her commitment to helping clients make informed decisions, preserve their assets, and plan with confidence.

She founded McWhorter Law to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients, the community, and the legal profession. Protect your family. Preserve your assets. Plan your legacy.

Shirlyon McWhorter

Passionate. Dedicated.
Skilled Mediator & Litigator.

Fueled by the lessons of her youth, Shirlyon McWhorter has parlayed a strong work ethic and powerful faith into a life aimed at making a difference. She formed McWhorter Law with a sense of purpose: to make a positive difference in the lives of our clients, our community and our profession.

Her humble beginnings lead her from the country town of Wauchula, Florida where she picked oranges after school to the courtroom in South Florida where she served as a role model for the litigants that appeared before her. Since starting her career in the public sector, Shirlyon has always known serving others was and is her passion. Each day with each case, her goal is to make a meaningful impact in the lives of the individuals, families, and companies that we serve.

Experience

After graduating from the University of Florida College of Law, Shirlyon began her career as an Assistant State Attorney where she tried more than one hundred judge and jury trials. During her time as a Prosecutor, she developed skills as a litigator and a tough negotiator. Not only does she have experience appearing before judges, but she also served as a judge in the 11th Judicial Circuit.

Prior to founding the firm, Shirlyon served as Assistant General counsel for the Dade County Police Benevolent Association and Director of Civil Rights for Miami-Dade County Schools and Florida International University.

McWhorter Commitment to Community

Shirlyon is an active member of the South Florida community where she has dedicated her time to many organizations: Past President of the Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association, Gwen S. Cherry Women Lawyer’s Bar Association, Miami Dade Alumni Chapter of Bethune-Cookman University, Miami Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Greater Miami YWCA Board of Directors, Former Chairperson of the Miami Gardens Educational Excellence Council, Shirlyon is the Vice President of Miami-Biscayne Bay Chapter of the Links, Incorporated and a Graduate of Leadership Miami.

Achievements & Memberships

She has received many awards for her commitment to the success of others. She was recently awarded the AAUW Leadership Award. She is the first African American female to be inducted into the Hardee County High School Hall of Fame. She was honored with The Miami Chapter of the National Business and Professional Women South Florida Club’s highest award, the Sojourner Truth Award for her leadership. She is also a John Maxwell Certified Coach, Trainer, and Speaker.

Education

  • BA Bethune-Cookman University (1981)
  • University of Florida College of Law (1991)

Bar Admissions

  • Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • The Florida Bar
  • Dade County Bar Association
  • Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association
  • Gwen S. Cherry Women Lawyers Bar Association
  • North Dade Bar Association

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • The Florida Bar
  • Dade County Bar Association
  • Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association
  • Gwen S. Cherry Women Lawyers Bar Association
  • North Dade Bar Association
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McWhorter Law, PLLC
604 NW 183rd Street Suite 3
Miami Gardens, Florida 33169

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