Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. elevates Christina M. Mermigas to Equity Principal

Chuhak & Tecson, P.C. proudly announces that Christina M. Mermigas has been elevated to equity principal of the firm. Her elevation reflects her professional accomplishments and leadership within the firm as well as the deep sense of commitment, empathy and humanity she brings to her work. Mermigas serves as an exemplar of Chuhak & Tecson’s “Right there with you” maxim, standing side-by-side with her clients wherever their personal and business journeys take them.

Lindsey Paige Markus, equity principal and leader of the firm’s Estate Planning & Asset Protection practice, says that in addition to her sound judgment, sophistication and actionable counsel on estate planning and administration, asset protection and corporate matters, Mermigas’ success can be attributed to something far more intangible but of equal, if not more, importance to the clients she serves.

“The relationships and bonds Christina forges with her clients really transcend attorney-client,” Markus says. “She just has this way about her that instills not only trust and confidence in her guidance, but also a deep sense of comfort and the peace of mind that comes from knowing that there is someone so genuinely invested in your well-being and your dreams for the future.”

Licensed in both Florida and Illinois, Christina represents individual and business clients in estate planning, business succession planning and the administration of estates and trusts, including Florida probate matters. She prepares individually crafted estate planning documents, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney and other estate planning vehicles for clients with modest estates as well as high-net-worth clients with large, complex portfolios. Christina also develops and implements comprehensive and thoughtful estate and asset protection plans, including trust funding approaches, that achieve a client’s business and personal goals, such as probate avoidance and estate tax minimization.

A seasoned corporate lawyer as well, Christina works with business owners on both day-to-day matters and long-term strategic goals. She has extensive experience representing clients in all phases of a business’ life cycle, including entity formation, restructuring and reorganization, the sale of stock or assets and the transition of ownership and management. Christina also provides counsel on mergers and acquisitions, shareholder and buy-sell agreements and the development and maintenance of corporate governance.

Not only is Mermigas’ elevation more than well-deserved, Markus says, but it is also a source of pride that another woman attorney is joining the firm’s ranks of equity principals.

“Having Christina at the table along with myself and our other women equity principals reflects our ever-increasing contributions to the firm’s success as well as the firm’s commitment to ensuring that a diversity of voices and perspectives are included in its strategic decision-making,” she says.

Mermigas has been frequently recognized by her peers for her professional excellence and is actively involved in the firm’s operations and management, having served as a member of the firm’s Strategy Development Committee and as chair of the Associate/Law Clerk Oversight Committee. She currently serves as an ambassador of Chuhak & Tecson’s Women Helping Women program.