About Preston
Preston Mighdoll is an attorney specializing in estate planning, probate, and elder law — He practices at Kitroser Lewis & Mighdoll, located in North Palm Beach, Florida. Mighdoll earned his Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston in 1976, following his Bachelor of Science in Social Welfare from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1973. His educational background laid a strong foundation for his legal career, emphasizing both law and social welfare. After completing law school, Mighdoll began his career as an assistant public defender in Miami and West Palm Beach from 1976 to 1979. This experience provided him with invaluable insights into the legal system and the challenges faced by individuals in need of legal representation.
In 1979, he transitioned into private practice, where he represented two municipalities until 1993. His work during this period involved navigating complex legal issues and contributing to local governance. From 1993 to 2012, Mighdoll served as Chief of the Economic Crime and Crimes Against the Elderly Unit for the Office of the State Attorney for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. In this role, he supervised attorneys who prosecuted complex financial cases, focusing on protecting vulnerable elderly victims. His leadership in this unit was instrumental in addressing the rising concerns of financial exploitation and elder abuse—issues that continue to affect many communities today.
In 2012, Mighdoll returned to private practice, concentrating on probate, estate, and trust litigation. His experience in elder law has made him a sought-after advocate for clients navigating these often-complicated legal matters. He is an active member of the Florida Bar's Elder Law Section and the Real Property & Trust Law Section, reflecting his commitment to staying informed about developments in these areas of law. Mighdoll has also made significant contributions to the field through his writings and lectures. He has authored articles on elder abuse and financial exploitation, including "Palm Beach County Program Works to Protect the Elderly" and "Task Force on Elderly Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: The Palm Beach County Experience." His expertise has led him to lecture on crimes against the elderly for various organizations, including the Florida Attorney General’s Office’s Crime Prevention Training Institute and the National Center for Trial Advocacy.
Additionally, from 2007 to 2012, he served on the Florida Department of Children and Families, Adult Protective Services Advisory Panel. In 2013, he participated in a state task force that coordinated amendments to Florida Statutes Chapter 825, which were adopted in 2014. Mighdoll is fluent in English. This lets the attorney effectively communicate with clients.
