About Walter B Shurden
Walter B Shurden Jr. earned his J.D. from Mercer University’s Walter F. George School of Law in 1998. He arrived at law school after an undergraduate period that led him toward practice, and he completed his legal education at Mercer at the turn of the decade. The law degree set the stage for a career centered in Florida law.
He built his practice in the private sector. Over the years he has practiced under the name Walter B. Shurden, P.L., and he operates offices as Walt Shurden Elder Law. His work in private practice has included counseling clients on matters that often arise late in life. He handles planning and dispute work that touches estates, long-term care, and public benefits.
Shurden holds board certification in elder law from the Florida Bar Association. That credential marks a formal recognition of his work in the field. He is also a member of professional organizations and maintains active ties within the legal community in Florida.
His caseload includes traditional elder-law issues. He advises on Medicaid planning, guardianship, and estate planning instruments such as wills and powers of attorney. He represents clients in administrative proceedings and in court when necessary. The practice involves both preventative planning and litigation where appropriate, and he works with families to sort through complex benefit rules and care arrangements.
Colleagues describe him as practical and detail-oriented in client matters. He combines technical knowledge of benefit programs with courtroom experience. That blend is useful when documents are contested or when agencies challenge eligibility. He also assists families in preparing for long-term care costs and in structuring transfers that anticipate regulatory scrutiny.
Outside of client files, Shurden stays engaged with developments in elder-law policy and case law. He follows changes in Medicaid rules and in guardianship practice that affect his clients. That attention helps him update planning techniques as statutes and administrative interpretations evolve.
Today he practices in Florida through Walter B. Shurden, P.L., operating as Walt Shurden Elder Law. His current practice concentrates on elder-law matters, including planning, benefits counseling, and related litigation.
