Kandace E. Rudd JD MSW

Board Certified Elder Law Attorney

Kandace Rudd is a Board-Certified Elder Law attorney by the Florida Bar and a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit-Civil Mediator specializing in guardianship, public benefits, estate planning, probate, and legal matters related to aging and capacity.

Ms. Rudd earned her Bachelor of Social Work from Baylor University’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, followed by a Master of Social Work with a clinical concentration from Florida State University College of Social Work. She then obtained her Juris Doctorate, with honors, from Florida State University College of Law.

With extensive experience in both state and private agencies, Ms. Rudd has worked, interned, and volunteered in roles supporting older adults, individuals with disabilities, mental health initiatives, and advocacy efforts.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY SUMMARY

The Florida Bar
Senior Lawyers Committee – member

The Florida Bar Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. Leadership Academy:
Class XI – Leadership Academy Fellow (2023 – 2024)

Florida Bar Elder Law Section:
Medicaid Committee – Chair (2022 – 2024), Vice Chair (2020 – 2022)
Guardianship Committee – member
Sponsorship Committee – Vice Chair (2023 – 2024)

National Academy of Elder Law Attorney
Member

Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys:
Website Committee – member
Membership Committee – member

Florida Association for Women Lawyers
Member

Tallahassee Women Lawyers:
FAWL Representative (2025-2026)
Programs Director (2024 – 2025)
Awards Committee – Chair (2023 – 2024) Co-Chair (2021 – 2023)
Meeting Coordinator Chair (2020-2021)
19th Amendment Celebration Committee Member (2019-2020)

William H. Stafford American Inn of Court
Member