Meredith Canter

Meredith A. Canter

Associate

2400 First Street
Suite 300
Fort Myers, Florida 33901

As an associate in Hahn Loeser’s Litigation Practice Area, Meredith A. Canter represents clients in Eminent Domain, Trust and Estate Litigation, Guardianship Litigation, and Fiduciary Litigation. Within her eminent domain litigation practice, Meredith has developed a specialized knowledge of eminent domain law. Meredith leverages her knowledge of government and construction regulations to guide clients through eminent domain proceedings, from the initial acquisition phase through litigation. In addition to her eminent domain practice, Meredith has represented clients with respect to the administration of Guardianship, Probate, and Trusts. Meredith’s experience extends to litigation of issues surrounding these practice areas including inheritance disputes, fiduciary disputes, contested wills and trusts, guardianship disputes, elder exploitation injunctions and lawsuits, and other contested probate matters.

Meredith is involved in cases through all stages of litigation, including legal research; drafting agreements, pleadings, motions, and discovery; negotiating settlement agreements; and serving as co-counsel on trial strategy, witness preparation, and courtroom advocacy.

Professional History

  • Associate, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2025-present, 2019-2023
  • Associate The Merriman Law Firm, P.L.L.C., 2023-2025
  • Associate, Aloia, Roland, Lubell & Morgan, 2018-19
  • Extern, Roetzel and Andress, 2018
  • Law Clerk, Knott, Ebelini & Hart, 2017
  • Legal Assistant, DeBoest, Stockman, Decker, Hagan, Cheffer & Webb-Martin, P.A., 2015-16

Personal

Meredith has been serving her community as an active volunteer and nonprofit employee since receiving her undergraduate degree in 2006. She first worked in Fort Myers at the Senior Friendship Center as a case manager and later at the Area Agency on Aging as a department manager.

Credentials

Education
  • Ave Maria School of Law, J.D., 2018
    • Honors & Activities: CALI Award, Contracts II and Patent Law; Women’s Law Association, Member; Moot Court Board, Member
  • Campbell University, B.S., magna cum laude, Psychology, 2006
Awards & Distinctions

Pro Bono Attorney Honor Roll, Legal Services of Greater Miami

Bar Admissions

State of Florida

 

S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Memberships & Affiliations

Lee County Bar Association, Member, 2016-present

 

Florida State Guardianship Association

 

The Florida Bar, Eminent Domain Committee

 

The Florida Bar, The Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section