Professional Staff

Julia Braun joined the law firm of Wilson & Johnson in January 2011. Julia has acted as a closing agent for complex real estate matters since 1997 in the counties of Collier, Lee and Charlotte. She has successfully completed the Certified Land Title Courses I and II. Prior to joining the firm, Julia had worked at the Law Office of David N. Morrison since 2004 as his real estate paralegal and office administrator. Prior to David Morrison, Julia worked as Closing Agent and Office Manager of Midwest Title’s Bonita Springs Branch from 1997 until she joined the firm of Morrison & Caudill in 2004.

Elinor Whittier joined Wilson & Johnson in 2022. She holds an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies from Florida State College at Jacksonville and is a NALA Certified Paralegal. Elinor works as an Estate and Trust Administration Paralegal. She relocated to Florida from Boston in 2006.

Robert is a Paralegal with Wilson & Johnson. Prior to joining the firm, he spent 6 years in the banking industry, where he developed a strong understanding of financial markets and client relations. He is motivated and detail-oriented, and he enjoys working with a team to achieve common goals. He takes great pride in his work with the firm and recognizes the importance of promptness and being available for clients. In his free time, Robert enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, and playing Golf with friends and family. Robert looks forward to assisting clients with their estate administration needs.

Tiffany was welcomed as the newest Paralegal to join our team at Wilson & Johnson in late 2023. Currently, she is working as a part-time/remote Paralegal, with the plan to transition to full-time/remote sometime in early to mid-2024. Tiffany comes to Wilson & Johnson with an abundance of experience and knowledge relating to the estate administration process. She meticulously and expertly handles each matter assigned to her caseload.

Tiffany grew up in Naples attending Naples High School through the end of her freshman year. In the summer of 1999, her family relocated to Central New York where Tiffany subsequently graduated from Skaneateles Central High School. She went on to attend the New York State University of Oswego Continuing Education and obtained her Paralegal Certification through an accelerated education program. 2012 found Tiffany returning to Naples for better job opportunities in her chosen field. Prior to beginning with our firm, Tiffany worked for a long-standing Naples-based law firm. Through her hard work and dedication, she worked her way up from receptionist to Finance and Office Manager. Tiffany departed that firm in 2022 as she relocated for family purposes. Currently, Tiffany resides in Central Florida with her husband and child. She can be found supporting and volunteering on her child’s t-ball team.

Random Fact: As an adolescent, Tiffany played the cello for 4 years. When she was 14 years old, she had the experience of playing at Carnegie Hall in New York City with the Naples High School Orchestra. In addition to the cello, Tiffany learned to play the drums and the alto saxophone. Ask her about those days!

Liz joined Wilson and Johnson in April, 2024 bringing over 20 years of probate and trust administration experience. She has worked in boutique and large law firms in New York, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Florida.

Her love of paralegal work stems from being able to help others navigate through a trust or probate administration process. Having compassion and empathy for others during a difficult time goes a long way to ensure that our clients have made the right choice by choosing Wilson and Johnson.

Liz has been married to her husband, Larry, for 31 years. Her passion is traveling and adventure. If she’s not kayaking with the dolphins, she is hang gliding in Kitty Hawk or zip lining through the rain forest in Costa Rica.

I attended University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, where I obtained my Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice in 2015. I then went to Southern Illinois University – Carbondale, where I got my Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies in 2017. In 2022, I found myself moving to Estero with my boyfriend, from St. Louis, for better weather!

Prior to beginning with Wilson and Johnson, I worked for a Fort Myers based law firm doing Probate and Trust Administrations. Through hard work and dedication, I make sure that my clients are well taken care of and feel comfortable throughout the estate administration process.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend and pup, reading, and getting outside. I also enjoy visiting different museums or zoos. I may have a goal to one day visit at least one zoo in every state and other countries!

Random Fact: I am a member on the Board of Directors for Lighthouse of SWFL. This organization helps individuals of all ages with visual impairments.

Courtney Smuder joined Wilson & Johnson in May 2024, bringing a solid foundation in investment planning since completing her Juris Doctorate at Florida Coastal School of Law in 2012. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance with a minor in Political Science from Florida Gulf Coast University. Raised in Naples, Florida, and a graduate of Naples High School, Courtney understands the local community’s needs and aspirations.

In her free time, Courtney enjoys an active lifestyle that often includes traveling, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with her loved ones and her dog Nala. Her commitment to personal well-being and community involvement reflects her holistic approach to her role at Wilson & Johnson, where she strives to contribute meaningfully in trusts and estates law.