Carllee J. Godwin Attorney At Law

Knowledgeable advisor in estate planning, probate, and business law matters, guiding clients through complex legal and financial landscapes. Delivering tailored strategies with precision and care.

Carllee J. Godwin is a dynamic attorney whose practice encompasses high-net-worth estate planning, probate, business law, and tax matters. She delivers tailored estate planning solutions, including drafting wills, trusts, and advance directives, while providing clients with clear guidance through every step of the process. Carllee also manages probate and trust administration, preparing essential documents and ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for her clients.

Within the business law focus of her practice, Carllee advises individuals and businesses on a wide array of matters, from corporate structuring to business succession planning. She supports clients with entity formation, contract drafting and negotiation, and managing complex business transactions, including purchases and sales. Her extensive experience comprises preparing critical documents, including operating agreements, organizational bylaws, stock and asset purchase agreements, and employment agreements—overseeing due diligence and facilitating seamless transitions for closely held companies. Regularly collaborating with tax professionals, Carllee provides integrated, strategic solutions for sophisticated issues involving gifting, asset transfers, and tax compliance.

• Media
  • “GrayRobinson adds 5 attorneys to new office in Pensacola,” Westlaw Today, December 6, 2024
  • “GrayRobinson Expands to Pensacola, Opening 16th Office with Team of Board-certified Attorneys,” Business Wire, December 5, 2024
  • “GrayRobinson Opens Office in Pensacola, Marking First New Office Since 2019,” Law.com, December 5, 2024
  • “GrayRobinson Expands to Pensacola, Opening 16th Office with Team of Board-Certified Attorneys,” Market Watch, December 5, 2025
  • “GrayRobinson Opens Newest Florida Office In Pensacola,” Law360, December 5, 2024
  • “GrayRobinson expands to Pensacola, opens 16th office,” Florida Politics, December 4, 2024
• Affiliations
  • The Florida Bar
  • Community Foundation of Northwest Florida
    • Board Member
  • Escambia-Santa Rosa Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
    • Board Member
    • Ethics Committee
  • Estate Planning Council of Northwest Florida
    • Secretary
  • University of West Florida Legal Studies Advisory Board
    • Board Member
• Credentials
  • LL.M., University of Florida College of Law, Taxation, 2022
  • J.D., University of Florida College of Law, 2021
    • Florida Journal of International Law, Executive Research Editor
    • Estate Planning Certificate
  • B.A., University of West Florida, 2018
• Admissions
  • Florida
  • Alabama
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle and Northern Districts of Florida
  • U.S. Tax Court