Staff Profiles

Lisa Moore - Lisa is a graduate of Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida. She has worked as a legal assistant in Tampa for four years. Though she has experience in family and criminal law, her primary focus has been and remains on all phases of civil litigation through trial.

Deborah Hughes - Debbie has been with this firm for 11 years, having over 20 years of experience in the legal profession.  As a civil trial paralegal, Debbie focuses primarily on family law and personal injury law. 

Janet Lee - Jan graduated from Jones Business College.  She has worked as a legal assistant since that time primarily in the areas of family law and criminal law.  Jan also has experience in personal injury law, estate planning and real estate law.

Cynthia McIlwain - Cynthia moved to Florida from Indiana in 1998.  She joined our team as the firm's receptionist after a brief retirement.  Cynthia has been with Sharit, Bunn & Chilton for 6 years.  Hers is the voice that greets you when you call.

Teresa Pitts - Teresa is a Polk County native and has worked with the firm for 20 years.   She focuses primarily on probate and trust administration.  Prior to coming to Sharit, Bunn & Chilton, Teresa worked in the banking and mortgage lending industry. 

Susan Saunders - Susan is the newest member to our team. She was born in Illinois but has lived in Florida since 1965. She has almost 30 years of experience in real estate. Although her focus is on real estate she has also worked in the areas of litigation, family law, estate planning and corporate law.

Joyce Shepherd - Joyce is the firm's office manager and bookeeper.  Born in Mobile, Alabama, Joyce earned her college degree in Accounting and Computer Programming.  She has been with the firm since 1986.  Prior to joining our team, Joyce worked in the banking industry, from bookkeeping to branch and executive management.