Mary Byerley


Third year student at University of Florida Levin College focusing on estate, probate, and guardianship law. Florida Supreme Court Certified County Mediator.

I thrive in collaborative environments, valuing the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals.

My passion is navigating the intricacies of complex law to find innovative solutions for clients. And, I spend much of my personal time helping feed and find shelter for abandoned cats.

    • Third Year | Dean’s List

    • Journal of Law & Public Policy

    • Alternative Dispute Resolution Team

    • Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator

    • Graduated in three-years from Temple University with 3.93 GPA

    • Criminal Justice Major | Psychology Minor

    • Honors College

    • Phi Beta Kappa

    • Division 1 Women’s Soccer

Key Experience

  • Jones Foster

    Law clerk in the Trust, Probate, and Estates Litigation Department responsible for researching and drafting legal analyses on complex trust and estate litigation issues, including fiduciary obligations, beneficiary disputes, and probate administration matters.

  • McCarty Focks, LLC

    Law clerk responsible for handling a wide range of property and estate planning tasks for clients, as well as matters relating to homeowners and condominium associations.

  • Department of Children and Families

    Adult Protective Investigator. Managed complex abuse and need investigations from start to finish. Regularly collaborated with state attorneys and attended court hearings on behalf of clients.

  • Defender Association of Philadelphia

    Intern. Worked in the processing and management of parole applications. Conducted interviews with clients and family members and assisted in courtroom proceedings.

Personal interests

Former Division 1 Women’s Soccer midfielder, now a loving caretaker of about 30 abandoned cats… still coaching!

Looking forward to joining Jones Foster as an Associate in 2026!