Chioma R. Deere, Esq. focuses her law practice on wills, trusts, estate planning, nursing home protection, Medicaid planning, probate, and trust administration, using technology to deliver efficient, client-centered services.
Before joining SSRGA, Chioma owned and operated Deere Law Firm in West Palm Beach, assisting clients with estate planning needs, asset protection and wealth preservation strategies.
A native of Jamaica and raised in the Bronx, New York, Chioma earned her Juris Doctor from Pace University School of Law in 2006. After law school, she relocated to Palm Beach County, Florida, beginning her legal career as a law clerk at a boutique litigation firm. She quickly developed her skills as a trial attorney, handling a broad range of commercial and civil litigation matters, with a primary focus on defense.
With a deep knowledge of electronic discovery and digital evidence in multiple legal applications, Chioma provides a unique perspective on digital assets, cybersecurity, and information security in estate planning, probate and trust administration. She held the internationally recognized Certified Electronic Discovery Specialist (CEDS) designation from 2019-2023.
Beyond her legal practice, Deere is active in the legal and business communities. She holds leadership positions in the Palm Beach County Bar Association and is a member of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys and the Palm Beach County Black Chamber of Commerce. She is also actively involved in community service through the West Palm Beach (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, where she serves as an officer, and serves on the philanthropy committee for the Palm Health Foundation. In addition, Chioma is a member of Sheree Davis Cunningham Black Women Lawyers Association, and fin-tech company Changing How Individuals Prosper (CHIP) financial planning professional and Advisory Board member.
Chioma is admitted to practice in Florida, US District Court Middle District of Florida, and the US District Court Southern District of Florida. She believes strongly in the power of education and frequently presents workshops and webinars on estate planning, probate, trust administration, and nursing home protection.
