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.

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.

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.

Susan joined the law firm of Wilson & Johnson in November 2024 bringing over 8 years of experience in Estate and Trust Administration. She is organized and detail-oriented and she understands the emotional and financial aspects of estate and trust administration, allowing her to approach each case with compassion and empathy.

Susan was raised in Naples, Florida. She has been married to her high school sweetheart for 31 years. They have 3 beautiful daughters and are proud Mimi and Pop Pop to 2 handsome grandsons!