Attorneys

Kirk T. Bauer

Mr. Bauer began the practice of law in 1985 and established the law firm of Bauer and Associates in 1992 in DeLand. He concentrates his practice in business law, real property law, estate planning, probate and probate litigation matters. His son, Jeff, recently joined him as his partner in the firm. The firm represents individuals, public and private corporations, buyers and sellers, and non-profit groups. Mr. Bauer also owns and operates an independent title company, Ability Title, in DeLand.

He is a past president of the Volusia County Bar Association and has served on the Statewide Nominating Committee for Workers Compensation Judges, 7th Judicial Circuit Florida Bar Grievance Committee, and other local municipality committees, homeowners association boards, bank boards, and volunteer positions.

Born in Connecticut, he grew up in Branford until high school when he and his family moved to Shelter Island, New York. With his home always being close to water, he spent much time on a boat enjoying fishing and water sports. Following high school, he moved to Florida to attend Stetson University in DeLand and then Stetson Law School in St. Petersburg.

Mr. Bauer and his wife, Martha, have four children and six grandchildren. With most of the family living in the DeLand area, they are blessed to be able to spend a great deal of time together. Mr. Bauer is an instrument-rated private pilot and enjoys travel, and in-shore and off-shore fishing.

kbauer@delandattorneys.com

Jeffrey B. Bauer

Jeffrey B. Bauer was born and raised in DeLand, Florida. He attended Stetson University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration, with a major in Family Enterprise and a minor in Business Law. After graduation, Jeff attended Ave Maria School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate degree.

While at Stetson, Jeff owned his own landscaping business, worked for Bauer & Associates, and interned with Judge James Clayton, a long-time Circuit Judge in Volusia County. During and after law school, he continued to be employed at Bauer & Associates where he is now a partner.

Jeff is a member of the Florida Bar and Volusia County Bar Association. He concentrates his areas of practice in estate planning, probate, litigation, business law, and real estate matters. Jeff enjoys his time working with clients to assist them through the matters or difficulties they are facing.

Jeff is active in the community. He is a board member of the Volusia County Bar Association Young Lawyers Division and a board member of Volusia County Farm Bureau. He lives in DeLand with his wife, Kyndall, who is active in agriculture. They enjoy spending time outdoors - hunting, fishing, riding horses, and raising cattle.

jbauer@delandattorneys.com

Glenn L. Nye

Glenn Nye has over 40 years of experience working with clients in estate planning and probate matters. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Florida, Gainesville, his Juris Doctorate degree at Stetson University College of Law, St. Petersburg, Florida and a Masters Degree in Taxation from the University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida.

His areas of practice include Business & Commercial Law, Business Organizations, Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills and Taxation Law.

Mr. Nye has served on boards of the West Volusia YMCA, Jewish Federation of Volusia and Flagler County Endowment Committee and is past president of the DeLand Country Club. He is married to Madge and has one son, Gregory.

gnye@delandattorneys.com

Nicolas A. Garcia

Nicolas A. Garcia is a native of Miami, Florida. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Florida State University, with minors in General Business and Statistics.

Nick began his legal education at Syracuse University College of Law, where he was named to the Dean’s List and served as 1L Representative. Before his return to Florida, he was elected as Treasurer of the Latin American Law Student Association, Treasurer of the Entertainment and Sports Law Society, and Senator for the Class of 2024. His academic excellence earned him invitations to the Syracuse Law Review and the prestigious Travis H.D. Lewin Honor Society.

Eager to return to the Sunshine State, Nick transferred to Florida State University College of Law, where he completed his Juris Doctor and earned a Business Law Certificate. While in law school, he served as a Law Clerk in Coral Gables and assisted the local Tallahassee community through work at the Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic and several local law firms.

Nick is currently pursuing his LL.M. in Taxation at the University of Florida Levin College of Law. His areas of practice include Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Planning, Civil Litigation, Business Law, and Taxation.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Nick enjoys giving back to the community, meeting new people, fishing, cheering on college football, and exploring every corner of Florida.

ngarcia@delandattorneys.com