The DSM office collaboration was formed in 2016, creating a platform to serve the community together.
Each attorney values our client relationships and we each stand proud that many of our clients have repeatedly turned to us for counsel and representation.
Rosanne M. Duane has practiced law for over twenty years in Palm Beach County, Florida, first with several national law firms and then in her own practice, Rosanne M. Duane, P.A., since January 2008. She has a law degree from Ohio State University and an LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Florida.
Rosanne has developed a sophisticated practice in which she has dealt with many complex and intricate issues for her clients. She has received several awards and recognitions for her professional accomplishments, including being named a Florida Super Lawyer 3 of 5 years. In 2012 Rosanne earned the Accredited Estate Planner (AEP) designation. Rosanne joined the Board of Trustees for Jupiter Medical Center in January 2016 and also continues as a member of the FAU Honors College Advisory Board. Her professional memberships include the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches, the Palm Beach County Estate Planning Council (past board member) and the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches (past Foundation Chair).
In her free time, Rosanne puts the same passion she applies to her law practice into diverse activities including traveling with her husband (especially to Italy), cooking, writing, reading, and running. Rosanne and her husband, Christopher, are also avid golfers. They were married at Lake Como, Italy, in 2014.
Rosanne M. Duane, Esq.
Kelly C. Sturmthal, Esq.
Please see Kelly’s websites at www.KellyEsq.com or www.KellysBriefingRoom.com
Kelly practices law, consults and collaborates with other seasoned attorneys to ensure each client’s plan is thorough, strategic, and well-coordinated.
She currently shares office space with DSM Law.
ABOUT KELLY
Kelly has been practicing law since 1993 and her mission is simple and powerful: Protect Your Family and Protect Your Business. She is truly a people person—and anyone who has met her knows that to be true. She genuinely enjoys meeting with clients, learning about their personal situations, and helping them address their estate and business planning needs.
Whether you are a local resident or a seasonal “snowbird,” Kelly can relate. Originally from Wall, New Jersey, she moved with her family to Jupiter, Florida in 1981. After graduating from Jupiter High School, Kelly earned a degree in Finance from the University of Central Florida and began her career with Barnett Bank, where she worked in multiple areas including banking and marketing. As a long-time Jupiter resident, she brings deep local knowledge and community insight to her clients.
Guiding others through planning has always been central to Kelly’s professional focus, which led her to pursue a law degree at the University of Miami. Since graduating, she has practiced in the areas of Wills, Estate Planning, Probate, and Small Business Planning, helping individuals and families plan with confidence and clarity.
- In 2002, Kelly and her husband returned to Jupiter to raise their children. She opened her legal practice, KellyEsq, collaborating with DSM Law and other seasoned attorneys to ensure each client’s plan is thorough, strategic, and well-coordinated.
- Through her membership and consulting firm, Kelly’s Briefing Room, Kelly offers consulting services, estate planning programs, plans for military families and unique membership options for all. Her firm’s motto—“Where Clarity Meets Military Heart”—reflects her deep commitment.
- Kelly continues the legacy businesses she and her father started, along with several other ventures, including a family business consulting firm. Her father—an accomplished entrepreneur—remains a lasting inspiration, and the businesses they built together continue today. Drawing on both personal and professional experience, including blended family dynamics, Kelly guides clients through estate planning, probate, and business planning. As a CEPA (Certified Exit Planning Advisor), she also helps business owners navigate growth and exit strategies through the both Kelly’s Briefing Room and the Business Owners Council. Connect with Kelly today to get more information.
- Kelly is also a frequent speaker on Planning for Your Legacy and is available for speaking engagements at events and organizations.
Family is always part of the conversation with Kelly’s clients. She has been married for over 30 years to her husband, Jeff Sturmthal, a retired Air Force F-16 pilot and American Airlines pilot. They have two adult sons and a puppy named Bailey. Nicholas is a graduate of the University of Florida with a degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Masters of Science in Management. Alexander is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and an active-duty officer in the U.S. Air Force. Together, Jeff and Kelly enjoy volunteering with their church and local military organizations, aviation, race cars, and traveling.