Starlett Massey

Starlett Massey is the founding shareholder of Massey Law Group (MLG), where she practices commercial litigation, corporate transactions, and real estate law. Fairness, equity, and diversity are central to Starlett’s law practice and her community engagement. 

She founded MLG because she wanted to create an alternative law firm model based on the principles of fairness, equality, and transparency. She understands that happy lawyers who are fairly compensated and treated with respect will deliver the highest quality of legal services to clients. In 2021, Starlett founded the Collab at 3833—an office building shared by women professionals. The space is dedicated to creating a sense of belonging, fostering the spirit of collaboration, and hosting community events—from campaign fundraisers to art shows for emerging artists. 

Starlett graduated cum laude from the Florida State University with a degree in English in 1998. She is a 2007 graduate of the Florida State University College of Law. Starlett is licensed to practice in Florida and is licensed and practices in all state and federal courts of the State of Florida. She was recognized as a Rising Star in Business Litigation by peer review through the Florida Super Lawyers from 2013 to 2017 and as a Super Lawyer in Business Litigation from 2022 to 2024. 

For six consecutive years, Starlett served on The Florida Bar’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The Diversity and Inclusion Committee’s work included initiatives, such as the Diversity Leadership Grant program, the Florida Holocaust Museum’s ”Letters from Anne and Martin” event, and The Florida Bar’s Path to Unity Program. Since 2024, she has served on the Executive Council for The Florida Bar’s Solo and Small Firm Section.

Starlett has worked extensively with the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL) and PFAWL, their Pinellas County Chapter. She serves as the DEI committee chair for PFAWL. She has represented PFAWL on its delegation in Tallahassee and enthusiastically spearheaded PFAWL’s participation in the St. Pete Pride Parade. In 2024, Starlett was recognized with the FAWL President’s Award for her work in forming the non-profit FAWL Support Organization Inc. (FSO), increasing FAWL’s impact and service projects to support women lawyers. In 2025, Starlett was named PFAWL’s Lawyer of the Year for her contributions, service, and for fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession and her community. 

Joining Mashekia Allgood, an AI ethicist and founder of AllAI, Starlett recently participated in a webinar series, available for free Florida CLE technology credits, which examines the impact of artificial intelligence on law firms, the law practice, and client cases. Additionally, Starlett has partnered with Florida CraftArt for “The Art of Healing”—a collaborative performance, also available for free CLE credit, which increases awareness about tolerance, acceptance, and racism in our communities. 

Starlett’s vision for MLG and her commitment to gender and racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion are second only to her dedication to parenting her son as a young man, who is committed to fun, play, and the principles of integrity, equality, and community responsibility.

Highlighted Practice Areas

› Corporate Formation, Taxation, and Governance

› Commercial Litigation

› Real Estate Title and Closings

› Creditor’s Rights in Bankruptcy and Foreclosure

› Tax Deed Sales

Publications:

• “Mildred Dukes v. Suncoast Credit Union: Potential for Uniformity on Discharge of Mortgage Loan Debt in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cases in the Eleventh Circuit” McCumber Daniels’ Clear and Convincing Evidence, Sept. 21, 2017.
• “Supreme Court of Florida Lets the Fourth District Court of Appeal’s Ober Decision Stand” McCumber Daniels’ Clear and Convincing Evidence, Sept. 19, 2017.
• “Much Ado Over Nothing? Ober v. Town of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea” McCumber Daniels’ Clear and Convincing Evidence, Jan. 29, 2017.
• “In re Failla: Let Them Eat Cake” Clear and Convincing Evidence, Nov. 10, 2016.
  “Per Ober: Lis Pendens Protection is Over Upon Entry of Final Judgment of Foreclosure” McCumber Daniels’ Clear and Convincing Evidence, Sept. 16, 2016.
• “Buying Craze: Liability Pros & Cons of Hospital Employment.”
  Medical Liability Monitor, March 2012 vol. 37, NO 3.
• “Buying Craze: Hospital Groups Acquiring Physicians’ Private Practices.” McCumber Daniels’ Clear and Convincing Evidence, April 18, 2011. Republished. Medical Liability Monitor Blog, December 2011.
• Contributor to the Florida Defense Lawyer Association’s Trial Advocate QuarterlyFall 2011 Edition (v. 30 #4), “Medicare Reporting, Resolving Conditional Payments and Taking Medicare’s Interest Into Account for Future Payments.”
• “Legislative Success: Inadmissibility of “Never Events” in Medical Malpractice Claims” McCumber Daniels’ Clear and Convincing Evidence, Aug. 23, 2011.
• Contributor to the Florida Defense Lawyer Association’s Medicare White Paper, “Medicare Reporting, Resolving Conditional Payments and Taking Medicare’s Interest into Account for Future Payments,”June 2, 2011.
• “Long-Term Care: DNRs, AEDs, and the Role of the Medical Director,” Fall 2010 Florida Medical Directors Association’s Progress Report, Vol. 16, No. 22.
• Coauthor “The Broad Extension of Hospital Liability” Spring 2010 Professional Liability Defense Quarterly, Vol. 2, Issue 2.

Blog Posts

• The Corporate Transparency Act Is Back in Effect With a New Deadline of March 21, 2025
• Breaking News: Corporate Transparency Act Blocked
• Don’t Be Up Schitt’s Creek: How Operating Agreements Safeguard LLC Succession Planning
• Don’t Be Up Schitt’s Creek: Risk of Theft or Conversion of a Member’s Interest in an LLC Without an Operating Agreement
• Don’t Be Up Schitt’s Creek: Why Your LLC Should Have an Operating Agreement
• Legal Update: Significant Changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure
• What All Business Owners Need to Know About the Corporate Transparency Act, Effective Jan. 1, 2024
• Should My Florida LLC Have More Than One Member? How to Protect Your Company’s Corporate Veil
• Forced Forfeiture of Residential Property and New Florida Laws
• What Does Florida’s New Legislation on Homeowner’s Insurance Mean for Lenders, Investors, and Property Owners?