

"Committed to Justice"

Nina McGucken Alvarez is a dedicated attorney with over 16 years of experience in private practice, specializing in family law, probate, guardianship and estate planning. As the owner of McGucken Alvarez P.A. for more than a decade, she has represented clients with honesty, integrity and respect to meet their individual needs. Her true passion is advocating for incapacitated and developmentally disabled adults, representing and serving hundreds of individuals and their families each year. Outside of the office, Nina loves spending time with her family and friends and volunteering at her children’s school. Most Saturdays, you will find her at the YMCA cheering on her daughters playing basketball with her husband as the coach. She also enjoys fishing and being out on the water exploring Tampa Bay. A perfect weekend involves a gathering on her back porch, cooking and bringing family and friends together for good food and laughter.
About
EDUCATION:
⚖️ Stetson University College of Law, J.D.
⚖️ University of Florida, B.A., cum laude
⚖️ Academy of the Holy Names
PERSONAL:
⚖️ Third generation Tampan; lifelong resident of Hillsborough County
⚖️ Married to Aaron M. Alvarez for 18 years, mother of two daughters
EXPERIENCE:
⚖️ Attorney with over 16 years of experience in private practice based in Tampa.
⚖️ Concentration in family law, probate and guardianship
⚖️ Owner and partner of McGucken Alvarez P.A. for 10 years
⚖️ Assistant Regional Counsel, Office of Criminal Conflict and Civil Regional Counsel, Second Region - Tampa
⚖️ Hired as the only attorney in Hillsborough County to represent indigent clients with developmental disabilities
⚖️ Member of the Hillsborough County court appointed registry in incapacity/guardianship and guardian advocacy for over 10 years
COMMUNITY:
⚖️ Member of South Tampa Chamber of Commerce
⚖️ Member of Tiger Bay Club
⚖️Active, lifetime Parishioner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church
⚖️ Academy of the Holy Names Mother’s Association
⚖️Academy of the Holy Names Board of Trustees, former member and Vice Chairman
⚖️ Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, active associate in Tampa Mission Centre