Tom Stanley – Managing Partner
Tom is a Board Certified Attorney in Wills, Estates, and Trusts, as well as Real Estate. As of 2017, he is one of only four attorneys in Florida to hold both certifications. Certification by the Florida Bar requires peer recommendation, extensive experience, and passing a rigorous written exam.
A third-generation attorney, Tom is a member of the Law Firm of MacMillan & Stanley, founded in 1946 by his grandfather, Neil E. MacMillan. He practices in trusts and estates, complex real estate transactions, due diligence planning, and closely held business interests.
Education: Tom graduated from Atlantic High School in 1995 and was the first student from his school to attend Princeton University since 1977. At Princeton, he majored in history and played varsity football. He earned his J.D. from Florida State University in 2002.
Community Involvement: Tom is actively involved in his community, serving as:
- Town Commissioner of the Town of Gulf Stream
- Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Delray Beach
- Member of the Board of Trustees of the Gulf Stream School
- President of the Delray Beach Historical Society
- Chairman of the Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board
He has also served as:
Hobbies: Tom enjoys equestrian activities, tennis, and golf.
Family: Tom is married to Kirsten Stanley.
Nicholas Ritornato – Associate Attorney
Nicholas practices in residential and commercial transactions, due diligence planning, and closely held business interests. He joined the firm in 2022.
Education: Nicholas earned a B.S. in Political Science with a Major in Economics and Minor in Psychology from Florida State University in 2018 and his J.D. from the University of Miami in 2022, where he served as an Articles & Comments Editor for the University of Miami Law Review.
Community Involvement: Nicholas is actively involved in community initiatives and previously participated in Dance Marathon, Relay for Life, and UPLIFT Community Leadership.
Hobbies: He enjoys boating, fishing, traveling, golfing, and following professional and collegiate athletics.
Family: Nicholas is married to Mikayla Ritornato.
Fred B. Devitt III – Of Counsel
Fred (“Fritz”) is a Board Certified Wills, Trusts, and Estates Lawyer, maintaining this prestigious certification since 1988. Board certification by the Florida Bar requires peer recommendation, extensive experience, and the successful completion of a rigorous written examination. Fred has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1988 and holds an AV 5 Star Rating. He is an active member of the Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar and the Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education.
Fred practices in the areas of estate planning, wills, and trusts, bringing decades of experience and deep expertise to his clients.
Education: Fred graduated from Mercer University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1985. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law in 1988.
Community Involvement: Fred has been an active member of the Delray Beach community for many years. He has served as:
- President of the Delray Beach Historical Society (dates TBD)
- Board Member of the Bethesda Hospital Foundation (2006–2011)
- Member of the Town of Gulf Stream Architectural Review and Planning Board (1994–1997)
- Commissioner of the Town of Gulf Stream (1997–2012)
- President of the 4001 Building (2013–2018)
Practice Areas:
- Estate Planning
- Wills and Trusts
Carol Stanley – Of Counsel
Carol is a Board Certified Attorney in Wills, Estates, and Trusts and has practiced law in Delray Beach since 1970. She specializes in estate planning, tax strategies, and real estate transactions.
Education: Carol graduated Cum Laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 1970, where she served as Associate Editor of the Law Review and earned several academic honors.
Professional Memberships:
- Florida Bar – Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law; Elder Law
- American Bar Association – Real Property and Trust
- Palm Beach County Bar – South Palm Beach County Probate Committee
Hobbies: Carol enjoys equestrian activities and cattle ranching in Martin County, Florida.