Taryn Vaughn

Taryn Vaughn joined Pavese Law Firm in 2026. Her practice focuses on Land Use and Zoning, and Environmental and Water Law.

Prior to joining Pavese Law Firm, Taryn served as an Assistant Statewide Prosecutor with the Florida Office of Statewide Prosecution in Fort Myers, where she investigated, prosecuted complex multi-jurisdictional, and organized criminal felony matters. Her experience included conducting extensive legal research, preparing pleadings and other legal documents, handling hearings and trials, and advising law enforcement during criminal investigations.

Before joining the Office of Statewide Prosecution, Taryn served as an Assistant Attorney in the Special Victims Unit of the State Attorney’s Office in Fort Myers. In that role, she prosecuted felony cases involving domestic violence, sexual abuse, child abuse, and other serious offenses. Earlier in her legal career, she worked in private practice in Fort Myers, where she gained experience in real estate law, and previously served as a law clerk handling matters involving probate, guardianship, and estate planning.

Ms. Vaughn earned her Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law in 2020. While in law school, she received several CALI Awards and was the first recipient of the Vincent Von Zwehl Annual Scholarship. She also served as a Student Ambassador, Career Services Office Student Ambassador and Public Relations Officer for the Veteran Law Student Association. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Old Dominion University and an Associate of Arts from Florida Gulf Coast University.

Prior to pursuing her legal career, Ms. Vaughn served six years in the United States Navy, attaining the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. Her military service included work in the Trial Administration Office and Legal Assistance Office, where she assisted attorneys and paralegals with trial preparation and provided notary services for active-duty and retired military personnel. She also served as an Aviation Electronics Technician, performing maintenance and troubleshooting on radar, communication, and weapons systems aboard F/A-18.