Areas of Practice
Real Estate
Are you buying or selling a home and need advice concerning a residential real estate contract? Is there a dispute about a purchase or sale we may assist you with? Are you going through foreclosure or eviction? The best way to avoid a legal problem is to address it before it happens.
Litigation
Sometimes the only way to address a problem is to exercise or defend your rights through a lawsuit. Our firm handles a variety of matters, whether you find yourself as a plaintiff or a defendant, including business contract disputes, landlord and tentant disputes, homeowners association issues, zoning issues, and more.
Landlord and Tenant
Entering into a lease agreement is an important event. Your rights, as either a landlord or a tenant, depend greatly upon the language of the agreement itself, but also upon the rights and rules outlined in Florida's Landlord-Tenant Act. If problems arise, critical steps must be followed to avoid significant legal consequences. From drafting and reviewing lease agreements, to protecting your rights in an eviction, consulting a lawyer at the outset is highly recommended.
Estate Planning
How can we help you achieve peace of mind as you think about life planning for your family and your business? Is avoiding or limiting probate a concern? What happens to your assets if you are injured or die unexpectedly? Creating wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance health care planning are some of the services the firm offers. A little planning now can pay many dividends later.
Formal Probate Proceedings
We also serve as legal counsel to guide our clients through the probate process whether your interests are as the personal representative (executor) named in a Last Will and Testament, a beneficiary of someone's estate or trust, or someone's creditor.
Business Services
The firm will assist your goal of forming a business and providing ongoing legal counsel as your business grows. Is a C-corporation, an S-corporation, a Florida Limited Liability Company, or some other form of business appropriate for your needs? Do you need contracts drafted or reviewed? Can we help you navigate government rules and regulations?
Land Trusts
Are you a real estate investor? Would you like to learn how to gain more privacy in your real estate holdings? Is there a way to more easily manage or transfer interests in real property? In many circumstances, a Florida Land Trust can be an excellent way to hold title to real property. We will be happy to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this ownership tool.
If you would like to discuss your case, please call us. We are also available by appointment at our Maitland location, by email, or at your home or office (yes, we still make house calls).