REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS & DISPUTES

Commercial and Residential

Real Estate Transactions and Disputes

Builders and developers

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Buyers and sellers in real estate disputes with agents, escrow companies, surveyors

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Construction defects

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Aquisition of commercial properties- around the world, as part of a larger business transaction

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Complex real estate transactions

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Transfer of real properties

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Probate administration of real properties

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Boundary disputes

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Title issues

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Vacation Rental Agreements

For matters involving fraud, hidden assets, or party identification, we also provide asset searches and skip-trace services

FAQ

How can real estate investors benefit from a Series LLC?

Each property can be placed in a separate "series" of the LLC, isolating risk and simplifying ownership. If one property faces liability, others in different series remain protected.

👉 Learn how Series LLCs protect real estate investors.

Construction Nightmares: A Florida Law Primer

When a renovation or build goes sideways in Florida, the path to relief runs through a few core statutes. Below is a concise, practitioner-level roadmap for owners, contractors, and subs.

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Avoid Construction Nightmares: Essential Tips for Construction Contracts

Building your dream home should be an exciting experience, not a stressful battle with your contractor. Unfortunately, construction projects go awry. By taking proactive steps before you even sign a contract, you can significantly reduce the risk of construction chaos. We help homeowners navigate the legal aspects of construction projects, helping with a successful journey and minimize financial nightmare, if chaos arises.

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Florida's real estate market is a hotbed of opportunity, attracting not just sun-seekers, but also savvy foreign investors. However, when it comes time to sell your Florida property, a hurdle awaits: the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA).

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The new rule of home buying: forget agents, get a lawyer instead.

Lawyers will save you tens of thousands of dollars in agent commissions alone, and you’ll get an attorney to answer your most pressing questions. The National Association of Realtors' own 2015 report says, "The real estate industry is saddled with a large number of part-time, untrained, unethical, and/or incompetent agents." And as one lawyer said: “Do you have an internet connection? Do you have at least a seventh-grade reading level? Do you like saving money? If you answer yes to all three, you're in fantastic shape to be your own agent.”

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