Top Corporate Lawyers Near Me in Orlando Area

“I try to see and hear things from my client's point of view. Once I earn their trust, my clients come to know that they can count on me to put their best case forward, as long as it is truthful. When I believe in a client's case, I will go the extra mile and then some to achieve what I believe they are entitled to under the law.”. I received my legal education from the University of Florida School of Law, where I graduated with honors in 1986.  Following graduation, I worked as an assistant to a judge in the Fifth Diistrict Court of Appeals, which decides all appeals for the Central Florida area.  Afterwards,  I worked with several large lawfirms, until I started my own law firm in 2006.  I enjoy practicing as a small firm so that I can provide direct and personal service to my clients.  I  believe that being someone's lawyer is a special relationship based on trust.  I truely enjoy using my skills, knowledge, and expertise to help my clients resolve what may be the most serious problem that they will ever have.. I am board certified as an expert in civil trial law by the Florida Bar.  I have extensive experience litigating cases involving professional malpractice, personal injuries, insurance disputes, real estate disputes, and business disputes.  I have represented clients seeking compensation, and I have also defended clients who are being sued.  My experience in representing clients on both sides of a case gives me a deeper understanding of how to achieve the best outcome for my clients, whether it be a favorable settlemnent, or a victory in the courtroom.

With over 24 years of proven legal skill, Attorney Lauren Ilvento has the skills and understanding to help you fight for the future you and your family deserve. Ilvento Law, P.A. has experience with both local and international laws, and they stand ready to help you prepare the case that stands strong in support of your interests. Their team also helps with business law concerns, making it easy to get experienced legal advice without an in-house retainer fee. Call today and schedule your consultation to learn more about how you can obtain the best possible outcome for your situation.

With more than eighteen years of experience in large firms, serving clients with a variety of business needs, Michael (Mike) W. McNatt offers you the insight he has gained from representing opposing interests in similar transactions. He has represented landlords and tenants, lenders and borrowers, purchasers and sellers, equity investors and developers, managers and owners, brokers and principals. He draws on his experience to serve you by addressing legitimate interests that the opposing party must protect and by minimizing the negotiation of issues that the opposing party can compromise. Mike’s clients, some of whom have relied on his advice for years, routinely involve him in their strategic decision making. Mike has a diverse client base, including REITs, syndicates, businesses, brokers, developers, and individual investors, giving him a depth of experience from which he can better serve your needs.. The recent economic challenges have highlighted Mike’s significant experience with distressed assets, including foreclosures, receiverships, workouts, and restructurings.. As a former commercial lender for a large bank, Mike brings years of deal-making experience from regularly advising commercial banks, other financial institutions, and private lenders, in the legal aspects of a broad range of financial transactions, including commercial lending, asset-based financing, real estate, corporate finance, workouts, and restructurings.. Mike also serves the general business needs of a broad range of corporate clients, from manufacturers and service providers to real estate investors and small businesses.. An avid speaker on real estate topics, Mike has appeared before groups sponsored by the International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute, and the National Association of Industrial and Office Parks. Topics have ranged from sustainable development and green real estate issues to opportunities in distressed real estate. Mike has also authored many articles on these topics.. After working at large U.S. law firms and having weathered the recent recession, Mike decided that a boutique firm was a better platform for providing the flexibility and adaptability necessary to better serve the needs of his clients in the rapidly changing marketplace. Mike has been Peer Review Rated as AV® Preeminent™, the highest performance rating in Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system, and was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of real estate law.. A lifelong Central Florida resident, Mike grew up in Orlando. His community involvement started early with active participation in the Boy Scouts; he reached the rank of Eagle Scout by the age of fifteen. He went on to attend Stetson University, from which he received his bachelor’s degree in business administration, with honors, in 1989, with a major in finance and a minor in information systems. While in college, Mike continued his community involvement through participation in student government, InterVarsity, and the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity.. Mike started his career in commercial banking and then went on to graduate school at the University of Florida, from which he received his law degree and his master of business administration, both with honors, in 1994. Mike has lived in Manchester, England and Berlin, Germany and is conversant in German. Mike resides in Central Florida with his wife and children and continues to be involved in the community and in his church. He is a graduate of Leadership Orlando and was the first lawyer in Central Florida to attain the U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP). When not being a lawyer, husband, or dad, he likes to exercise (CrossFit), travel, read, and eat chocolate.

William E. Ruffier is a board certified civil trial lawyer and a named partner of Dellecker Wilson King McKenna Ruffier & Sos, LLP.  Mr. Ruffier has received several prestigious legal honors including the AV® Preeminent Rating™, Martindale-Hubbell® and has been recognized by local and state magazines as as being in the top 1% of attorneys within the state of Florida.  Mr. Ruffier earned his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law in 1986 and a bachelor of science degree in finance from the University of Florida in 1983.  His practice areas include personal injury, product liability, pediatric injuries, nursing home abuse and neglect, auto accidents, wrongful death, insurance company bad faith and hurricane property damage claims.. Throughout his career Mr. Ruffier has been an active member of many civic and social organizations. He has held several leadership positions within the Boy Scouts of America, including positions on the Central Florida Council Executive Board.  Mr. Ruffier has been instrumental in fostering spiritual growth and leadership skills among Orlando’s young men for many years.  In 2011, Mr. Ruffier received the Lutheran Lamb Award , a national award recognizing Mr. Ruffier’s 25 years of distinguished volunteer service as a Christian role model and leader for young people.. Mr. Ruffier has also served on the board of directors for the Central Florida Fair for the past eight years.  Mr. Ruffier was elected to serve as the Vice-President for the 2013-2014 term.

Spencer R. Munns is a Partner with the Central Florida law firm Bogin, Munns & Munns.  Mr. Munns handles a variety of practice areas such as Commercial Real Estate, Probate, and Business Litigation in addition to Real Estate Development, Commercial Leasing, and Commercial Closings.  Mr. Munns oversees the Commercial Law division of his firm, involving legal matters such as Business Transactions, Bankruptcy, Family Law, Estate Planning, Immigration, Criminal Defense, and more.

S.I. "Sandy" Valbh is an Of Counsel attorney with the Central Florida law firm Bogin, Munns & Munns.  Mr. Valbh practices in the areas of Business Law, Tax Law, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Guardianship, and Business Purchases & Sales.

Romaine Brown is an experienced trial attorney with over 20 years of experience. Ms. Brown is actively involved in all strategy decisions, hearings and trials, and deals on a personal basis with each client.. Ms. Brown is recognized as Rising Star by the prestigious Super Lawyers rating service. She is Lead Council Rated in Family Law and Immigration by LawInfo and has received an outstanding 15 Year Community Service Award from Martindale-Hubbell. Appointments canbe scheduled online at . Atty. Brown practices in Orange County, Seminole County, Brevard County, St. Lucie, Martin and West Palm Beach Counties and handles cases throughout the State of Florida.. Her practice is focused on. Ms. Brown is admitted to practice law in Florida, the U.S. Southern District, Middle District of Florida and Immigration in all 50 States.

ROBERT W. ANTHONY, (Member) born Sanford, Florida, September 28, 1955; admitted to bar, 1982, Florida; 1983, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida; 1984, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.Education: Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., cum laude, 1977); University of Florida (J.D., with high honors, 1982). Order of the Coif; Phi Kappa Phi. Recipient; Joseph J. Gersten Key Award; George W. Milam Award. Member, University of Florida Law Review, 1981-1982.Author: "U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Sale of Business Doctrine," 60 Florida Bar Journal 13, January, 1986; "Constitutional Law: Qualified Right of Access to Criminal Trials Recognized," 33 University of Florida Law Review 272, 1981; "Protection for Attorney Solicitation Slow in Coming," 33 University of Florida Law Review 698, 1981.Member: Orange County Bar Association.Practice Areas: Commercial Litigation; Real Estate Litigation; Securities Litigation; Residential Real Estate; Commercial Real Estate; Family Law; Resort Timeshares.AV Rated.

Rebecca L. Palmer is a Family & Marital Law attorney practicing in Orlando, FL.  Palmer has a broad background in providing intimate legal advice to those in need at a major time of change in their life. When she began her practice 23 years ago she did so to be in the courtroom for general litigation. Then she learned while litigation is sometimes necessary, often the best route is to use the best negotiation techniques possible. As such Palmer focuses on alternative dispute resolution and collaborative law issues for domestic disputes, but knows how and when it is time to go to court.. Palmer’s matters range from difficult divorces, mediation, adoption, complex financial issues and custody cases. Palmer is a Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator and brings experience in all methods of case resolution, including mediation, arbitration, facilitation and negotiations to serve individuals as well as businesses.  She has extensive experience with complex financial issues as well. Palmer has handled dividing celebrity assets with an eye to the family behind the news, and was on the legal team representing Elin Nordegren in her divorce from Tiger Woods.. Palmer also loves her community. Palmer has been President of the Central Florida Association of Women, the President of the Orlando Young Professionals, an adjunct professor in the areas of Legal Ethics, Business Law, Trial Techniques and Family Law at Stetson University, Barry University, Southern College, and the University of Central Florida. Palmer also taught for several years at Emory University for the trial advocacy program. She is a published author and speaker, and appears frequently on Fox 35 News Orlando.

Orlando, Florida, attorney Tonya Walker is Of Counsel to Bloodworth Law, PLLC.. Tonya has practiced law since 2002 and works with the Bloodworth Law team on commercial litigation, construction litigation, and supports probate and trust litigation cases.. Tonya attended law school while providing support to law firm partners as a paralegal in 1997 for Korn & Zehmer, P.A., an appellate law and commercial litigation firm in Jacksonville, Florida.. Tonya attended Florida State University College of Law and received a Juris Doctorate, cum laude in 2002. Prior, she graduated the University of North Florida with a B.A. in criminal justice.. Tonya was as an associate attorney for commercial litigation and construction litigation law firm Hedrick, Dewberry, Regan & Durant, P.A. from 2002-05.. In 2006, she returned to Korn & Zehmer, P.A., as an associate attorney. She focused on construction litigation and commercial litigation for Jacksonville, Florida, law firmsWhalen & Deem, LLC, and Regan, Zebouni & Walker, P.A., in 2007-08.. Tonya has been a Legal Methods Instructor at Florida A&M University College of Law since 2011. She has utilized professional skills and applications to teach law school students. Prior, she taught at Florida Coastal School of Law beginning 2006.. Tonya finds every case unique and enjoys the problem-solution process of applying the law to meet the needs of the client. She believes it’s imperative to connect with clients and be upfront in explaining the litigation process.

My passion is helping clients aspire to a better life. I work primarily with real estate investors and entrepreneurs who have real estate holdings as part of their portfolio. Our primary focus is on protecting your assets from judgment creditors, building your asset holdings, and ensuring that your legacy is passed on to the next generation as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible, providing you with a sense of security and reassurance about your assets.. We draft all types of deeds, including enhanced life estates (Lady Bird deeds), create limited liability companies, advise clients about joint ventures and partnerships, draft Florida land trusts for privacy and asset protection, draft mortgage loan documents for private lenders, represent buyers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate closings, provide complete estate planning counseling and drafting, and create special LLCs for self-directed IRA account holders who invest in alternative investments with their retirement funds.. It's important to note that we do not handle any litigation, including evictions, foreclosures, partitions, or breaches of contract. We are solely a transactional practice, committed to providing you with the services you need without the stress of litigation.. I am the co-author of Land Trusts in Florida, Eleventh Edition. Trust This., my podcast @mylandtrustee, is on YouTube and targeted at real estate entrepreneurs and professionals. You can also subscribe to my weekly e-mail newsletter on our website at www.aspirelegal.com.

Mr. Rubin is also a CPA licensed in Florida.  With both legal and accounting backgrounds, Mr. Rubin assists clients in structuring, negotiating and documenting their transactions. From choice of entity and governing documents (such as shareholders agreements and LLC operating agreements) to ongoing business issues such as employment, confidentiality, noncompetition and intellectual property licensing, he understands what clients need to operate their businesses. Mr. Rubin has structured strategic business relationships, including joint ventures and distribution arrangements, for numerous clients and has facilitated several small and mid-cap companies with obtaining debt and private placements of equity in the U.S. and internationally. He has also represented numerous buyers and sellers in the disposition of businesses, and in the separation of partnerships and other closely held businesses.

Marital Status:  Married. Hometown:  Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Interests:  Basketball, college football, scuba diving. Blessed Trinity Catholic Church

J. Kemp Brinson is a partner at Bloodworth Law, PLLC, in Orlando, Florida. Kemp has 14 years of business litigation, trust litigation, probate litigation, and employment law experience.. Kemp handles Business law cases including:. --Business Torts. --Shareholder & partner disputes. --Breach of contract. Trust & Probate Litigation cases including:. --Undue influence. --Tortious interference. --Accounting actions. --Breach of fiduciary duty. --Lack of capacity. Employment Law cases including:. Kemp founded The Brinson Law Firm in 2013 in Winter Haven, Florida. He practiced with Florida law firm Clark, Campbell, Lancaster & Munson, P.A., in Lakeland, Florida, and began his career with Straughn & Turner, P.A., in Winter Haven, Florida.. Kemp attended The George Washington University Law School, Washington, D.C., and received his Juris Doctor in 2004. He attended North Carolina State University, Raleigh, N.C., and received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, was a Park Scholar, and graduated magna cum laude, in 2001.

I was born and raised in Middletown, New York. In 1982 I was admittedto the Florida Bar, and I have been authorized to practice before District Court of the Middle District of Florida since 1983 andbefore the US. Court of Appeals since 1985. I received my B.A. (withhonors) in 1973 and my Ph.D. in 1977 from State University of New Yorkat Binghamton. In 1982 I received my J.D from Cornell University. I wasan editor of the Cornell Law Review and am the author of a book andnumerous articles. After practicing law with many prestigious law firms in Central FloridaI opened my own law firm in 1998. I made the decision to open my ownfirm so that I would have unfettered ability to provide clients withthe level of representation and customer care that I believe eachclient is entitled to. I have created a boutique style law firm thatfocuses on client care. My firm has been structured with the specificobjective of allowing clients the ability to actively engage in theircase through ensuring that each client has frequent communication withtheir legal team and involvement with the strategies deigned to meeteach client's specific desires. It is my mission to aggressively represent my clients in a fashion thatassures they are afforded the full extent of their legal rights, whilefocusing on their specific goals and needs.

I am a co-founder of Walsh Banks Law, located in Orlando, Florida. Since 2005, the primary focus of my practice has been business law, franchise law, real estate law and contract law.. I've worked with a wide variety of clients ranging from individual entrepreneurs and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies and nonprofit organizations. I've provided legal assistance and representation to clients as they’ve formed new companies, started new entrepreneurial ventures, provided legal assistance for business expansion, corporate reorganization, and helped develop exit strategies through the development of succession plans or the sale of the business.. This includes extensive experience representing startup and existing franchisors; as well as franchisees looking to buy their first franchise, sell an existing franchise or become a master franchisee.. Whether coordinating complicated contract negotiations, assisting nonprofits gain their tax-exempt status, or providing outside general counsel services my goal is to help clients succeed by providing clear, practical legal advice and representation.. I am a member of the Florida Bar Association, Business Law Section and Tax Section, Orange County Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the Supreme Court Bar. As such, I have been admitted to practice law in the state of Florida, and before the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Highest ratings in Martindale Hubbell, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Chambers USA;  experienced trial lawyer in central Florida since 1974. Miami University, Oxford, Ohio undergraduate, communications and cryptographic officer USS Ault (DD-698) from 1968-1971.  University fo Michigan Law School.  Shareholder at Akerman, Senterfitt lawfirm, Fisher, Rushmer, Werrenrathand Keiner, then Gray Robinson head of litigation from 1995.  Hobbies include flying, racing and restoring vintage race cars, old mahogany boats and entertainment business.  Manager and roadie for Paige Keiner, pop singer rated #1 by Reverbnation, now a college student majoring in music and history.  Lead trial counsel in major cases including the sea-turtle beach driving case in Daytona, and the Isleworth stormwater litigation which was, and remains the longest civil jury trial in Orange County history. Other noteworthy cases indlude representing the interests of  the band N'Sync in the famous dispute with their  their manager, Lou Perlman.

Donna L. Draves has been practicing law in Florida for over 40 years and practices in the following areas: Business/Corporate Law, International Law, Contracts, Entertainment Law, and Litigation. She has successfully litigated thousands of cases over the course of her career. She is devoted to her clients and always strives to achieve the best possible results for them.

Construction law and commercial litigation are Jim Washburn’s focus. A Florida Bar Board Certified Construction Law Attorney, Jim handles all types of construction law and commercial litigation issues, including complex construction matters, contract drafting and negotiation, schedule-driven claims, bid protests, contract terminations, design and construction deficiencies, licensing issues, and lien and bond disputes. Practicing more than 18 years, Jim represents public and private owners, design professionals, general contractors, sureties, and subcontractors.. Prior to attending law school, he worked for his family’s underground utility subcontracting company. This first-hand experience gives Jim an insider’s perspective on the construction bid process, cost impacts of schedule disruption and differing site conditions, and other pit-falls common in the construction industry.. As a frequent speaker and author, he has published articles on Florida’s Construction Lien Law, standard construction contract provisions, and updates in Florida law affecting the construction industry.. Jim obtained both his B.A. degree in English and law degree from the University of Florida. He grew up in Central Florida and attended Bishop Moore and Lake Mary High Schools.

Board Certified in Business Litigation.

Attorney Charles (Chad) R. Walker, Jr., is a partner at Regan Atwood P.A. Chad handles construction, business, and real estate litigation in the Regan Atwood offices in Orlando, Florida, and Jacksonville, Florida.. Chad has practiced law in Florida since 2001, and is Florida Bar Board Certified in construction law.. Chad has served as lead counsel in multimillion-dollar legal disputes for Florida, regional and national clients in complex construction, commercial and real estate disputes in state and federal courts and in arbitration.. Chad works primarily on construction cases for national, regional and local general contractors, site work contractors, multi-family builders, and trade subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, roofer, etc.), as well as condominium associations and developers.

At Sawyer & Sawyer, P.A., we pride ourselves on being a family-oriented firm. Carolyn Sawyer, Esq. and her husband, Dr. Thomas Sawyer, Esq., established the firm in 1994. In 1998, they were joined by their daughter, Cary Moss, Esq., and later by Cary's husband, Thomas Moss. Today, the firm has grown to include four attorneys and thirteen staff members.. Our Philosophy. Every member of the Sawyer & Sawyer, P.A. team is treated like family, and that philosophy is extended to our clients, as well. We aim to focus on the individual client and his or her goals. By listening to your individual circumstances, we develop personalized plans to help you and your family plan for life's contingencies. We make an effort to get to know each client's uniquely personal circumstances in order to develop the best plan for you.. Our Goal. Our goal is to assist you in navigating life's important transitions, whether that be by assisting you or a loved one in planning for long term care or to receive Medicaid assistance with Nursing Home care, or developing a comprehensive estate plan that will meet your family's needs in the event of unplanned death or illness. Our attorneys and staff specialize in Medicaid Planning, Guardianship, Probate, and Estate Plannning.

Asima M. Azam heads the community association law practice group, providing comprehensive legal assistance to over 100 condominiums, homeowners associations and planned communities in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville.  Ms. Azam provides counsel to her clients on a full range of matters including interpreting governing documents and applicable law, enforcing covenants and rules, collecting delinquent assessments, reviewing and drafting contracts and leases, drafting rules and regulations and amending governing documents. Her understanding of the unique needs of each community association she represents enables her to effectively and promptly solve problems and provide preventative counseling to her clients. In addition, Ms. Azam provides assistance to developers in the formation and set up of new condominiums and planned communities, drafting covenants and restrictions and preparing filings for the Division of Florida Condominiums, Timeshares and Mobile Homes.. Ms. Azam frequently provides seminars to various community management organizations on topics including assessment collection, covenant enforcement and legislation affecting community associations, and in 2012 was certified by the Division of Florida Condominiums as a condominium education provider.. Ms. Azam is also very active in the Central Florida business and civic community. Since 2003 she has been a dedicated member of the Rotary Club of Orlando Breakfast, and in 2009 served as the Club’s youngest President.  In 2004, she was appointed by Orange County Mayor Richard Crotty to serve on the Board of Zoning Adjustment and was elected Vice Chairman of the Board in 2007 and 2008. In 2005, she was also appointed by Commissioner Linda Stewart’s to the Orange County Citizens Commission for Children. Finally, Ms. Azam is also a graduate of the Orlando Regional Chamber’s Political Leadership Institute, Class of 2008.  In 2011, 2012 and 2013 Ms. Azam was honored by SuperLawyers with their Rising Star designation.