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I joined Ulmer & Berne's real etstate group upon passing the July 2008 bar examination.  My interest in real estate is largely derived from my passion for urban history and redevelopment.  I take great satisfaction in seeing the changes our firm's work makes in the built landscape where we reside.. I grew up in the Cleveland area and currently live in the West Park neighborhood of Cleveland with my wife, daughter and two cats.  As a young attorney, I look forward to many years of learning, assisting clients, and making a difference in the community through my practice.

A pre-eminent property tax attorney, Steve is the former National Director of Property Tax Services for Ernst & Young’s State and Local Tax Practice, and specializes in property tax matters throughout the United States. He has more than 25 years of experience handling property tax appeals and related matters for large national clients inclusive of national REITs and Fortune 500 companies. Steve’s experience has led to the successful representation of clients with complex legal issues related to the valuation of real and personal property for all types of commercial and residential properties. Steve’s more recent successes include the representation of a casino, airport mall and major hospital system. Steve is also experienced in the area of state tax exemptions for qualifying property.. This is a link to this property tax attorney's website.. When not assisting taxpayers, Steve enjoys biking, attending the theatre and spending time with his family.

Ryan has been involved in real estate in various capacities for nearly 20 years. In addition to being a practicing attorney, Ryan has real world insight into real estate investment, valuation, and management. He has an extensive real estate background with prior experience in residential and commercial sales, land development, property rehabilitation, and large scale commercial property management. He has managed properties ranging from mobile homes to regional shopping centers and understands the issues landlords and tenants face. He is a licensed real estate broker in both Florida and Nebraska.. Through his experiences as a real estate professional, Ryan found his love for the law. In 2008, he left a successful career as a real estate asset manager and began pursuing the study of law full time. Being a Nebraska native and having received his Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration/Finance from the University of Nebraska at Kearney, Ryan chose to begin his legal education at the University of Nebraska, College of Law, a top tier law school. While Attending UNL Law, Ryan focused his legal education on real estate transactions, negotiations, business entities, and wills and trusts.. Following graduation from the University of Nebraska School of Law, Ryan moved to Florida and joined the Florida Ba then he began practicing in the area of real estate law. Ryan initially chose to practice with the Davis Basta Law Firm, P.A. in Palm Harbor. While at the Davis Basta Law Firm, Ryan specialized in complex litigation. His cases included HOA/Condo Association disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, homestead and annuity exemption disputes, insurance settlement disputes, private mortgage foreclosures and foreclosure defense.. During his time at the Davis Basta Law Firm, Ryan attended, and graduated from, “The Robert Traurig-Greenberg Traurig LL.M” in the Real Property Development Program through the University of Miami School of Law. Ryan’s participation in this program has given him access to, and instruction from, top national experts in real estate law. Through their instruction, Ryan gained an even greater understanding of land acquisition, finance, regulation, tax law, construction law, residential and commercial development, landlord tenant, closings, negotiation, planning strategies and drafting.. After graduating with his LL.M. (Master of Laws) Ryan parted ways with the Davis Basta Law Firm, and began the Dirks Law Firm, P.A.. At the Dirks Law Firm, Ryan’s areas of practice range from simple landlord/tenant actions to complex commercial real estate transactions/litigations. By understanding both the law and his client’s real estate businesses, Ryan is able to provide his clients with real world solutions and guidance. Most notably, Ryan focuses on helping his real estate clients find cost effective solutions that minimize business risk and maximize business returns.. Whether your issue is a simple residential landlord/tenant dispute, or a complex commercial real estate transaction, lease dispute, or property valuation protest, Ryan has the depth of knowledge and legal training to deliver measurable results.

Ryan M. McGill was born in Chelsea, Massachusetts in 1973.  He is married and has two daughters.  He and his family reside in Narragansett, Rhode Island.  Attorney McGill received his undergraduate degree from The University of Rhode Island in 1996 and his Juris Doctorate from St. Johns University School of Law in 2000.  He was a principal of the firm McGill Law LLP prior to joining the firm.  He is actively involved in the community in numerous capacities.. Attorney McGill focuses his practice in the area of real estate law, including commercial and residential real estate transactional law. Attorney McGill is admitted to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the State of Rhode Island and United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island.

I am a real estate attorney, investor, and broker with a deep understanding of real estate transactions, land use, zoning, and foreclosure law. My practice focuses on conveyancing, land development approvals, and foreclosure proceedings, ensuring that clients—from investors to institutions—navigate these complex areas with efficiency and confidence. Having handled thousands of real estate transactions, I bring a practical, results-driven approach to every matter, whether structuring deals, resolving title issues, or advocating in court when necessary.. I’ve also been involved in a precedent-setting Rhode Island Supreme Court case, shaping key aspects of foreclosure law. While I believe in resolving issues efficiently, I don’t hesitate to litigate when the situation demands it. My background as a broker and investor gives me a unique perspective—one that extends beyond just the legal mechanics to the business realities of real estate.. Outside of the office, you’ll find me on the golf course, skiing in the mountains, or flying recreationally. I appreciate the precision and strategy in each—whether it's landing a plane, lining up a shot, or navigating a legal challenge.. If you need an attorney who understands real estate inside and out, delivers straightforward guidance, and gets results, I’m here to help.

Thirty years of experience in real estate and general civil law with emphasis in contract preparation and negotiations, land acquisition due diligence, issuing of title insurance and title review opinions, establishment and review of homeowner’s associations, platting of subdivisions and formation of governmental developer agreements. Extensive experience in all phases of real estate transactions, including acquisition, development and sales, establishment of residential subdivisions, commercial and residential closings, and dispute resolution. Other background experience includes complex trial practice, comprising of client consultations, research, discovery, drafting of pleadings, settlement negotiations and state court representation. Among my diverse clientele, I currently represent a wide variety of land developers, builders, lenders, investors, property owners, homeowners associations and dozens of companies and individuals in their real estate transactions.

Nathan provides a full range of litigation services to businesses and individuals. He focuses on the areas of land use and development, bankruptcy, real estate, local government law, employment law and property rights protection.. Nathan represents individuals and businesses in all phases of litigation in Florida State Courts, the Division of Administrative Hearings, the United States Court for the Middle District of Florida. He also advocates for clients before local governmental bodies.. Prior to joining Widerman Malek, Nathan was the director of policy and government affairs for the Melbourne Regional Chamber and the deputy legislative affairs director for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. He completed a legal externship in the Brevard County Attorney’s office. He also served as an intern for the Florida House of Representatives for both Representative Seth McKeel, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and Representative Eric Eisnaugle, chair of the Civil Justice Subcommittee.

Our firm helps people with estate planning, mortgage foreclosure defense, real estate closings, probate and trust administration, and accidents and injuries. We focus on treating every client as we would want to be treated, and every case as if it was our own.

Russell S. Jacobs is the principal of Russell S. Jacobs, P.A. a five lawyer firm dedicated to individualized service for legal representation in Commercial and Residential transactions with disciplines in various asset classes.  Russ represents a range of clients from a publicly traded real estate developer in the Fortune 500 to individuals purchasing multi-family buildings, office space and gasoline stations.  He is routinely invited to lecture to various real estate trade groups, to condominium association board members on best practices and serves on a legislative committee making recommendations to the Florida legislature for changes to condominium laws.  In the community, Russ has taken an active role in the Dade County Bar Association, chairing the Professionalism Committee.  Prior to entering the field of real estate, Russ was the executive director and directing attorney for Steps Toward Success, a project he created to provide free legal counsel to indigent clients who are starting small businesses funded by Greenberg Traurig, Publix, American Express and the James L. Knight Foundation.  He continues to volunteer his time teaching the legal structure of businesses to fledgling business owners.  Russ graduated magna cum laude fromWashingtonUniversityin St. Louis and was a Jacob and Charlotte Lehrman Foundation Scholar at George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. before returning to Miami where he now raises his three children with his wife, a neighborhood pediatrician.

Melissa Groisman, Esq. is an AV-Rated Florida Real Estate Attorney at Greenspoon Marder LLP based in Fort Lauderdale. She is known for her approachability, responsiveness, proactive approach to deal making, and ability to mediate difficult situations.. Through the years, Melissa has handled many residential and complex commercial real estate transactions, the development of condominium projects, and commercial leasing matters. She has experience in general contract disputes, real estate purchase and sale disputes, construction defect claims on behalf of residential and commercial owners and contractors, corporate dissolutions, probate and trust administration and litigation, and residential and commercial evictions.. Melissa’s clients range from first-time home buyers, to international real estate investors, to local developers, realtors, and business people, but no matter the size of the deal or the experience level of the client, she treats each transaction and case with extreme care, diligence, and attention.. Melissa is a native Spanish speaker and conversationally fluent in Hebrew and French. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Duke University, her Masters in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University and her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law, where she was a Dean’s Scholar.. Ms. Groisman is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, a significant peer-review rating accomplishment signifying the highest level of professional excellence.

Our law firm and I personally provide undivided personal and professional attention to each and every client and client's case, regardless of how small or large client's case might be.. I do believe and understand that when a client retains an attorney or law firm to represent him/her/them, the client relies and entrusts us with a certain legal matter that is very important to the client, and we always strive to provide great legal service to all of our law firm's clients.