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Firm: Oppenheim Law
2500 Weston Rd , Weston , Florida 33331
Practice Areas: Class Actions, Corporate , Medical Malpractice, Real Estate , Trusts, Real Estate, Real Estate
Roy Oppenheim has been practicing law since 1987 focusing his practice on all phases of real estate and real estate development and redevelopment from land acquisition to multifamily, retail, office hotel, industrial and mixed-use development, as well as single family home development for sale and rent. Mr. Oppenheim has routinely represented developers, investors, home buyers and lenders in these commercial transactions in Florida and elsewhere in the United States. He has been involved in virtually every stage of the development process from acquisition, due diligence, title insurance, financing and closing of such projects.. Mr. Oppenheim is also proud to represent high and ultra-high net worth individuals and families in connection with the complexities associated with their estates and their businesses, as well as providing shrewd counsel concerning asset protection planning and asset preservation and growth. Mr. Oppenheim’s clients turn to him for his sharp legal acumen along with his entrepreneurial background that allows Mr. Oppenheim to approach each matter from a pragmatic and refreshing background. Further, clients enjoy Mr. Oppenheim’s infectious passion for his involvement in their business as well as his unbiased legal opinion based on a holistic approach, rather than from a siloed perspective. From analyzing, negotiating to structuring deals, Mr. Oppenheim’s clients turn to him time and again for his advice. Mr. Oppenheim also represents Florida real estate brokers and Realtors, individual buyers, and sellers in connection with the purchase and sale of Florida real property as well as litigates real estate disputes involving both residential and commercial properties. Mr. Oppenheim also served as outside general counsel for various Florida companies over the past 30 years providing sound legal advice to start ups as well as mature businesses concerning various business and corporate matters including governance, expansion, acquisitions, borrowing, commercial litigation, and employment related matters. The myriad of businesses Mr. Oppenheim represents is vast including from the fields of retail, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, technology, import-export, and wholesale. Many of these businesses have both a physical and/ or online presence. Mr. Oppenheim here again brings his over three decades of legal knowledge and business experience to his clients and their respective businesses.. After Working for Milbank Tweed on Wall Street and White & Case in Miami, Mr. Oppenheim founded Oppenheim Law in 1989 with his wife Ellen Pilelsky where they began representing Arvida Development in the early 1990’s and its various home builders amongst numerous national banks such as Northern Trust, Chase Bank and SunTrust Bank. Over the years the firm has been involved, along with its sister company Weston Title & Escrow, with numerous prominent and highly claimed developments including Windmill Reserve, Landmark Ranch Estates, Botanica, Metropica, and Neovita Doral, among many others.. Serving national, international, and local clients, Mr. Oppenheim has the highest rating (A-V) conferred by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory, the most respected directory of lawyers and law firms in the U.S. He has also been selected as a “Best Real Estate Lawyer in the United States” since 2012, a designation of only 5% of all Lawyers. The Firm also has a 10.0 rating, the highest rating from AVVO another distinguished national rating service.. In 1989, Mr. Oppenheim also co-founded and served as general counsel to ShopSmart Corp., the company that originated and owned the GNC Gold Card Program, a program that continues to this day and was one of the first cross-promotional programs of its kind.. In addition, in 1994, Roy co-founded Weston Title & Escrow, the oldest title company in Weston, Florida that serves all of Florida and has closed in excess of three billion dollars in transactions. Mr. Oppenheim currently serves as its Senior Vice President. In 1999, Mr. Oppenheim also served a one-year term on the board of directors for Catalina Lighting, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.. Mr. Oppenheim is also designated by the Florida Secretary of State as an International Civil Law Notary, one of only 137 out of 106,000 attorneys in the State.. In 2008, during the foreclosure crisis and the Great Recession, Mr. Oppenheim and his team of lawyers represented 1000’s of homeowners that were unable to pay their mortgages and were facing foreclosures. Facing daunting odds and the rath of large foreclosure mills funded by the big banks Mr. Oppenheim helped establish a new legal practice area of foreclosure defense while helping these homeowners defend themselves against the banks.. During that time Mr. Oppenheim became an outspoken critic of the banks and started the which was voted the best business and technology blog by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The blog was syndicated to Yahoo! Homes, and Newsweek. Mr. Oppenheim routinely appeared on HuffPost Live, FOX News, and Lifetime TV and on WLRN Radio. In addition, he has been quoted in prominent national publications, including USA Today, The New York Times and Huffington Post, among others.. Mr. Oppenheim has also co-authored and two law review articles, Deconstructing The Black Magic of Securitized Trusts, published in the Stetson University Law Review’s Spring 2012 Edition, and The Emperor’s New Clothes, published in the William & Mary Business Law Review Volume 6. Both addresses systemic legal problems with the residential foreclosure process at the time.. Mr. Oppenheim grew up in the Bronx where he learned “street smarts”, and became focused driven, working hard to always persevere and to never rely on his laurels.. Today, Mr. Oppenheim is a sought-after legal expert and lecturer on issues relating to the real estate market and other real estate law related issues. His You Tube channel has over one million views. He is recognized as one of the Top Contributors to . He speaks fluent German and when Mr. Oppenheim is not working you can find him with his family, skiing, travelling or cooking.. Admissions. Florida Bar, 1987; Member of the Real Property Probate and Trust Law SectionNew York Bar, 1987; United States District for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, 1987U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, 1993. Education. Princeton University, A.B., cum laude, 1982Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1986Editorial Board Member of the Northwestern University Law ReviewMember of the National Moot Court Team
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“Roy is one of the best foreclosure defense attorneys in Florida. He is professional, astute, and a great advocate for his clients. I have always been impressed with his work and hi…”
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Rated 3.3 out of 5
110 Southeast 6th Street PO Box 14245 33 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Construction ,General Practice,Real Estate
Firm: McGuireWoods LLP
Bank of America Tower 50 North Laura Street Fl , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Class Actions,Corporate ,Real Estate
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Rated 3.3 out of 5
3000 Wachovia Financial Center 200 South Biscayn , Miami , Florida 33131
Practice Areas: Condominium ,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Probate ,Real Estate
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Rated 4.6 out of 5
Firm: Sandra Bonfiglio, P.A.
105 S Avenue Of The Arts , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33312
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family , Guardianship and Conservatorship, Paternity, Real Estate , Spousal Support, Traffic Violations, Family, Family, Family
Whether you are facing divorce, fighting for child custody, relocating, or adopting a stepchild, making legal decisions that will impact the future of your family is always difficult. You can make it much easier on yourself by having a competent and compassionate attorney by your side to help you achieve your goals. At Sandra Bonfiglio, P.A. in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, we work hard to obtain favorable results for our clients as efficiently and economically as possible. Contact our experienced Fort Lauderdale family law & divorce attorneys today.
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“Non-responsive. Not easily reached. Not very knowledgeable, in my opinion. Did not have a clue about where my case was at but was quick to ask for pay...a Divorce clientI hired her…”
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“I have known Sandra for over ten years; and I routinely recommend her to clients and to other lawyers.”
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“I had a long drawn out divorce, Sandra guided me thru this with sound advice and dedication to my case. I would recommend her to anyone who gets served papers or files for divorce …”
— Bruce Bolcik
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Rated 3.2 out of 5
Firm: Bogin, Munns & Munns
1000 Legion Place , Orlando , Florida 32801
Practice Areas: Corporate , Probate , Real Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Wills, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family, Family
S.I. “Sandy” Valbh brings a dual background in law and accounting to his practice at Bogin, Munns & Munns, where he advises clients across Orlando, Clermont, Kissimmee, Melbourne, and Orange City on business formation, real estate transactions, tax matters, and estate planning. A former accountant and lifelong entrepreneur, Sandy understands the legal and financial challenges business owners face and leverages that insight to deliver clear, strategic guidance. He holds a B.S. in Finance and Accounting from Florida State University (1994), a J.D. from Drake University (cum laude, 1997), and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center (cum laude, 1998). Sandy is admitted to practice in Florida and before the U.S. Tax Court.
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“Mr. Valbh is a very experienced and professional attorney. He has an invaluable depth of knowledge in his practice area. Very responsive and an excellent choice for an attorney.”
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Firm: Kracht Law Firm, P.A.
230 S New York Ave Ste 101 , Winter Park , Florida 32789
Practice Areas: Real Estate , Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate
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“Sandi is a very good real estate lawyer with a good reputation in the Central Florida legal community”
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“Very professional and easy to deal with.”
— Cyn B
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Rated 4.1 out of 5
Firm: Samuel L. LePrell
1930 San Marco Boulevard 201 St Mark's Pl , Jacksonville , Florida 32207
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Corporate ,Franchise ,Real Estate ,Taxation - State & Federal,Trusts,Wills
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“Sam has been our company attorney for over 20 years. Very kind and helpful!”
— Gail Davis
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Firm: Englander and Fischer, P.A.
721 First Avenue N PO Box 1954 337 , St. Petersburg , Florida 33701
Practice Areas: Civil ,Corporate ,Corporate ,Real Estate ,Workers Compensation
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“Mr Heller has been our corporate attorney for the last 2 years. During his tenure with us he has shown a unique gift to understand our very complex b...”
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Bank of America Tower at International Place 100 , Miami , Florida 33131
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance,Contracts,Corporate ,Real Estate
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Firm: Heekin, Malin and Wenzel, P.A.
One Independent Drive 2200 , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Appellate ,Business & Commercial,Corporate ,Debtor/Creditor Rights,Land Use & Zoning,Real Estate ,Securities ,Trademarks
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Rated 4.6 out of 5
Firm: Ryan M. Mynard, Attorney at Law, P.A.
420 East Pine Avenue , Crestview , Florida 32539
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business, Trusts, Real Estate
Ryan Mynard offers legal services in Crestview and the surrounding communities including DeFuniak Springs, Laurel Hill, Baker, Fort Walton Beach, and Destin. Ryan and his staff have over 15 years years of experience in criminal law, estate planning, probate, business/corporate law, and family law. If you need legal assistance with a legal matter involving criminal law, family law, estate planning, probate, business formation and planning, or business and contract disputes, Ryan Mynard can offer you experience, personalized service, and affordable rates. His dedication to his clients and his passion for the legal field makes him the best choice for a variety of legal services in the Okaloosa County and Walton County area.. Ryan Mynard has been a member of the Florida Bar since 1998 and has developed a firm that succeeds in meeting the immediate needs of the client and protecting their interests for the future. As an experienced litigator, he will fight for you inside and outside the courtroom in effort to ensure your case reaches the best possible resolution. Get in touch with the firm today for assistance in handling your legal matter.
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“Mynard seems to know what he is doing; however, the office staff is extremely rude. I've never experienced a secretary who rolls her eyes at clients in a professional setting. I su…”
— Shelby Vaughn
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Rated 3.3 out of 5
Firm: Harvey, Waddell, Monahan and Layton
101 North "J" Street 1 , Lake Worth , Florida 33460
Practice Areas: Civil ,Estate Planning,Probate ,Real Estate
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“Just who I needed Because of working nights,I needed an attorney who works well by email and text with complete online Signing Service. Ryan has been so professional in his …”
— Michael Vinyard
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
2311 Alt 19 , Palm Harbor , Florida 34683
Practice Areas: Real Estate
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.
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Rated 3.1 out of 5
Firm: Dunlap and Moran, P.A.
Main Street , Sarasota , Florida 34236
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Corporate ,Estate Planning,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Probate ,Real Estate
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
2900 North University Drive , Coral Springs , Florida 3306-
Practice Areas: Real Estate
Mr. Robbins primary focus is in the area of community association law and serving as general counsel on all Association matters including corporate governance, collections, enforcement of rules and bylaws, legislative updates, modification of association documents, contracts, and developer turnover issues. Mr. Robbins earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida Atlantic University in 1998 and earned his Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University in 2000.. He is a member of the Florida Bar Association (2001), the D.C. Bar Association (2005), the New York Bar (2006), the Massachusetts Bar Association (2006), and the Illinois Bar (2016). He is also a member of the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (2005), the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2005), the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2003), and the U.S. Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit (2006). Additionally, he is in the Broward County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Real Estate Law section of the Broward County Bar Association, the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law section of the Florida Bar Association, the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law section of the American Bar Association, the Real Estate, Housing and Land Use section of the District of Columbia Bar Association, and the Real Property Law section of the New York State Bar Association. He is a member of the Florida Land Title Association, and he is a member agent for Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc. Ever committed to the communities he serves, he is also a member of the Southeast Florida chapter of the Community Association Institute.. Mr. Robbins, holds the distinction of being dual Board Certified by the Florida Bar in the fields of Real Estate Law (2007) and Condominium and Planned Development Law (2018), a title held by less than 30 attorneys state-wide, and thus brings with him an extensive range of knowledge and experience in the field of real estate and community association law.
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“Russ has a prolific knowledge of real estate law. Therefore, I endorse him wholeheartedly.”
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Russell S. Jacobs, P.A.
20700 West Dixie Highway , Aventura , Florida 33180
Practice Areas: Real Estate
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.
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“In addition to being one of the kindest, most genuine, and compassionate individuals I have ever known, Russell is the preeminent real estate attorney in South Florida. Period. I w…”
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Firm: Gulati Law, P.L. - Orlando Office
479 Montgomery Place , Altamonte Springs , Florida 32714
Practice Areas: Real Estate
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“Gulati is an excellent lawyer who treats his clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism. He is an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend him …”
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Firm: Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.
2730 Enterprise Rd , Orange City , Florida 32763
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Land Use Law, International, Corporate Law
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Rated 4.8 out of 5
Firm: Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A.
Gateway Center , Orlando , Florida 32801
Practice Areas: Corporate Law, Probate, Wills, Taxation, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate