Commercial real estate attorney in Florida
Commercial deals carry higher stakes and more moving parts than a home sale. For owners, developers, landlords and business tenants, we handle commercial purchase and sales agreements, commercial leases, commercial evictions and landlord representation and complex commercial foreclosures.
Developers can also turn to us for condominium development representation and landsite condominium development representation. Our commercial real estate page covers the full range.
Investors and wholesalers
Investors and wholesalers have legal needs that go beyond a standard purchase. We assist with simultaneous closings, escrow services, title insurance for investors, property research and evaluations, Florida land trusts and trustee services. Start with our investors and wholesalers overview.
Private lender representation
A template loan contract may not cover the protections a private lender needs. We help lenders put their rights in writing through mortgages, security agreements, personal guaranties, subordination agreements, assignments of rents, leases and profits and UCC-1 filings. The private lender representation page has more.
Real estate litigation
Most transactions close without a fight, but when buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants or co-owners disagree, we can represent you in real estate litigation. The matters we handle include evictions, ejectment actions, unlawful detainer actions, quiet title actions, tax deeds, partition actions and escrow disputes.
Choosing the right procedure matters. Removing a tenant under a lease follows a different path than removing someone who never held a lease, and the wrong choice costs time. Property disputes that involve a mortgage may also call for foreclosure defense, and those tied to an association may fall under homeowner association law (see the related services below).
How to choose a real estate attorney in Florida
A list of names cannot tell you which attorney fits your deal, so use these steps to decide for yourself.
- Confirm the license. The Florida Bar’s Find a Lawyer directory shows a lawyer’s status, such as Member in Good Standing, and the year of admission.
- Check the discipline record. The Florida Bar posts public discipline documents for the past 10 years on each lawyer’s profile.
- Ask about board certification, but know it is optional. Board certification in real estate law through the Florida Bar requires, among other things, at least five years of practice and a written examination. Many qualified lawyers are not certified, so treat it as one factor among several.
- Ask about the kind of matter. A residential closing, a commercial lease and a quiet title action call for different experience, so ask how often the lawyer handles yours.
- Ask how fees work. Request a written agreement that explains the fee and what it covers.
Whichever firm you choose, you should leave the first conversation understanding your options and what the next step is.
Why work with Legal Counsel, P.A.
Real estate is one of the firm’s core practice areas. Michele Diglio-Benkiran, the firm’s founder, dedicates a significant portion of her practice to real estate law, representing commercial and residential clients in acquisitions, sales, development, leasing, financing and related litigation. Our real estate attorneys also understand business, because so many property matters are really business matters, such as forming an entity for an investment purchase or resolving a contract dispute tied to a sale. Results matter, and so does knowing what to check before you sign. We offer a free consultation, and pay later options are available for clients who qualify.
We start by learning what you are trying to accomplish and what stands in the way. Many issues resolve best through careful drafting and direct negotiation, and when a matter cannot be settled and your interests require it, we are prepared to litigate. Clients can also review documents and communicate with us through a secure online client portal.
Serving clients across Florida
Legal Counsel, P.A. serves clients throughout Florida from offices in Winter Garden, Orlando and Seminole. If you are closer to Central Florida, our Orlando real estate attorneys can meet with you in person or virtually.
Buying, selling or dealing with a property dispute? A short conversation with a Florida real estate attorney will tell you what to watch for before your next step. The first consultation is free.
