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Nickolas C. Ekonomides
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Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(727) 447-1075 791 Bayway Boulevard
 Clearwater, FL 33767
Real Estate, Business and Personal Injury
University of Akron
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Nickolas C. Ekonomides is the sole shareholder of Nickolas C. Ekonomides, P.A., with offices in Clearwater, Florida and has been practicing law in the Tampa area since 1994. His practice covers a wide range of corporate and personal representation matters with concentration in personal injury representation, business law and real estate representation and related state and Federal litigation. Mr. Ekonomides was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1994 and to the U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, in the same year. In 2004, Mr. Ekonomides was admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Ekonomides...
May-Wong Chou Esq.
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Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(239) 961-8454 601 Cleveland Street, Suite 501
 Clearwater, FL 33755
Real Estate, Business and Immigration
University of Florida
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May-Wong Chou, Esq. was born in The Netherlands and relocated to the U.S. at an early age. She graduated from Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers, Florida, and subsequently attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where she obtained a Juris Doctorate degree as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in German Language and Literature. She became a member of the Florida Bar in 1994. Attorney Chou handles cases in the areas of business immigration, foreign investment, mergers & acquisitions (M&A), business closings/due diligence and real estate.
(239) 961-8454 780 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 200
 Naples, FL 34102
(239) 961-8454 9990 Coconut Road
 Bonita Springs, FL 34135
Gary Baker
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Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 44 years experience
(727) 793-0066 2963 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Suite 100
 Clearwater, FL 33759
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
The University of Chicago Law School
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Gary H. Baker, P.A. is a full-service law firm which represents clients in a number of areas concerning consumer debt. Our consumer debt practice is primarily focused around bankruptcy filings, foreclosure defense, collection accounts or other civil law suits, and mortgage modifications. Mr. Baker has over 35 years of experience assisting clients. He has represented consumer debtors, as well as privately and publicly traded companies. A graduate of the University of Chicago Law School, following his undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma, Mr. Baker is admitted to practice law in both Florida and Oklahoma.
(727) 561-0066 724-B Second Avenue
 St Petersburg, FL 33759
(727) 376-3180 2154 Seven Springs Blvd, Suite 102
 New Port Richey, FL 34655
Gregory Allen Fox
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Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(888) 342-7314 2515 Countryside Boulevard
Suite G
 Clearwater, FL 33763
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Florida
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At Fox and Fox, P.A., experience is our strongest asset. Established in 1970 by Roland Fox, the firm has served individuals and businesses throughout Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Safety Harbor, Dunedin and Tarpon Springs for more than 40 years. The founder's son, Gregory Fox, continues the firm’s long-standing tradition of providing quality, client-centered services that achieve positive results. With 30 years of experience, attorney Gregory Fox is qualified to handle a wide range of legal issues including preparing documents for your basic or complex estate planning needs, representing you in the purchase or sale of your commercial or residential property,...
Robert Wayne Pyles
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Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 13 years experience
(813) 223-0000 33 North Garden Avenue
Suite 180
 Clearwater, FL 33755
Real Estate and Business
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Robert W. Pyles is located in the Clearwater offices of McIntyre Thanasides Bringgold Elliott Grimaldi & Guito, P.A.. Mr. Pyles focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation, business torts litigation, complex business disputes, real estate matters, and mergers and acquisitions. His practice encompasses the areas of real estate transactions and development, land use and zoning as well. Mr. Pyles regularly appears before local, state and federal courts and agencies in both legal and administrative proceedings; he counsels and represents property owners, tenants, developers, and investors in a variety of real estate and transactional projects including buying, selling, and leasing; and...
Richard Lee Pearse
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Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 38 years experience
(727) 462-9009 1239 S Myrtle Ave
 Clearwater, FL 33756
Real Estate, Business, Elder and Estate Planning
University of Florida
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Michael Nicholas Lygnos
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Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(727) 726-9100 111 North Belcher Road
Suite 206
 Clearwater, FL 33765
Real Estate, Criminal, Maritime and Personal Injury
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Rick Walter Sadorf
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(727) 726-1514 1744 N Belcher Rd
 Clearwater, FL 33765
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Stetson University College of Law
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Jewel White Cole
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(727) 464-3354 315 Court St
 Clearwater, FL 33756
Real Estate, Administrative, Business and Estate Planning
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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Robert Gayle Lowe
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(727) 647-3700 2819 Long View Dr
 Clearwater, FL 33761
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
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Dianne Lynn Griffith
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 16 years experience
(727) 726-1514 1744 N Belcher Rd
 Clearwater, FL 33765
Real Estate, Business and Tax
Stetson University College of Law
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Michael Joseph Park
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(727) 726-3777 2201 NE Coachman Rd
 Clearwater, FL 33765
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Family
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William Edward Curphey
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(727) 726-8624 2605 Enterprise Rd E
 Clearwater, FL 33759
Real Estate, Business, Civil Rights and Employment
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
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Donald Stephen Crowell
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(727) 464-3354 315 Court St
 Clearwater, FL 33756
Real Estate, Administrative, Business and Construction
Lewis & Clark Law School
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Leroy Richard Allen
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(727) 361-8003 2848 Cedar Run Ct
 Clearwater, FL 33761
Real Estate and Business
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
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James Snyder
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 35 years experience
(727) 797-6878 2790 Sunset Point Rd
 Clearwater, FL 33759
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
University of Cincinnati
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Natalie Alexa Mozes
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(727) 729-2248 1101 S Evergreen Ave
 Clearwater, FL 33756
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Estate Planning
Brooklyn Law School
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Jonathan Michael Palma
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(727) 669-3909 2451 N McMullen Booth Rd
 Clearwater, FL 33759
Real Estate, Business, Criminal and Entertainment & Sports
Nova Southeastern University - Shepard Broad Law Center
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Gale Silbermann
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 33 years experience
(727) 461-6100 1150 Cleveland St
 Clearwater, FL 33755
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Family
Stetson University College of Law
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Bruce Harlan
Clearwater, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 45 years experience
(727) 239-7769 326 N Belcher Rd
 Clearwater, FL 33765
Real Estate and Business
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John K. Carter
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St. Petersburg, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 27 years experience
(727) 456-8970 9455 Koger Blvd, Ste 102
 St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Free ConsultationReal Estate, DUI, Estate Planning and Probate
University of Virginia School of Law
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John Carter has more that 25 years in the financial services industry. He runs a law office in St. Petersburg. Until recently, John served as Chairman, President, and CEO of a $50 billion asset management company consisting of approximately 120 funds and 35 investment sub-advisers. He has a vast amount of experience, which includes working for a law firm (Skadden Arps), a federal regulator (SEC), and leading companies (Franklin Templeton, Citigroup, and Transamerica). He is licensed as an attorney in Florida, the District of Columbia, and Virginia. John currently is obtaining a Master of Theology from Saint Leo University, Dade...
Spiro J. Verras
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Palm Harbor, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(727) 493-2900 31640 US 19 N
Suite 4
 Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Real Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
Tulane University School of Law
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A graduate of Yale and Tulane, Spiro’s professional background includes estate planning and probate, corporate and business law, real estate and closings, intellectual property, immigration and civil litigation, with experience in serious personal injury and probate litigation. He has handled class actions, consumer protection and privacy matters, and has pursued claims against major financial institutions on behalf of defrauded customers, and he has tirelessly championed civil rights suits. A native of Tarpon Springs, Florida, Spiro was formerly a partner at Jones, Verras & Freiberg, a New Orleans-based multistate law firm. After returning to the Tampa Bay area, Spiro served...
(813) 228-6800 1509 W Swann Ave
Suite 240A
 Tampa, FL 33060
Peter Terhune Hofstra
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Seminole, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 40 years experience
(727) 397-5571 8640 Seminole Blvd
 Seminole, FL 33772
Real Estate and Business
Stetson University College of Law
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Peter T. Hofstra has found his niche practicing real estate law since partnering with Mr. DeLoach in 1977.His expertise in real estate law has helped to solidify the firm as a specialist in real estate acquisitions, condominium and association law and transfer of real property.
(727) 544-8824 5010 Park Blvd N
 Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Mr. Richard I. Kantner Jr.
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Palm Harbor, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(727) 781-8201 2600 Tampa Road
 Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Elder and Estate Planning
Regent University School of Law
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* Admitted to: Florida Bar, 1993; Tennessee Bar, 2007; U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida, 2000; U.S. Supreme Court, 2006. * Primary practice areas: Estate Planning (wills, trusts, Probate), Elder Law, Medicaid Planning, Real Estate (commercial and residential title closings), transactions, and Business Entities. * A featured speaker for the 2007 Financial Professionals Expo, Tampa, Florida, and the 2000 Money Sense Live personal-finance seminar sponsored by the Tampa Tribune and the Financial Planning Association of Tampa Bay. Frequent seminar speaker on the topic of estate planning. Several appearances on local television shows, including FLA Law (cable), Eight on...
(727) 781-8201 31 Beach Drive, SE
Bayfront Tower
 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Jeffrey Herzog
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Palm Harbor, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(727) 789-4000 3106 ALT US 19
 Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning and Probate
George Mason University School of Law
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Dennis R. DeLoach Jr.
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Seminole, FL Real Estate Law Attorney.
(727) 397-5571 8640 Seminole Blvd
 Seminole, FL 33772
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
Stetson University College of Law
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Andrew Mongelluzzi
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Palm Harbor, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(727) 785-5100 30846 US Highway 19 N
 Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Stetson University College of Law and Florida State University College of Law
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I have the unique ability to listen and connect with people. Whether its a judge, jury, witness, or potential client ... there is an opportunity to connect and its within that connection that true results take place. My diverse experiences in both the business and legal professions allows a better understanding of business owners and clients. The goal is to utilized these unique abilities to create real relationships with long-term clients.
Joseph M. Murphy
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Seminole, FL Real Estate Law Attorney.
(727) 397-5571 8640 Seminole Blvd
 Seminole, FL 33772
Real Estate, Business, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law
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Jonathan James Damonte
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Largo, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 37 years experience
(727) 586-2889 12110 Seminole Blvd
 Largo, FL 33778
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Estate Planning
Stetson University College of Law
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James William Martin
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St. Petersburg, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 43 years experience
(727) 821-0904 540 4th Street North
 St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Construction, Estate Planning and Probate
Stetson University College of Law
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Jim Martin practices estates, trusts and real estate law in Florida, has the highest ratings in Avvo, Martindale, & Superlawyers, and has written legal books and articles, presented at seminars, served on the probate rules committee of The Florida Bar, and chaired the probate section of the St. Petersburg Bar. He is also Florida Bar board certified in real estate law, adjunct professor of law at Stetson College of Law, and trustee and counsel of the Dali Museum. He has over 40 years of law practice experience.
Mr. Paul D. Bain
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Tampa, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 24 years experience
(813) 223-7474 101 E. Kennedy Blvd., Ste. 2700
 Tampa, FL 33602
Real Estate
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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For over 20 years, our team has been representing property and business owners in eminent domain and property rights litigation throughout the State of Florida. My practice concentrates on problem-solving from strategy and negotiation thorough trial. I serve as lead counsel in jury and non-jury trials, mediations, and other dispute resolution procedures. Our firm guides an owner through the condemnation process, protects an owner's property rights, and fights for an owner to receive full compensation. Practice areas: Eminent domain and property rights legal representation in trial and appellate court proceedings and administrative hearings. Founded in 1970, Trenam...
David Befeler
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Tampa, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 7 years experience
(813) 419-2004 3030 N. Rocky Point Dr. W.
Suite 150
 Tampa, FL 33607
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Foreclosure Defense, Immigration and Landlord Tenant
Shepard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University and University of Miami School of Law
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Brice Zoecklein
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Tampa, FL Real Estate Law Attorney.
(813) 501-5071 3030 North Rocky Point Dr.
 Tampa, FL 33607
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Foreclosure Defense, Insurance Claims and Probate
Stetson University College of Law
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Mr. Zoecklein currently focuses his practice on Plaintiff's Civil Litigation. His team is currently litigating cases throughout the State of Florida in the practice areas of probate administration, estate litigation, insurance claims, family law and business law. Brice Zoecklein grew up in Blacksburg Virginia and attended Virginia Tech where he graduated cum laude and obtained a degree in business management. While at Virginia Tech Mr. Zoecklein ran several successful franchises throughout Virginia and North Carolina. Mr. Zoecklein then obtained his juris doctorate degree cum luade and a Masters in Business Administration from Stetson University College of Law....
(813) 540-0276 207 E Robertson St
Suite E
 Brandon, FL 33511
(863) 808-0530 1643 Williamsburg Square, Suite 136
 Lakeland, FL 33803
(941) 313-3330 3230 Southgate Circle, Suite 116
 Sarasota, FL 34239
Nadia Phanco
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Tampa, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(813) 533-5555 5121 Ehrlich Rd., Ste 107-A
 Tampa, FL 33624
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Family
Florida Coastal School of Law
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The Attorneys at Glenn and Phanco, P.A., practice solely in the area of Marital and Family Law and pride themselves on their mission to drive and change the legal industry, while providing first class service they know each client truly deserves. The Attorneys at Glenn and Phanco, P.A., understand the emotional turmoil and life changing circumstances surrounded in each family law case and are both passionate and compassionate in navigating through the legal processes that are tailored to meet each client's needs. If you are looking to hire an Attorney who genuinely cares about your legal affairs and will fight...
(561) 283-0250 500 S Australian Avenue, Ste 524
 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Lesly Carmen Longa
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Tampa, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 12 years experience
(800) 673-7905 1228 East 7th Avenue
Ste 200
 Tampa, FL 33605
Real Estate, Consumer, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
Boston University School of Law
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Lesly Carmen Longa has litigated and defended claims on behalf of individuals against corporations, insurance companies and lenders for over 10 years. Today she focuses her practice on consumer protection law, estate planning and general civil matters. Attorney Longa speaks Spanish, has represented foreign nationals in U.S. Courts, and also handles a variety of international matters for business and estate planning clients. Attorney Longa earned a J.D. from Boston University School of Law, and a B.A. from the American University School of International Service in Washington, D.C. She has been admitted to practice in Maryland, D.C.,...
Timothy C Martin Esq.
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Tampa, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 6 years experience
(813) 260-1413 3813 W. El Prado Blvd.
 Tampa, FL 33629
Real Estate, Animal and Business
Barry University
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Timothy C. Martin is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida. As the owner/attorney of Martin Law Office, P.A., he serves the Tampa Bay and Central Florida areas and beyond in matters relating to animal law, environmental law and land use, real estate/real property, corporate law, business organizations and transactions, administrative law, and LGBT issues.
Matthew D. Weidner
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St Petersburg, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 18 years experience
250 Mirror Lake Dr. N
 St Petersburg, FL 33701
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
The Florida State University College of Law
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A nationally-recognized leader in defending the rights of consumers in all area of legal disputes, with a very intense and dedicated focus to defending and prosecuting foreclosure related issues. The lawyers and staff at WeidnerLaw maintain a very hands on and personal approach to each client relationship and have a state of the art client communication system that ensures clients are kept abreast of all their case developments
Bryant Dunivan
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Tampa, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 4 years experience
(813) 502-6768 615 W De Leon St
 Tampa, FL 33606
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
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I am an Attorney with the Owen & Dunivan, PLLC. I currently focus my practice on foreclosure defense (including loss mitigation - short sales and loan modifications), bankruptcy representation (chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy), real estate/property law, consumer credit collection violations, and criminal law. A consultation with me or my firm may result in seeking relief under Title 11 of the US Code (Bankruptcy). We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.
(813) 502-6768 1815 FL-60
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 Valrico, FL 33594
Mr. Leighton J Hyde
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Tampa, FL Real Estate Law Attorney.
(813) 870-9555 4100 W. Kennedy Blvd.
Suite 213
 Tampa, FL 33609
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Landlord Tenant and Probate
Stetson University College of Law
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REAL ESTATE LAW We handle all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions including: contract drafting, due diligence, negotiations, contract review, title insurance, lease preparation and review, land trusts, quieting title, mortgage and note preparation and more. Are you are a seller, buyer, tenant, landlord, or lender involved in a real estate transaction? Call The Law Office of Leighton J. Hyde, P.A. for a free consultation. If you decide to hire us, we will work diligently to protect your interests. We are also equipped to handle your real estate litigation matters including: evictions, contract disputes, fraud and misrepresentation, code...
(813) 870-9555 10845 Boyette Road
 Riverview, FL 33569
Joseph Noah Alexander
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Tampa, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 14 years experience
(813) 280-1256 403 N. Howard Avenue
 Tampa, FL 33606
Real Estate, Construction, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of Houston Law Center
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Joe focuses on business and commercial litigation, real property disputes, landlord representation, title insurance claims, trust and probate litigation, and corporate and business disputes, including shareholder derivative and dissolution actions. In addition, Joe represents community associations, such as homeowners’ associations and condominium associations. Joe’s diverse experience also includes general probate administration, drafting of wills and trusts and transactional matters. Licensed in 2003, Joe has been awarded the prestigious AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest such recognition possible for a lawyer, and one which reflects the opinions of members of the bar and judiciary. Joe has also been...

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