Jupiter, Florida Real Estate Lawyers

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Jeffrey S. Respler
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Miami, FL Real Estate Law Attorney
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Daniel T. Pascale
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Coral Gables, FL Real Estate Law Attorney
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Mark James Nowicki
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Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(561) 746-9200 480 Maplewood Dr., Suite 2
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Samford University
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Mark J. Nowicki has represented clients throughout Florida since 1983 with respect to their tax and estate planning needs. The firm represents varied and diverse clients including professionals, closely held businesses and their owners, individual taxpayers, estates, beneficaries and others. The firm has particular expertise in representing clients with agricultural interests. Mr. Nowicki has expertise in all facets of business and individual tax planning including business succession planning, executive compensation planning, life insurance planning, estate settlement, probate and real estate matters. The firms transactional and estate planning documents are crafted to ensure compliance with each client’s unique and individual...
Russell Andrews Kerr
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Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 15 years experience
(561) 571-0358 1044 N. U.S. Highway 1 Suite 101
 Jupiter, FL 33477
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Construction, Foreclosure Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of Baltimore School of Law
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Mr. Kerr began his legal career with a highly regarded insurance defense firm located in Rockville, Maryland, a suburb of the Washington DC Metro Area, where he defended auto negligence cases and workers’ compensation cases and also prosecuted damage to underground facilities for a large Mid Atlantic utility. Upon moving to Florida Mr. Kerr expanded his areas of practice to include corporate, real estate and immigration matters. In 2007, Mr. Kerr established the law firm Russell Kerr, P.A. with an emphasis on business and real estate transactions, civil litigation and immigration law. Mr. Kerr has extensive experience in real...
William Andrew Fleck
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Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 35 years experience
(561) 748-8000 6650 W Indiantown Rd
Suite 200
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Collections and Construction
Stetson University College of Law
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William A. Fleck, Esquire manages the Firmâs Commercial Litigation Division, specializing in the litigation of commercial matters, construction related disputes, real estate and title matters, contested probate issues and general civil litigation. He is an accomplished, experienced trial and appellate practitioner, admitted to practice before all trial and appellate courts of the State of Florida, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, The U.S. Court of Military Appeals, the United States District Court, Southern District of Florida and the United States Supreme Court. He has practiced law for over 25 years and is a member of the...
Randall Fischer
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Jupiter , FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 9 years experience
(561) 316-7111 1080 Indiantown Road
Suite 104 (Office H)
 Jupiter , FL 33477
Real Estate, Appeals, Bankruptcy and Construction
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Scott J. Leitten
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Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 23 years experience
(561) 747-0110 1001 N. U.S. Highway One, Suite 400
 Jupiter, FL 33477
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Collections and Foreclosure Defense
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Scott J. Leitten practices in the areas of banking, mortgage and secured transactions, commercial and business litigation, mortgage foreclosure and loan work-out, and real estate and business transactions.
Adam Charles Linkhorst
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Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 22 years experience
(561) 626-8880 106 Military Trail
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate
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Arthur William Trufelli
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 41 years experience
(561) 575-2599 5253 Center St
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate and Tax
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Carlos Berrocal
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 32 years experience
(561) 659-3000 801 Maplewood Dr
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate and Business
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David Carlton Tassell
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 33 years experience
(561) 747-7300 941 N Hwy A1A Alt
 Jupiter, FL 33477
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
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Michelle Renee Berg
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(561) 301-8339 1005 W Indiantown Rd
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate
University of Miami School of Law
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Michael J. Monchick
(561) 296-5444
West Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Attorney
44 years experience
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Daniel Jovanov
(305) 442-3334
Coral Gables, FL Real Estate Law Attorney
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Donald Steven Fradley
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 37 years experience
(561) 743-8800 27 N Pennock Ln
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Estate Planning
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Jane Stubbs Hunston Esq
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(561) 650-8237 801 Maplewood Dr
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate and Business
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John Alexander Hockin
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 18 years experience
(561) 626-8880 106 Military Trail
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate and Business
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Henry Portner
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Attorney.
1001 W. Indiantown Road
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
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Michael Shaw Tammaro
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 34 years experience
(561) 799-9797 4254 W Main St
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate, Administrative and Environmental
The Florida State University College of Law
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Keith Allen Seldin
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 38 years experience
(561) 747-3000 1934 Commerce Ln
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate and Business
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Jane West
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(561) 748-8478 10152 W Indiantown Rd
 Jupiter, FL 33478
Real Estate and Business
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Jaclyn Gale Muskat
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 19 years experience
(561) 296-6650 2620 W Community Dr
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate and Business
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John Leonard Avery
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 47 years experience
(561) 747-6666 250 Tequesta Dr
 Jupiter, FL 33469
Real Estate, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
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Jeffrey Hap
Jupiter, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(561) 575-1900 341 W Indiantown Rd
 Jupiter, FL 33458
Real Estate and Personal Injury
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Maria Victoria Arias
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Coral Gables, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer
28 years experience
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Michael E. Chapnick
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West Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer
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David Steinfeld
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 20 years experience
(561) 316-7905 3801 PGA Blvd.
Suite 600
 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Consumer
University of Miami
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--> Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation Lawyer --> AV-Preeminent (highest) Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell --> Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America - the Trial Lawyer Honor Society --> Florida Super Lawyer and Legal Elite I am one of a little more than 200 of the almost 100,000 attorneys in Florida recognized as an expert in Business Litigation Law by the Florida Bar. I am also AV-Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell, which is the highest peer review recognition for legal ability and ethical standards that an attorney can achieve. I am additionally and proudly a...
Timothy Powers O'Neill
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North Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 20 years experience
(561) 844-3600 712 U.S. Highway One #400
 North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Real Estate, Business and IP
University of Missouri·Columbia School of Law
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Jeffrey Raynor
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Juno Beach, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(561) 746-1002 790 Juno Ocean Walk
Suite 600
 Juno Beach, FL 33408
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business and Estate Planning
New York Law School
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Member of New York (1981-present) and Florida (1986-present) Bars. Sole shareholder of Raynor Law Firm (1988-2007). Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney (1990-present). President of All Florida Land Title Company (1993-present). Shareholder of Jeck, Harris, Raynor & Jones (2008-present). Practice includes all aspects of residential and commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, estate planning, probate and trust administrations, entity formation and organization, mortgage loans and other financing, and business transactions.
Nia Johnson
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 12 years experience
(561) 832-1001 3801 PGA Blvd
Suite 600
 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Real Estate, Divorce, Estate Planning and Foreclosure Defense
University of Florida
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Philip B Harris
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Palm Beach Gardens, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 23 years experience
(800) 741-1600 PGA Financial Plaza, Suite 240
3399 PGA Boulevard
 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
Florida State University College of Law and St. Thomas University School of Law
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Mr Eric Klein
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West Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 21 years experience
(561) 353-2800 777 South Flagler Drive
Suite 800 - West Tower
 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Foreclosure Defense
Massachusetts School of Law at Andover
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I am a trial lawyer with a boutique practice that helps people. My Firm concentrates in family law – Divorce, Paternity, Custody, and Prenuptial Agreements – consumer bankruptcy and real estate law, Foreclosure Defense and other real estate litigation - we have a title agency, engage in short sale negotiations --- I have highly skilled attorneys in each area --- we work together as a team. We help our Clients navigate a difficult, challenging, often uncertain process and assist them in achieving the best possible results. What’s unique about my practice is that I can assist people in...
(561) 353-2800 4800 N. Federal Highway
Building B, Suite 307
 Boca Raton, FL 33431
(954) 580-8080 110 East Broward Blvd., Ste. 1700
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Mitchell Ira Kitroser
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North Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 35 years experience
(561) 721-0600 631 US Highway 1
Suite 406
 North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Probate
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A 1982 graduate of St. John’s University School of Law, Mr. Kitroser worked as an associate in a real estate practice and in civil litigation before taking a position as confidential law clerk for New York State Supreme Court Justice Richard A. Goldberg. He relocated to Palm, Beach County in 1995, accepting a position as Assistant State Attorney with the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s office. Mitchell Kitroser chose to focus his law practice on providing legal services geared to the specialized needs of today’s family. He is a member of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA),...
Richard Donald Schuler
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West Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 44 years experience
(561) 689-8180 1615 Forum Pl
4th Floor
 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Health Care and Medical Malpractice
Syracuse University College of Law
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President, CEO, Shareholder and Founding Partner of the firm in 1978, Richard D. Schuler has been actively involved in Civil Trial Litigation for 33 years. He has considerable experience in defending and prosecuting civil cases. For the past 28 years, his practice has been deveoted to representing injured plaintiffs in complex matters including medical malpractice, product liability, airplane crashes, construction accidents, automobile accidents and other types of personal injury claims.
Jon Lowell Martin
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Palm City, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 15 years experience
(772) 419-0057 901 SW Martin Downs Blvd.
Suite #309
 Palm City, FL 34990
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Bankruptcy, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
University of Cincinnati College of Law
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"We help good people get through bad times". Currently my main efforts include Personal Bankruptcy in Chapter 7 & 13 and Business Bankruptcy in Chapter 11. Clients include retirees with limited social security incomes to international small charter jet companies; small to mid sized construction companies; and various other small businesses. Mr. Martin is also a member of the Turnaround Management Association, an organization whose members focus on helping businesses resolve financial difficulties and avoiding bankruptcy or at least getting the most value as a result.
James L.S. Bowdish
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Stuart, FL Real Estate Law Attorney.
(772) 287-2600 759 South Federal Highway
 Stuart, FL 34994
Real Estate and Business
Stetson University College of Law
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When you come to Crary Buchanan law firm, you can have confidence in the representation you can receive. James L.S. Bowdish is a Stuart, Florida lawyer who can help you work through whatever complications you may be experiencing at this time. He attended Wake Forest University and went on to receive his law degree from Stetson Law School. Attorney Bowdish has been AV® Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been board certified by the Florida Bar. He previously was the president of the Martin County Bar Association and is a member of the Southern and Middle Districts of the...
(772) 335-2600 1935 Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
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Seth Coleman
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Coral Gables, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer
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Elizabeth A. Bowen
(305) 442-3334
Coral Gables, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer
19 years experience
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John Stanley Yudin
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Stuart, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 21 years experience
(772) 286-7372 55 SE Ocean Blvd
 Stuart, FL 34994
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Maritime
Quinnipiac University School of Law
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Senior Partner at Guy Yudin & Foster, LLP. 20 years legal experience in the areas of real estate law, riparian rights, business law; business litigation, environmental law, marinas, boatyards, yacht brokers, boat builders, and other maritime matters. Routinely prosecutes administrative actions before the Division of Administrative Hearings. Also experienced with civil appeals, property damage claims, insurance coverage, small claims, collections, construction law and mechanics liens. Admitted to practice in 1994 in the State of Florida and the District of Columbia. Practicing in Stuart, Florida since 1995. J.D. Quinnipiac College School...
Elizabeth Smitherman
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West Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 8 years experience
(561) 290-0386 804 N. Olive Ave.
1st Floor
 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Domestic Violence
Stetson University
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Are you suffering through problems regarding filing for bankruptcy, or worries about a foreclosure defense? Has your life seemed to take a downward spiral now that problems regarding your finances appear to take up a majority of it? There are thousands of people that find themselves suffering through the same situation, so turn to the careful attention that a professional from Griffiths & Smitherman, PL will be able to provide. It’s with this solid team that you will finally have the chance to leave your heartbreak behind and bring it the honest study that’s desired. It’s time to invest in...
Michael J Posner
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West Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 31 years experience
(561) 564-1452 4420 Beacon Circle
 West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Real Estate
University of Florida
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Michael J Posner is a partner at Ward Damon Posner Pheterson & Bleau, a multi-disciplined law firm primarily serving South Florida. His practice focuses on residential and commercial real estate, business and corporate law, homeowner/condominium association representation, complex real estate litigation, and wills, trusts and estate planning. Mr. Posner has handled real estate closings from $100,000 to over $40 million and has examined over 7,000 title files covering vacant land, single and multi-family homes, large commercial buildings, condominiums and co-ops and other unique land interests. He has also provided expert testimony on complex title matters. In addition to Super...
Nadia Phanco
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West Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 3 years experience
(561) 283-0250 500 S Australian Avenue, Ste 524
 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
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...
(813) 533-5555 5121 Ehrlich Rd., Ste 107-A
 Tampa, FL 33624
Jennifer L. Williamson
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Stuart, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(772) 287-2600 759 South Federal Highway
 Stuart, FL 34994
Real Estate and Business
Georgia State University College of Law and Boston University School of Law
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If you are looking for a Stuart, Florida lawyer, you have come to the right place! At Crary Buchanan law office, you can have confidence that your case can receive the care and attention it requires. Attorney Jennifer L. Williamson has assisted numerous others who are in situations like yours, and she is well equipped to serve you today. She received her undergraduate degree from Florida Atlantic University. She continued her education at Georgia State University, earning a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Health Administration. She received her Juris Doctorate from Boston University School of Law, where...
(772) 335-2600 1935 Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Lawrence E. Crary III
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Stuart, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(727) 287-2600 759 South Federal Highway
 Stuart, FL 34994
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Business
University of Florida Levin College of Law
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Attorney Lawrence E. Crary III attended the University of Florida, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. From there, he went on to pursue his law degree, graduating from the University of Florida College of Law with his Juris Doctorate in 1977. He is a member of the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, and the Martin County Bar Association. He is a member of the Southern District of the United States District Court for the state of Florida. In addition, Attorney Crary is associated with the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits of the United States Courts...
W. Scott Turnbull
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Stuart, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 18 years experience
(772) 287-2600 759 South Federal Highway
 Stuart, FL 34994
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Probate
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
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Scott focuses his legal practice working with business owners to provide advice on asset protection, contract negotiations, corporate governance, and securities law. Scott’s experience includes extensive litigation experience that informs his approach to advising clients on various business transactions. While his practice is based in Florida, he is also admitted in Michigan and Illinois and has represented clients in many other jurisdictions.
(772) 335-2600 1935 Southeast Port Saint Lucie Boulevard
 Port St. Lucie, FL 34952
Richard Paul Zaretsky
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West Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Attorney. 41 years experience
(561) 689-6660 1615 Forum Place, Suite 3A
 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
Widener University Delaware School of Law
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Jonathan Picard
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West Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer.
(561) 316-4555 777 S. Flagler Drive
Suite 800, West Tower
 West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Business and Employment
Nova Southeastern University
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Larry Evan Bray
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West Palm Beach, FL Real Estate Law Lawyer. 36 years experience
(561) 571-8970 801 Northpoint Parkway
 West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Real Estate, Business and Estate Planning
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Larry E. Bray has been practicing law for more than 30 years. His areas of practice include Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration, Foreclosure Defense, Loan Modifications and Shortsales, Residential and Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Transactions, Commercial Litigation, Music and Entertainment (formerly of BMG’s major recording label RCA Records, New York). Mr. Bray also oversees a consumer and commercial collections department in his firm which services major banks, businesses and attorney networks. Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts and Probate Administration: Mr. Bray has over 30 years of experience. He helps every client develop an estate plan that best fulfills their...
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Miami, FL Real Estate Law Attorney
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