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Practice areas

Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law

Whether real estate is your business, a part of your investment portfolio, or an asset to be managed, our firm is ready to advise, guide and protect your interests. 

Title Insurance

Real Estate Law

Real Estate Law

Our family-owned and operated local full-service title insurance company provides comprehensive real estate title services for both residential and commercial property with the backing of our underwriter, Old Republic.



Business Law

Real Estate Law

Estate Planning

We understand that time spent on legal matters is time spent away from your true focus: running a successful, growing company. Our goal is to help you navigate the legal side of business in the most efficient way possible.

Estate Planning

Probate & Trust Administration

Estate Planning

Estate planning is about more than just your legacy and what you leave behind; It’s about peace of mind for you in life and for your family and loved ones after you're gone.


A well drafted Florida estate plan lets your loved ones grieve upon your death instead of having to deal with the headaches associated with not properly planning. 

Probate & Trust Administration

Probate & Trust Administration

Probate & Trust Administration

We believe that effective probate and trust administration requires legal professionals to display compassion and understanding for these highly personal matters. 


With our firm, you will know all of the options available to you while we guide you every step of the way towards making well informed decisions best suited for you and your family. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What does a Florida Title Company do?

In any real estate sale or purchase transaction, the title company plays an important role from contract negotiation through the day of closing. Primarily, title companies assist sellers with transferring title of the property to the new owner as well as helping buyers acquire title to real property. Title companies also perform title searches, remove defects and clouds on title, review and prepare closing documents, hold escrow deposits, coordinate the closing between all of the parties, and provide title insurance policies to buyers and lenders.

What is Title Insurance?

In Florida there are two main types of title insurance:

  • An Owner's title insurance policy protects purchasers of real estate against title defects that may exist on the real property. 
  • A Lender’s title insurance policy insures the lender as to the priority of its mortgage lien. Simply put, this means that there are no other mortgages, liens or judgments that have priority over their mortgage.


Buying a title insurance policy is a routine step that all homebuyers should take before closing on real estate. As purchasing a home is likely the most important and expensive asset you will ever own, you need to be protected. Different from other types of insurance, title insurance is a one-time payment at closing and provides coverage that lasts for as long as you own your home.  This necessary service not only provides peace of mind to property owners but ensures real estate lenders are investing in a safe transaction.

Selling or Buying a Home? We can help. We provide:

  • Negotiation and examination of the Real Estate Contract;
  • Examination of the chain of title to ensure marketability and protect you from title defects;
  • Review of Lien Searches;
  • Review of Inspections;
  • Review of Surveys;
  • Review of Property Taxes;
  • Review of Permits and Code Violations;
  • Homeowners' Association and Condominium Association documents review;
  • Financing assistance;
  • Attention to detail regarding Contract deadlines;
  • Review of Settlement Statements to ensure accuracy of all figures and prorations; 
  • Preparation of all necessary documentation;
  • Signing and Notarization of documents at our office or setting up mobile notary appointments;
  • Much, much more!

What is Probate?

Probate is a court-supervised process for identifying and gathering the assets of a deceased person (the “decedent”), paying the decedent’s debts, and distributing the decedent’s assets to his or her beneficiaries or heirs. In general, the decedent’s assets pay the probate proceeding’s cost, the decedent’s funeral expenses, then the decedent’s outstanding debts. The remainder of the assets are distributed to the decedent’s beneficiaries.

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