Edward Tapanes

Edward Tapanes

Tapanes Law, P.A.
  • Construction Law, Criminal Law, International Law ...
  • Florida
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Edward Tapanes, Founder & Managing Partner of Tapanes Law, P.A., specializes in state and federal cases in Florida and throughout the United States. He has tried numerous jury and bench trials and has successfully handled several criminal appeals. Many of his cases involve high profile international narcotic traffickers, public corruption, organized fraud, money laundering, felonies and misdemeanors. His civil litigation experience is in commercial litigation, international business transactions, fraud, contract disputes, personal injury, insurance claims, debt collection and real estate. He also performs residential and commercial real estate closings. Tapanes graduated from Florida International University in 1999 and received his Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2002. He received a Masters of Laws (LLM) in Intercultural Human Rights at St. Thomas University School of Law in 2004, enhancing the firm’s International Litigation capabilities. He served as an Assistant State Attorney in Miami-Dade County from 2002 to 2008, became Assistant Chief of the Career Criminal Robbery Unit and worked in the Gang Prosecution Unit where he handled major crimes.

Tapanes is admitted to practice in all state courts in Florida and the United States District Court for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida. He is a member of the Cuban American Bar Association, American Bar Association, Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, and the League of Prosecutors. He was committee chairperson for the Florida Bar Grievance for three years, and serves the community through pro bono work in Miami-Dade County by mentoring children in underprivileged schools and organizing and sponsoring the annual St. Thomas University School of Law’s Toys for Tots toy drive. Tapanes has appeared as a guest speaker at St. Thomas University School of Law’s Trial Advocacy Practice course. Tapanes Law is a member of Attorney's Title Fund Services, LLC.

Practice Areas
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
International Law
Human Rights, Imports & Exports
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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11th Circuit
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Languages
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Tapanes Law, P.A.
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Assistant State Attorney
Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office
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Education
St. Thomas University School of Law
LL.M. | Intercultural Human Rights
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Honors: Board of Advisor - Human Rights Law Review
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St. Thomas University School of Law
J.D. | Law
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Honors: Law Review-Article Editor, Moot Court
Activities: Student Government President
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Professional Associations
Attorney's Title Fund Services, LLC
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United States Court of Appeals - Eleventh Circuit
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United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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Florida State Bar  # 618381
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Cuban American Bar Association
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League of Prosecutors
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Tapanes Law, P.A.
990 Biscayne Blvd.
Suite O-903
Miami, FL 33132
Telephone: (305) 514-0985
Fax: (305) 514-0987