Lockhart Real Estate Lawyers

Attorney Melora G. Vandersluis has been a resident of Central Florida since 2012. She graduated cum laude from Barry University School of Law where she earned the distinction of “Outstanding Senior Editor” on Law Review and competed nationally while on the Moot Court Honors Board. She was awarded the highest grade in Torts I, Torts II, and Mediation. She completed an externship in federal court with The Honorable John Antoon II. She is a Florida Supreme Court certified county mediator. Prior to attending law school, she served in Higher Education for 15 years as an English professor, department chair, and associate...

Sharon L. Vollrath is a compassionate and effective family and real estate law attorney with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate challenging legal situations. With extensive experience, Sharon has earned a reputation for her unwavering dedication to understanding the unique needs of each client and providing personalized legal solutions. As a passionate advocate, Sharon approaches her practice with empathy, recognizing the emotional complexities that often accompany family-related legal matters. She creates a supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood, working tirelessly to address their concerns and achieve fair and favorable outcomes. Sharon's communication style is marked by transparency and effectiveness....

The passion to practice law is #1 in my life! I enjoy the everyday opportunity to work with individuals, families and businesses; I help them to save time and trouble! Outside of work, I enjoy a number of activities and hobbies. For me, travel is paramount; I have been to all 50 US States, seven of seven continents and 117 countries! I enjoy photography (travel and landscape particularly), public speaking, non-fiction reading, creative writing and publishing articles, visiting art museums, jazz, gardening, hiking, kayaking, backgammon, attending performing arts and theatre productions, and dining on exotic cuisine. I have offices in Winter Haven and...

Matthew C. Shapiro is a seasoned attorney concentrating in wills, trusts, estates, and civil litigation. Mr. Shapiro graduated with honors from Florida International University, ranking in the top ten of his class. His distinguished academic background laid a strong foundation for his legal career, where he has consistently demonstrated expertise and excellence. During his career, Mr. Shapiro has provided comprehensive estate planning services to thousands of clients, expertly drafting crucial documents such as revocable living trusts of varying complexities, wills, powers of attorney, health care surrogates, living wills, enhanced life estate deeds, trust amendments, and codicils. Having served as the lead or...

Providing expectional service to discerning clients in Central Florida for over 25 years in probate and estate planning matters, Astrid de Parry has extensive civil trial practice experience representing a broad range of interests. Upon graduating from Cornell University Law School in 1977, Ms. de Parry served as Assistant University Counsel for Cornell University from 1977 to 1980. Thereafter, she served as General Counsel for the University of Alaska Statewide System of Higher Education from 1980 to 1985. After moving to Florida in 1985, Astrid de Parry went to work for a large law firm in Orlando, focusing on...

Joseph C. Shoemaker is a seasoned trial lawyer and U.S. Marine Corps veteran who represents individuals and businesses in complex litigation, employment and discrimination claims, aviation disputes, contract conflicts, real-estate controversies, and civil-rights actions. Since earning his J.D. from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2000, Joe has tried and resolved cases in state court and every federal district court in Florida, drawing on earlier experience clerking for Judge Martha Lott and serving as an avionics technician on Harrier aircraft during Operation Desert Storm. Known for translating intricate legal issues into clear, practical advice, he leverages disciplined...

I represent small business owners and real estate investors. We help people plan ahead to protect their assets, and we help those in distress protect what they can and address their debts so that they can move forward.

Matthew is a native of Florida and Brevard County and was raised locally in Merritt Island. Matthew has an extensive and diverse education which includes a bachelor’s degree in accounting, a master’s degree in taxation, and a law degree. Prior to practicing law Matthew acquired his Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license and worked in public and private accounting for several years before entering law school. Matthew’s unique background in law, accounting, and taxation provide a unique perspective that is unmatched by most attorneys. Matthew has been located in the same office in Cocoa for the past 15 years practicing...

Harlan Paul was born April 1, 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida and began the practice of law in DeLand, Florida in 1979. He practiced as a partner with the law firm of James, Zimmerman & Paul, LLP until founding the firm of Paul, Elkind & Branz, P.A. in 2003. His practice focuses on personal injury and commercial litigation matters. Mr. Paul is AV-Rated by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest rating available for legal ability and ethical standards. He has also been recognized for his legal abilities by being named to the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. His trial...

I am an Iowa native who has lived in Lake County, Florida since 2005. I focus my practice primarily on residential and commercial real estate transactions, land use, education law, local government law, and litigating real property matters.

Davina B. Frederick is a Florida-licensed attorney, member in good standing of the Florida Bar and Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator. She founded Frederick Law & Mediation of Florida, P.L. to provide legal advice and counsel to individuals, business owners and corporate professionals who wish to continue providing for their families in the event they no longer are able to do so due to incapacity or death. Ms. Frederick is a native Floridian who has lived and worked in the Central Florida area since 1987. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a B.A....

Ms. Hattaway began her career in litigation representing large publicly held corporations in complex business disputes. She has experience in both federal and state courts. Her practice has included civil rights litigation, employment law, real property litigation, franchise negotiations, as well as business litigation. Most recently, Ms. Hattaway has focused on assisting clients with strategic business planning: drafting operating agreements, drafting and editing sales contracts, negotiating contracts and advising businesses, including multi-specialty medical group, individual physicians, pharmacology research specialists, new franchisees, expanding family-owned enterprises, and design startups. Ms. Hattaway served as a Commissioner of the Canaveral Port Authority....

Jay is a native Floridian, graduated from the University of Florida in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He continued his studies at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 2010. During his tenure at the University of Florida, Jay was the co-founder of the Mock Trial Team affiliated with Florida Pre-Legal Honor Society. While in law school, Jay clerked for Florida Student Legal Services where he advised students on a variety of legal issues and became a teaching assistant for Trial Practice. He is an experienced trial lawyer, and represents lenders and...

Before obtaining my law degree I was a licensed mortgage banker in Florida. I have a very strong background in real estate law and participated in over 10,000 Real Estate Closings. I also have helped thousands of clients throughout Florida with bankruptcy, foreclosure defense and debt settlement. I always offer a FREE consultation. Call us today (888) 316 2131

Welcome to the Law Offices of Stacy A. Eckert. Mr. Eckert provides his clients with personalized service and attention in cases involving bankruptcy, estate planning and probate, foreclosure defense, corporate and business law along with real estate disputes. As a 39 year resident of Volusia County, he has dedicated his career to providing his clients with caring and competent service while keeping them informed and up to date on the processes involved with their cases. Over the years, Mr. Eckert has filed over 3000 bankruptcy cases, both personal and business. He has handled and defended against multiple...

Beginning with his practice focused on real estate, commercial litigation, banking, and international law, Attorney Brian N. Mark expanded his practice to business and personal injury law as well. Attorney Mark is dedicated to serving his clients with upfront and honest representation and takes the time to guide his clients through every step of the case, detail by detail. Due to his passion for law, he has received bar admission from Florida, the U.S. Districts Court Southern District of Florida, and the U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida. Prior to his career as an attorney, Attorney Mark attended...

Jennifer started her law practice 17 years ago, with a primary practice areas in real estate, foreclosure & collections and wills & probate. Jennifer desires to educate and empower her clients.

Mr. West practices in the areas of business and corporate law including business formation, structure and opportunity development planning and real estate. He has extensive experience in representing businesses and families in dealing with the creation and protection of their businesses and assets including intellectual property.

Mr. West has represented a broad range of companies and partnerships in formation and securities matters, both private and public including both stock and debt transactions. He has represented companies and their owners from initial startup situations through mergers and business sale and or break up and dissolution.

Mr. West has had extensive legal and business...

Nicholas Randall Jones currently has the pleasure of providing legal advice to the Kissimmee and Orlando, Florida communities in a variety of matters. He focuses on helping consumers deal with difficult financial situations by defending debt lawsuits, negotiating debt settlements, dissolving garnishments, and filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. He also helps homeowners defend foreclosure actions through the use of loan modifications, short sales, and deeds in lieu of foreclosure. Finally, Nicholas assists landlords in initiating residential eviction actions. Nicholas and his firm continue to strive to provide the highest quality legal representation to every client. Jones & Jones Law,...

As of November 2024 this firm has been providing legal representation for 46 years. At this time this firm is a solo practice.

Attorney Jim Ippoliti graduated from the Cornell University School of Hotel Management and went on to become the class salutatorian at Barry Law School. An active member of the community, Jim regularly devotes himself to local children's charities with his brother Jeff. He has also volunteered at and managed a number of celebrity golf events, including charity tournaments. Jim brings 25 years of business experience and passion for law to the table, and he can assist you with matters involving personal injury, family law, insurance claims and business litigation. Contact Celebration Law, PA today!

Attorney Jeff Ippoliti graduated Magna Cum Laude from Barry University School of Law as the class salutatorian. During law school, Jeff also served as the senior editor of the Barry Law Review. He is experienced as an entrepreneur, business executive, and philanthropist. Jeff has lived in Celebration since 2003, and focuses his practice on the areas of business law, real estate, personal injury, and insurance litigation. To learn more about retaining the representation of an attorney from Celebration Law, PA, contact the Florida firm today!

Mr. Nordman left college for business opportunities and after ten years experience in the business world, he returned to complete his B.B. A. in Accounting at John B. Stetson University. He graduated with honors from University of Florida Levin College of Law in Gainesville, Florida completing his law degree in only 2 ½ years. While at law school, he also attended Masters level classes the Fisher School of Accounting at The University of Florida to become a Certified Public Accountant. His real world experience and academic achievement have prepared him to handle complex transactional, litigation, tax and...

The Enrique Law Firm has been representing its clients’ legal needs since 2001. With over 20 years of legal experience, we are committed to providing excellent legal representation to our clients. The dedicated staff at the Enrique Law Firm has experience covering a broad range of issues often encountered by our local residents. For those with specialized needs, we have also developed a network of trusted attorneys experienced in other fields of law. It’s our privilege to refer clients to other specialists when appropriate for their needs.

I have been a practicing attorney for more than 20 years. I started my own law firm in 2012. My practice areas include real estate, estate planning (wills & trusts, durable power of attorney, designation of heath care surrogate and living will), probate, business law, corporate and LLC formations and elder law – Medicaid planning. Prior to starting my own practice, I gained valuable knowledge working as associate general counsel for a prominent commercial real estate developer. Throughout my career I have been involved in hundreds of commercial and residential property closings. I also gained significant experience...