Sarasota Real Estate Attorney
Real Estate Lawyers in Sarasota, FL
If you’re considering a real estate investment or need a Sarasota Real Estate Attorney who will protect your rights through contracts or litigation, then look no further than Howard P. Ross and Andrew R. Pardun. As highly respected real estate attorneys at Battaglia Ross Dicus & McQuaid P.A, they have over 50 years of experience providing successful Real Estate Law assistance to clients throughout Sarasota, Florida.
Experienced Real Estate Law Attorneys Ross & Pardun
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Howard Ross and Andrew Pardun are real estate attorneys at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. which for over 60 years has been providing outstanding legal assistance to Sarasota, FL. Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is ranked by US News and World Reports as a Tier 1 Law Firm and is considered one of West Florida’s oldest and most respected law firms.
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Practice Areas
Sarasota Real Estate Attorneys That Specialize in the Following Areas of Real Estate Law
Asset Protection for Real Estate
In the State of Florida, there are over 100,000 licensed attorneys. Many of them are working to exploit hard-working property owners, as they go on a hunt for a ‘jackpot prize’ following a legal battle. If this happens, you could potentially lose your home or savings. Your life can quickly be torn to bits.
You need a lifestyle that includes asset protection. With an Asset Protection attorney in Sarasota, you can guard your future. We can legally and ethically assist with:
- Personal property trusts
- Limited Liability Companies and Corporate Entities
- Jointly-owned marital property
- Florida Homestead Law
- Land Trusts
- Offshore trusts
- Life insurance policies
- Umbrella insurance policies
- Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
- Qualified retirement plans and pensions
- And More
Commercial Lending and Borrowing
Acquiring commercial real estate in Sarasota is competitive and complicated. The negotiations and financial terms are crucial to ensuring your business has a stable future, whether you’re selling or buying property. Commercial Lending and Borrowing attorneys in Sarasota have shown countless times, that experience pays off when arranging contracts and saves significant sums of money. We can assist you with:
- Amending, drafting and reviewing loan documents
- Negotiations
- Financing
- Stock Exchange Listings
- Buyout and Merger Deals
- Entities
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Reorganization
- Liability Matters
- And More
Commercial Real Estate Closings and Title Insurance
Commercial Real Estate investments can change lives, with the potential for a future of financial security for all involved. But every commercial Real Estate deal involves risk. Legal advice is imperative to avoid costly losses caused by unforeseen scenarios. As Commercial Real Estate Closing and Title Insurance Attorneys in Sarasota, we can protect your investments and assists you in the following areas:
- Commercial Real Estate Closings
- Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Contracts
- Escrow
- Legal Entities and Authority
- commercial Title Issues and Defects
- Obtaining Title Insurance
- And more
Commercial Real Estate Contracts
It’s crucial that you understand every aspect of any contract that you sign in a commercial Real Estate transaction. These deals often involve vast sums of money, so making a careless error that goes against your interests during the contract phase can come back to haunt you. With a Commercial Real Estate Contracts attorney in Sarasota, you can protect your rights and keep your costs to a minimum. We can assist with:
- Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Drafting a Contract or Lease
- Letters of Intent
- Negotiations
- Minimizing Closing Costs
- And More
Commercial Real Estate Leases
Commercial leases need to be flawlessly crafted to avoid problems later on. Commercial leases are considerably more complicated than residential leases, and the guidance of Commercial Real Estate Lease attorney in Sarasota is imperative. We can provide legal support with:
- commercial Lease Agreements
- Ensuring You Understand Your Duties
- Commercial leasing
- Drafting of leases
- Dispute resolution
- Chapter 83 evictions
- Holdover tenancies
- Chapter 82 unlawful detainer issues
- And more
Condominium and Homeowners Associations
It’s crucial that you understand every aspect of any contract that you sign in a commercial Real Estate transaction. These deals often involve vast sums of money, so making a careless error that goes against your interests during the contract phase can come back to haunt you. With a Commercial Real Estate Contracts attorney in Sarasota, you can protect your rights and keep your costs to a minimum. We can assist with:
- Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Drafting a Contract or Lease
- Letters of Intent
- Negotiations
- Minimizing Closing Costs
- And More
Eviction Services
Evictions are stressful and often emotional procedures that can become very expensive. With the help of an Eviction Services attorney in Sarasota, you can rent property smoothly, evict problematic tenants and potentially reclaim missed payments. We can assist you with:
- Evictions for Landlords
- The Eviction Process
- Seeking Missed Payments
- Ejections
- Eviction Defense for Tenants
- And More
Mortgage Foreclosure Law
When you invest in Real Estate in Sarasota, it’s because you want a better future for you and your family. However, sometimes, payments get missed due to various reasons such as illness or unemployment. Banks often threaten foreclosure; but with the support of a Mortgage Foreclosure Law attorney in Sarasota, you can find new options to pay delinquent payments and retain your home. There are deadlines, so it is crucial you contact a lawyer fast.
Preparation of Deeds, Mortgages and Other Documents
A well prepared and compliant deed, contract or mortgage document can prevent real estate owners from expensive problems and litigation later on. Hiring a Document Preparation attorney in Sarasota is a wise and highly advised step in any real estate transaction or dispute that proves to be a match-winning move time and time again.
Real Estate Development Services
Planning is the key to any successful Real Estate Development project. With so much at stake, negotiations between public and private stakeholders are often extremely complex and require an in-depth knowledge of Real Estate law to navigate. By hiring an experienced Real Estate Development Attorney in Sarasota, you can smoothly transition through all phases of a development project, from planning appraisals and applications to appeals and enforcement. We can provide legal assistance with:
- Planning
- Zoning
- Consent
- Environment Issues
- Dispute Representation
- Financing
- And More
Real Estate Litigation
The need for Real Estate Litigation can arise rapidly and unexpectedly. Buyer and sellers can find themselves in heated, tense disputes that potentially ruin relationships and result in inflated costs. Expert legal advice from a Real Estate Litigation attorney in Sarasota is the only realistic way of handling these legal battles successfully. We can assist with:
- Contract Disputes
- Landlord and Tenant Litigation
- Escrow Disputes
- Quiet Title Litigation
- Partition of Real Property
- Construction Defects
- Preserving Relationships
- And More
Real Estate Ownership Decisions
Every Real Estate owner is at risk of lawsuits caused by customers, vendors, landlords, employees and unforeseen circumstances. Fortunately, various types of ownership can reduce liability for real estate owners. With the help of a Real Estate Ownership Attorney, you can receive expert guidance to resolve any existing ownership problem or to make the best ownership decision for your situation. We can help with:
- Land Trusts
- Florida LLCs
- Tenants by the Entity
- Tenants by the Entity
- Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
- And More
Residential Real Estate Closings and Title Insurance
Investing in a new home is an exciting and life-changing decision. However, fraudulent and careless behavior can leave devastating consequences. A Residential Real Estate Closing and Title Insurance Attorney in Sarasota can ensure the complicated closing process runs smoothly and that your family’s’ future is protected through cost-effective title insurance. We can assist with:
- Residential Real Estate Closing Documents
- Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Contracts
- Help You Understand the Risks
- Deal with Disputes
- Protect Your Rights
- Title Issues and Defects
- Obtain a crucial Title Insurance policy
- And more
Residential Real Estate Contracts
Purchasing a home for your family is a dream moment. It can change your life. However, there are huge risks involved. Too many buyers and sellers overlook what they agree to when they sign contracts. With the help of a Residential Real Estate Contracts attorney in Sarasota, you can avoid making a painful mistake that leaves your family suffering. We can help with:
- Purchase and Sale Agreements
- Drafting Contracts and Leases
- ‘As Is’ Contracts
- Negotiations
- Marketable Titles
- Homeowners’ Association and Condominium Association Documents
- Closing Costs
- And More
Residential Real Estate Leases
When renting a house or apartment, the lease you sign contains rights and duties for both the tenant and landlord to follow. When these agreements are breached then a lawsuit is often necessary to find a solution. Real Estate law is complicated, and it is advised to contact a Residential Real Estate Lease attorney in Sarasota before signing any document. We can help with:
- Lease drafting, reviewing and negotiation
- Evictions and eviction defense
- Quiet enjoyment claims
- Missed rent payments
- Ground Leases
- Property upkeep problems
- Repairs
- Abandonment
- Implied warranty of habitability issues
- Discriminatory practices
- Deposit claims
- Disputes