Real Estate Law Belleair Beach

Real Estate
Buyer or Seller Representation
The purchase of real property is the largest single purchase most people will ever make.   Whether it is the purchase of a primary residence, second home, investment property or commercial property, the advice of an attorney can be invaluable in steering you through potential issues and protecting your interests from contract to closing during this process.  

Real Estate Closings
Ben serves as a closing agent and is an agent of Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, allowing him to issue Title Insurance as part of your real estate closing.  Ben looks forward to handling your real estate closing.

Real Estate Litigation
Of course, real estate is not only buying or selling property.  There are a number of other potential real estate issues including partition issues, boundary disputes and landlord/tenant issues.  Ben looks forward to serving property owners regarding your issues.

Finally, despite the recovering economy, many people are still being faced with foreclosure and the accompanying difficult decisions about their home.  The Tampa Bay area has been especially hard hit by foreclosures.  However, there are potential options for a home-owner who is in danger of losing their home.  There are loss-mitigation programs provided by lenders as well as government sponsored programs such as which may provide assistance, including mortgage modification, short sales and deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure.  A professional can help guide you through these options in this most difficult of times. Ben looks forward to hearing from you regarding your real estate questions and legal needs.

Business Law
Formation and Incorporation of a Business
Why do I need to incorporate my business?  What is the best business entity for my business (LLC, Corporation, LLP or Partnership)? Properly setting up your business can help avoid, or at least lessen, many potential problems for you and your business.  Significantly, choosing the correct entity type can help to limit your personal liability and allow you to most advantageously manage tax exposure.  Ben looks forward to meeting with you to discuss formation of your business.
           
Contract Drafting and Review
Once you are established as a business owner, nearly every day involves a contract or agreement with customers, vendors or other businesses.  In making these agreements, it is important to understand the meaning and consequences of each of the terms of a contract.  The help of an attorney can be invaluable in reaching the most advantageous agreement and in avoiding problems down the road.  Ben can advise you from the initial purchase of a business to the sale of your business, and all points in between. 

Business Litigation
Of course, it is nearly inevitable that your business will be involved in a legal dispute.    When a dispute arises, it is necessary to have aggressive, quality representation for your business.  Whether it is a breach of contract issue, lease issue or Ben strives to provide proactive solutions to help avoid, and when necessary, efficiently bring to a close, any dispute that may arise.