Over the years, our firm has built a team of legal professionals with experience in multiple facets of the law. The focus consistently remains on providing a wide range of resources for Florida residents. If you are experiencing a legal issue and do not see it in our services section, please do not hesitate to reach out for a consultation. We are always here to help with a solution.

Commercial Real Estate

Our Commercial Real Estate services have helped shape the skyline of St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay. We evolve with the shifting real estate market every day. Whether you’re an investor, homeowner, contractor, or developer, we can assist you with tasks like:

• Contract disputes
• Boundary disputes
• Title disputes
• Landlord-tenant disputes
• Construction litigation
• Water rights transfers and acquisitions
• Contract reviews for buyers and sellers
• Land use and zoning
• Evictions
• Services for HOAs and BOAs

Residential Real Estate

Buying, selling, and renting residential real estate can be a lengthy and stressful process. Our firm has years of experience representing all residential real estate dealings, including:

• HOA
• Permits
• Mortgages
• Purchase and Sale Review
• Contract Litigation
• Lease Disputes
• Inspection Issues
• Foreclosure
• Covenants
• Code Compliance

Real Estate Closings

Closing on a property can be a big day and there are plenty of ways it can go awry. Let us ensure it goes smoothly. Whether it’s title examination, last minute closing questions, or simple mentorship, we’ll be there for professional guidance. Our real estate closing services include:

• Title Search
• Easements
• Restrictions
• Liens
• Prior Conveyances
• Existing Mortgages
• Title Insurance
• Coordination of Parties
• Zoning Compliance
• Encroachments

Landlord/Tenant Disputes

Our expertise in specialized and related areas of Real Estate Law allows us to professionally mitigate the stress of renting and leasing. Let our firm give you expert advice on the steps to take for a quick and easy resolution of landlord/tenant disputes. We can assist you with such tasks as:

• Dispute Resolution
• Rent Increases
• Security Deposits
• Eviction Notices
• Rent Control
• Tenant Rights
• Property Maintenance
• Unwelcome Guest Removal
• Co-signor Liability
• Demands for Repair

Business Law

Whether you’re a new business owner or starting from scratch, we’re proud to assist every entrepreneur with the legalese of business. That includes a wide range of services like:

• Negotiations and Contract Drafting
• Business Formation
• Taxes
• Intellectual Property
• Employment Law
• Immigration Law
• Bankruptcy
• Collections and Finances
• Regulations
• Day-to-Day corporate governance

Call to schedule a consultation for any business laws you may have questions about.

Probate

Lopez Law Group understands how difficult it is to honor the wishes of a deceased loved one. Our years of experience guarantees any paperwork is fully validated. Turn to our committed and knowledgeable team for guidance you can trust. Probate legal services include:

• Fling of Petition
• Intestacy
• Family Mediation
• Taxes
• Court Representation
• Establishing Priority Appointees
• Assist with Distribution of Assets
• Homestead Property
• Advising Executor of the Will
• Creditors

Personal Injury

Another person’s negligence should never be your financial responsibility. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured, you need a trusted source to represent your best interests. Lopez Law Group understands it can be a very stressful time for families and we are here to provide consistent legal assistance throughout the entire process, which can include cases for:

• Automobile Collisions
• Medical Malpractice
• Hazards in the Workplace
• Assault
• Battery
• Libel or Slander
• Defective or Dangerous Products
• Motorcycle Crashes
• Dog Bites
• Slip and Fall

There are many areas of personal injury in which we can serve you. Give us a call for a consultation today.

Employment Law

The current landscape of the workplace is changing. As more people work from home, the type of wages you are owed can be misconstrued. Don’t work for free!

Individuals also need protection from sexual harassment in the workplace. If you have been a victim of unwanted advances or have worked overtime without being paid, call to schedule a consultation today. We can help advise you on the best steps to take. Our employment law services include:

• Employment Agreements
• Wrongful Discharge
• Family and Medical Leave
• Discrimination
• Sexual Harassment
• Overtime Pay
• Counseling Employers on Labor Laws
• Advising Employers on Workplace Safety
• Layoffs
• Union Activities

Land Trusts

A Florida land trust is a written legal agreement among different parties to manage, operate, and hold legal title to Floriday real estate property. You, as the trustmaker, must appoint someone as a trustee to hold the legal title to a parcel of property to your benefit. Additionally, you are a land trust beneficiary. This means you control the use and sale of the property. There are many legalities involved in a Florida land trust. Lopez Law Group can help you navigate the complex laws and regulations that can vary by jurisdiction. There are a variety of reasons why someone might want a land trust, and some of the ways we can help:

• Protection from liens
• Making contracts assignable
• Privacy
• Discouraging litigation
• Protection from title claims
• Making loans "assumable"
• Protection from HOA claims
• Written land trust agreements
• Preparation of a deed
• Draft conservation easements

Criminal Law

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