Residential Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate

Estate Planning

Litigation

BUYER AND SELLER REPRESENTATION

Nothing replaces timely and effective communication.  Day or night, weekday or weekend, when you need me you get me, not a junior associate.  My family and I are dedicated to the real estate profession and that means working when our clients need us, regardless of when that is.  Real estate is a 24 X 7 business and availability is a major key to success.

Title and Escrow Services backed by a team of dedicated personnel who prioritize attention to detail and customer service.  Each of my employees has worked with me for no less than 5 years.  They know what I expect and what clients need.  There are no corners cut in our office.

Residential Real Estate Transactions

​Residential real estate work involves intricate systems of accounting, banking, title examination, form preparation, with solid integration between layers of vendors, and it all relies on a dedicated team to run it all. 

We have invested in the most innovative systems the market has to offer and we manage all of it seamlessly.  Our server is hosted in triplicate across multiple time zones to assure that when a pesky storm rolls through, we are never down.  Redundancy in power, internet service, and banking platforms make sure your deal is never delayed.  I recall working in a hotel in Jacksonville in 2005 when we had multiple hurricanes in South Florida.

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Why Choose Us?

  1. Expertise: Our team of experienced real estate attorneys specializes in Florida property law. We possess in-depth knowledge of local regulations, market trends, and legal nuances, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for your real estate needs.
  2. Personalized Approach: We recognize that every client and every real estate transaction is unique. That’s why we take the time to understand your specific objectives and concerns, crafting customized strategies to achieve your goals efficiently and effectively.
  3. Comprehensive Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or developing real estate in Florida, we offer a full spectrum of legal services to meet your needs. From contract negotiation and due diligence to title examinations and closings, we’ve got you covered.
  4. Attention to Detail: Real estate transactions involve countless details and potential pitfalls. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that no stone is left unturned, minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities for our clients.
  5. Responsive Communication: We value clear and open communication with our clients. You can count on us to be accessible, responsive, and proactive in keeping you informed throughout the legal process.

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

From $9,000 condo flips to multimillion dollar apartment building sales, we have handled it all. From contract to closing, we can handle multiuse properties, bars and restaurants to medical facilities.

Here is where size matters and you don’t want big, you want effective. There is no greater frustration then getting pawned off to a junior associate or worse yet, getting conflicting information from the same firm.

Big projects may need multiple attorneys to divide and conquer, and we have you covered.

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Why Choose Us?

  1. Expertise: Our team of experienced real estate attorneys specializes in Florida property law. We possess in-depth knowledge of local regulations, market trends, and legal nuances, enabling us to provide tailored solutions for your real estate needs.
  2. Personalized Approach: We recognize that every client and every real estate transaction is unique. That’s why we take the time to understand your specific objectives and concerns, crafting customized strategies to achieve your goals efficiently and effectively.
  3. Comprehensive Services: Whether you’re buying, selling, leasing, or developing real estate in Florida, we offer a full spectrum of legal services to meet your needs. From contract negotiation and due diligence to title examinations and closings, we’ve got you covered.
  4. Attention to Detail: Real estate transactions involve countless details and potential pitfalls. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that no stone is left unturned, minimizing risks and maximizing opportunities for our clients.
  5. Responsive Communication: We value clear and open communication with our clients. You can count on us to be accessible, responsive, and proactive in keeping you informed throughout the legal process.

Litigation

Commercial and residential litigation refer to legal disputes or lawsuits that involve either commercial (business-related) or residential (individual or homeowner-related) properties. These litigations can arise for various reasons and often require legal representation to resolve the issues in a court of law.

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Here’s an overview of each type of litigation:

  1. Commercial Litigation: Commercial litigation involves legal disputes related to business, commercial properties, and transactions. Some common examples of commercial litigation include:a. Breach of Contract: Disputes between businesses or individuals arising from the violation of a contract’s terms and conditions, including commercial lease agreements, supplier contracts, and partnership agreements.b. Business Torts: Cases involving business-related torts, such as fraud, misrepresentation, interference with business relationships, and unfair competition.

    c. Employment Disputes: Legal issues between employers and employees, such as wrongful termination, discrimination, wage disputes, and harassment claims.

    d. Intellectual Property Disputes: Cases involving trademark, copyright, or patent infringement, as well as trade secret violations.

    e. Real Estate Disputes: Legal conflicts related to commercial property, such as zoning disputes, boundary disputes, or issues with property development.

    f. Shareholder and Partnership Disputes: Conflicts between business partners or shareholders regarding ownership, management, or financial matters.

    g. Debt Collection: Litigation arising from unpaid debts, loans, or financial obligations.

    h. Regulatory Compliance: Cases involving violations of government regulations, including environmental laws, antitrust regulations, and consumer protection laws.

  2. Residential Litigation: Residential litigation pertains to legal disputes involving residential properties, often between homeowners, tenants, and landlords. Common types of residential litigation include:a. Landlord-Tenant Disputes: Conflicts related to lease agreements, security deposits, rent disputes, eviction proceedings, or issues with property maintenance and repairs.b. Property Boundary Disputes: Legal conflicts arising from disagreements over property lines, encroachments, or easements.

    c. Homeowner Association (HOA) Disputes: Conflicts between homeowners and their HOA regarding issues like maintenance fees, property restrictions, and rule violations.

    d. Construction Defects: Claims against contractors, builders, or developers for substandard construction, defects, or failure to meet building codes.

    e. Foreclosure and Mortgage Disputes: Legal issues related to mortgage defaults, foreclosure proceedings, and disputes over loan modifications or loan servicing.

    f. Neighbor Disputes: Conflicts between neighbors over issues such as noise complaints, property damage, or disagreements regarding property usage.

    g. Environmental Contamination: Cases involving environmental issues that affect residential properties, such as pollution or hazardous waste.

In both commercial and residential litigation, parties involved often seek legal counsel to represent their interests, negotiate settlements, and, if necessary, pursue the matter in court. Litigation can be time-consuming and costly, so alternative dispute resolution methods like mediation and arbitration are sometimes explored to reach a resolution outside of the courtroom. Legal representation by experienced attorneys is essential to navigate the complexities of these disputes and seek favorable outcomes for all parties involved.

Estate Planning

We offer estate planning services for non-taxable estates, generally those under the Federal Taxable Estate threshold of 13 million. We assist in the sale of Florida real estate and clear property from probate for sale.

Assisting out of state counsel on ancillary probates matters is a large portion of our practice.

That services 94% of our clients.  Those who need more specialized services we partner with other attorney we know and trust to provide dedicated estate tax plans.

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Here are some of the key services and responsibilities of an estate planning attorney:

  1. Will and Trust Drafting: Estate planning attorneys assist clients in creating wills and trusts that specify how their assets should be distributed upon their death. They help clients structure these documents to minimize estate taxes, if applicable.
  2. Asset Protection: They can provide guidance on protecting assets from creditors and lawsuits and can set up legal structures like family limited partnerships or limited liability companies for this purpose.
  3. Medical and Financial Powers of Attorney: Estate planning attorneys help clients designate trusted individuals to make medical and financial decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so.
  4. Healthcare Directives: They help clients create advance healthcare directives (living wills) and designate healthcare proxies to make medical decisions according to their wishes.
  5. Guardianship and Conservatorship: In cases involving minor children or incapacitated adults, estate planning attorneys can assist in naming guardians and conservators to care for and make decisions on behalf of these individuals.
  6. Estate Tax Planning: They provide strategies for minimizing estate taxes, including the use of trusts, lifetime gifts, and other techniques.
  7. Beneficiary Designations: Estate planning attorneys ensure that beneficiary designations on assets like life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and bank accounts are up to date and consistent with the client’s overall plan.
  8. Business Succession Planning: For business owners, they assist in developing plans for the orderly transfer of ownership and management of the business upon retirement, disability, or death.
  9. Charitable Giving: They can help clients create charitable trusts and foundations for philanthropic purposes, which can also have tax benefits.
  10. Estate Administration: After an individual’s death, estate planning attorneys may assist the executor or personal representative in administering the estate, including probate proceedings, asset distribution, and compliance with legal requirements.
  11. Special Needs Planning: For individuals with disabilities, they can help establish special needs trusts to provide for their ongoing care and financial support while preserving eligibility for government benefits.

Estate planning attorneys work closely with their clients to understand their specific goals, financial situation, and family dynamics. They then develop a customized estate plan that addresses these needs and goals. The primary aim of estate planning is to ensure that an individual’s wishes are carried out, assets are protected, and potential tax implications are minimized, all while providing for the future well-being of their loved ones. Having a well-constructed estate plan can provide peace of mind and reduce the stress and complexity of estate administration for surviving family members.

About Tim Olenn, Esq. MBA

Nothing Replaces Hard Work

Seat time matters. I am available to my client’s 24 X 7. Those that know me understand that when I’m awake, I’m working.

My Approach

I take a client first approach, each and every day.  When the client’s needs are the focus of your time, effort and energy then, and only then, can you be a successful counsellor.

Integrity, honor and truthfulness must mean something to you as a person to be a respected attorney and colleague.

Every Business has a Beginning

Mine began with a supportive wife and a desire to forge my own path as an attorney.

 

Get In Touch

 

Email
tim@timolenn.com

Phone
561-912-0922

Fax
866-760-3249

Address
7900 Glades Rd.
Suite 435
Boca Raton, FL 33431

DISCLAIMER: The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established.