About
Founded in 1989, Southern Legal, P.A. is a trusted law firm in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and its surrounding areas. With a focus on construction, bankruptcy, real estate, environmental and land use, business law, and civil litigation, they bring a wealth of knowledge and experience. The firm's highly qualified members, including a native Northwest Florida attorney with a background in business and real estate, and a Florida Building Contractor, ensure comprehensive legal support for their clients. Southern Legal, P.A. prides itself on its commitment to the community and its dedication to providing high-quality legal services.
Specialties
Service type
Transactional business, Litigation / Legal representation
Work type
Landlord / tenant dispute, Lease / contract interpretation, Writing a lease / contract, Buying a property, Selling a property, Short sale, Foreclosure, Contract disputes, Title and Boundary Disputes, Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Housing Discrimination, Construction Disputes, Other real estate issues
Location and hours
Southern Legal, P.A.
238 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Work Experience
Partner
Southern Legal, P.A.
1996 - Present
Operations Manager
Bayfront Development, Inc.
1984 - 1986
Education
Georgetown University Law Center
1989
Univ of California Davis
Florida State University
1984
Santa Clara Univ SOL
Georgetown University Law Center
1987
Georgetown University Law Center
L.L.M.
1987
Vanderbilt University Law School
2002
Univ of California Davis
Santa Clara Univ SOL
Georgetown University Law Center
Law
1989
Florida State University
Business Administration & Real Estate
1984
Associations & Affiliations
Construction Lawyers Society of America
Charter Fellow
Florida Bar
Attorney Advisor
Florida Bar
Attorney Advisor - Lawyers Advising Lawyers
Assoc. Builders & Contractors, Inc.
Member
Bankruptcy Bar Association (Northern District of Florida)
Member
Florida Bar, Construction Law Committee
Member
International Code Council (ICC)
Member
Construction Law Committee - Florida Bar Real Property Section
Member
Southern Building Code Congress
Member
National Association of Homebuilders
Member
Florida Home Builders Association
Local Director
Building Industry Association of Okaloosa-Walton Counites, Inc.
Director
Publications
Urban Lawyer
Development Agreements After Nollan v. California Coastal Commission
1990
Inside Litigation, American Bar Association
When Should the Judge Keep Expert Testimony From the Jury?
1987
Speaking Engagements
ABC - Membership Meeting
Construction Mediation & Arbitration
2009
FHBA - Continuing Education Seminar
Construction Contracts & Law
2006
Florida Bar - Construction Law Committee
Construction Drawings and Copyright Law
2005
FHBA - Contractor Continuing Education Seminar
Construction Contracts & Law
2005
Fla. DOT - Contracts, Specifications & Laws
Construction Management and Bond Guarantee Program
1999
Services offered
Real Estate Lawyer
Lawsuits And Disputes Lawyers
Corporate Law Attorney