Law Firm Overview

My firm is a sole practice concentrating in the area of creditors' rights. I handle bankruptcy litigation, collections and enforcement of judgments, mortgage foreclosures and other matters pertaining to creditors' rights as a sole practitioner since 1982. I represent clients both at the trial and appellate levels in the state and federal court systems, including the United States Supreme Court. I serve as local hearing counsel on bankruptcy and foreclosure matters for many out-of-area law firms.

I seek to maintain a quality relationship with each of my clients and believe that being a sole practitioner allows me to give each of my clients more personal attention. Communication is the key to client success. We have the latest technology to ensure the surest and most cost effective methods of both legal research and client communication.

Areas of Practice

• Plaintiff's Mortgage Foreclosure 50%
• Criminal Defense 20%
• Real Estate Litigation 20%
• Creditor's Rights 10%

Honors and Awards

• Lee County Legal Aid Society outstanding Service Award, 1984 - 1994

Published Works

• Circumstantial Evidence In Florida Criminal Cases Florida Bar Journal, May, 1987

Pro Bono Activities

• On Particular Cases as Selected on Basis of Need, Time and Ability

Representative Clients

• David J. Stern, P.A.
• Century 21 Aaim Realty
• First Bank of Clewiston
• Florida Independent Auto Dealers Association
• The Cafaro Company
• Tempest Recovery Services

Representative Cases

• Williams v. State, 500 So.2d 501 (Fla. 1986)
• In re Cluett, 90 B.R. 505 (Bkrtcy.M.D.Fla. 1988)
• Starcher v. Starcher, 391 So.2d 340 (Fla.App. 4 Dist. 1980)
• U. S. v. Prichard, 645 F.2d 854 (C.A.10 (N.M.) 1981)
• New Hampshire Indemnity v. Palm City Corp., 705 50.2d 305 (Fla. 2d DCA 1998)
• Koehler v. Roberts, 661 50.2d 374 (Fla. 2d DCA 1995)

References

• Wachovia Bank , N.A.

West Practice Categories

Banking & Finance Law, Foreclosure & Alternatives, Bankruptcy Law, Collections, Commercial Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights, Debt Discharge, Foreclosures, Garnishment, Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Leasing, Consumer Protection, Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Joint Ventures, Lemon Law, Secured Transactions, Transactions, Uniform Commercial Code, Warranties, Business Organizations, Business Successions, Closely Held Businesses, Directors' & Officers' Liability, Dissolution, Formation & Business Planning, Non-profit & Tax-exempt Organizations, Partnerships, Reorganizations, Shareholders' Rights, Civil Rights, Police Misconduct, Constitutional Law, Freedom of Press, Freedom of Religion, Freedom of Speech, Grand Jury Proceedings, Search & Seizure Protections, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Housing & Construction Defects, Criminal Law, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Federal, Felonies, Misdemeanor, Sex Offenses, White Collar Crimes, Wage & Hour Laws -- Employer, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Insurance Law, Commercial Insurance, Motor Vehicle, Property & Casualty, Litigation & Appeals, Bankruptcy Litigation, Federal Appellate Practice, Federal Trial Practice, State Appellate Practice, State Trial Practice, US Supreme Court, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Animal Bites -- Plaintiff, Assault & Battery -- Plaintiff, Defamation & Privacy -- Plaintiff, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Plaintiff, Premises Liability -- Plaintiff, Property Damage -- Plaintiff, Slip and Fall -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Conveyancing, Land Use & Zoning, Landlord/Tenant, Residential Real Estate, State, Local & Municipal Law