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John Louis Whiteman

Real estate Attorney at Saint Augustine, FL

5.0   5 reviews
  • Licensed for 47 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1975
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found

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About John

Learn John’s areas of practice.

3
Practice areas
  1. Real estate
    60%
    Mr. Whiteman’s practice areas include general civil litigation, real estate law, real estate litigation, construction lien law, complex residential and commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, contract law, residential and commercial lease agreements, residential and commercial lending, landlord-tenant litigation, quiet title actions, business sale transactions, probate matters, and wills. Mr. Whiteman is a member agent for Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Inc.

    43 years, 1,000 cases

  2. Estate planning
    20%
    Whether administering an estate, litigating disputes between heirs of an estate, drafting a will, trust, durable power of attorney, health care surrogate, or other elder care related document, Mr Whiteman has the experience to get the job done right the first time.

    43 years, 1,000 cases

  3. Probate
    20%
    Our attorneys can help probate a will/estate and understand the legal issues involved and the process of administration. We can also advise clients should a dispute arise between the heirs of an estate. Representative Matters: â– Will Administration â– Formal Administration â– Summary Administration â– Ancillary Summary Administration

    43 years, 1,000 cases

Mr. Whiteman’s practice areas include probate and estate administration, general civil litigation, real estate law, real estate litigation, construction lien law, complex residential and commercial real estate transactions, title insurance, contract law, residential and commercial lease agreements, residential and commercial lending, landlord-tenant litigation, quiet title actions, business sale transactions, probate matters, and wills. Mr. Whiteman is a member agent for Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Inc.

Mr. Whiteman began his career in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps of the U.S. Naval Reserve in 1975. Three years later he moved to the Office of the State Attorney for the
Fourth Judicial Circuit and later joined the Office of the State Attorney for the Seventh
Judicial Circuit, where he eventually became the attorney in charge. In 1985, he began
private practice as a shareholder with McClure and Whiteman. Eleven years later, he
joined Rogers Towers as a shareholder and in 2009 Mr. Whiteman joined St. Johns Law Group.

Real Estate Transactions

St. Johns Law Group has extensive experience writing title and serving as title agent on real estate transactions. Our attorneys understand that the purchase of real estate is often the largest investment a person will make in his or her lifetime. Our attorneys play a vital role in overseeing all of the important details of your transaction from evaluating the status of the title to pursuing the appropriate legal remedies to clear any title defects. Real estate closings are often a complicated process and we take pride in being available to our clients to walk them through this process and make the closing as pleasant and effortless as possible.

St. Johns Law Group closes transactions for clients on residential and commercial purchases and sales, refinancing and related matters at rates competitive with title companies. We are almost always meet or beat quotes you may receive from other title companies. Our attorneys regularly work with brokers and real estate agents from contract through closing to make sure the transaction is efficiently and timely carried out.

Our attorneys understand the needs of lenders and can work with residential and commercial loan officers to get the job done.

Representative Matters:

  • Title Insurance
  • Contracts
  • Contract Drafting and Review
  • Permanent and Construction Loan Administration
  • Real Estate Leasing
  • Agreements
  • Addendums to Contracts
  • Disclosure Statements
  • Assignments
  • Easement Agreements
  • Utility Agreements
  • Novation Agreements
  • Termination of Agreements
  • Short Sale Negotiations


Real Estate Litigation

St. Johns Law Group’s attorneys have extensive experience with contract disputes and enforcement, including actions for specific performance, title disputes, boundary disputes, easement disputes, and other issues where real property is at issue.

Our attorneys have routinely represented associations in enforcing their covenants, conditions and restrictions.

Representative Matters:

  • Contract Disputes
  • Disagreements
  • Covenant Disputes
  • Void Contracts
  • Voidable Contracts
  • Title Disputes
  • Quiet Title Actions
  • Interpleader Actions
  • Lien Foreclosure
  • Lien Disputes
  • Bid Contests
  • Defective Work
  • Delay Damages
  • Terminations
  • Landlord Tenant Disputes
  • Evictions
  • Mediation
  • Arbitration
  • Trial
  • Appeal

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Posted by Kelly | August 8, 2015
Professional, very thorough
We were very pleased with our consultation went to St. John's law group. We feel that Mr. Whiteman and Mr. Burnett had done a very thorough very comprehensive job with our wills and power of attorney's. We could've asked for a better consultation. Highly recommended
Posted by Ellen | November 7, 2014
Caring, hard working lawyer who doesn't give up!
Mr Whiteman helped me deal with a large bank who wanted to foreclose on my house, even after the mortgage was almost paid off. He never suggested giving up, like several of the other lawyers I had tried to work with. He always answered my emails and calls; was always compassionate and had empathy for my difficult and unique situation. It took years to be resolved and he never got tired of dealing with ridiculous responses. I highly recommend John Whiteman.
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Posted by David | May 8, 2013
D. Allison
It was a true pleasure working with John. He always kept me informed on my case and really demonstrated that he cared. He was always available by phone or email when I needed questions answered and he always had comforting answers for me. John is an excellent attorney and a very good man, I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Joe | May 7, 2013
Great Customer Service
John is very focused and easy to communicate with. Over the past 20 years he has represented and/or advised me in numerous transactions.
Posted by Bob | May 5, 2013
Real estate transactions with John Whiteman as my counsel
John Whiteman has handle over 600 real Estate closings for me . In addition John has represented me in more than 8 Acquisition and Development loan closings. Johns work is thorough , on time and fairly priced. I would recommend John to anyone without reservation.

Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

  • Shareholder
  • Rogers Towers
  • 1996 - 2009
  • Shareholder
  • McClure Whiteman
  • 1985 - 1996
  • Assistant State Attorney
  • State Attorney, 7th Judicial Circuit
  • 1978 - 1985

Education

  • University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
  • 1975

Legal Cases

  • BOWEN TRUST, GUNDIE BONNER, ET AL. vs. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, ET AL.
  • Affirmed in Part and Reversed in Part

Associations

  • Attorney's Title Insurance Fund
  • Member Agent
  • 2009 - Present
  • St. Johns County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1978 - Present
  • St. Johns County Bar Association
  • Board Member
  • 1992 - 1993

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Honors and Awards

  • Recognition for Convictions
  • State Attorney
  • 1984

Attorney endorsements

Received (3)
Given (1)
Endorse John
Probate Attorney | Mar 05
Relationship: Co-worker
"John is one of the most talented and knowledgeable attorneys that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. John's knowledge of real estate and the probate process is vast. I highly recommend John."
Probate Attorney | Jan 12
Relationship: Co-worker
"Mr. Whiteman's knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of probate law are impressive. He continually strives to deliver dedicated and responsive service to his clients."
Real estate Attorney | Nov 01
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"There is no finer real estate or probate attorney in the area. John is incredibly knowledgeable, detailed and able to represent clients in even the most complex of matters."

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Saint Augustine Real estate Lawyer John Louis Whiteman
John Louis Whiteman
Real estate Attorney
Saint Augustine, FL
Licensed for 47 years
Free Consultation