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Frank Sonny Ganz
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Biography
I am Florida Bar Board Certified Attorney in the area of Condominium and Planned Unit Development Law. I am a partner at Smith Bigman Brock, PA. My key practice areas are Business, Community Associations, real estate, and Civil Litigation. I represent clients across the State of Florida, but primarily in Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Seminole, and Orange counties. I am also licensed in the State of Connecticut.
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Licensed in Florida for 11 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 16 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Smith, Stout, Bigman and Brock, P.A.
444 Seabreeze Blvd., Suite 900, Daytona Beach, FL, 32118
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Posted by Tony | August 14, 2013 | Trusts
Trust Atty.
We found Atty. Ganz to be knowledgeable ,willing to listen to our needs and desires in the development of a trust that met our needs and wishes. He was very patient answering any questions we had. He made himself available to us on our schedule. Summing up our experience Atty Ganz was more than we co...
Posted by Betsy | August 14, 2013 | Real Estate
You want Frank Sonny Ganz on your side.
Frank took care of all the bumps that can happen with a house closing, before and during the closing. He was so prepared with necessary additional forms that were now needed and we were at the other attorneys office, even their lawyer was impressed. Firm, confident and extremely knowledgeable, h...
Frank Sonny Ganz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Frank is a knowledgeable advocate for his clients. He always seeks to stay current with legal trends in the industry and his customer service skills are second to none. I would not hesitate to refer clients to his firm."
"Frank has always impressed me with his thoughtful and methodical approach to the litigation process. Its clear that Frank has an excellent understanding of the law and can anticipate issues before they even arrise. Frank has been an excellent resource to discuss cases with and I would not hesitate to send a client to him in the future."
"Frank is one of the smartest Attorneys out there. He combines extreme knowledge with an excellent work ethic to make sure his clients needs are always addressed. If I had to choose one Attorney other than myself that I would trust to craft a comprehensive estate plan, it would be Frank Ganz."
"Frank not only has a mastery of the law which allows for his ability to comprehensively assess and advise on situations, but also the wit and intelligence which provides for often unmatched advocacy. Not only do I refer clients to Frank without hesitation, I consider him a valued resource and have often sought his opinion when faced with complex situations. When I found out that Frank was joining forces with Attorney Matthew Wiley, another well-respected lawyer in the community who I have also often consulted with, to form Wiley Ganz LLP, I was thrilled: it is with confidence that I say that the collaborative force of those two attorneys together, through the formation of Wiley Ganz, will provide a trusted, reliable resource to which I will with honor refer any clients."
"I strongly endorse Frank because he combines the rare mix of extreme competence with unmatched dedication. If the case can be won Frank always finds a way. Frank is truly a top notch attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Board Certification in Condominium and Planned Unit Development, Florida Bar Association
2015
Top 40 Under 40, Florida, American Society of Legal Advocates
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2009
Outstanding Scholarship Award, Quinnipiac University School of Law
2007
Distinguished Academic Achievment Award - Legal Drafting, Quinnipiac University School of Law
2006
Distiguished Academic Achievment Award - Torts, Quinnipiac University School of Law
2006
Merit Scholarship, Quinnipiac University School of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Attorney/Partner, Smith Bigman Brock, P.A.
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Shams Law Firm, PA
2013 - 2014
Attorney/Principal, Wiley Ganz, LLP
2009 - 2013
Associate, Behman Hambelton LLP
2009 - 2009
Legal Intern, City of New Haven Corporation Counsel
2008 - 2009
Law Clerk, Licari, Walsh & Sklaver
2008 - 2008
Legal Intern, Quinnipiac University Legal Clinic
Associations
2017 - Present
Volusia County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionMember (President, 2018-2019)
2015 - Present
Volusia County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionDirector
2015 - Present
Volusia County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Florida BarMember
2014 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2006 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaMember
2016 - 2017
Volusia County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionTreasurer
2015 - 2016
Volusia County Bar Association, Young Lawyers DivisionSecretary
2014 - 2016
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionMember
2014 - 2016
Florida Bar, Business Law SectionMember
2013 - 2015
New Haven County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
New Haven County Bar Association, New Haven Young Lawyers CommitteeSecretary
2013 - 2014
New Haven County Bar Association, New Haven Young Lawyers CommitteeCBA Liaison
2013 - 2014
WealthCounselMember
2009 - 2013
Middlesex County Bar AssociationMember
2006 - 2013
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Fragomeli v. FS
Favorable Respondents' Dismissal
Fragomeli vs. FS II
Favorable Respondent's Award/Dismissal
Cejas-Dadario v. OBI
Favorable Respondents' Verdict
Lamelin v. Sun Valley Beach Club
Favorable Defense Verdict
Education
2009
Quinnipiac University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Stetson University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
Heritage BNI
Business Succession Planning
2013
Second Saturday by WIN
Estate Planning in Divorce
2013
Retirement Planning Today (TM)
Estate Planning
2013
Heritage BNI
Introduction to Estate Planning
2013
Financial Advisor Seminar
Introduction to Buy-Sell Agreements
2013
Financial Advisor Seminar
Introduction to Estate Planning
2012
Private seminar for Compensation Insurer
Workers' Compensation Legal Updates
2012
Private seminar
Nightclub Security and Alcohol Safety
2011
Private Seminar
Safety and Negligence in Alcohol Service
Publications
2013
Wiley Ganz LLP Blog
Common Mistakes on Life Insurance Designations
2013
Wiley Ganz LLP Blog
Will or Living Trust?
2010
The Gavel
The Facebook Profile: A New Standard Source of Discovery
2009
Quinnipiac Probate Law Journal
Privacy in Probate Court: Why Connecitcut Should Seal The Record
2009
The Gavel
Employer Has No Standing To Challenge Employee’s Settlement Agreement
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How to get someone off of a property title?
25 Mar 2022
Q&A
How to handle contractor's trespassing after father's death
22 Jul 2013
Q&A
NOTICE TO QUIT POSSESSION: Papers served today to vacate on or before 7/25/2013
19 Jul 2013