$ 175-300 per hour
Erum Siddiqui Kistemaker
also known as Erum S. Kistemaker
About Erum
Biography
Erum Siddiqui Kistemaker has a diverse and unique legal background which gives the firm the distinct advantage to truly understand the expectations and needs of the firm’s clients. She is licensed to practice law in multiple jurisdictions, states, and countries, and has worked in a variety of legal settings around the world. Erum has worked for some of the largest, leading and most respected International, National, and Local law firms; government agencies; and as In-House Counsel. She is Licensed to practice in Florida, New York, England, and Wales, and previously worked as a Solicitor (lawyer) for one of United Kingdom’s largest international law firms, Wragge & Co., practicing in the areas of international corporate litigation and property law. Wragge & Co. has offices in London, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Birmingham, Guangzhou, Paris, and Munich.
Much of Erum’s litigation experience, skill, and knowledge was gained as an Assistant State Attorney. During her time as an ASA, she had the privilege to litigate over ten (10) jury trials. However, she began her “passion” for business, real property, development/construction, and Condominium and Homeowners Association Law while working as an Associate for Carlton Fields, one of the nation’s largest and leading law firms. This “passion” was further cultivated while she served as ICI Homes’ Associate General Counsel. Additionally, having grown up in Ormond Beach, Erum has extremely strong ties to the community and is dedicated to the service and growth of this community, whether it is through sponsoring community events, or serving on the Board of Directors of the United Way of Volusia and Flagler Counties, Junior League of Daytona Beach, Daytona YPG and the American Cancer Society, to mention just a few.
Erum Kistemaker, an AV Rated attorney, has been recognized and selected as one of Florida’s Super Lawyers (2016), Florida’s Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars (2014 and 2015), Top Attorneys of North America in the Who’s Who Directories (2015 - 2016), Florida Bar Leadership Academy Fellow (2013-2014), Volusia/Flagler’s Influential Women in Business (2012 and 2015), and Volusia/Flagler’s Young Business Leader (2011). She brings over fourteen (15) years of business/real property law experience with an understanding of real-life, cost effective, business law solutions to meet the everyday and extraordinary challenges that you and your business face.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 19 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 25 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Kistemaker Business Law Group
120 E Granada Blvd, Ormond Beach, FL, 32176-6630
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Erum Siddiqui Kistemaker's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Dot | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
She got it done.
I had a roofer issue and nothing was getting done although there was a tarp on during a hurricane. She got right on it, and dealt with the county as well as the roofers.
Posted by Daniel | August 31, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Stay away from Erum Siddiqui Kistemaker. Save your money!
I am 80 years old Holocaust survivor was a client of the Kistemaker firm in Ormond Beach, Florida since February, 2018. She had agreed to collect by foreclosure debt in a basic, simple, and straightforward case. As of today (1.5 years later) my money had been lost as well as $15,000 in legal fees. Un...
Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Business Owners In Daytona Beach
Ms. Kistemaker is your attorney. She will work hard for you and take care you in the legal field to protect your business. Her practice is better than what you can get from a MBA. If you own a business, you need to talk with her to mitigate legal risk in your business. We will strongly refer ...
Posted by Derrick | December 5, 2014
Condominium Association Business Law
Are you a Board Member, Association Manager, Business Owner? Are you in need of excellent guidance and or representation? I have come to Erum Kistemaker with many small challenges to review, Amendments to Condominium Documents, Contract Reviews, and Disputes. The Associations I have represented an...
Posted by Lawrence | April 29, 2013
Outstanding
As a 51 year old entrepreneur I have the need for countless attorneys throughout my career. This latest need involved a complicated contentious negotiated settlement . Erum was outstanding and the matter was resolved in a few short weeks with an excellent outcome. I was preparing for months of stre...
Erum Siddiqui Kistemaker's Lawyer Endorsements
"Erum is an excellent attorney. I endorse her without hesitation!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Erum is the consummate professional. She is knowledgeable and passionate about the law and her clients. I am happy to endorse her without hesitation."
"Erum has a wealth of knowledge and experience in her fields of practice that she carries over to her practice. She is an inspiration in the community and a truly dedicated attorney. Erum shows her clients a level of care and respect that all attorneys should strive to reach. It has been nothing short of an absolute pleasure working with her, and I would highly recommend and endorse Erum."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mrs. Kistemaker is an incredibly knowledgeable lawyer and an exceptional advocate for her clients. I have gained a wealth of knowledge from her, and deeply respect her capabilities and vast array of accomplishments. I would highly recommend her legal services."
"It has been a pleasure working with Mrs. Kistemaker on numerous legal maters over the years. She is a wonderful advocate for her clients and is extremely knowledgeable in each of the areas of law in which she practices, including business, condo/HoA, and construction law. She is an asset to the central Florida legal community."
"Ms. Kistemaker is a wonderful asset to the legal community. She is well-versed in her various practice areas and has the skills and determination to get the results clients are looking for. Ms. Kistemaker also has a comprehensive knowledge of association law, including always having an acute understanding of the frequent changes in this area of law. This is a wonderful legal quality that works to benefit the many associations in our community. I have enjoyed working with Ms. Kistemaker each time we have had the chance to collaborate on a given matter. As always, I look forward to continuing to work with her."
"Erum is a very intelligent and wise legal counselor. Her dedication to her clients and her work is rarely matched. Erum is very knowledgeable in the areas of construction and community association law."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Attorneys of North America, The Who’s Who Directories
2016
Leader in the Law, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
2015
Influential Woman In Business, Volusia Flagler Business Reporter
2015
Largest Area Law Firms, Volusia Flagler Business Report
2015
Rising Stars, Florida Super Lawyers’
2014
Selected Fellow of the Inaugural Class, Florida Bar Leadership Academy
2014
Rising Stars, Florida Super Lawyers
2012
Influential Woman In Business, Volusia Flagler Business Reporter
2011
Young Business Leader Award, Volusia Flagler Business Report
2008
Leadership Class II - Graduate, Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce
1997
President's Outstanding Student Award, University of Florida
1995
Florida Blue Key, University of Florida
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Principal, Kistemaker Business Law Group, LLC
2011 - 2018
Managing Partner/Shareholder, Kistemaker Business Law Group
2009 - 2010
Of Counsel, Lane & Ertl
2005 - 2008
Associate General Counsel, ICI Homes
2004 - 2005
Associate, Carlton Feild
2002 - 2003
Associate, Wragge & Co, LLP
2000 - 2001
Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney, Seventh Judicial Circuit
Associations
2015 - Present
Volusia Flagler Association of Women LawyersSponsor/Member
2015 - Present
Dining for WomenHost of Third Annual Cookie Exchange
2015 - Present
Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Standing Committee of the Florida BarMember
2015 - Present
Volusia-Flagler Association for Women LawyersBoard of Directors
2014 - Present
Breakaway LifeResident Writer of “Legally Speaking”
2014 - Present
United Way of Volusia and FlaglerCampaign Chair, Executive Council
2013 - Present
Dunn-Blount American Inn of CourtAffiliate Member
2012 - Present
Junior League of Daytona BeachParliamentarian & Team Leader
2012 - Present
United Way’s Women’s Initiative “Power of the Purse” EventSponsor
2012 - Present
Condominium and Planned Development CommitteeMember
2012 - Present
Construction Law Committee of the Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida BarMember
2011 - Present
United Way of Volusia and FlaglerBoard Member and Executive Council
2011 - Present
Young Professional GroupGeneral Counsel
2011 - Present
American Cancer SocietyBoard Member
2010 - Present
Junior League of Daytona BeachChairperson - New Member Development and Training
2009 - Present
Florida Bar, Construction Law CommitteeMember
2009 - Present
Florida Bar, Condominiums and Planned Development CommitteeMember
2000 - Present
Volusia County Bar Association
2014 - 2014
United WayCampaign Chair, Executive Council
2013 - 2014
Florida Bar Leadership AcademyFellow
2009 - 2011
Volusia Building Industry AssociationLegal Action Committee
2006 - 2006
Teen CourtHonorary Judge
2005 - 2006
Executive Women CounselBoard of Directors - Secretary
2005 - 2007
Parker Road Community Development DistrictBoard of Directors - Secretary
Sample of Legal Cases
City of Port Orange v. Michael Hilgar
Verdict - Defendant found Guilty
Education
2002
BPP School of Law
Solicitor Transfer Test
2000
University of Miami School of Law
1997
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
University of Miami School of Law
JD
Speaking Engagements
2011
Daytona Beach Leadership Class XXXI
Cultural Diversity
N/A
Marketing Next Expo
Intellectual Property Business Law Perspective
N/A
Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Alumni Series
Leadership Alumni Series
N/A
Business Expo for Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce
Preventable Losses Business Law Perspective
N/A
Building Association Managers of Central Florida, Inc., Annual Legislative Update Seminar
Building Association
N/A
Annual Meeting
Annual Legislative Update Seminar
Publications
2016
Breakaway Life Magazine
Entrepreneur of Breakaway
2015
Breakaway Life Magazine
"Legally Speaking" Monthly Feature
2015
Breakaway Life Magazine
Entrepreneur of Breakaway
2014
Kistemaker Business Law Group
Monthly E-Newsletter
2010
Volusia County Bar Journal
Amending and Reassessing Condominium Documents
2009
Communicator
How Some Associations are trying to make up for Deficits
2005
ICI Homes - Manuals
IN and OUTS Construction Lien Laws
N/A
Author & Editor
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