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About Erum
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
- Business: 50%
20 years, 300 cases
- Real estate: 40%
20 years, 300 cases
- Construction and development: 10%
20 years, 300 cases
Languages spoken
Urdu, Hindi, English
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Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 2006 | 02/24/2022 |
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 2000 | 03/08/2022 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Attorneys of North America | The Who’s Who Directories | 2016 |
| Leader in the Law | Florida Association for Women Lawyers | 2016 |
| Influential Woman In Business | Volusia Flagler Business Reporter | 2015 |
| Largest Area Law Firms | Volusia Flagler Business Report | 2015 |
| Rising Stars | Florida Super Lawyers’ | 2015 |
| Selected Fellow of the Inaugural Class | Florida Bar Leadership Academy | 2014 |
| Rising Stars | Florida Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Influential Woman In Business | Volusia Flagler Business Reporter | 2012 |
| Young Business Leader Award | Volusia Flagler Business Report | 2011 |
| Leadership Class II - Graduate | Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce | 2008 |
| President's Outstanding Student Award | University of Florida | 1997 |
| Florida Blue Key | University of Florida | 1995 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner/Shareholder | Kistemaker Business Law Group | 2011 - 2018 |
| Of Counsel | Lane & Ertl | 2009 - 2010 |
| Associate General Counsel | ICI Homes | 2005 - 2008 |
| Associate | Carlton Feild | 2004 - 2005 |
| Associate | Wragge & Co, LLP | 2002 - 2003 |
| Assistant State Attorney | Office of the State Attorney, Seventh Judicial Circuit | 2000 - 2001 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Volusia Flagler Association of Women Lawyers | Sponsor/Member | 2015 - Present |
| Dining for Women | Host of Third Annual Cookie Exchange | 2015 - Present |
| Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Standing Committee of the Florida Bar | Member | 2015 - Present |
| Volusia-Flagler Association for Women Lawyers | Board of Directors | 2015 - Present |
| Breakaway Life | Resident Writer of “Legally Speaking” | 2014 - Present |
| United Way of Volusia and Flagler | Campaign Chair, Executive Council | 2014 - Present |
| Dunn-Blount American Inn of Court | Affiliate Member | 2013 - Present |
| Junior League of Daytona Beach | Parliamentarian & Team Leader | 2012 - Present |
| United Way’s Women’s Initiative “Power of the Purse” Event | Sponsor | 2012 - Present |
| Condominium and Planned Development Committee | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Construction Law Committee of the Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar | Member | 2012 - Present |
| United Way of Volusia and Flagler | Board Member and Executive Council | 2011 - Present |
| Young Professional Group | General Counsel | 2011 - Present |
| American Cancer Society | Board Member | 2011 - Present |
| Junior League of Daytona Beach | Chairperson - New Member Development and Training | 2010 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Construction Law Committee | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Condominiums and Planned Development Committee | Member | 2009 - Present |
| Volusia County Bar Association | 2000 - Present | |
| United Way | Campaign Chair, Executive Council | 2014 - 2014 |
| Florida Bar Leadership Academy | Fellow | 2013 - 2014 |
| Volusia Building Industry Association | Legal Action Committee | 2009 - 2011 |
| Teen Court | Honorary Judge | 2006 - 2006 |
| Executive Women Counsel | Board of Directors - Secretary | 2005 - 2006 |
| Parker Road Community Development District | Board of Directors - Secretary | 2005 - 2007 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Breakaway Life Magazine | Entrepreneur of Breakaway | 2016 |
| Breakaway Life Magazine | "Legally Speaking" Monthly Feature | 2015 |
| Breakaway Life Magazine | Entrepreneur of Breakaway | 2015 |
| Kistemaker Business Law Group | Monthly E-Newsletter | 2014 |
| Volusia County Bar Journal | Amending and Reassessing Condominium Documents | 2010 |
| Communicator | How Some Associations are trying to make up for Deficits | 2009 |
| ICI Homes - Manuals | IN and OUTS Construction Lien Laws | 2005 |
| Author & Editor | The Community Association Hot Topic | N/A |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| BPP School of Law | Solicitor Transfer Test | 2002 |
| University of Miami School of Law | 2000 | |
| University of Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Daytona Beach Leadership Class XXXI | Cultural Diversity | 2011 |
| 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 | N/A |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| City of Port Orange v. Michael Hilgar | Verdict - Defendant found Guilty |
She got it done.
5.0 stars
Posted by Dot
October 23, 2019
Business Owners In Daytona Beach
5.0 stars
Posted by anonymous
May 18, 2018
Condominium Association Business Law
5.0 stars
Posted by Derrick
December 5, 2014
Outstanding
5.0 stars
Posted by Lawrence
April 29, 2013
Very satisfied!
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Posted by Diane
September 4, 2012
Condominium Association
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Posted by anonymous
July 23, 2012
Highly Recommended
5.0 stars
Posted by Roger
April 14, 2011
Stay away from Erum Siddiqui Kistemaker. Save your money!
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Posted by Daniel
August 31, 2019
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Attorney endorsements
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Kelly Chanfrau, Commercial real estate Attorney on Feb 13, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Erum is an excellent attorney. I endorse her without hesitation!
Michael Politis, Business Attorney on Aug 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Kelly Chanfrau, Commercial real estate Attorney on Feb 13, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Erum is an excellent attorney. I endorse her without hesitation!
Michael Politis, Business Attorney on Aug 28, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Zuniga, Business Attorney on Jun 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Erum is the consummate professional. She is knowledgeable and passionate about the law and her clients. I am happy to endorse her without hesitation.
Brandy Benesch, Real estate Attorney on Jun 12, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
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.
Vanessa Moll, Business Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
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.
Thomas Tollefsen, Business Attorney on Jun 11, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
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.
Maja Sander, Business Attorney on Apr 15, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
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.
Christene Ertl, Business Attorney on Apr 13, 2011
Relationship: Other
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.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $175-$300/hour
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