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Keith Adam Halpern
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Biography
Keith Halpern is the founding managing attorney of the Halpern Law Firm, P.L.C., practicing in Property, Foreclosure Defense, Family Law, and Estate Planning. Mr. Halpern is a member of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar.
Formerly with Legal Services of North Florida for five years, Mr. Halpern serves homeowners and families throughout Florida. Keith was previously engaged as a Senior Management Consultant with Price Waterhouse serving Fortune 500 Companies. Mr. Halpern also served as C.E.O. for 14 years in a metropolitan Washington, D.C. financial and property management, and healthcare consulting firm.
Recently, Mr. Halpern published several recent Circuit Court decisions involving Foreclosure Dismissals & Property Cases; He is the author of “Domestic Asset Protection Trusts—What is the State of Your Asset Protection?” He has been a recent guest lecturer in Foreclosure Defense at the Florida State University, College of Law; and is presently instructing attorneys in a 4-part series on Advanced Foreclosure Defense Practice.
He has recently lectured at Community & public interest seminars involving foreclosure avoidance and loan workouts, including the 2011 and 2012 Tallahassee Mayor’s Summit on Diversity, and is lecturing in a multi-part series on Foreclosure Avoidance.
An FSU Law School Graduate, Keith was Founding President of the F.S.U., College of Law, Real Property and Trust Law Society; and was Articles Editor of the FSU, College of Law, Land Use Journal.
Keith is a Graduate of the University of Virginia, McIntire School of Commerce, and holds a dual-degree in Finance and Management Information Systems, with technical minors in Accounting and Economics.
Keith is a vigorous advocate for Fair Housing, and continues to actively serve at Legal Services of North Florida, as a pro-bono counsel.
Keith is an active board member and volunteer at his daughter's elementary school in NE Tallahassee, and is a Commercial Pilot and Instructor.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Foreclosure
75%
19 years | 304 cases
Contracts and Agreements
10%
19 years | 92 cases
Real Estate
10%
19 years | 103 cases
Probate
4%
18 years | 41 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 185-250 per hour
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Florida for 16 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2009
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
Location
Halpern & Assoc. Legal Services, PLC
P.O. Box 12075, Tallahassee, FL, 32317
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Keith Adam Halpern's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 15 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | December 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
DETAILED, HONEST, HARDEST WORKING GETS RESULTS!
We hired Keith's firm for an extremely tough property case that looked hopeless. We'd worked with other attorneys, and they had us going in the wrong direction. We got information to Keith quickly, his costs were more than reasonable, and we wound up saving about $350,000 in the process. His abili...
Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2015
Saved Our Family's Home & Dismissed the Case!!
We hired Keith 4 years ago, he followed our case closely with his staff, and brought all options to our attention. We'd had 3 previous attorneys work our case and only wanted our money; but Keith took a low retainer and allowed us to make payments. After not paying our mortgage for 5 years we thoug...
Posted by anonymous | April 6, 2014
Outstanding Caring Attorney
Mr. Halpern handled our commercial contract dispute brilliantly. He was responsive, and demonstrated a tireless pursuit of justice in our leasing issues. He cared deeply for our business needs and was reasonable with fees. We also hired him to perform all of our estate planning and asset preservat...
Posted by Michael | December 5, 2013
First Class
Keith Halpern is an outstanding attorney and has my highest recommendation. He brings the advantage of extensive business, as well as legal, experience to his client. He provides great analytical expertise and insight to complicated problems and is solution oriented. He is aggressive and dedicated...
Posted by Bill & Meredith | August 27, 2013
Saved Our Home
All we can say about Mr Halpern is...Wow! After 3 1/2 years, you successfully "slew Goliath!" (the bank). We cannot thank you enough for what you have done for us and our family. You helped us survive a very difficult time and SAVED our family home. YOU did that and we are forever grateful. God ...
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"With praise from clients and lawyers for his work and professionalism, Mr. Halpern's profile on Avvo is impressive. I would encourage those who need legal assistance with foreclosure related issues in Florida to contact Keith Halpern and speak to him about he can help."
Matisyahu Wolfberg
Construction and development lawyer | Nov 22
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"I had the pleasure of meeting Keith when attending law school. I was as amazed then as I am now of the depth of knowledge and skill that he has about business and the law. I sincerely endorse Keith and would recommend his services to both family members and close friends. I consider it an honor to know him. Wes Hill"
"Keith Adam Halpern is one of the "good guys" and the community here on Avvo is lucky that he shares his wealth of knowledge with us. I am honored to take this opportunity to endorse Mr Halpern."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Halpern is a zealous advocate and knowledgable professional. He has experience in most civil matters including family, tax and probate. He is an expert in forclosure proceedings and I refer all my inquiries to him. I enjoy working with him and I can assure you that you will too."
"I endorse this lawyer. Keith Halpern is a very creative and scholarly lawyer. I have been very impressed with his understanding of the complex laws and facts surrounding the foreclosure crisis. More importantly, he has an ability to communicate the fine details of the law to the local courts, which makes him a very potent advocate."
"Foreclosure law is a special area that few lawyers know anything about. And when you need help, you need someone who knows Foreclosure law extremely well and who cares about doing everything they can to help you. That's why I endorse attorney Halpern. He has the experience a consumer needs to save their home. If his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Disbarment issued in FL, 2019
updated on 05/20/2020This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Honors
2006
Articles Editor & Member Journal of Land Use Law, Florida State University, College of Law
2006
Distinguished Pro Bono Service, Florida State University, College of Law
2005
Founding President-Real Estate Law & Trust Society, Florida State University, College of Law
2004
Book Award, Tort Law I, Thomas Cooley School of Law
2004
Book Award, Contracts II, Thomas Cooley School of Law
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Founding Partner, Halpern & Assoc. Legal Services, PLC
2006 - 2011
Staff Attorney, Legal Services of North Florida, Inc.
1990 - 2003
Chief Executive Officer, Investor's Benefits Partnership, LLC
Associations
2009 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2005 - Present
American Bar Association
1999 - Present
Federal Aviation AdministrationCommercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Instrument
Sample of Legal Cases
Wells Fargo Bank v. M.P.A.
WON Judgment for NO Deficiency, NO Attorney's Fees, and NO Title Reformation
Bank of New York v. Wingate
Won Hearing on Motion to Dismiss
U.S. Bank, N.A. v. Roberts, et al
WON-Dismissal, Saved Homestead
Education
2006
Florida State University College of Law
1987
University of Virginia
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2014
City of Tallahassee: Foreclosure Avoidance Seminar
Protecting Property Avoiding Foreclosure
2011
F.S.U., College of Law, Public Interest law Society
Foreclosure Litigation Topics
2011
F.S.U., College of Law - Poverty Law Class Seminar
Foreclosure Litigation Topics
2011
Continuing Professional Education
Foreclosure: Summary Judgments
2011
Continuing Professional Education
Foreclosure Defense Strategies
2011
Continuing Professional Education
Defending Invalid Foreclosure Suits
2011
Continuing Education Training Class
Foreclosure Actions, Decide and Dismiss
2011
City of Tallahassee, Workshop on Foreclosure Prevention
Foreclosure Prevention
2011
City of Tallahassee, Preventing Foreclosure: Workshop & Education
Preventing Foreclosure
2010
City of Tallahassee, Mayor's Summit on Diversity
Foreclosure Avoidance Training Lecture
2010
City of Tallahassee, Conference on Foreclosure Avoidance
Consumer Foreclosure Avoidance & Loan Restructuring
Publications
2008
Business Law Review
Domestic Asset Protection Trusts
Languages
Spanish
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How is 3rd party purchaser liability for HOA liens after a judicial foreclosure sale defined?
05 Dec 2012
Q&A
Mortgage Right of Redemption for 3rd party that purchased an HOA foreclosure
03 Dec 2012
Q&A
How can you tell if the assignment in your foreclosure documents is a fraud?
29 Nov 2012