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Keith Adam Halpern

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About Keith

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

OtherProbateReal estateContracts and agreementsForeclosure
  1. Foreclosure: 75%

    15 years, 304 cases

  2. Contracts and agreements: 10%

    15 years, 92 cases

  3. Real estate: 10%

    15 years, 103 cases

  4. Probate: 4%

    14 years, 41 cases

  1. Construction and development: 1%

    14 years, 17 cases

Languages spoken

Spanish, French

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Contact

P.O. Box 12075
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Halpern & Assoc. Legal Services, PLC

P.O. Box 12075
Tallahassee, FL, 32317

Mr. HALPERN'S REVIEWS

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
FLDisbarred200912/20/2020

Professional misconduct


This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.

  • Disbarment
    issued in FL, 2019

    updated on 05/20/2020

    This 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.

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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Articles Editor & Member Journal of Land Use LawFlorida State University, College of Law2006
Distinguished Pro Bono ServiceFlorida State University, College of Law2006
Founding President-Real Estate Law & Trust SocietyFlorida State University, College of Law2005
Book Award, Tort Law IThomas Cooley School of Law2004
Book Award, Contracts IIThomas Cooley School of Law2004
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Founding PartnerHalpern & Assoc. Legal Services, PLC2011 - Present
Staff AttorneyLegal Services of North Florida, Inc.2006 - 2011
Chief Executive OfficerInvestor's Benefits Partnership, LLC1990 - 2003
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember2009 - Present
American Bar AssociationN/A2005 - Present
Federal Aviation AdministrationCommercial Pilot, Multi-Engine Instrument1999 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Business Law ReviewDomestic Asset Protection Trusts2008
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Florida State University College of LawN/A2006
University of VirginiaBS - Bachelor of Science1987
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
City of Tallahassee: Foreclosure Avoidance SeminarProtecting Property Avoiding Foreclosure2014
F.S.U., College of Law, Public Interest law SocietyForeclosure Litigation Topics2011
F.S.U., College of Law - Poverty Law Class SeminarForeclosure Litigation Topics2011
Continuing Professional EducationForeclosure: Summary Judgments2011
Continuing Professional EducationForeclosure Defense Strategies2011
Continuing Professional EducationDefending Invalid Foreclosure Suits2011
Continuing Education Training ClassForeclosure Actions, Decide and Dismiss2011
City of Tallahassee, Workshop on Foreclosure PreventionForeclosure Prevention2011
City of Tallahassee, Preventing Foreclosure: Workshop & EducationPreventing Foreclosure2011
City of Tallahassee, Mayor's Summit on DiversityForeclosure Avoidance Training Lecture2010
City of Tallahassee, Conference on Foreclosure AvoidanceConsumer Foreclosure Avoidance & Loan Restructuring2010
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
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. WingateWon Hearing on Motion to Dismiss
U.S. Bank, N.A. v. Roberts, et alWON-Dismissal, Saved Homestead

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DETAILED, HONEST, HARDEST WORKING GETS RESULTS!

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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 ability to get results and come up with an honest, reasonable approach is truly amazing.
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Saved Our Family's Home & Dismissed the Case!!

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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 thought we were sunk. Keith's experience and publishing starting in 2006 enlightened us such that we had multiple opportunities to save our house, have peace in our lives, and then recover! We even avoided any financial deficiency claim!! He's simply brilliant in property law and knows how to pick apart the documents and records to find what banks or loan servicers do wrong. We now have a pending counter-suit to recover on credit reporting damages. It was very scary with what the bank was doing to us; but after seeing Keith's firm was behind us to the end, and we wouldn't be thrown out--we started working loan modification options. He gave us the knowledge & experience we needed to get through this. After a what we thought was the "end," he came back with legal work to get the court to take another look. It's a complex process, but Keith took the time to explain it to me and my husband, and we wound up succeeding when we were sure we'd fail. If you don't use this attorney, you're not getting the best.

Outstanding Caring Attorney

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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 preservation. He is truly an amazing, caring person.

First Class

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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 to his client. He possesses the highest ethical standards and is a man of integrity. I recommend him without reservation.

Saved Our Home

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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 bless you and your family.

Foreclosure

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Attorney Keith was a excellent lawyer. He treated us with royalty and fairness. He walked in integrity the entire time he handled our case.

Seasalt Pure is Keith Halperm for Lawyer Selection

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I met Keith Halpern in 2009 when I attended a community seminar on home forecloures. Keith met with my wife and I after the seminar to answer questions about our pending home foreclosure. Keith listen to our concerns and assured us that we had choices and not to allow our hope to be taken away. Based on the salutatory explanations given by Keith we made the choice to retained him as our lawyer for our foreslosure lawsuit. During this lawsuit Keith remained very responsive, kept us well informed, excelled in being knowledgeable, and earned our trust by his professional actions along with caring about the anxieties that we were induring. We were on a runaway stage coach to foreclosure driven by a major mortgage lender that Keith stopped in civil court with dismissal of the lender's lawsuit without amennd. As of Aug. 2013 my family and I are still living in our same home that if we had not been blessed with Keith's professional legal services would not have been retained. Keith has my geatest respect as a professional lawyer and as a humanitarian for what he has done for my family's happiness in life. Keith's involvement is continiuos today with his community support efforts. GOD Bless Keith and you with your search for a lawyer.

Keith Halpern is amazing!

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Mr. Halpern came strongly recommended to me by a friend. After very short notice on an upcoming court appearence, Mr. Halpern came through for me with success! Not only did we take a positive outcome, but the knowledge he exuded was quite impressive in given the short notice he had to work with. Over and above his knowledge and skill was the way he gave me confidence during a time I felt overwhelmed with fear. His professional deameanor and calming reassurance gave me the strength I wouldn't have found without his guidance. THANK YOU MR. HALPERN!!!

A Knowledgeable and Experienced Attorney - and a wealth of information...

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Keith Halpern is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I have ever met. He is simply a wealth of information, and is effective and using his knowledge and experience for the benefit of his clients.

One of The Best Decisions in Our Lives...Work With Keith!

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It is very rare to come across a person who has the depth of knowledge of the law, depth of understanding of human nature, and the depth of intelligence and creativity required to pull all these qualities together. The sum total creates an incredibly powerful advocate, who works tirelessly on your side to reach goals that can far surpass the reason why you hired Keith to begin with. When my husband and I chose to work with Keith, as tenants in a foreclosed upon home, we were unsure to begin with. Within hours of meeting Keith our point of view rapidly changed, seeing how his mind could work in multiple directions not just to help us resolve our issue at hand, but in a long term sense, looking at additional avenues that we did not know were available to us. He has continuously worked in depth on our behalf and achieved almost immediate results in our favor. He has helped us to ease much or our stress and worry as we move forward in our legal situation. Do not even hesitate to choose Keith to represent you. As an unexpected bonus, you may well end up with a great friend!
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Alberto Batista, Foreclosure Attorney on Nov 25, 2015
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Attorney Halpern is a well known and well respected attorney in the legal community. I highly recommend him as an attorney, expert witness, and trial litigator. He is a thorough, honest, and diligent advocate for his clients.

Mark Clay, Foreclosure Attorney on Nov 1, 2015
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I highly endorse Mr. Halpern. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who produces great results in representing clients. Hire him to deal with your legal problems successfully!

Judd Nemiro

I endorse this lawyer for being an advocate for clients.

Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Construction and development Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.

Sean Cleary, Construction and development Attorney on May 20, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

John O'Brien, Construction and development Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.

Daniel Tam

I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community.

Aaron Harper, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Jan 29, 2014
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Top-notch lawyer. Highly respected in the legal community.

Bryce Fetter, Foreclosure Attorney on Apr 15, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Fareesh Sarangi, Foreclosure Attorney on Mar 4, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Mr. Halpern is a knowledgeable lawyer who is generous with his time and expertise. I recommend him without hesitation!

Robert Shaw, Foreclosure Attorney on Jan 19, 2013
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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 Attorney on Nov 22, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.

Christian Lassen

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Howard Roitman, Probate Attorney on Oct 27, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.

Wesley Hill, Foreclosure Attorney on Jul 19, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Dorothy Bunce, Foreclosure Attorney on Jun 18, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Jami Coleman, Foreclosure Attorney on Jun 6, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

David Abrams, Foreclosure Attorney on Jun 3, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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.

Ronald Burdge, Foreclosure Attorney on May 29, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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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