Jonathan Benson Alper

Jonathan Benson Alper

3.6
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 50 years

Business Lawyer at Lake Mary, FL
Practice Areas: Business, Bankruptcy & Debt

255 Primera Blvd., Suite 160, Lake Mary, FL

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 50 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1976

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 49 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1976

Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Alper Law

255 Primera Blvd., Suite 160, Lake Mary, FL, 32746

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Jonathan Benson Alper's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

3.6 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 34 reviews

Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2012

I felt like I wasted my money

Charged a lot of money for the initial consult and did not provide advice that was particularly useful to my situation. Not very approachable on the phone or email after the consult. There are easier attorneys to deal with out there who have the same skillset that he does, and cost less.

Posted by anonymous | October 18, 2011 | Estate Planning

asset protection

Advice is very clear and direct. He knows the subject of Fl asset protetion better than anyone else in the STate. Not cheap, but worth every penny

Posted by Lorraine | July 29, 2011 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Very Professional Lawyer and Staff

Mr Alper and his staff were extremely professional and helpful during an exceptionally difficult period in my life. They treated me with respect and kept me informed of my circumstances throughout my financial difficulties. I would definitely recommend him to people in a financial crisis.

Posted by B.O. | July 21, 2011

Great Staff! Very Responsive!

Mr. Alper is very straightforward and responsive - exactly what is needed when one is in a difficult and unfamiliar situation. The documentation he provides at the initial consultation is very thorough. It tells you exactly how the process works and what to expect. Is it strict? Yes! But this is... a strict area of the law with little room for error. Did I make mistakes? Yes! Even then, Mr. Alper or someone on his staff was very quick to call me, assess the situation and give me direction. Speaking of the staff, Sarah (admin) and Jackie (paralegal), are a pleasure to work with. They are very friendly and responsive. The few questions I had that I could not find answers to in the documentation, were responded to very quickly by Jackie, Sarah or even Mr. Apler when appropriate. I usually got a response the same day - often within minutes. This is easily the most stressful situation I have ever been in and I suspect it is the same for most people reading this review. Do yourself a favor, read everything you can on Mr. Alpers blog (www.alperlaw.com). Write your questions down and ask them at the initial consultation. Then follow the process. This is your situation and these guys know how to guide you through it professionally, but you have to do your part.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Review

Excellent lawyer and staff. I had a case that was not as easy as most but it was handled very well.

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Jonathan Benson Alper's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roslyn Lewin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Other

"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. Every blog posting and his website contain words of wisdom and insightful information. In Florida, he is an extremely valuable resource for bankruptcy and asset protection matters."

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Thomas Rogers

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been fortunate to have known Jonathan Alper for over 20 years. During that time, Jonathan has devoted his efforts to everything there is to know about Asset Protection. Jonathan is and has been a respected speaker for programs sponsored by the Florida Bar Association. On occasion, I have even had the pleasure of presenting a few programs with him. As an estate planning attorney and Certified Public Accountant in Florida with over 35 years of practice helping clients design estate plans, I have the greatest respect for Jonathan’s knowledge. Jonathan has a unique way of explaining technical concepts in this area of the law in a manner that is understandable. He often shares his knowledge and skill that he has gained in this field through his experiences with cases on his blog. If you are in need of advice with respect to asset protection or bankruptcy, I would highly recommend you talk with Jonathan Alper."

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Benjamin Stolz

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of working with Jon in connection with two speaking engagements. Jon is an exceptionally knowledgeable attorney and has substantially contributed to the continuing legal education (CLE) of his colleagues. He is in every respect a consummate professional."

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Jonathan Ginsberg

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse and recommend Jonathan Alper. Jon approaches bankruptcy from a unique perspective in that he views debt relief through a lens of asset protection. Just about every blog post he produces contains nuggets of wisdom and I subscribe to everything he produces. He is the "go to" authority for bankruptcy and asset protection in Florida."

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Scott Selis

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. We worked on an asset protection estate plan, and his creativity will likely help our mutual client preserve a significant amount of money."

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Lawrence Kosto

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shaun Amarnani

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I enjoy his publications on the internet."

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Robert Lovett

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Larry Heinkel

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Lawrence Kosto

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Dennis Poole

Real estate lawyer

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Jonathan Ginsberg

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Gideon Alper

Adoption lawyer

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Scott Selis

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Managing Partner, Jonathan B Alper PLC

Associations

1991 - Present

Seminole County Bar Association

1995 - 1998

National Network Estate Planning Attorneys

Attorney

Education

1975

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Harvard University

MA - Masters

1970

Northwestern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

LLC Drafting Workshop 101 Limited liability Companies

2013

Annual Wealth Protection Seminar

Florida Law on Fraudulent Transfers

2011

Annual Wealth Protection Seminar

Asset Protection When The Wolf Is At The Door

2005

Asset Protection Seminar

A Constructive Approach To Asset Protection

2003

Monthly Luncheon

Asset Protection In Estate Planning

2003

Annual Wealth Protection

“The Real World of Attorney Liability In Asset Protection Planning

1998

Estate Planning College

Estate Planning

1997

Estate Planning College

Estate Planning

N/A

Florida Bar Seminar

A CONSTRUCTIVE APPROACH TO ETHICAL ASSET PROTECTION PRACTICE

N/A

FLORIDA BAR ANNUAL WEALTH PROTECTION CONFERENCE

The Real World of Attorney Liability In Asset Protection Planning

Publications

2009

Florida Bar Health Law Handbook Asset Protection

2007

Florida Bar Health Law Handbook ASSET PROTECTION

2005

Steve Leimberg's Asset Protection Planning Newsletter New Bankruptcy Bill - Who Pays For It?

2004

Florida Bar Journal THE FLORIDA SUPREME COURT FINDS NO LIABILITY FOR AIDING OR ABETTING A FRAUDULENT TRANSFER

1984

Florida Bar Journal Equity Sharing in Florida

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