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

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3.6 /5.0

34 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Staff & Support

Posted by Michael | December 18, 2014 | Estate Planning

estate planning

Very clear explanation of complex terms. Good follow up with returning phone call. Staff was helpful. Very happy with estate plan and asset protection work.

Posted by Henry | March 21, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

behind closed doors

Mr Alper did my bankruptcy, A hard time many a family went through in the past few years, his compassion was non existent and his disdain plentiful, his detachment entire, he operates from a make up office/converted garage in the shadow of a family home in residential gated community, In fact th...e best part of the whole experience was meeting and petting his dog which freely roams the office. After initial consultation and payment, You visiting his office to ask for advice or drop off paperwork FORGET IT, no, let me be clear F O R G E T I T !!!!!!!!!! I was once driving past his office/residence on my way to conduct my work business and thought let me drop of the paperwork his office requested, (his office is some 50 miles from my home) as he don't allow use of Fedex and UPS and my paperwork was loaded with my confidential information, and as I was there any way. here is an opportunity to save $20 on postage, and expedite the request. You can blame me for thinking this way but when you are in bankruptcy you are desperate and $20 is lots of money. On the gate, security guy said Mr Alper does not allow in person/hand delivery, I urged the gate guy to call his office which is some couple hundred yards inside this residential community, and the answer was NO drop of in person, I don't know is this a community rule where he lives/works or Mr Alpers own way to keep boundary between him and his clients but either way it did not work for me and it cost me more money. Responses (from his secretary / legal assistant) to questions and concerns through e mail were met with dismissal or one liner, need to know sentences, there was simply NEVER a single please or thank you in any of the correspondence. Now dry and detached, I understand, I have dealt with many a creditor but this was down right unprofessional and bad service having paid $1600. Seriously even creditor demand letters have please and thank you somewhere inside them. I chose Mr. Alper as I saw him being active on number of local bankruptcy forums and thought he was somebody who would be none of the above, but the service was as described, A while after my bankruptcy was concluded I contacted his office to ask for a document which I did not have relating to my bankruptcy filing and the answer was GIVE ME MORE MONEY and we will send you a copy of the document! Like dude I just paid you $1600 Now if this type of service/behavior trills you whilst going through what is probably the hardest time of your / your family's life than as Clint Eastwood almost puts it " go ahead ......... make your day" Thank you and be aware out there, great news is there is ton of life past bankruptcy, stay strong.

Posted by Donna | February 23, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Mr. Alper and his paralegal Jackie were extremely helpful during the most financially difficult time in our lives. They made a very difficult situation manageable for us. - from start to finish. We were impressed with this firm's knowledge and expertise regarding FL law... and we found them ...to be highly ethical. They are professionals who offer excellent legal advice and service and we found them to be helpful, responsive and informative every step of the way. They are direct and straightforward in their communication, which is not always what clients want to hear, but surely need to hear... We highly recommend Mr. Alper to anyone who is having serious financial issues and in need of sound legal expertise.

Posted by Richard | December 18, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

An excellent job done

Jonathan Alper and his paralegal, Jackie, provided us with excellent legal advice and service during our bankruptcy process. Their efforts made a difficult situation manageable. Mr. Alper analyzed all of the facts and circumstances of our case and was able to recommend a course of action which was ...in our best interest. Our petition was completed accurately and in a timely manner, and because of this the proceedings through the court went smoothly with no surprises. In the course of my business I have worked with many attorneys on various matters, and my experience with Jonathan Alper exceeded my expectations. We were kept informed through the process and received the advice we needed to make good decisions. I will certainly recommend Mr. Alper to anyone in need of bankruptcy or asset protection services or advice.

Posted by Annie | April 23, 2012 | Bankruptcy & Debt

Excellent Service

Handled our bankruptcy professionally and quickly. It was such a relief to not have to deal with our creditors. The meeting with the Trustee was just as stated in the helpful booklet we received called Bankruptcy Basics. His staff is excellent.

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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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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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