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Jeffrey Lawson Baxter
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Biography
Mr. Baxter is a native South Floridian. He attended Gulliver Preparatory (1984) and the University of Rochester (1988) where he graduated with a BA in Economics and a minor in Finance. He obtained both a JD/MBA at the University of Miami in 1994. Following law school, Mr. Baxter handled all aspects of commercial and residential real estate transactions as an attorney for Barnett Bank of South Florida, N.A.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Real Estate
35%
31 years | 1,500 cases
Litigation
25%
31 years | 75 cases
Business
20%
31 years | 1,100 cases
Government
15%
31 years | 200 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 250-400 per hour
Contingency
25%-40%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jeffrey Lawson Baxter
95 Merrick Way, Suite 390, Miami, FL, 331345310
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Jeffrey Lawson Baxter's Reviews
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Posted by Bill | December 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Real Estate Attorney
I have had the pleasure of working with Jeff Baxter on a few real estate transactions. He is always on the ball, efficient, and responsive. I would highly recommend Mr Baxter,
Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2009
Jeffrey Baxter transactional attorney
Jeffrey handled a residential real estate closing for me and has also handled other transactional matters for me. Each time he did so with the utmost level of skill and professionalism. He is a very good transactional lawyer who handles residential as well as commercial real estate and commercial w...
Jeffrey Lawson Baxter's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Jeffrey L. Baxter for several years now and over those years I have referred numerous real-estate related transactions from purchases/dispositions to property tax appeals. In addition he has co-counseled on many technical documentary stamp tax questions and have provided excellent advice on structuring legal entities to acquire commercial real estate in Florida. My clients gave him (and his staff) very high marks and I would not hesitate to refer additional clients to his practice. If you or your client is looking for assistance with real estate related matters in Florida, I would not hesitate to call his office and engage his services."
"I have known Jeffrey as both a friend and fellow attorney for over thirty years. At one time we worked at the same law firm together where Jeffrey was a skilled attormey representing real estate developers and lenders. Since that period I have served as a trustee for Jeffrey on various insurance trust and lending matters. He has always practiced law with a high level of skill and professionalism."
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Experience
Honors
2010
Superb Rating, AVVO
2010
AV Rating for Law Firm, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Growth Strategies: Hot Leads, South Florida Business Journal
2009
The Real Deal, Miami Today
2009
Superb Rating, AVVO
2007
AV Rating Rating for Firm, Martindale-Hubbell
1988
Book Award - Corporate Finance, University of Rochester
1988
Book Award - CIS, University of Rochester
Work Experience
2009 - Present
General Counsel, Property Tax Appeals, LLC
2001 - Present
Founding and Managing Partner, Baxter & Touby, LLP
1999 - 2001
Attorney, Akerman Senterfitt
1998 - 1999
Associate, Duval & Stachenfeld, LLP
1996 - 1998
Associate, English, McCaughan & O'Bryan, P.A.
1994 - 1996
Closing Attorney, Barnett Bank of South Florida, N.A.
1989 - 1991
Vice President, Thomas D. Wood & Company
Associations
2010 - Present
Coral Gables Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Miami-Dade County Bar Association - Business LawMember
2010 - Present
Miami-Dade County Bar Association - Real Estate CommitteeMember
2010 - Present
District of Columbia Bar, Real Estate, Housing and Land Use SectionMember
2010 - Present
District of Columbia Bar Association, Taxation Section, Estate Planning CommitteeMember
2009 - Present
Florida Department of Business RegulationReal Estate Salesmen
2007 - Present
Environmental and Land Use Law Committee - Miami-Dade CountyMember
2004 - Present
Florida Land Title AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Miami-Dade County Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Real Property, Trust and Estate Law SectionMember
2002 - Present
Chicago Title Insurance CompanyApproved Attorney
2002 - Present
Attorneys Title Insurance Fund, Inc.Agent
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Florida BarMember
2004 - 2008
Attorney Mortgage ServicesAgent
Sample of Legal Cases
Quail Hunter Trail
Vacant Land Acquisition
Real Estate Loan
Real Estate Loan
ILIT Trustee
Education
1994
University of Miami School of Law
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
1988
University of Rochester
Economics
1984
Gulliver Preparatory High School
Speaking Engagements
2010
Property Tax Questions
Property Tax Valuations (South Florida)
2009
Short Sales
Doc Stamps and Short Sales
2009
Real Property Tax Symposium
Property Taxes in Florida
2009
Cybersquatting
Intellectual Property Questions
2009
Corporate Compliance
FERC Compliance
2008
Commercial Property Taxes
Commercial Property Tax Appeals
2008
Business Networking Institute (BNI)
Florida Homestead
2007
Estate Planning Conference
Irrvocable Life Insurance Trust
2006
Estate Planning Conference
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
2005
Estate Planning Conference
Medicaid Planning
2005
Commercial Real Estate Issues
1031 Exchanges
2004
Medicaid Planning
Qualifying for Medicaid
2004
1031 Exchanges
1031 Exchanges
2003
Medicaid Planning Seminar
Qualifying for Medicaid
2002
Estate Planning Seminar
Medicaid Annuities
1996
Securitizations
Article 9 of UCC - Secuirty Interests
1994
Commercial Loan Documentation
Commercial Loan Documents
Publications
2009
South Florida Business Journal
Hot Leads
2009
The Title Report
Property Tax Appeals
2009
Florida Bar News
On the Move
2002
The Miami Laker
Baxter forms Law Firm and Title Company in Miami Lakes
N/A
South Florida Business Journal
Coral Gables Relocation
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will a lawyer take a real estate case on contingency in Florida?
25 Jan 2010
Q&A
Do public defenders do a good job or should i hire attorney for a violation of probation?
10 Sep 2009
Q&A
Can a Property Manager take pictures of my dog without my permission? AND can I be forced to move because of my dog?
03 Sep 2009
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
What is a Bloodline Trust
01 Mar 2010
Legal Guide
Florida Notarization (Acknowledgments) in Foreign Countries
08 Sep 2009
Legal Guide
Benefits of an Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
03 Sep 2009