$ 250-400 per hour
PRO
Alexander P. Johnson
Virtual Consultation Available
About Alexander
Biography
Advising landlords and tenants and litigating evictions. Also performing real estate closings and writing title insurance for real estate investors.
Founding Director of the Broward County Landlords Association nka Florida Landlord Action Group. I have taught three seminars on Florida Landlord Tenant Law for the Lerman Eduction Group and run the Florida Landlord Tenant Law Blog on wordpress .
Former prosecutor for the City of Chicago, Law Department, Building & Housing Division, Special Prosecutions. In private practice in Fort Lauderdale, Florida since 1996 Member of the Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, and Broward County Bar Association.
33 years of experience. Representing landlords and tenants, and real estate investors.
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Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Landlord or Tenant
50%
29 years | 2,000 cases
Real Estate
30%
29 years | 2,000 cases
Commercial Real Estate
10%
Residential Real Estate
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2014 2013
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 29 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 36 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Alexander Patrick Johnson PLLC
(954) 768-7337
Fax
(954) 779-6477
Mobile
2598 E. Sunrise Blvd, Suite 2104, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
www.BrowardLandlord.comGallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Alexander online.
Alexander P. Johnson's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 18 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | July 12, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
An excellent attorney
An excellent attorney, willing to help me who are in two leases agreement trouble.
Posted by Andrea | September 5, 2024 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent Attorney
Mr. Johnson provided a very helpful input and advises how to proceed with our tenants issue and took his time to explain everything to us. We highly recommend him if you are in need of landlord/tenant attorney to represent you or even just to give advice on an issue you have regarding the law.
Posted by Leo | May 10, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Landlord tenant eviction consult for tenant
Responded quickly. Courteous and professional. He took his time to help me providing useful info. I would highly recommend. Knows his stuff. Is direct and honest. Rare qualities these days. Thank you!
Posted by Lourdes Nunez | January 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very knowledgeable
I have worked with Alexander for more than 15 years. He does all my closings and handles all my tenant issues. Alexander is very knowledgeable and is willing to share his knowledge. I recommend him highly.
Posted by D Miller | April 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fantastic Real Estate Attorney
We moved states and were cheated out of our deposit from our previous landlords. We contact Alexander to help us get our deposit back. He was very professional and thorough, he worked closely with us over long distances--explaining the procedures and options as things progressed. He then represente...
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Experience
Honors
2020
Top Real Estate Attorney, America's List of Top Attorneys
1995
Special Service Award, South East Chicago Commission
1989
First Place Brief - Central Division, Jessup International Moot Court Competition
1989
Award for excellence in courtroom advocacy, Order of Barristers
Work Experience
1989 - 1996
Assistant Corporation Counsel, City of Chicago
Associations
1996 - Present
Broward County Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property and Trust Law SectionMember
2018 - 2023
League of Women VotersBoard of Directors
2015 - 2020
American Civil Liberties UnionBoard of Directors, Broward County Chapter
Sample of Legal Cases
PARADISE REALTY LLC, vs. PERCY JOHNSON
The court ruled that the requirement to post the undisputed rent into the court registry within five days precluded a defense of defective notice.
Education
1989
DePaul University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Trinity College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
Real Estate Gold Summit
Florida Land Trusts
2016
Rotary Club
Florida residential landlord-tenant law
2016
Fundamentals of Florida Residential Evictions
Evictions
2013
Real Estate & Business Network
Changes to the Florida Residential Landlord Tenant Statute
2012
Evictions: Residential and Commercial in Florida
Landlord - Tenant
2007
Landlord-Tenant CLE course
Residential Landlord-Tenant Law
Publications
2019
Florida Landlord Tenant Blog
8 Big Landlord Tenant Law Misconceptions
2018
Florida Landlord Tenant Blog
Tenant Tips: How to Read the Lease Before Signing
2016
Florida Landlord Tenant Blog
Attorneys fees in suits to recover security deposit
2015
Florida Landlord Tenant Blog
New remedy against guests who wont leave
2014
Florida Landlord Tenant Blog
Who is the prevailing party in a suit to recover security deposit?
2013
Florida Landlord Tenant Blog
Successive notices
2012
Florida Landlord - Tenant Blog
Evictions filed by property manager
2012
Florida Landlord-Tenant Blog
Landlord’s reasonable efforts to repair
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Alexander earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
Q&A
When is it legally ok to dispose of prior owners belongings after foreclosure sale?
23 Nov 2025
Q&A
To file a code compliance writ of mandamus.?
14 Nov 2025
Q&A
Can I be evicted by my nephew from my sisters condo if she dies?
23 Oct 2025