$ 250-400 per hour
PRO
Alexander P. Johnson
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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%
30 years | 2,000 cases
Real Estate
30%
30 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
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Posted by Andrea | August 28, 2015
Tenant /landlord lawsuit
He is excellent , he reviewed my case and he talked straight to the point. Speech clear and understandable. For sure, I will recommended him for a family or friend.
Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2014 | Landlord & Tenant
Outstanding Attorney!
I was very pleased with Mr. Johnson's efficiency in handling a residential eviction for me. I will most definitely hire him again for any future landlord/tenant and real estate matters that arise.
Posted by Mary | October 28, 2013 | Residential
Best experience I've ever had with a lawyer! Highly-recommended!
Mr. Johnson is one of those few lawyers whom you can really trust. I really lucked out, because I found him in the phone book, but now I am recommending him to everybody! He took care of every little detail of the sale of my house and was very careful to make sure that I was not taken advantage of by...
Posted by Alicia | September 19, 2013 | Real Estate
Real Estate Case for Real Estate Investors
Alexander closed on a few of my Florida real estate deals and I would highly recommend him to other real estate investors. He is a knowledgeable attorney that understands creative real estate investing and works well with wholesale/flip, lease/option, short sale investors. Alex was also my attorney a...
Posted by Lynn | August 30, 2013 | Real Estate
Extemely Knowledgeable and Dedicated Real Estate Attorney
Alex Johnson is an extemely knowledgeable real estate attorney. I have known him through the real estate business and real estate transactions for 15 years. Specifically, he has successfully evicted tenants for me, given real estate advice and also given advice to my clients needing legal real est...
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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
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Top Contributor
Alexander earned significant contribution points in 2014.
Legal Answers
Q&A
What course of action do I take to evict my adult son?
31 Mar 2026
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How do I evict my girlfriend from my home I live in Florida.
20 Feb 2026
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When is it legally ok to dispose of prior owners belongings after foreclosure sale?
23 Nov 2025