Scott William Fitzpatrick

Scott William Fitzpatrick

also known as Scott W. Fitzpatrick

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 25 years

Litigation Lawyer at Sun City Center, FL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Business

811 Cypress Village Blvd Ste B, Sun City Center, FL

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 45%

Scott engages in litigation topics which include, but are not limited to, contract disputes, securities fraud, Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act violations, restrictive covenant enforcement, foreclosure defense/prosecution, common law fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, Florida's Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, shareholder derivation actions, civil theft, and consumer protection.

25 years

45%
Real Estate 45%

Scott has been involved in thousands of real estate transactions throughout Florida.

25 years

45%
Business 5%

25 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 25 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2000

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Owens Law Group, PA

811 Cypress Village Blvd Ste B, Sun City Center, FL, 33573

Flagship Title of Tampa, LLP

17221 Camelot Ct., #102, Land O' Lakes, FL, 34638

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Scott William Fitzpatrick's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | July 28, 2009

Happy client

Scott has helped me on several cases and I have received favorable outcomes because of his knowledge, professionalism and most of all because he is honest. I highly reccomend Scott. Also I have referred several other people to him and they are satisfied as well with his representation.

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Scott William Fitzpatrick's Lawyer Endorsements

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David Papa

Litigation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.Scott is a reliable attorney who places his clients first and foremost. He is a great character guy as well."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Yunior Pineiro

Real estate lawyer | Oct 12

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Fitzpatrick on a professional level for over 15 years. In addition to being an excellent legal scholar, Mr. Fitzpatrick exhibits an unrivaled level of compassion and humanity towards his clients.."

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Marshall Deason

Real estate lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Scott on many cases over the last decade. He is an excellent real estate lawyer, and I can endorse him without reservation."

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Matthew Taylor

Business lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott is a savy attorney with the skill set necessary to guide his clients along a proper path. His legal acumen is outstanding and I endorse him fully."

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David Papa

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Lieser

Litigation lawyer

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Charles Gallagher

Real estate lawyer

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Marshall Deason

Real estate lawyer

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Charles Spinner

Personal injury lawyer

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Jessica Mahoney

Real estate lawyer

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Charles West

Real estate lawyer

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Eric Fleming

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Mohr

Estate planning lawyer

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Thomas Glenz

Litigation lawyer

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Beth Horner

Trusts lawyer

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Kyle Pennington

Litigation lawyer

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Daniel Hartzog

Litigation lawyer

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Kira Doyle

Estate planning lawyer

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Rory Weiner

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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John Della Costa

Personal injury lawyer

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James Thaler

Business lawyer

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Matthew Taylor

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Honorary Chapter FFA Degree, Newsome FFA Chapter

2015

Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer, The Florida Bar

2014

6th Circuit Award - Top Contributors, Attorney's Title Fund Services, LLC

2014

Gold Award - The Best Law Firm in South Shore, The South Shore News and Tribune

2013

Silver Award - The Best Law Firm in South Shore, The South Shore News & Tribune

2012

Silver Award - The Best Law Firm in South Shore, The South Shore News & Tribune

2012

Top 100 Title Agents/Agencies Award, Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC

2010

Top 100 Title Agents/Agencies Award, Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC

2010

Top Title Companies (Flagship Title of Tampa, LLP), Tampa Bay Business Journal

2009

Top Title Companies (Flagship Title of Tampa, LLP), Tampa Bay Business Journal

2008

Top Title Companies (Flagship Title of Tampa, LLP), Tampa Bay Business Journal

2006

Leading Agent Award, Stewart Title Guaranty Company

2006

Honorary Chapter FFA Defree, Barrington FFA Chapter

2000

Cecil E. and Augusta Bailey Award, Stetson University College of Law

1999

Who's Who of American Law Schools, Who's Who of American Law Schools

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer, Owens Law Group, PA

2013 - Present

Shareholder and Vice President, Owens Law Group, PA

2008 - Present

Manager Member, Flagship Tite, LLC

2008 - 2013

Associate, Owens Law Group, PA

2004 - 2008

Sole Practitioner, Scott W. Fitzpatrick, P.A.

2001 - 2003

Associate, Kiefner & Renaldo, P.A.

2000 - 2001

Associate, Harris, Barrett, Mann & Dew, LLP

Associations

2019 - Present

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Adjunct Professor

2018 - Present

Bay Aea Real Estate Council

President

2018 - Present

Coquina Water Control District

General Counsel

2013 - Present

Bay Area Real Estate Council

Board of Directors

2013 - Present

Florida Land Title Association

Member

2009 - Present

Hillsborough County Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC

Member

2007 - Present

Bay Area Real Estate Council

Member

2000 - Present

River Ranch Property Owners' Association, Inc.

General Counsel and Member

2000 - Present

Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

2016 - 2018

Bay Area Real Eatate Council

Secretary

2006 - 2008

Stetson Lawyers' Association, Advisory Council

Member

2004 - 2009

Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund

Member

1999 - 2000

Stetson Law Review

Member

1999 - 2000

Stetson Law Review

Research Editor

Sample of Legal Cases

Representation of Local 3525 Union.

Negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreement

Preservation of Natural FL, Inc. v. Fulford, et al., Case No.: 2010-CA-00743, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Florida (2010).

The case was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff prior to trial.

Wetter v. Ortiz, Case Number: 10-AP-000017-ES, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Florida (2011)

The appellate court reversed, in part, affirmed, in part, and remanded the trial court's order.

Opposition to RRPOA's property being included in proposed Everglades Headwaters Nat. Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area.

RRPOA's real property was removed from the proposed federal program.

Ayres v. Blue Jordan Forest Owners' Association, Inc., Case Numbers: 2D09-5838 and 2D10-2530 (Fla. 2d DCA 2010).

The trial court's granting of Mr. Fitzpatrick's Motion for Summary Judgment was afirmed by the Second District Court of Appeals.

Harvest Time of Tampa, Inc. v. Crosstown Stor-N-More, Case No.: 07-CA-10247, 13th Judicial Cir., Florida (2007).

An agreed final judgment was entered by the trial court.

Quinn v. Assini, Case No. 51-2007-AP-05ES, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Florida (2007).

The appellate court affirmed the trial court's granting of Mr. Fitzpatrick's Motion for Summary Judgment.

First Hanover v. Vazquez, So.2d 1188 (Fla. 3d DCA 2003).

On appeal to the Third District Court of Appeals, Mr. Fitzpatrick was succesful in obtaining a reversal of the trial court's ruling in favor of his client.

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Education

2000

Stetson University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1997

University of South Florida

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1995

Hillsborough Community College

AA

Speaking Engagements

2019

Allign Right Realty Annual Conference

Real Estate Litigation

2014

Thomas M. Cooley Law School - Florida Real Estate Transactions Class

Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Florida Foreclosures

2013

Thomas M. Cooley Law School - Florida Real Estate Transactions Class

Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Florida Foreclosures

2013

River Ranch Property Owners' Association, Inc. - Annual Membershp Meeting

Florida Real Property/Corporate Law

2013

Indian Lake Estates, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting

Florida Real Property and Corporate Law Issues

2012

Sun City Center Estate Planning Study Group

Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Legal and Tax Issues for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure

2012

Stetson College of Law Real Property Class

Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Florida Foreclosures

2011

Stetson College of Law Real Property Class

Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Real Property Litigation

2007

Court TV Interview

Guest Interview - Debra Lafave Case

2007

CBS Interview - The Early Show

Guest Interview - Debra Lafave Case

2002

Florida Cabinet Meeting

State Acquisition of Private Lands (River Ranch Acres)

2001

Seminar for executive directors, officers, trustees, controllers, CFOs, tax managers, accountants, enrolled agents and attorneys

Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Florida Tax-Exempt Organizations

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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