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John Mansfield Ervin

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  • Tampa, FL
  • Licensed for 14 years
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About John

 

John M. Ervin is an attorney at Aegis Law, a dynamic business law firm with offices throughout the United States.  John works in the Tampa office as part of the corporate practice group team. 

 

John has large firm experience.  Prior to forming The John Ervin Law Firm, P.A.  John handled a wide variety of large complex transactions as a member of the Corporate Group at Shutts & Bowen, LLP, one of Florida's largest and prestigious law firms. 

 

John’s practice focuses on corporate, regulatory and transactional matters for businesses, real estate developers, charitable organizations and financial institutions. He regularly advises clients regardingmergers and acquisitions, entity formation and business structures, commercial transactions, secured transactions, commercial real estate, commercial leasing, corporate finance, securities, corporate taxation, state and local tax issues and audits and charitable organizations.  

 

A licensed Merchant Marine Officer, John holds a 100 Gross Ton Master Captain’s license with the United States Coast Guard.  He regularly advises clients regarding the acquisition and registration of domestic and foreign flagged vessels.   

 

John also dedicates his time and skill to giving back to the greater community. John is an active member of the community and devotes his time to serving various local charitable and civic organizations.  He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Sarasota Downtown Farmer's Market.

 

John is an active member of Hillsborough County Young Lawyers Division as well as the Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar.

 

Practice areas

  1. Business: 75%

    mergers & acquisitions, purchase/sale, e-commerce, Amazon, contracts, formation, entity formation, shareholder/operating agreements, buy-sell, corporate, LLC, ownershio, buy-out,

    14 years, 1,500 cases

  2. Contracts and agreements: 10%

    Commercial, intellectual property, franchise, licensing, landlord/tenant, consulting agreements, commercial leases, independent contractor agreements, services agreements, manufacture and supply, terms and conditions.

    14 years, 1,500 cases

  3. Limited liability company (LLC): 10%

    Entity selection and formation, operating agreements, compliance, tax planning, trademarks, ownership disputes, buy-out and exit strategies.

    14 years, 1,000 cases

  4. Corporate and incorporation: 5%

    Entity selection and formation, stockholders' agreements, shareholders' agreements, founder's agreements, stock plans, option grants, capital financing, licensing and disputes.

    14 years, 1,000 cases

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

Aegis Law

100 S. Ashley Drive
Suite 620
Tampa, FL, 33602

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing200806/01/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers156
    Legal guides1
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2020
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2019
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2018
    Top ContributorAvvo2017
    Avvo Rated - SuperbAvvo2017
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2017
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2017
    Top ContributorAvvo2016
    Avvo Rated - SuperbAvvo2016
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2016
    Outstanding Service AwardGirls Incorporated of Sarasota, Inc.2012
    Pro Bono Service AwardUniversity of Maine School of Law2007
    Pro Bono Service AwardUniversity of Maine School of Law2006
    Pro Bono Service AwardUniversity of Maine School of Law2005
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    AttorneyAegis Law2018 - Present
    AttorneyShutts & Bowen, LLP2013 - 2016
    AttorneyLivingston, Patterson, Strickland & Siegel, P.A.2010 - 2013
    OwnerCasco Bay Charters2006 - 2009
    Legal InternUnited States Dept. Of Justice2005 - 2007
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Legal Aid FoundationVolunteer Attorney2016 - Present
    American Bar AssociationMember - Business Law2016 - Present
    Sarasota Downtown Farmer's Market Vendor AssociationAttorney Member2016 - Present
    Manasota SCOREVolunteer Attorney2016 - Present
    Manatee County Bar Association, Pro Bono Legal Advice CommitteeVolunteer Attorney2016 - Present
    Sarasota County Bar Association, Business SectionBoard Member2016 - Present
    Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, Seek Counsel of Professional ExperienceAdvocate2015 - Present
    Florida Lawyers NetworkAttorney Member2015 - Present
    Sarasota Downtown Farmer's Market Vendor AssociationBoard of Directors2015 - Present
    American Bar AssociationAttorney Member2013 - Present
    American Kennel ClubMember2013 - Present
    United States District Court for the Middle District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice2011 - Present
    United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of FloridaAdmitted to Practice2011 - Present
    Sarasota County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's DivisionAttorney Member2010 - Present
    Florida Bar, Tax SectionAttorney Member2010 - Present
    Sarasota County Bar Association, County SectionAttorney Member2010 - Present
    Sarasota Young Professionals GroupMember2010 - Present
    Florida Bar, Business Law SectionAttorney Member2010 - Present
    Sarasota Chamber of CommerceMember2010 - Present
    Sarasota County Bar AssociationAttorney Member2010 - Present
    Florida BarAdmitted to Practice2008 - Present
    Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc.Advisory Board2014 - 2016
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Charitable ContributionsCS/HB 952013
    Herald TributeShutts & Bowen LLP aquires prominent Sarasota law firm2013
    Business ObserverShutts Bowen pushes deeper into gulf coast2013
    Florida Bar NewsOn the Move2013
    Herald TribuneBig Firm Joins with Sarasota Lawyers2013
    Portfolio Media (Law360)Fla.'s Shutts & Bowen Expands To Sarasota With Merger2013
    Florida Bar NewsOn the Move2013
    White PaperCS/HB 451 - Florida Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act2012
    Sarasota Herald TribuneBill Would Let Charities Keep Ponzi Donations2012
    Sarasota Herald TribuneNadel's gift to Girls Inc. could cripple the organization2012
    Florida Statutes - Ch. 726CS/HB 451 - Fraudulent Transfers2012
    Sarasota Herald TribuneJudge awards $1.18 Million to Team of Lawyers led by John Patterson2011
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of LawLL.M - Master of Laws2008
    University of Maine School of LawJD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude2007
    Bates CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude2004
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Senate Committe TestimonyFlorida Uniform Fraudultent Transfer Act2012
    House Committe TestimonyFlorida Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act2012
    Sarasota County Bar AssociationUndue Influence Hits the Road- Application of the Doctrine in Tria2011
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Legislation- H/S Bill #102,Signed into law during 2013 legislative session
    600 Palmetto, L.C. v. Sleek Audio, LLCJudgement in favor of Landlord
    George E. Bushong v. Sarah M. PeelPetition for Certiorari Granted, Remanded
    Deborah J. Butler v. Patricia C. McGriffFinal Judgment in favor of McGriff (Client)
    Qu Art, S.A. v. Robert Preiss, R&R Bond GalleriesRecovery of Salvador Dali sculptures

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    Outstanding - John delivered beyond my every expectation

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    Tenant Eviction

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    You found your attorney!

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    Worked both sides of two real estate transactions

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    Excellent Lawyer

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    Excellent Business Attorney

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    John helped my immensely!

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    John Ervin Has Proven Expertise

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    THE BEST ATTORNEY IN SARASOTA!

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    Excellent Attorney

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    Lawyer Janet Aznar

    Janet Aznar, Trusts Attorney on Aug 25, 2016
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    Lawyer Eric Warren Sleeper

    Eric Sleeper, Business Attorney on Feb 17, 2016
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    Lawyer Janet Aznar

    Janet Aznar, Trusts Attorney on Aug 25, 2016
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    Lawyer Eric Warren Sleeper

    Eric Sleeper, Business Attorney on Feb 17, 2016
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    Lawyer Anthony Edward Olson

    Anthony Olson, Business Attorney on Feb 3, 2016
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    John Ervin has assisted several of my clients in the process of negotiating the purchase of a business, drafting the purchase contract, negotiating the lease or lease assumption with the landlord, and carrying out the closing. He has done a fantastic job in all these areas, and has really gone the extra mile for the clients, particularly in solving complications that come up between the buyer, seller, and landlord. Moreover, he has been very prompt in dealing with matters and is very accessible and accountable to the client. I highly recommend John Ervin as an attorney for business, corporate, and contract law matters.

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    Taylor Stevens, Business Attorney on Jan 12, 2016
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    Lawyer Jason Michael Kral

    Jason Kral, Real estate Attorney on Jan 8, 2016
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    Lawyer Charles Mark Stevenson

    Charles Stevenson, Business Attorney on Jan 5, 2016
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    Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Business Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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    Lawyer Richard Geller

    Richard Geller, Unknown Attorney on Sep 16, 2014
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    I strongly endorse John. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication.

    Lawyer Sean Cleary

    Sean Cleary, Business Attorney on May 19, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

    Lawyer John M O'Brien

    John O'Brien, Business Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

    Lawyer Michael Charles Doland

    Michael Doland, Business Attorney on Oct 30, 2013
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    Although new to Avvo, the answers of Mr. Ervin reflect a great deal of experience and insight. His answers are regularly accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when selecting an attorney.

    Lawyer Natalya Soshnikova Evans

    Natalya Soshnikova Evans, Business Attorney on Oct 30, 2013
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    John Ervin is a very knowledgeable and hard working attorney who exhibits high ethical standards in his daily practice. I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice in the area of business law.

    Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

    Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Oct 29, 2013
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    Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

    Lawyer Jonathan P Whitney

    Jonathan Whitney, Business Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
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    John is a very capable business attorney with experience handling a broad range of complex commercial transactions, business transactions and business disputes.

    Lawyer Richard John Cole III

    Richard Cole, Business Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    John is both friendly and effective. A knowledgeable attorney who is willing to carefully consider your issues and give you the personal attention you expect.

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