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John Mansfield Ervin

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  • Tampa, FL
  • Licensed for 13 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.

 

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Practice areas

Corporate and incorporationContracts and agreementsLimited liability company (LLC)Business
  1. Business: 75%

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

    13 years, 1,500 cases

  2. Limited liability company (LLC): 10%

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

    13 years, 1,000 cases

  3. 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.

    13 years, 1,500 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.

    13 years, 1,000 cases

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Photos and videos

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Contact

Aegis Law

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

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    FLMember in Good Standing200806/11/2021
    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
    Rising StarSuperLawyers2017
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2017
    Avvo Rated - SuperbAvvo2017
    Top ContributorAvvo2017
    Top ContributorAvvo2016
    Client's ChoiceAvvo2016
    Avvo Rated - SuperbAvvo2016
    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
    House Committe TestimonyFlorida Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act2012
    Senate Committe TestimonyFlorida Uniform Fraudultent 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

    Reviews

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    Outstanding - John delivered beyond my every expectation

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    From start to finish, John did a remarkable job in assisting me with my business acquisition. What I enjoyed most about working with him is that he treated the entire process like it was his own acquisition and worked with me to aggressively move us towards the finish line (all in the middle of a pandemic). He pays close attention to detail and tailors his approach to meet very specific needs. I look forward to working exclusively with John and his team in the future.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Tenant Eviction

    Posted by

    I had a commercial tenant who was behind in his rent and would not leave, so I thought my best option was to file a suit in court. John told the the time and expense could be substantial and suggested that lets try a phone call first. Knowing the tenant I did not have much hope in it but John was able to convince him to leave in 10 days, Needless to say I could not be more pleased with the outcome.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    You found your attorney!

    Posted by

    John is extremely knowledgeable and thinks outside the box. He is in a program called Lawyers Advising Lawyers, sponsored by the Florida Bar, which offers mentoring, assistance and training to new lawyers. I reached out to him through that program and he really went above and beyond. He gives of his time generously. Very quick to respond to emails and inquiries. EXCELLENT attorney. Look no further.
    This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
    Consulted attorney

    Worked both sides of two real estate transactions

    Posted by

    Mr Ervin handled both the sale of our old home and the purchase of our new home. His excellent negotiating skills enabled us to realize a sizable reduction in the purchase of our new home. Our realtor was impressed with his grasp of the issues and how he negotiated on our behalf. I would definitely use The John Ervin Law Firm again.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Excellent Lawyer

    Posted by

    This letter is to thank Mr. John Mansfield Ervin, for representation that was above and beyond what I expected. Mr. Ervin was clever, professional, comforting, and always kept me informed during the process. It was apparent to me that he cared about the outcome as much as I did. His style and presentation was impeccable, as he cleverly executed every aspect of the case. I was proud to have him as my lawyer. I was comforted by his experience and knowledge. Mr. Ervin spent hours researching how to solve my case. He was protective, well prepared, convincing, and accurate. I have so much respect for him. Even the government agent complimented his research, representation, and experience. Mr. Ervin did everything he promised and more. He was compassionate when I was concerned, and fought hard for me. He was my friend. I highly recommend John Ervin. He is truly an asset to his firm, as both a person and attorney. Thank you for the excellent representation. Sincerely, Jean
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    Excellent Business Attorney

    Posted by

    I retained John to assist me with an asset purchase involving the acquisition of a local bar and grill. John's expertise in drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement and his assistance with the transfer of the ground lease and liquor licenses resulted in a very smooth transition at Closing. I strongly recommend John and am very thankful for the excellent guidance and advice that he provided to a first-time purchaser.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    John helped my immensely!

    Posted by

    John was instrumental in helping me purchase my franchise, Freedom Boat Club of Huntington Beach, as well as set up my Corporation. He was very efficient, knowledgeable, and quick to get back to me. He was also able get me much better terms with several of my vendors due to his extensive experience in contract and lease law. This guy is thorough! I could not be happier, and would highly recommend John.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    John Ervin Has Proven Expertise

    Posted by

    John handled the complexities and detail required to split assets in my divorce. He was thorough and tenacious and reassuring to me. His education included Accounting which was a plus in asset partition. John later prepared Trust and Estate documents for me. He also represented my interest in a real estate matter.
    This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
    Hired attorney

    THE BEST ATTORNEY IN SARASOTA!

    Posted by

    John is seriously the best attorney. He is efficient, highly intelligent and extremely knowledgeable. John went above and beyond to meet our needs and did what we hired him to do in a professional and timely matter. John always returned our calls and emails and gave us excellent advice on all our legal concerns. We highly recommend John Ervin!
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    Excellent Attorney

    Posted by

    I engaged John to review my business contracts and to incorporate my business. John's advice was excellent, he promptly returned my calls and worked efficiently to address my legal concerns. In particular, his revisions to my business contracts were outstanding. His knowledge and expertise in business law matters, taxation and liability protection were readily apparent in his work product. I would highly recommend John to any business owner or prospective business owners.

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    Janet Aznar, Trusts Attorney on Aug 25, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Eric Sleeper, Business Attorney on Feb 17, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Anthony Olson, Business Attorney on Feb 3, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Taylor Stevens, Business Attorney on Jan 12, 2016
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Jason Kral, Real estate Attorney on Jan 8, 2016
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer.

    Charles Stevenson, Business Attorney on Jan 5, 2016
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Business Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Richard Geller

    I strongly endorse John. Highly respected in the legal community with an outstanding reputation for client advocacy and dedication.

    Sean Cleary, Business Attorney on May 19, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

    John O'Brien, Business Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.

    Michael Doland, Business Attorney on Oct 30, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Natalya Soshnikova Evans, Business Attorney on Oct 30, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    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.

    Christian Lassen

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

    Jonathan Whitney, Business Attorney on Oct 28, 2013
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    John is a very capable business attorney with experience handling a broad range of complex commercial transactions, business transactions and business disputes.

    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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