Practice areas
I have a general comercial real estate and business law practice, including representation of parties in connection with the purchase and sale of commercial real estate, lenders and borrowers in commercial loan transactions, parties to lease transactions and real estate developers. I also issue title insurance policies and serve as an expert witness in real estate litigation engagements.
37 years
I also assist clients in the formation of business entities, represent parties in connection with the purchase and sale of businesses and provide assistance with respect to other commercial issues and transactions.
37 years
Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Wester, P.A.
305 S. Boulevard
Tampa, FL, 33606-2150
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 1984 | 04/04/2021 |
| Legal answers | 0 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Super Lawyer | Law and Politics | 2011 |
| Florida Legal Elite lawyer | Florida Trend Magazine | 2010 |
| Outstanding Lawyer Award | Hillsborough County Bar Association Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | 2009 |
| AV rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 1999 |
| Annual Service Award | Florida Bar , Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | 1998 |
| Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer | Florida Bar | 1992 |
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shareholder | Mechanik Nuccio Hearne & Wester, P.A. | 2002 - Present |
| Shareholder | Akerman, Senterfitt & Eidson, P.A. | 2001 - 2002 |
| Shareholder | Ketchey Horan, P.A. | 1989 - 2001 |
| Associate | Ketchey Horan, P.A. | 1984 - 1988 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American College of Real Estate Lawyers | Member | 2007 - Present |
| American College of Real Estate Lawyers | Member, Legal Opinions Committee | 2007 - Present |
| Florida Legal Education Association | Board Member | 2005 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Member, Title Insurance Committee | 2002 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Member, Legislative Committee | 2002 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Executive Council | 1993 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Member, Mortgage Law Commitee | 1993 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Member, Legal Opinions Committee | 1991 - Present |
| Bay Area Volunteer Lawyers Program | Volunteer Lawyer & Mentor | 1985 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Chair | 2009 - 2010 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, CLE Seminar Coordination Committee | Real Property Division Director | 2006 - 2008 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Treasurer | 2005 - 2006 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Liaison to Florida Bankers Association | 2002 - 2002 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Secretary | 2002 - 2005 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Vice Chair, Real Property Forms Committee | 2001 - 2002 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Chair, Annual Convention Committee | 1999 - 2001 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Chair, Model & Uniform Acts Committee | 1997 - 2000 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Chair, Membership Services Committee | 1997 - 2001 |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Chair, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | 1995 - 1996 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section | Editor, Action Line Publication | 1995 - 1999 |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Chair, Real Property Professionalism Committee | 1993 - 1995 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | The Continually Evolving Chameleon: Florida’s Homestead Laws | 2010 |
| Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | An Overview of the Restatement of Mortgages | 1997 |
| Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | Title Insurer’s Audits of Trust Accounts | 1995 |
| Greater Tampa Realtor News | Tax Titles: Government Sanctioned Takings? | 1993 |
| Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section | The Many Faces of the Equity of Redemption | 1991 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1984 |
| University of Florida | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1981 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Real Property Certification Review Course | Florida Homestead Law | 2010 |
| Fund Assembly | The Continually Evolving Chameleon, Florida’s Homestead Laws | 2010 |
| 7th Annual Real Estate Law Summit | So Your Client Wants to Buy Florida Real Estate – What You Need to Know | 2010 |
| Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section Diversity Program | Introduction to Real Estate Closings and Title Insurance | 2007 |
| Annual PRO Realtor/Lawyer Seminar | Real Property Legislative Update | 2007 |
| Real Property Certification Review Course | Legal Opinions in Real Estate Secured Transactions | 2005 |
|---|---|---|
| HCBA Real Estate Law Seminar | An Introduction to Curative Acts & Judgment Liens | 2004 |
| Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section Convention | Mortgage Case Law Update | 2003 |
| Suncoast Bankers Compliance Association Dinner Meeting | An Introduction to Revised Article 9 | 2001 |
| Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section Convention | Proposed Revisions to UCC Article 9 | 2000 |
| Mortgage Law Seminar | The New Restatement of Mortgages | 1997 |
| Mortgage Law Seminar | Legal Opinions in Real Estate Secured Transactions | 1996 |
| RPPTL Section Legislative & Case Law Update Seminar | Real Estate Case Law Update | 1995 |
| HCBA / GTAR Realtor Lawyer Seminar | FAR/Bar Contract | 1993 |
Devon Anderson, Real estate Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the pleasure of working with John on the sale of a commercial property in Jacksonville, where John served as local counsel on behalf of my client. John is not only extremely knowledgeable in his practice area, but he worked hard to ensure closing, as well as all steps leading up to closing, were done smoothly and timely. He was a pleasure to work with, always professional and responsive. I look forward to the opportunity to work with him again.
Robert Bivins, Real estate Attorney on Jul 20, 2008
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer's work. I have known John for years and can personally attest to him being an excellent attorney, a pleasure to work with on a transaction, and one of the most respected real estate attorneys in the Tampa area.
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