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Marshall C Deason Jr.

Real estate Attorney at Tampa, FL

5.0   6 reviews
  • State Years
    Dist. of Columbia - DC 48 years
    Florida - FL 50 years
    Maryland - MD 50 years
  • Licensed for 48 years
    State DC
    Acquired 1975
    Status
    Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 50 years
    State FL
    Acquired 1973
    Status
    Member in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 50 years
    State MD
    Acquired 1973
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Marshall

Learn Marshall’s areas of practice.

4
Practice areas
  1. Real estate
    55%
    purchase, sale, title insurance, residential, commercial, easements, quiet title actions, adverse possession, land trusts, multiple owners, leases, life estates, remainder interests, quit claim deeds, warranty deeds, special warranty deeds, specific performance, trespass, ejectment, clearing titles, tenants by the entirety, tenants in common, joint tenants

    50 years

  2. Business
    30%
    business entity selection, purchase and sale of businesses, limited liability company (LLC), limited liability partnership (LLP), general partnerships, limited partnerships, minority owner rights,

    50 years

  3. Corporate and incorporation
    10%
    articles of incorporation, by-laws, shareholders agreements, voting trust agreements, minority shareholders, corporate minutes, S corporations, purchase and sale of corporations

    50 years

  4. Contracts and agreements
    5%
    drafting contracts, interpreting contracts, revising contracts, amending contracts

    50 years

Marshall C. Deason, Jr., has extensive experience representing individuals and businesses throughout Florida. He is recognized for finding unique solutions for complex real estate and commercial problems.


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Marshall C. Deason, Jr., has more than 25 years of experience in handling real estate, development, and construction transactions and in organizing and representing Tampa businesses at corporations, LLCs, and LLPs.  He is board certified in real estate law by The Florida Bar and has earned an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a 10.0 rating from Avvo.  Prior to founding Tampa Bay Business Law, LLP in 2010, Mr. Deason has been a member of both Florida and multi-state law firms, has served as vice president and general counsel of a publicly held real estate development company, and worked as an attorney/advisor to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, D.C.  He is the co-author of several books and practice manuals published by The Florida Bar and is a frequent speaker at continuing education programs for lawyers on the topics of real estate, business organization, and legal ethics.  Mr. Deason received his law degree, with honors, from Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, and served there as executive editor of the law review.

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Reviews

5.0 / 5.0
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Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2019
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
a valuable asset
Mr. Deason was a valuable asset per my query topic. Highly recommend for situations where his expertise can be availed upon. tnx
Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2016
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Excellent Advice
Mr. Season responded quickly and was very knowledgeable about my issue. If he were in my area I would consult with him. Great advice! Thank you
Posted by anonymous | August 14, 2015
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Excellent Attorney
Mr. Deason answered all my questions in a very detailed manner and put my mind at ease about our property title issues. I would not use any other attorney in the future for our real estate matters except Mr. Deason.
Posted by Susan | March 20, 2015
thank you, Mr Deason
Mr. Deason responded to my email immediately and related to me what I needed to know. I would recommend him highly and I would use him if he was in my area.
Posted by anonymous | January 8, 2015
A qualified professional who cares
We had been trying to deal with a real estate issue for almost three months unsuccessfully. The best we did was to contact Mr. Deason for advice. With his help we were able to understand our rights and move the issue in the right direction for resolution. Thank you
Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2012
Excellent answer to a complicated question
I was very pleased with the answer that Marshall Deason give me to a very complex and complication real estate issue that I have.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 495-495 per hour
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Of Counsel
  • Older, Lundy & Alvarez
  • 2015 - Present
  • Adjunct Professor
  • Stetson Unversity College of Law
  • 2011 - Present
  • Adjunct Professor
  • The Thomas M. Cooley Law School
  • 2013 - 2019
  • Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer
  • Tampa Bay Business Law, LLP
  • 2010 - 2015
  • Attorney
  • Gibbons Neuman Bello Segall Allen Halloran & Wright, P.A.
  • 2007 - 2010
  • Attorney
  • Law Office of Marshall Deason
  • 1992 - 2007
  • Vice President/General Counsel
  • Cheezem Development Corporation
  • 1979 - 1981
  • Attorney/Advisor
  • U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
  • 1972 - 1975
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Education

  • Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
  • J.D., cum laude
  • 1972
  • Denison University
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1968

Associations

  • Bay Area Real Estate Council
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Florida Bar
  • member
  • 1973 - Present
  • Bay Area Real Esate Council
  • Vice President
  • 2009 - 2010
  • Bay Area Real Estate Counsel
  • President
  • 2009 - 2014
  • Florida Bar, Construction Law Committee
  • member
  • 2008 - 2010
  • Bay Area Real Estate Council
  • Director
  • 2006 - 2016
  • South Shore Business Association
  • member
  • 2004 - 2015
  • American Lung Association Southeast
  • Director
  • 1978 - 2015
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Will Ross Medal
  • American Lung Association
  • 2011
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2010
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2009
  • AV rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2008
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2007
  • Board Certification in Real Estate Law
  • The Florida Bar
  • 2007
  • Preeminent Real Esate Lawyer
  • Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
  • 2007
  • Preeminent Real Esate Lawyer
  • Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
  • 2006
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2006
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2005
  • Preeminent Real Esate Lawyer
  • Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
  • 2005
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2004
  • Preeminent Real Esate Lawyer
  • Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
  • 2004
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2003
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2002
  • Board Certification in Real Estate Law
  • The Florida Bar
  • 2002
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2001
  • AV Rating
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2000
  • Board Certification in Real Estate Law
  • The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
  • 1997
  • Board Certification in Real Estate Law
  • The Florida Bar
  • 1992
  • Board Certification in Real Estate Law
  • The Florida Bar
  • 1987
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Publications

  • Florida Small Business Practice, 8th Ed.
  • Chapter 10, Sale & Purchase of Business
  • 2013
  • Creditors' and Debtors' Practice in Florida, 4th Edition (The Florida Bar)
  • Chapter 5, Perfection of Judgment Liens
  • 2012
  • Florida Small Business Practice (7th Edition)
  • Chapter 10, Sale and Purchase of Business
  • 2011
  • GTAR News Letter
  • Lady Bird Deeds
  • 2011
  • GTAR Newsletter
  • Real Estate Scams
  • 2011
  • Florida Small Business Transactons, 6th Ed.
  • Sale and Purchase of Business
  • 2009
  • Florida Real Property Sales Transactions
  • Title Considerations
  • 2008
  • Florida Debtor and Creditors Rights
  • Enforcing Judgment Liens
  • 2007
  • Florida Small Business Practice, Fifth Ed.
  • Buying and Selling a Business
  • 2005
  • Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
  • Is Marriage a Cure for Seller's Remorse?
  • 2002
  • The Florida Bar Journal
  • Mandatory Federal Flood Insurance in Florida
  • N/A
  • The Florida Bar Journal
  • An Outline of Real Estate Broker Liability
  • N/A
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Speaking Engagements

  • Advanced Real Estate Law
  • Title Law
  • 2013
  • Seminar on Clearing Real Estate Titles
  • Curing Real Estate Title Defects
  • 2011
  • Realtor/Lawyer Seminar
  • LLCs & Land Trusts
  • 2010
  • Legal Professionalism and Substance Abuse
  • Ethics and Professionalism
  • 2010
  • Real Estate Closings Seminar
  • Ethics for Real Estate Lawyers
  • 2009
  • Annual Statewide Conference
  • Florida Law for County Property Appraisers
  • 2009
  • Selecting the Proper Business Entity
  • Key Issues in Entity Selection
  • 2008
  • How to Obtain Good Title In Real Estate Seminar
  • Ethical considerations
  • 2008
  • Dealing with Mortgage Lenders in the Credit Crisis
  • Impact of the credit crisis on mortgage lenders
  • 2008
  • Clearing Real Estate Titles Seminar
  • Judgment Liens, Statutory Liens and Government Liesn
  • 2008
  • Tax Seminar
  • 1031 Tax Free Exchanges
  • N/A
  • Practical Legal Ethics in Florida
  • Solutions to the Most Common Ethical Challenges
  • N/A
  • Commercial Real Estate Leasing in Florida
  • Leasing issues from the Lender's Perspective
  • N/A
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Attorney endorsements

Received (42)
Given (5)
Endorse Marshall
Real estate Attorney | Sep 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Marshall Deason has been a great resource to me in the area of real estate law. Mr. Deason is an experienced board certified real estate attorney with an approachable personality which makes clients very comfortable with him. I endorse him without reservation."
Real estate Attorney | Jan 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I've known Mr. Deason for some time. He has likely forgotten more about real estate law than I will ever know. I highly respect him and know that Marshall has a fantastic reputation in and beyond the legal community."
Business Attorney | Oct 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Deason is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
Business Attorney | Mar 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Deason Jr. is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With his extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, he is bound to invest his time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity."
Real estate Attorney | Apr 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Deason is an exceptionally knowledgeable real estate attorney and is well known for this, as well as his professional demeanor, in the real estate arena. His legal acumen is underscored by his remarkable, insightful and voluminous contributions to the pro bono Avvo question/answer forum."
Real estate Attorney | Jan 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Great Real Estate attorney!"
Real estate Attorney | Dec 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly endorse Marshall. He has been a tremendous asset to me and my firm when we have a case involving a complicated real estate issue. We always turn to him for his years of experience in his field. He is a great lawyer with great values and a great reputation."
Real estate Attorney | Nov 09
Relationship: Other
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Deason comes up with the most cogent responses to the real property questions propounded in this forum. If you have a problem in the Tampa Bay Area that involves dirt, you need to go see him!"
Real estate Attorney | Jul 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Marshall Deason has a great and clear understanding of the most complex real property litigation issues. I respect Mr. Deason's expertise, and If you are in the Tampa Bay area with a real property issue, call him."
Business Attorney | Jul 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Business Attorney | Jun 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."
Real estate Attorney | May 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer because his legal analysis is keen, focused, and insightful."
Real estate Attorney | Mar 08
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Unknown Attorney | Feb 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. It is clear by reading the answers in the AVVO community that this lawyer is a top notch attorney who is highly respected in the legal community."
Real estate Attorney | Feb 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Deason always provides well thought out and accurate answers to the questions here on AVVO, demonstrating his skill and knowledge. I highly recommend Attorney Deason for your real estate law issues in the Tampa area."
Business Attorney | Jan 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
Real estate Attorney | Dec 26
Relationship: Other
"I am pleased to endorse Mr. Deason, in part due to his considerable knowledge of the law, in part due to the tone and texture of his responses to the Avvo questioners which shows his genuine concern for their issues and a well reasoned response, and in part due to his professionalism and conduct here on Avvo. About a year ago he contradicted one of my responses, and I was in error, but he did so with civility, grace and kindness, for which I was greatly appreciative."
Real estate Attorney | Oct 16
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Conscientious. Dedicated. Intelligent. Thorough. Professional. Efficient. I cannot begin to list all of Mr. Deason's wonderful qualities. Basically, he is a great person to work with. He will seek to resolve a situation and not create new problems. Mr. Deason treats clients with the utmost respect and dignity. I highly endorse attorney Marshall Deason!"
Real estate Attorney | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Deason is a knowledgable and experienced real estate attorney."
Business Attorney | Sep 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Deason is one of the most exemplary and extraordinary attorneys that I have encountered in 24 years of practice. Despite being a judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and private attorney for nearly two and a half decades, I continue to learn valuable information from his posts every day. I would highly recommend."
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