$ 495-495 per hour
Marshall C Deason Jr.
About Marshall
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Real Estate
55%
53 years
Business
30%
53 years
Corporate and Incorporation
10%
53 years
Contracts and Agreements
5%
53 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Florida for 52 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 52 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1973
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 50 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1975
No misconduct found
Location
Older, Lundy & Alvarez
1000 West Cass Street, Tampa, FL, 33606
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Posted by Susan | March 23, 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 17, 2012 | Real Estate
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.
Marshall C Deason Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Deason is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great Real Estate attorney!"
"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."
"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!"
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer because his legal analysis is keen, focused, and insightful."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Deason is a knowledgable and experienced real estate attorney."
"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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Experience
Honors
2011
Will Ross Medal, American Lung Association
2010
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Board Certification in Real Estate Law, The Florida Bar
2007
Preeminent Real Esate Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2006
Preeminent Real Esate Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2006
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Preeminent Real Esate Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2004
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Preeminent Real Esate Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
2003
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
Board Certification in Real Estate Law, The Florida Bar
2001
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
Board Certification in Real Estate Law, The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
1992
Board Certification in Real Estate Law, The Florida Bar
1987
Board Certification in Real Estate Law, The Florida Bar
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Of Counsel, Older, Lundy & Alvarez
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Stetson Unversity College of Law
2013 - 2019
Adjunct Professor, The Thomas M. Cooley Law School
2010 - 2015
Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer, Tampa Bay Business Law, LLP
2007 - 2010
Attorney, Gibbons Neuman Bello Segall Allen Halloran & Wright, P.A.
1992 - 2007
Attorney, Law Office of Marshall Deason
1979 - 1981
Vice President/General Counsel, Cheezem Development Corporation
1972 - 1975
Attorney/Advisor, U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development
Associations
2000 - Present
Bay Area Real Estate CouncilMember
1973 - Present
Florida Barmember
2009 - 2010
Bay Area Real Esate CouncilVice President
2009 - 2014
Bay Area Real Estate CounselPresident
2008 - 2010
Florida Bar, Construction Law Committeemember
2006 - 2016
Bay Area Real Estate CouncilDirector
2004 - 2015
South Shore Business Associationmember
1978 - 2015
American Lung Association SoutheastDirector
Education
1972
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
J.D., cum laude
1968
Denison University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Advanced Real Estate Law
Title Law
2011
Seminar on Clearing Real Estate Titles
Curing Real Estate Title Defects
2010
Realtor/Lawyer Seminar
LLCs & Land Trusts
2010
Legal Professionalism and Substance Abuse
Ethics and Professionalism
2009
Real Estate Closings Seminar
Ethics for Real Estate Lawyers
2009
Annual Statewide Conference
Florida Law for County Property Appraisers
2008
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
N/A
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
Publications
2013
Florida Small Business Practice, 8th Ed.
Chapter 10, Sale & Purchase of Business
2012
Creditors' and Debtors' Practice in Florida, 4th Edition (The Florida Bar)
Chapter 5, Perfection of Judgment Liens
2011
GTAR News Letter
Lady Bird Deeds
2011
GTAR Newsletter
Real Estate Scams
2011
Florida Small Business Practice (7th Edition)
Chapter 10, Sale and Purchase of Business
2009
Florida Small Business Transactons, 6th Ed.
Sale and Purchase of Business
2008
Florida Real Property Sales Transactions
Title Considerations
2007
Florida Debtor and Creditors Rights
Enforcing Judgment Liens
2005
Florida Small Business Practice, Fifth Ed.
Buying and Selling a Business
2002
Action Line, a publication of The Florida Bar's Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
Is Marriage a Cure for Seller's Remorse?
N/A
The Florida Bar Journal
Mandatory Federal Flood Insurance in Florida
N/A
The Florida Bar Journal
An Outline of Real Estate Broker Liability
Languages
English
Activity
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12 Mar 2021
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Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Franchises in Florida
03 Oct 2011
Legal Guide
Types of Deeds in Florida
03 Oct 2011
Legal Guide
Florida Business Entities
27 Sep 2011