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Kara Jursinski Murphy

also known as Kara Michele Jursinski, LL.M., B.C.S., Kara Murphy
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Kara Jursinski Murphy
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About Kara

As a Partner of the Law Office of Kevin F. Jursinski & Associates, I focus my area of practice on Real Estate Litigation, Business Litigation and Real Estate and Business Transactional Law.

Through dedication and hard work, I earned the designation of Board Certified Specialist (B.C.S.) and Expert in Real Estate by the Florida Bar.   This certification recognizes attorneys who have special knowledge, skills and proficiency in various areas of law, including Real Estate, and professionalism and ethics in practice.  Board Certification is the highest level of achievement and evaluation granted by the Florida Bar. There are only 450 attorneys in Florida (out of more than 105,000) who have achieved Board Certification in Real Estate.

In addition to Board Certification, I am also an LL.M. (Master of Laws) in Real Estate Development.  I am proud to say that I am the only attorney in Southwest Florida who has earned an LL.M. and a Board Certification in Real Estate.  Finally, I have been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for the past two years.

 

I've attended three of Florida's major univeristies:  Most recently, I earned my LL.M degree in Real Property Development from the University of Miami.  I also graduated Cum Laude from Florida State University College of Law with my Juris Doctor and Cum Laude from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Arts.   In addition to my law pratice, I am also an Adjunct Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University teaching Real Estate Transaction Law.  However, I am a Florida Gator at heart!

 

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Practice areas

Real estateBusinessCommercial real estateConstruction and development
  1. Construction and development: 25%

    4 years

  2. Commercial real estate: 25%

    4 years

  3. Business: 25%

    8 years

  4. Real estate: 25%

    8 years

Languages spoken

English

Photos and videos

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Contact

15701 S Tamiami Trl
Fort Myers, FL, 339084236

Website
http://www.kfjlaw.com 

      Law Office of Kevin Jursinski and Associates

      780 5th Ave. S.
      Naples, FL, 34102

      Resume

      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      FLMember in Good Standing201006/11/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2018
      Board Certified - Real EstateFlorida Bar2017
      Book Award - Constitutional Law IIFlorida State University School of Law2009
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      PartnerLaw Office of Kevin F. Jursinski & Associates2010 - Present
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Lee County Bar AssociationMember, Real Property & Probate Trust Section2012 - Present
      Lee County Bar AssociationMember2010 - Present
      Attorneys' Title FundMember2012 - 2014
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      The News PressLawyers to handle Florida property defaults2013
      The News PressHousing Foreclosure Backlog Eases2013
      Coconut Point PressLatest Trends in Short Sales2012
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Miami School of LawLL.M - Master of Laws2013
      Florida State University College of LawDoctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor2010
      University of FloridaBachelor of Arts2007
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      March 2013 Chapter Meeting2013: Year of the Short Sale2013
      Family Law SectionForeclosure, Strategic Mortgage Defaults, Deed in Reduction and Short Sales2013
      Seminar2013: Year of the Short Sales and Investment Opportunities in Residential and Commercial Real Estate2013
      Business Resource MeetingThe MIRROR Program, Short Sales & Loss Mitigation2012

      Reviews

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      Realestate

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      She is an honest informative and diligent attorney. Kara did not try to eat up time but made sure we had all information through out the process. I am glad we hired her and hope to not need her services in the future but will be quick to hire her again! She was also very direct and prepaid throughout the hole process
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      Amazing Lawyer

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      I was lucky enough to have Kara Jursinski Murphy working on my lawsuit, without her I doubt we would have received such a huge settlement. Being an out of country client “Australia” she always had my best interests at heart, and keep me well informed during my lawsuit. If you want tough no BS attorney, then Kara Jursinski Murphy is the right attorney. I’m going to miss everyone at the firm as they always treated me as part of the family.
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      Client review for Kara Jursinski Murphy

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      Kara did a terrific job for us on the short sell of our home in Verandah. All tasks were done in a timely fashion and we were fully informed at every point in the process.
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      Exceeded expectations regading my foreclosure deficiency case

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      After interviewing a number of lawyers, I was able to eventually find Kara -- unlike others, she didn't make ridiculous promises just to get my business (e.g. that he could get my deficiency case dismissed because the banks were "bad" or that the debt collector didn't deserve to get the deficiency on the back-end because the banks made money on the front end.) There are a number of lawyers out there wasting their clients' money, getting the court to *temporarily* get cases dismissed because of procedural items or formalities. Anyway, Kara was the exception -- she was realistic, honest, and seemed to have a good relationship with the opposing counsel that ultimately allowed us to come to a favorable settlement.

      Trustworthy advice - strong negotiator

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      We had a very unique situation. Balloon payments were called on 2 lot loans we owned in Florida. Of course values had dropped 90%. Neither place had contacted us for over 3.5 years after they demanded the balloons. One loan had been sold 4 times to different servicers, the other one had been sold 7 times. We were finally contacted by one of the places. We enlisted Kara after interviewing 3 other lawyers. We were very nervous and unsure of ourselves and how to handle this mess. Her quick action and superb negotiating skills got both of the lots done in less than 6 months and for much less, both in terms of cash to close and fees than we expected. She kept us informed all the way along and gave very timely and correct advice, even though we were 2nd guessing everything. She was steady and firm with us which was just what we needed. In the end I couldn't be happier we hired her and would strongly recommend her to anyone.

      Kara Jursinski is TOP NOTCH!

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      If you are having a real property related legal issue, I recommend you hire Kara Jursinski as soon as possible. She is extremely knowledgable, responsive and always professional. Her team was also very helpful with resolving my legal problem; Kathy Valentine is a gem! They were a wonderful legal team and made me feel comfortable with a very unpleasant short sale situation. I recommend Kara Jursinski without hesitation and would hire her again if I ever need to resolve a legal problem regarding a real estate matter.

      I have finally found my attorney!

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      As a small business owner and real estate broker for a career of over 35 years I have never been as impressed by an attorney more than I am with Kara M. Jursinski. She listened very carefully to the matter and was able to identify a resolution with a clear concise plan, direct actions and goal oriented objectives . I was able to focus on my business instead of the business of calling my attorney. Ms. Jursinski has a budgetary conscientiousness which was proved when I was surprised with a balance of retainer refund check in the mail. She is someone who is building for the long term relationship and not only the transaction. I highly recommend Kara M. Jurinski and there is no doubt I have finally found my attorney.

      Second Mortgage Settlement

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      Kara and her team kept me well informed throughout the process of my case. Kara was able to help me settle my second mortgage which let me keep my house from going into foreclose.

      Outstanding representation

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      My wife and I needed legal counsel for a real estate matter and required specific guidance and advise to guide us through the matter with the best possible outcome. We read an article in the local newspaper about the law firm of Kevin Jursinski and set up an appointment for consultation. After meeting with Kara Jursinski we knew that her expertise, experience, and perseverance would fit our needs to resolve our real estate matter. With-in 3-4 months we had a resolution that was the best outcome, and driven by Kara to all parties satisfaction. We would highly recommend her and her services. Her guidance through the process was outstanding and attention to details, as well as keeping us informed through-out the process. We are very pleased with the outcome and would use Kara again in legal matters and the people she recommend to her clients.

      What a pleasure to do business with

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      Kara and the entire office staff were such a pleasure to do business with. Kara is so knowledgeable and easy to work with. I put all my trust in her and she did not let me down. I would recommend her without so much as a 2nd thought
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      Attorney endorsements

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      Robert Jeffrey, Real estate Attorney on Jan 27, 2017
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Gerald Pierce, Business Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Christopher Gaj, Real estate Attorney on Feb 26, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Ms. Jursinski is very knowledgeable in the area of real estate. She is compassionate and attentive to each of her clients. Her knowledge of the law and persistence is one the highest in her field, bar none. I endorse Attorney Kara Jursinski.

      Kevin Jursinski, Real estate Attorney on Jun 6, 2013
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Jennifer Delaney, Real estate Attorney on Jun 6, 2013
      Relationship: Co-worker

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Joseph Viacava, Banking Attorney on May 3, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      One of the best lawyers in town. Cannot go wrong hiring Ms. Jursinski. Her firm is outstanding as well, used them myself on a buisness matter with a fantastic result. Joe Viacava, Esq.

      James McQuade, Real estate Attorney on May 2, 2013
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      I could not have a higher recommendation for an attorney. I had the pleasure of working with Ms. Jursinski and learned a great deal from her. Ms. Jursinski is smart, aggressive and works incredibly hard for her clients. Ms. Jursinski's number one priority is protecting her client's interests and obtaining an excellent result. She is always mindful of her client's concerns and expectations. If I ever need an attorney I will be hiring Ms. Jursinski.

      Michael Chionopoulos, Real estate Attorney on May 1, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse this lawyer. Kara has a masterful command of Florida Real Estate law. When my practice spawns complex real estate questions, she is the first lawyer I call to either consult with or refer to - she is very quickly becoming the "go-to-lawyer" for real estate matters in our community. Additionally, she is currently earning an LLM in Real Estate law from UM. This shows Kara's powerful combination of practical knowlege and ability to grasp and effectively manage complex academic issues. I endorse Kara's work, professionalism and ethics without reservation.

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      • Hourly Rates$350-$350/hour
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