In 2010, and most recently in 2015, Mr. Wideikis was selected as a Florida Super Lawyer's Rising Star, a designation reserved for only five (5) percent of practicing attorneys in the state. Mr. Wideikis was recognized in the area of Property Law. This area of law Mr. Wideikis concentrates in involves every type of residential lot and home sale together with the most complex of commercial real estate and business transactions. Mr. Wideikis is widely acknowledged as the local attorney to work with on such matters as marina, hotel, restaurant, subdivision, strip center, airport, and franchise transactions, etc. He also represents many of the local banks making commercial loans in his community.
Mr. Wideikis received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Iowa School of Law in Iowa City, Iowa in 2001. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science with Honors from North Central College in Naperville, Illinois in 1998. At North Central College, Mr. Wideikis was named to the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin All-Conference Baseball Team as both a shortstop and designated hitter, and served as captain of the 1998 baseball team that finished ninth in the country. He also represented the United States on Team Chicago, USA which won the World Baseball Championship Tournament held in Amsterdam in 1994.
As a third year law student, Mr. Wideikis was employed as an intern at the Cook County Illinois State Attorney's Office in its homicide division. Subsequently, he received his license to practice law in the State of Illinois where he served as an associate at Kubiesa, Spiroff, Gosselar, Acker & Kern, P.C. practicing in the areas of local government representation and defense, land use and planning, real property transactions, business law, and general civil litigation.
Mr. Wideikis practiced law in Illinois for three years before becoming licensed to practice law in Florida where he relocated in January of 2004. Mr. Wideikis has been a partner of Berntsson, Ittersagen, Gunderson & Wideikis, LLP since 2008.
Practice areas
Mr. Wideikis handles the most complicated commercial and residential real estate transaction and the most basic of such transactions from start to finish including contract review and drafting, title searches and insurance, and the closing itself. It is all done under one roof by one attorney. He has also gained notoriety for establishing a very successful short sale program assisting seller's short sell their properties for a low flat fee.
21 years
Mr. Wideikis has handled the most complicated commercial loan documentation for banks, and foreclosed and obtained deficiency judgments on hundreds of bank loans in the residential and commercial sectors.
20 years
Mr. Wideikis assists in the analysis of which corporate structure is best for his clients and can set up that structure to best meet his client's needs. He is also proficient in documenting the purchase and sale of businesses and restructuring of entities.
21 years
Languages spoken
English
18401 Murdock Circle
Suite C
Port Charlotte, FL, 339481088
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 2003 | 05/16/2022 |
IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2001 | 03/13/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2016 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
America's Most Honored Professionals | American Registry | 2016 |
Laywer of Distinction | Lawyers of Distinction | 2016 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Rising Star | Florida Super Lawyers | 2010 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2009 |
AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Lawyer | KSGA&K Law Firm | 2001 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | 2004 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Iowa College of Law | juris doctor | 2001 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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TRID Impact on Realtors | Consumer Financial Bureau Protection Act Impact on Realtors | 2015 |
Recovering from the BP Oil Spill | Loss of Income Relating to the BP Oil Spill | 2012 |
BP Oil Spill Rule Changes: How Your Claim is Impacted | BP Oil Spill Rule Changes: How Your Claim is Impacted | 2012 |
Protecting Assets and Short Sales in Troubled Times | Asset Protection and Short Sales | 2011 |
How the BP Oil Spill Impacted Construction Industry | How the BP Oil Spill Impacted Construction Industry | N/A |
Case name | Outcome |
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British Petroleum Oil Spill | To date settlements obtained for into the hundreds of clients totaling millions of dollars. |
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Christopher Frohlich, Real estate Attorney on Sep 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Wideikis is an attorney that I confidently and without hesitation send clients for real estate matters. He is competent, hardworking, and detail oriented.
Albert Tiseo, Banking Attorney on Sep 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I refer potential clients to Mr. Wideikis with confidence, as he has proven himself to be a highly skilled legal advocate. On many occasions I have had clients thank me for putting them in touch with Mr. Wideikis to handle their banking, corporate, and real estate needs. I strongly endorse this attorney.
Christopher Frohlich, Real estate Attorney on Sep 17, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Wideikis is an attorney that I confidently and without hesitation send clients for real estate matters. He is competent, hardworking, and detail oriented.
Albert Tiseo, Banking Attorney on Sep 16, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I refer potential clients to Mr. Wideikis with confidence, as he has proven himself to be a highly skilled legal advocate. On many occasions I have had clients thank me for putting them in touch with Mr. Wideikis to handle their banking, corporate, and real estate needs. I strongly endorse this attorney.
Ernest Sturges, Real estate Attorney on Sep 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have had the privilege of working with John on several matters. John is always through and professional. His knowledge of real estate and title examination is superb. I will continue to refer matters and conflict cases to John.
Brian Beason, Real estate Attorney on Sep 15, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. John is an excellent attorney. He is responsive, creative, and truly cares about his clients. I often refer my clients to John for their real estate needs.
Jason Goldman, Corporate and incorporation Attorney on Sep 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
John and his office work with my office consistently on many legal matters. We have the highest respect for John and his abilities. His wealth of legal knowledge, efficiency, and cheerful nature make him a pleasure to work with.