$ 350-350 per hour
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Bill Makris
Virtual Consultation Available
About Bill
Biography
Mr. Makris can resolve property owners’ legal issues with problematic tenants rapidly and effectively.. Bill Makris was born and raised in New Port Richey, Florida and is proud to call the Tampa Bay Area his home. Growing up, Bill worked on rental properties which helped grow his experience and love for Real Estate. He graduated J.W. Mitchell high school and continued his studies at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. While attending USFSP, Bill was an active member of the Speech and Debate Team at USFSP and the Pre-Law Society. Upon completing his studies at USFSP, Bill earned a Bachelor's Degree in English with a Concentration in Professional and Technical Writing and a minor in Legal Studies.
Eager to further explore the world of Real Estate, Bill enrolled in Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, Florida. While in law school, he served as the Social Networking Chair of Barry's Legal Advocates for Citizens with Disabilities and has achieved certifications in Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Bloomberg Law.
After earning his Juris Doctor, he passed The Florida Bar and was sworn in as a member of The Florida Bar in 2018. Bill gained significant litigation experience while working for a civil law firm where he was responsible for handling first-party property insurance cases. Realizing his passion for Real Estate, Makris Legal, P.A. was founded by Bill in October of 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bill is proud to serve his community as an attorney practicing Real Estate Law.
Makris Legal, P.A. is a landlord law firm serving landlords, property managers, property owners, mobile home and RV parks, and apartment complexes throughout the state of Florida.
We help landlords, property managers, property owners, and apartment complexes throughout the state of Florida for with all of their eviction, unlawful detainer, security deposit disputes, and landlord consulting.
Thinking about starting a business? Or are you thinking about buying an investment property? Here at Makris Legal, P.A. we help business owners set up their LLC and can serve as the LLC's designated registered agent to accept legal service of process on behalf of the LLC.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Landlord or Tenant
50%
Contracts and Agreements
25%
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
25%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Florida for 7 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
Other places you can find Bill online.
Bill Makris's Reviews
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Posted by Rubaid | May 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professionalism meets Customer Service
Bill is a one of a kind attorney. Very honest and always has his clients best interests. I have used Bill to represent me on leases, contract negotiations, the sale of my corporation, LLC formations and recommended him to my real estate clients for evictions. There was a reason incident where my cli...
Bill Makris's Lawyer Endorsements
"Attorney Makris is a respected, knowledgeable, and caring Attorney who always places his clients first. He is an active member in the West Pasco Bar Association and gives back to his community at every opportunity. He is not only adept in Landlord & Tenant Disputes, but also in the area of Business Law, and Contracts. I endorse this Attorney."
"Bill is a wonderful attorney and an overall great guy. He is very easy to talk to and truly cares about his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Lead Counsel Verified, Thomson Reuters
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2023
Lead Counsel Verified, Thomson Reuters
2023
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Attorney, Makris Legal, P.A.
2018 - 2020
Attorney, Makris & Mullinax, P.A.
2016 - 2016
Legal Intern, Psetas Moore & Tetlow, P.A.
Associations
2025 - Present
West Pasco Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2023 - Present
Tarpon Springs Chamber of CommerceMember
2023 - Present
West Pasco Board of RealtorsMember
2021 - Present
West Pasco Bar AssocationMember
2021 - Present
Clearwater Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
AHEPA Chapter 489 Apartments, Inc.Director
2024 - 2025
West Pasco Bar AssocationVice President
2023 - 2024
West Pasco Bar AssociationTreasurer
2022 - 2023
West Pasco Bar AssocationDirector
2022 - 2024
The Greater Pasco Chamber of CommerceMember
Sample of Legal Cases
2076 Seminole Blvd LLC v. MBF C I LLC, Rubicon of Largo LLC, ABL Fitness LLC, and All Unknown Occupants
Final Judgment in favor of Plaintiff awarding possession and a monetary judgment of $71,306.71
Education
2018
Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2015
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Is it legal for our property manager to restrict us from the wifi password in our clubhouse commons area?
28 Apr 2025
Q&A
Tenant, landlord issues ?
28 Apr 2025
Q&A
As a landlord, how do I proceed in the following scenario? Is texting legal written notice?
19 Mar 2025