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Walter Lee Dobbins III
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Biography
I obtain land use and zoning approvals and handle commercial real estate transactions in St. Lucie County and throughout the Treasure Coast. I represent property owners in the acquisition and development of land, including negotiating complex purchase contracts, due diligence, financing, title issues, closings and obtaining zoning, land use and site plan approvals from the local municipalities. I have assisted clients in taking residential, commercial and mixed-use developments from the purchase of raw land through obtaining final development approvals. I also have experience in obtaining economic development incentive grants and tax abatements, resolving utility issues, traffic concurrency, debt restructuring transactions and drafting and negotiating complex commercial leases.
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Licensed in Florida for 32 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1993
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Location
Dean Mead Minton & Zwemer
1903 S 25th St Ste 200, Fort Pierce, FL, 34947-4740
Dean Mead Minton & Zwemer
850 NW Federal Highway, Stuart, FL, 34994
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Posted by Charles | April 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
over 20 years of excellent corporate and personal service
Lee is the perfect representation of what a legal advisor is to be for us or any client. He is knowledgeable, proactive, cooperative and always available for our legal needs. We never have to call him for an update he always calls us first. He has coordinated numerous closings for our real estate dea...
Walter Lee Dobbins III's Lawyer Endorsements
"Lee and I were on opposite sides of several land use projects when I worked for the government. Lee zealously represents his clients and is also unfailingly pleasant and professional. In this way, he has managed to maintain good relationships with all of the local governmental entities, which should be a key factor for anyone looking for a land use attorney. Lee was a delight to work with, even when I was losing an argument to him."
Heather Smith
General practice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2003
Past President's Award, St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
1992
Law Review, University of Florida College of Law
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Shareholder, Dean Mead Minton & Zwemer
2004 - 2008
Shareholder, Klein & Dobbins
1995 - 2004
Attorney, Dean Mead
Associations
2005 - Present
Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Law SectionMember
2000 - Present
Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law SectionMember
2000 - Present
Economic Development Council of St. Lucie CountyMember
2000 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
St. Lucie County Chamber of CommerceMember
1993 - Present
Florida BarMember
2002 - 2003
St. Lucie County Chamber of CommercePresident
2000 - 2001
Economic Development Council of St. Lucie CountyBoard Member
1998 - 2004
St. Lucie County Chamber of CommerceBoard of Directors
Sample of Legal Cases
Land Use Amendment for mixed-use project
Obtained approval of land use amendment
Land Use Amendment for Multi-Family Residential Project
Obtained approval of a future land use amendment for a multi-family residential project
Planned Development Approval
Obtained Planned Development Approval
Purchase of an Assisted Living Project
Successfully completed the purchase of the project.
Vacation of Plat
Obtained approval from Port St Lucie City Council and St. Lucie County Commission to vacate plat.
Hotel Resort Approval
Obtained approval of a future land use amendmen and zoning change for a beach front hotel resport.
Development Agreement for Private School
Obtained approval of the Development Agreement
Site Plan for Private School
Obtained site plan approval from the City of Fort Pierce.
Hotel Resort Approval
Obtained approval of new zoning category
Development Agreement for Industrial Park
Obtained approval of the Development Agreement
Education
1993
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2011
Florida Agri-Business Symposium
Legislative Update on Agriculture Bills
Publications
2017
Treasure Coast Newspapers
Treasure Coast Construction on the Rebound
2016
Dean Mead Real Estate Blog
Five Tips for Buying Commercial Property for Your Business
2016
Dean Mead Real Estate Blog
Land Permit Extensions Available for Palm Beach, Lee, Martin and St. Lucie Counties
2016
Dean Mead Real Estate Blog
Multiple Emergency Declarations Make Eighteen Month Permit Extensions Available in Certain Florida Counties
2012
Dean Mead e-Newsletter
Florida's Ad Valorem Tax Exemption
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides