At Reinfeld & Cabrera, P.A., we deliver comprehensive legal representation for residential and commercial real estate matters throughout South Florida. Our attorneys serve buyers, sellers, investors, and commercial tenants, applying decades of combined local legal experience to protect your property rights.
We manage transactions from initial contract review through final closing while providing strategic advocacy in real estate litigation.
Real Estate Contract Lawyer & Purchase Agreement Review
Real estate contracts in Florida contain strict statutory deadlines and legal obligations that govern performance, inspection contingencies, and deposit forfeitures. Standard form agreements often leave buyers and sellers vulnerable to unforeseen liabilities if not properly customized.
Our legal team drafts, reviews, and modifies purchase and sale agreements to reflect your specific transactional goals. We ensure clear terms regarding financing contingencies, repair credits, title cure periods, and escrow releases. By identifying legal risks early in the process, we prevent costly disputes before they reach the closing table.
Title Examination, Title Insurance & Closing Attorney Services
A successful real estate acquisition requires clear, marketable title free of encumbrances, illegal liens, or boundary disputes. Our firm acts as a title agent and closing attorney, conducting thorough public record searches across county registries.
Comprehensive Title & Settlement Solutions
- Title Search & Defect Resolution: Identifying and clearing municipal liens, unrecorded mortgages, probate claims, and tax judgments.
- Title Insurance Issuance: Writing owner and lender title policies to guard your property rights against hidden defects.
- Escrow Services: Safely holding earnest money deposits in compliance with Florida Bar trust accounting rules.
- Closing Representation: Reviewing closing disclosures, deeds, mortgages, and affidavits to execute a seamless transfer of ownership.
Commercial Real Estate Lawyers & Lease Negotiation
Commercial property acquisitions and lease agreements involve complex legal structures that directly impact your business operations and revenue.
We represent landlords and tenants in structuring lease agreements for office spaces, retail storefronts, and industrial facilities. Our attorneys negotiate terms regarding tenant improvements, common area maintenance fees, assignment rights, and default provisions.
For commercial buyers and developers, we assist with entity formation, zoning compliance review, and lender financing documentation. We structure each transaction to minimize tax liability while protecting corporate assets from operational exposure.
South Florida Real Estate Litigation & Property Disputes
When property transactions break down or title defects emerge, decisive litigation strategy becomes necessary to protect your financial investment. Reinfeld & Cabrera, P.A. represents clients in circuit court litigation and alternative dispute resolution across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties.
Real Estate Dispute Representation
- Breach of Contract & Escrow Disputes: Recovering lost earnest money deposits or enforcing specific performance to compel property sales.
- Quiet Title Actions: Executing judicial proceedings to clear cloud on title resulting from probate gaps or defective deeds.
- Partition Actions: Representing co-owners in court ordered property divisions or forced sales.
- Commercial Evictions & Lease Disputes: Representing landlords and tenants in enforcing lease terms or recovering possession.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a real estate attorney to buy or sell property in Florida?
Florida law does not explicitly require a real estate attorney to close a transaction. However, retaining an attorney ensures that your contract protects your legal interests, title defects are properly resolved, and closing disclosures are thoroughly verified before you commit funds.
What is the difference between a title company and a real estate attorney?
A non-attorney title company handles document processing and issues insurance policies based on standard guidelines. A real estate attorney performs those same title functions while offering legal representation, contract customization, and strategic counsel if title issues or contractual disputes arise.
How are earnest money deposit disputes handled in South Florida?
When a buyer and seller disagree over an earnest money deposit after a failed transaction, the escrow agent holds the funds until a resolution is reached. Our attorneys represent clients in negotiating deposit releases or filing formal legal actions to recover disputed funds.
What should I bring to a real estate closing?
Bring a valid government issued photo identification, such as a driver license or passport. You will also need to arrange a wire transfer for the final closing funds, as title companies and law firms require verified cleared funds prior to transferring ownership.
Consult a Broward County Real Estate Attorney Today
Securing legal representation before signing a contract protects your capital and prevents unexpected legal exposure.
Contact Reinfeld & Cabrera, P.A. today at (954) 334-1520 to schedule a consultation with an experienced real estate attorney at our Coral Springs or Fort Lauderdale offices.
