(754) 274-5046

Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorney
Protecting Your Property Rights

Experienced Real Estate Lawyer & Land Development Attorney Serving Broward County & South Florida Since 1995

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AV Preeminent Rated

Broward County Bar Association

30+ Years Experience

Practicing real estate law in South Florida since 1986. Trusted Fort Lauderdale real estate lawyer with a solo practice since 1995.

Title & Closing

Full-service real estate closing attorney in Fort Lauderdale. Title review, contract negotiation, and property transaction representation.

Development & Zoning

Land development lawyer in Fort Lauderdale handling permitting, zoning compliance, and contractor agreements from acquisition to completion.

Our Practice Areas

Land Sales

As a South Florida land sales attorney, our firm provides comprehensive legal representation for land acquisitions and dispositions throughout Broward County, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach. We handle every aspect of your land transaction from initial due diligence through closing.

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Real Estate

Full-service residential and commercial real estate lawyer in South Florida. From contract negotiation to real estate closings in Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties, we protect your interests at every step.

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Broward County land development planning

Real Estate / Land Development

Experienced land development lawyer providing legal guidance through every phase of the development process — from land acquisition and zoning in Fort Lauderdale through construction and project completion across South Florida.

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Why Our Firm

Why Choose Our Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Law Firm

AV Preeminent Rated

Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards — peer reviewed by judges and attorneys.

Admitted to U.S. Supreme Court

One of a select group of Fort Lauderdale real estate attorneys admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court since 1992.

Magna Cum Laude, 3rd in Class

J.D. from Nova University Shepard Broad Law Center (1986). Book awards in Real Property and Contracts.

Solo Practice Since 1995

Direct attorney-client relationship with a Broward County real estate attorney. Your case is handled personally by Mr. Forman — not passed to a junior associate.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of real estate cases do you handle?

As a Fort Lauderdale real estate attorney, we handle a wide range of matters including residential and commercial property transactions, land sales, land development, eminent domain proceedings, title review, zoning issues, construction disputes, mechanic's liens, landlord-tenant issues, and commercial leasing throughout Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County.

How much does a consultation cost?

We offer a free initial consultation to evaluate your real estate or property matter and discuss your legal options. Whether you need a real estate closing attorney, a land acquisition lawyer, or help with an eminent domain case in Broward County, we will provide an honest assessment of your situation and the potential costs involved.

Do you represent clients in court?

Yes. Mr. Forman is admitted to practice before the Florida Bar, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the Federal Trial Bar, and the United States Supreme Court. We provide full litigation services from pre-trial negotiation through trial and appeal.

What areas of Florida do you serve?

Our office is located at 888 S. Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale, and we serve clients throughout South Florida, including Broward County, Miami-Dade County, and Palm Beach County. Whether you need a residential real estate attorney in Fort Lauderdale or a commercial real estate lawyer in South Florida, we handle matters in state and federal courts across the region.

How long have you been practicing law?

Mr. Forman has been practicing real estate law since 1986 and has maintained a solo practice in Fort Lauderdale since 1995. With over 30 years of experience as a Broward County real estate attorney, he has handled thousands of property transactions, land sales, real estate litigation, and development cases throughout South Florida.

Client Reviews

“Mr. Forman handled our Fort Lauderdale property purchase from start to finish. His attention to detail as a title review attorney saved us from a serious issue that could have cost us thousands.”

R.M. — Real Estate

“When our Broward County property was threatened by eminent domain, Mr. Forman fought hard to ensure we received fair compensation. His knowledge as an eminent domain attorney is exceptional.”

J.K. — Real Estate

“Professional, knowledgeable, and responsive. As a land development lawyer in Fort Lauderdale, he helped us navigate a complex deal and handled all the legal work with efficiency.”

S.T. — Land Development

“We used Mr. Forman as our commercial real estate lawyer in South Florida for the sale of a property. He caught several issues in the contract that our previous attorney missed. Closing went smoothly.”

D.L. — Real Estate

“Represented us in a landlord-tenant dispute that had been going on for months. He resolved it quickly and professionally. Very straightforward, no wasted time.”

M.A. — Real Estate

“Hired Mr. Forman as our land acquisition lawyer in Broward County to handle the purchase of vacant land for a development project. Zoning review, title search, and closing — everything was done right the first time.”

C.R. — Land Sales

“After a contractor dispute on our renovation, Mr. Forman filed the mechanic's lien and got us paid. He's the best construction law attorney in Fort Lauderdale — knows it inside and out.”

T.W. — Land Development

“We were buying our first home and had a lot of questions. Mr. Forman was patient, explained everything clearly, and made sure we understood every document.”

P.H. — Real Estate

“Handled a complicated land sale involving multiple parcels and easement issues. Resolved everything efficiently. His decades of experience really show.”

A.G. — Land Sales

“Used this firm as our real estate closing attorney in Fort Lauderdale for a commercial transaction. Communication was excellent throughout. Mr. Forman personally handled everything, which I appreciated.”

L.N. — Real Estate