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QUINTAIROS, PRIETO, WOOD & BOYER, P.A.Attorneys at Law

QPWB

BUSINESS, FINANCIAL SERVICES & REAL ESTATE DIVISION

Business Law Practice Areas• Business Transactions• Business Litigation• Business Formation and Entity

Selection• Shareholder, Partner and Member

Disputes• Contract Negotiation &

Documentation• Non Compete Agreements• Wills and Estates

Financial Services Practice Areas• Enforcement of Mortgages and

Security Agreements• Residential Mortgage Foreclosure• Commercial Mortgage Foreclosure• Regulatory Compliance• Defense of Alleged Violations of

Consumer Protection Based Statutes• Creditors’ Rights in Bankruptcy• Documentation of Secured Loan

Transactions• Management and Oversight of

Outside Counsel

Real Estate Practice Areas• Closing and Escrow Services• Title Insurance• Preparation of Contract for Sale

Agreements• Boundary Disputes• Land Use and Zoning• Easement Rights• Commercial Landlord and Tenant• All Types of Real Estate Transactions• All Types of Real Estate Related

Litigation• Construction Law and Construction

Litigation

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LocaL roots:I am fortunate to have been born in Jacksonville, to be raising my family here, and to be a part of the thriving and diverse business communityof Florida’s First Coast. I am also extremely fortunate to have been exposed to the real estate industry at a young age through my family’s busi-ness. Such exposure led me to become a real estate lawyer and allowed me tostart a boutique law firm and title insurance agency and limit the practice tothe areas in which I both knew and was interested.

Providing services from a small platform with geographic constraints requires the abilities to build strong relationships and to truly understand theclients’ business and needs. After all, when you live and work in the samecommunity as your clients, you should truly know them.

As my practice began to grow, I saw the need to bring a small, client-fo-cused model to larger regional and national clients. rough a partnershipwith Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), its Business, FinancialServices & Real Estate Division was born.

nationaL reach:Not surprisingly, what we found was that regardless of the client’s location,whether locally in Jacksonville or across the country, all clients responded toand appreciated being treated like the top priority that they are. Relationshipsare relationships, regardless of how many offices, attorneys or staff membersthat a law firm has. It should never be lost that the client comes first.

e Business, Financial Services & Real Estate Division of QPWB wasfounded on the principle that the size of the client should not dictate the in-teraction the client receives from the law firm. Our goal is to provide each andevery client, regardless of location or size, the confidence that comes withbeing aligned with a strategic partner and friend. With more than 290 attor-neys and seventeen offices (ten in Florida, two in Kentucky, one in Chicago,one in Los Angeles, one in Phoenix, one in Puerto Rico and one in the U.S.Virgin Islands) we are poised and ready to provide services on any number ofdiverse legal matters whether it be on the First Coast or beyond.

I hope that in the following pages you will learn more about our Divisionand invite you to call me on my mobile phone listed here or email me anytimeto discuss how we may be able to help your organization.

Yours Truly,

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Michael J. BarkerManaging PartnerBusiness, Financial Services & Real Estate Division

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.1 Independent Dr., Suite 2902Jacksonville, Florida 32202(904) 226-3660 (mobile)[email protected]

B.A. University of FloridaJ.D. Loyola University New Orleans College of Law

Welcome

e hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written informationabout our qualifications and experience. e information in this section is for general information purposes only. Nothing in it should be taken as legal advice forany individual case or situation. e information provided does not constitute an attorney-client relationship.

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charles Woodattorney/oPerations Manager

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ATToRnEyS’ TiTLE SERviCESAttorneys’ Title Services, LLC (ATS) is owned by two partners of Quintairos, Prieto,Wood & Boyer, P.A., and the entity through which all title, escrow and closing serv-ices are provided. ATS is not only attorney-owned but also attorney managed andis staffed by in-house title examiners with years of experience with national title in-surance companies.

ATS proudly offers Title Insurance, Escrow and Closing Services to Realtors,Builders, Lenders and Homeowners throughout the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands. From the simplest residential closing to the most complex commer-cial real estate transactions, our real estate attorneys and staff are dedicated to de-livering high quality, personalized service with professionalism and integrity.

We are an agent for some of the largest and most financially sound title insuranceunderwriters including Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, WestcorLand Title Insurance Company and Stewart Title Guaranty Company.

With multiple offices conveniently located throughout the country and theCaribbean we are ready to handle all of your real estate needs.

cLosing servicesATS can provide closing services at all of our convenient locations or at a locationmutually agreed upon by the Client and our team. Our processing of your transactions includes, but is not limited to:

• Title search, examination and issuing of title commitment(s)

• Clearing of title, including ordering of payoffs and any and all liens

• Contacting all parties to ensure that the lines of communications are establishedand free flowing

• Working with the buyer's mortgage company to ensure a timely and stress freepath to the closing table

• Maintaining contact and keeping all parties informed throughout the transaction


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charles Wood

Michelle DeLeonKelley church

venkata Paturi

Mike Barker


a WorD aBout LegaL fees anD LegaL exPerience:

It is not lost on corporations thatlegal costs have sky rocketed in thelast decade with no end in sight. Itis not uncommon, even in smallermarkets for highly skilled businesstransactional and litigation lawyersto bill north of $350 per hour. eBusiness, Financial Services &Real Estate Division of QPWB hasa different approach. Many smallboutique firms provide alternativefee structures outside of the typicalhourly rate. Larger multi-jurisdic-tional firms typically shy away fromalternative fee structures for a num-ber of reasons, which should not beaddressed in this forum. However,with more than 290 lawyers, 17 of-fices nationwide, as well as a corpo-rate title agency, QPWB regularlyengages in alternative fee struc-tures.

At the end of the day, just becausea firm is large, does not mean that itcannot work with and provide feestructures that work for its diverseclient base. Examples of some of ouralternative fee structures include butare not limited to: reduced hourlyrates, hybrid rates, monthly flat fees,capped fees or flat fees. Additionally,a client should not have to sacrificelegal expertise and quality of legalservices in exchange for more finan-cially viable fee structures. Ourlawyers include board certified at-torneys and many AV Rated attor-neys who are more than capable ofdelivering the legal services that executives and in house counsel expect and deserve. �

erin Prete

Mikael hirsch

nicole rothstein

Brian Bellavia

Lisa Disalle

Focused On Business


BuSinESS TRAnSACTionAL LAW

e lawyers providing services in this area typically are en-gaged in matters such as general corporate representation,shareholder, member or partner representation, officer anddirector representation, and mergers and acquisitions. Inproviding such representation our attorneys assist in the for-mation of business entities, and can be involved from theearly discussion that determine what entity is appropriate fora particular business venture, to preparing the documentsnecessary to create that legal structure. We also counselclients and prepare agreements relating to shareholder,member and partner relationships. e services provided in-clude advising on all aspects of business operations such asissues relating to officer and director liability; observance ofcorporate formalities to maintain shareholder protectionfrom liability; compliance with regulatory and other govern-mental authorities; product liability; and warranty matters.

Additionally, our attorneys counsel clients in structuringand negotiating their business relationships and draftingwritten contracts. We routinely prepare agreements for sup-ply and distributorships; independent contracting and em-ployment; and noncompetition and confidentiality. �

ConSTRuCTion LAW

e construction and development industry is booming onceagain. Of course with all of this activity, projects must be doc-umented and disputes over performance and/or paymentwill ultimately arise and must be resolved. Although a subsetof business and commercial litigation, construction disputesrequire attorneys who understand the construction processfrom contract, commencement, and through occupancy. Ourexperienced attorneys in this area allow us to provide repre-sentation in the following areas:

• Contract negotiation, review and counseling

• Claims and dispute resolution (including defect andschedule impact claims)

• Bid disputes

• Construction liens, bonds, and payments disputes

• Mediation and arbitration

• Litigation

• Insurance counseling and claims

• Surety bond counseling and claims �

At QPWB, we understand the practical reality of dealing with outside counsel and, lets face it, many times doing so canbe a nuisance—or at least the underlying reason for calling in outside counsel can be a nuisance. Our goal, whether itbe transactional, litigation, or counseling, is to complete the assignment as quickly as possible and to do so with a favorable outcome. examples of a few areas in which we can help include, but are not limited to, the following:

MiKe BarKerMike is a Jacksonville native and is the Managing Partnerof the Business, Financial Services and Real Estate Divi-sion of the firm. Mike is Board Certified in ConstructionLaw as recognized by the Florida Bar Board of Legal Spe-cialization and Education and holds an AV Preeminent®rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Mike is well versed inboth transactional and litigation aspects of the area ofconstruction law and has a diverse practice in the areaand in general real estate. Mike graduated from the University of Florida in 1996 and in 1999 with his JurisDoctor from Loyola University College of Law.

franK cosMenFrank’s practice involves a diverse mix of business trans-actional matters such as contract and commercial law,business formation, commercial real estate, merger andacquisition, licensing, and other areas of corporate legalinterest. He is a partner in the firm’s Business, FinancialServices & Real Estate Division. Frank received his JurisDoctor, with honors, from St. Thomas University School ofLaw, Miami, Florida in 1996, and a Bachelor of Arts cumlaude from St. Leo College, Florida in 1986. Additionally,Frank served in the United States Air Force for 11 years.

EMBRACING DIVERSITYQuintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) as established by the National Minority Supplier Development Council(NMSDC). QPWB actively recruits qualified minority and women candidates through the firm’s general recruiting and interview process. efirm regularly participates in programs and activities specifically geared to the recruitment, hiring and retention of qualified minority attorneys.

reach frank at [email protected] reach Mike at [email protected]

Selected Areas of Practice


CREDiToRS’ RighTS & BAnkRuPTCy

Our bankruptcy and creditors’ rights attorneys provide repre-sentation for a wide range of national and institutional clients.Our lawyers represent both institutional debtors and creditorsin bankruptcy proceedings, workouts, and debt restructuringin federal and state courts across the United States and in for-eign jurisdictions. e firm represents Fortune 500 corpora-tions, public and closely held companies, partnerships,bankruptcy trustees, creditors’ committees, equity committees,indenture trustees, as well as secured and unsecured creditorsin complex Chapter 11 reorganization cases, and Chapter 7 liq-uidations and consumer bankruptcy proceedings.

QPWB lawyers are experienced in all aspects of bankruptcy,restructuring and related business litigation, including:

• Formulation and confirmation of plans of reorganizationand liquidation

• Prepackaged plans

• Cram-down disputes

• Litigation involving unexpired leases and executor contracts

• Debtor-in-possession financing

• Cash collateral stipulations

• Valuation proceedings

• Post-petition financing

• Asset sales and acquisition – Section 363 Sales

• Going out-of-business sales

• Automatic stay litigation

• Adversary proceedings

• Bankruptcy appeals

e experience of the lawyers in this practice area also extendsto non-bankruptcy creditors’ rights litigation, problem loanworkouts as well as restructuring. In the litigation area, lawyersregularly handle residential and commercial mortgage fore-closures, receiverships, personal property replevin actions, gar-nishment and attachment proceedings, and execution ofjudgments. e group also handles lender liability litigation. �

REAL ESTATE LAW

QPWB attorneys are well versed in representing individuals,local governments and business entities in the purchase, sale,and development of real property. We efficiently and effec-tively handle small and large land transactions from the ne-gotiation of contract terms and conditions, drafting of thecontract documents, coordinatin of due diligence efforts, andclose transactions to the satisfaction of all participants.

We have represented financiers and can assist with the fi-nancing arm of the transaction, including complex alterna-tive financing agreements, such as off-balance sheetpurchases and land banking arrangements. rough our cor-porate title agency, Attorneys’ Title Services, LLC, we are ap-proved title agents for the largest title underwritingcompanies in the United States and can provide guidance andcounsel relating to title of real property and provide both buy-ers and lenders title insurance upon closing.

In projects ranging from single-use commercial buildingsto residential/commercial developments of regional impact,we assist developers, property owners and investors with de-veloping and entitling residential and commercial projects.We help developers, home builders and contractors negoti-ate design-build contracts, equipment leases, and sub-con-tractor agreements. Our lawyers assist with the applicationand processing permits for approvals relating to on-sitestormwater, endangered species, and archeological deposits.

Our lawyers have also represented local governments, aswell as property owners, business owners, lessees and mort-gagees in eminent domain and condemnation proceedings.We can help evaluate and value pre-suit intentions and helpnavigate through the process so that our client’s rights are pre-served and a fair award is made.

It takes a strong combination of skills to compete in today’sreal estate market. e QPWB team can help from the first as-sessment to final sale. Our practice group has the experienceto know what works, the knowledge to solve tough problems,and the sophistication to use the latest strategies. �

Jeff BuaKJeff has over 15 years of experience serving clients inthe real estate industry and is Board Certified in RealEstate Law as recognized by The Florida Bar Board ofLegal Specialization and Education. His real estate prac-tice focuses on real property transactions, propertyrights, land use and zoning, real estate development andfinancing, workouts and bankruptcies, construction, em-inent domain and condemnation, and real estate titleinsurance. Jeff has also represented local governmentsfor over five years and he represents private sectorcompanies interacting with governmental entities.

Lisa DisaLLeLisa practices in the areas of creditors’ rights and com-mercial bankruptcy. For over 14 years, she representedFortune 500 companies, small-sized corporations andfinancial institutions in numerous matters including complex commercial transactions, contract and leaseenforcement, foreclosures, collections, and bankruptcy.Lisa received her Juris Doctor from Loyola UniversityNew Orleans College of Law in 1999 and Bachelor ofArts from the University of Florida in 1995 and is li-censed to practice law in Florida and Georgia.

reach Lisa at [email protected] reach Jeff at [email protected]

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QUINTAIROS, PRIETO, WOOD & BOYER, P.A.1 Independent Drive, Suite 2902Jacksonville, Florida 32202(904) 271-4030 Downtown Officeqpwblaw.com

Attorneys’ Title Services, LLC12428 San Jose Blvd., #1Jacksonville, Florida 32223(904) 260-0105attorneystitleservices.us

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