Atty. Alexander Shipman

Atty. Alexander Shipman

Alexander Shipman is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, environmental / natural resources, governmental relations and 3 other areas of law. Alexander received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Fort Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Alexander Shipman at a glance

Alexander Shipman is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1987) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Alexander Shipman is a lawyer practicing land use / zoning, environmental / natural resources, governmental relations and 3 other areas of law
  • Alexander received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Alexander practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Alexander Shipman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alexander Shipman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Alexander Shipman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Alexander Shipman is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →

Land Use & Zoning

Alexander Shipman is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Alexander Shipman is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Florida →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Alexander Shipman is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alexander Shipman

Where is Alexander Shipman's law office located?
Alexander Shipman's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alexander Shipman handle?
Alexander Shipman focuses on business, real estate, zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Alexander Shipman practiced law?
Alexander Shipman has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Alexander Shipman go to law school?
Alexander Shipman earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (A.B., 1978).
How can I contact Alexander Shipman for a consultation?
You can contact Alexander Shipman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alexander Shipman received?
Alexander Shipman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1987
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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