Atty. Allison McCarthy
Allison McCarthy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Allison, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2022.
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Allison McCarthy is a real estate attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Educated at Duke University (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Leisure and Hospitality Law (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Allison McCarthy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law
- Allison, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2022
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Allison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Allison McCarthy's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Allison McCarthy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Allison McCarthy is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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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