Atty. Ellen M MacFarlane
Ellen M MacFarlane is a lawyer practicing real estate, business & corporate, finance. Ellen received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Business & Corporate & More Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL · 47+ Years Experience
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About Ellen M MacFarlane at a Glance
Ellen M MacFarlane is a Shareholder, Chairman, Board of Directors based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen Professional Association. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1979) and Florida (1986). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D. Cum, 1979) and Ohio State University (B.A. Economics, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Bar Memberships The Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney Real Property, Probate & Trust Section Hillsborough County Bar Association Professional Memberships Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers. Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ellen M MacFarlane
- Ellen M MacFarlane is a lawyer practicing real estate, business & corporate, finance
- Ellen received a B.A. degree from Ohio State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Ellen practices at Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen Professional Association in Tampa, FL
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Ellen M MacFarlane's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ellen M MacFarlane handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Business & Corporate Law in Tampa
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Tampa
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
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 Tampa 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 venue, 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.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Tampa Choose Ellen M MacFarlane
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ellen M MacFarlane's practice in the field of business and real estate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ellen M MacFarlane brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Ohio and Florida, Ellen M MacFarlane can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and real estate, Ellen M MacFarlane can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Ellen M MacFarlane attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Ellen M MacFarlane Handles in Tampa
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