Atty. Eric A. Cruz
Eric A. Cruz is a partner with Bivins & Hemenway, P.A.
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About Eric A. Cruz at a glance
Eric A. Cruz is a Partner based in Valrico, Florida, practicing at Bivins & Hemenway, P.A.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on wills, residential, contracts, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Florida (2010) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2012). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2010) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A., 2007). Active member of The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Business Law and Real Property, Probate and Trust Law), (Former Member, Young Lawyers Division Law Student Mentoring Program) Hillsborough County Bar Association. Serands clients in Valrico, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Eric A. Cruz is a partner with Bivins & Hemenway, P.A
- Eric's education included a strong emphasis on business and estate planning topics, and he developed further experience with estate planning and probate matters by serving as a student extern in the probate division of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Alachua County, Florida
- Eric's practice focuses on business law, real estate transactions, and estate planning
- Eric was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is fluent in Spanish
Professional Recognition
Florida Super Lawyers 2018 "Rising Stars";
Author
“A Warning to Investors in Florida: Superior Liens Survive Foreclosure Sales”, International Society of Primerus Law Firms Stare Decisis Newsletter, 2015;
Author
- "Homeowners' Associations: Four Common Myths", International Society of Primerus Law Firms Business Law News, 2014
- Author: "Common Mistakes Made by Small Business Owners", Important Legal Topics Affecting Companies Today, International Society of Primerus Law Firms Business Law News, 2013
- Recognition: Florida Board of Bar Examiners: Selected to provide professional services for the preparation and scoring of the General Bar Examination
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Tampa Connection (Member, Board of Directors 2017-; Former Member and Community Service Chair, Alumni Committee; Member, Class of 2015);
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Muller Elementary School Advisory Council (2017-);
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- Leadership Brandon, Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, 2011
- Civic: Network Professionals, Inc., Brandon Chapter (Past President, Membership Chair, and Secretary)
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New Tampa YMCA Youth Sports Volunteer Coach
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Eric A. Cruz is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →
Eric A. Cruz is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Florida →
Eric A. Cruz is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate 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 Valrico 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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