Atty. Gerald L. Knight
Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Kappa Phi; Order of the Coif. Member, University of Florida Law Review, 1973-1974.
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About Gerald L. Knight at a glance
Gerald L. Knight is a Partner based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Billing, Cochran, Lyles, Mauro & Ramsey, P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1974) and Colorado (1990). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1973) and University of Florida (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Local Government Land Use and Environmental Law) Colorado Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Order of the Coif
- Member, University of Florida Law Review, 1973-1974
- Assistant Florida Attorney General, 1974-1976
- Assistant General Counsel, Broward County, 1976-1981
- Part-Time Assistant City Attorney, Fort Lauderdale, 1982-1987
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald L. Knight 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.
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Gerald L. Knight is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Gerald L. Knight 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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