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Joseph E. DeLeo is a Member based in Cocoa, Florida, practicing at Watson, Soileau, DeLeo & Burgett, P.A.. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1990). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Syracuse University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Brevard County Bar Association The Florida Bar Vassar B and Carlton American Inn of Court, 1996-1998 Florida Justice Association, Brevard County Grievance Committee, 2003—2006. Serves clients in Cocoa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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President, Cocoa Rotary, 1999-2000
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Joseph E. DeLeo is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
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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 Cocoa 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.
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