Atty. Marisa J. Powers
Marisa practices in the areas of local government, litigation and land use. In her local government law practice, she serves as counsel to a wide variety of local government entities, including municipal, school district, community development district and an interlocal government.
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About Marisa J. Powers at a glance
Marisa J. Powers is an Associate based in Sarasota, Florida, practicing at Blalock Walters, P.A.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, zoning, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (2004), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2004), and U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida (2005). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 2004) and Florida State University (B.S., 2000). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar Manatee County Bar Association Sarasota County Bar Association. Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Marisa practices in the areas of local government, litigation and land use
- In her local government law practice, she serves as counsel to a wide variety of local government entities, including municipal, school district, community development district and an interlocal government
- She has advised boards, drafted ordinances, and reviewed agreements for various local governments
- She also represents private clients in all aspects of the permitting and development process
- Her litigation practice includes businesses disputes, trust and estate disputes, title defect claims, employment disputes, and construction related controversies
- Marisa represents individuals, developers, builders, retail stores, non-profit organizations, title companies, and other businesses
- She has handled a variety of matters, including breach of contract, business torts, real estate disputes, lien foreclosure actions, claims of undue influence, and mortgage foreclosure matters
Practice Areas Explained
Marisa J. Powers's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marisa J. Powers handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Marisa J. Powers is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Marisa J. Powers is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Marisa J. Powers is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Marisa J. Powers 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 Sarasota 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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