Atty. Michael Joseph McNicholas

Atty. Michael Joseph McNicholas

Michael Joseph McNicholas is a lawyer practicing planning and land use, adverse possession, asset recovery and 139 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Stuart Stuart 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Joseph McNicholas at a glance

Michael Joseph McNicholas is a formation, residential, contracts, trusts, and probate attorney based in Stuart, Florida. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Florida (1990). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Florida (B.S.B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Martin County Bar Association (Member, Real Property Section) The Florida Bar (Member, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section) Martin County Realtors' Association Treasure Coast Builders' Association Martin County Chamber of Commerce. Serands clients in Stuart, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael Joseph McNicholas is a lawyer practicing planning and land use, adverse possession, asset recovery and 139 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Michael practices in Stuart, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Joseph McNicholas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Joseph McNicholas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

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Residential Real Estate

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Contracts

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Trusts

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Probate

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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 Stuart 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Joseph McNicholas

Where is Michael Joseph McNicholas's law office located?
Michael Joseph McNicholas's law practice is located in Stuart, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Joseph McNicholas handle?
Michael Joseph McNicholas focuses on formation, residential, contracts, trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Michael Joseph McNicholas practiced law?
Michael Joseph McNicholas has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Michael Joseph McNicholas go to law school?
Michael Joseph McNicholas earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S.B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Michael Joseph McNicholas for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Joseph McNicholas received?
Michael Joseph McNicholas's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Practice Areas

Adverse Possession Asset Recovery Planning And Land Use Arbitration Bank Foreclosures Banking Litigation Banks And Banking Boundary Disputes Breach of Contract Business Business Development Business Dissolutions Business Formation Business Litigation Business Mediation Business Transactions Business Transfers Buy Buying and Selling of Businesses Chancery Practice Civil Litigation Commercial Banking Commercial Collections Commercial Contracts Commercial Conveyancing Commercial Credit Commercial Landlord And Tenant Law Commercial Leasing Commercial Litigation Commercial Loans Commercial Mortgages Commercial Real Estate Commercial Real Estate Acquisitions Commercial Real Estate Contracts Commercial Real Estate Development Commercial Real Estate Finance Commercial Real Estate Foreclosure Commercial Real Estate Litigation Commercial Real Estate Sales Commercial Real Estate Syndication Commercial Real Estate Workouts Common Interest Community Law Community Association Law Complex Business Litigation Complex Commercial Litigation Complex Litigation Condominium Association Law Construction Construction / Development Consumer Banking Consumer Loans Contract Litigation Contracts Corporate Contracts Corporate Litigation Corporate Real Estate Corporate Workouts Creditors Rights Debtor and Creditor Defense Litigation Dispute Resolution Environmental And Land Use Environmental Land Use Escrow Agent Liability Evictions Incorporation Interest And Usury Land Acquisitions Land Development Land Entitlement Land Sales Land Trusts Land Use & Zoning Land Use Permitting Land Use Regulation Landlord and Tenant Law Lease Finance Leases and Leasing Lender Law Lender Liability Lenders Rights Litigation Loan Restructuring Loans Mediation Mortgage Banking Law Mortgage Finance Mortgage Foreclosure Mortgage Law Mortgage Lien Foreclosure Mortgage Refinancing Mortgage Workouts Negotiable Instruments Probate Litigation Property Management Quiet Title Real Estate Real Estate Acquisitions Real Estate Brokerage Law Real Estate Brokers And Agents Liability Real Estate Collections Real Estate Contracts Real Estate Development Real Estate Foreclosure Real Estate Joint Ventures Real Estate Litigation Real Estate Mediation Real Estate Partnerships Real Estate Restructuring Real Estate Sales Real Estate Secured Lending Real Estate Settlements Real Estate Title Real Estate Title Examination Real Estate Title Insurance Real Estate Workouts Real Property Acquisitions Real Property Development Real Property Finance Residential Real Estate Residential Real Estate Acquisitions Residential Real Estate Development Residential Real Estate Finance Residential Real Estate Foreclosure Residential Real Estate Sales Retail Leasing Rezoning Right Of Way Easements Secured Collections Secured Creditors Rights Secured Lending Secured Transactions Sell Agreements Shopping Center Leasing Subdivisions Trial Practice Trusts Uniform Commercial Code Unsecured Collections Waterfront Development Zoning Law Zoning Variances

Education

J.D.
Stetson University College of Law
- 1990
B.S.B.A.
University of Florida
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1990

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