Atty. Robert A. Leapley, Jr.
A commercial real estate and transactional attorney with experience spanning a variety of areas, Robert Leapley represents investors, borrowers, developers, financial institutions, and landowners in loan workouts and restructurings, joint venture agreements, historic tax credit transactions, EB-5 related development and redevelopment projects, land use and entitlements, corporate law, and federal, state, and local taxation. Additionally, Robert represents clients in the acquisition, construction, leasing, development, and operation of residential projects, senior living facilities, office buil
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Robert A. Leapley, Jr. is a real estate attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- A commercial real estate and transactional attorney with experience spanning a variety of areas, Robert Leapley represents investors, borrowers, developers, financial institutions, and landowners in loan workouts and restructurings, joint venture agreements, historic tax credit transactions, EB-5 related development and redevelopment projects, land use and entitlements, corporate law, and federal, state, and local taxation
- Additionally, Robert represents clients in the acquisition, construction, leasing, development, and operation of residential projects, senior living facilities, office buildings, medical offices, shopping centers, golf courses, resort clubs, hotels, and healthcare facilities
- Robert also has experience with green building and sustainable development
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Leapley, Jr. 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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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 Jacksonville 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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