Real Estate

Including negotiating and drafting residential and commercial real estate contracts and leases; title insurance and closing services for buyers and sellers of residential and commercial real property, developers and those refinancing; land acquisition; representation of lenders; preparation of documents for condominiums and planned unit developments whether new construction or conversions; land use and zoning issues; representation of developers during all phases of development; representation before governmental agencies, commissions and boards; representation of homeowner's and condominium associations; and representation of real estate professionals.

Because the Earnest/Tighe Law Firm is a full-service firm, should a real estate client or developer have a situation arise where they need representation in a litigation matter, we can represent them in that litigation. Should the formation of business entities or the drafting of operating agreements be required, we are able to handle that for our clients as we handle their real estate matters.

Development

The Earnest/Tighe Law Firm represents developers in the development of single family, new construction condominium/townhome projects, condominium conversions, mixed use, commercial, and retail projects. We assist developers every step of the way during the development process starting with the acquisition of land, financing issues, contract negotiations, establishment of any needed business entities, due diligence, preparation of condominium and homeowners documents, representation in order to obtain governmental and neighborhood approvals, drafting of contracts for sale of the units, and closing/title services.

Title Insurance

Please click on the Title Insurance link to learn more about EastSide Title, Inc. the title company operated by the firm's principals.

Business/Corporate

Including the negotiating and drafting of complex contracts; representation in the buying and selling of businesses; establishment of business entities (corporations, LLCs, operating agreements); advice on corporate governance and compliance issues; and employment issues.

Civil Litigation

Litigation of commercial matters at the state and federal level, including corporate collections for large, multi-billion dollar national corporations, contracts, debtor/creditor, securities, real property and general corporate/business matters. Our attorneys are skilled litigators with experience in all phases of civil litigation.

The Earnest/Tighe Law Firm has been appointed to act as the receiver in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission actions.

We represent several national corporations in the food service industry in their corporate collections and litigation efforts.

Estate Planning / Probate

Drafting of wills, trusts, living wills, powers of attorney and the probate of estates. Many of our business and real estate clients ask us to assist them with their estate planning. In keeping with our full-service approach, we are happy to provide this service to our clients.

Some of Our Clients Include:

  • Large National Corporations
  • Local Businesses and Business Owners
  • Buyers and Sellers of Residential and Commercial Property
  • National and Local Developers
  • Real Estate Professionals
  • Persons and Entities Starting a Business or Buying/Selling a Business
  • Financial Institutions
  • Governmental Agencies, including the City of Fort Lauderdale & the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission