- Divorce
- Guardianship
- Theft
- Identity TheftBankruptcy gives protection to people in financial trouble who are drowning under piles of debt. Because of today´s difficult economic times millions of people are exercising this protection of filing bankruptcy, Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. The bankruptcy laws were created by Congress to provide relief to those who have been victimized by job loss, staggering medical bills, disability, divorce or identity theft. Sometimes it may be a combination of unfortunate events that contribute to significant financial woes. Bills that seem manageable can become insurmountable when combined with the job loss. Don´t blame yourself for your situation, just take control of it. The US bankruptcy code was created to provide a safe harbor and give you a new beginning just when you have lost all hope.
- Corporate Law
- Business Disputes
- Business Transactions
- Trade Secrets
- Real Estate LitigationCharles Restrepo was born in New York, New York. He attended Florida State University where he received a Bachelor of Finance degree in 1984. He continued at the University of West Florida where he recieved his Masters Degree in Business Administration. Charles obtained his Doctorate in Law degree from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan were he was awarded a tuition scholarship. At graduation in 1988 he received several awards for the Most Distinguished Student Award, graduated Cum Laude and was ranked second in his class. Following graduation from law school, Charles practiced for one year with a prominent South Florida firm, before he opened his own firm with its primary focus on Commercial Litigation, Corporate & Business Law and Real Estate Law. Charles has extensive practice, experience and knoweldge in real estate matters which has been further complimented by previously having operated and managed a Title Company, Correspondent Mortgage Lender with 300+ brokers and a Real Estate Brokerage firm which conducted thousands of real estate related transactions. Charles practice is now exclusively dedicated to representing and advocating consumer rights, commercial and civil litigation and bankruptcy. Charles is fluent in Spanish and is extensively involved in the firm's representation of investors from Europe and throughout Central and South America and Tri-county consumers.
- Construction LitigationOur commercial litigation practice involves representing individuals, partnerships and corporations in disputes arising out of contracts and commercial relationships. It includes claims relating to breach of contract as well as claims arising without contracts. We are experienced in resolving contract-related disputes arising from real estate sales and lease transactions, partnership and shareholder relationships, brokerage and construction agreements, contingency fee disputes, government contracts, and many other complex commercial and financial matters. These cases often involve claims such as fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, tortuous interference, and trade secrets.
- Real Estate TransactionsAssisting buyers and sellers of both residential and commercial property from the beginning to the end of the transaction. This includes preparing and/or reviewing real estate sales contracts...
- Estate PlanningNo matter your age, no matter your state of health, no matter the size of your estate, there are minimum documents and arrangements that every individual should address. If disability or death occurs, your assets are protected and your family knows your wishes. The Law Offices of Charles Restrepo, P.A. provides comprehensive but affordable estate planning for clients from all walks of life, as well as advanced strategies for family businesses and high net worth clients to protect wealth, avoid probate and minimize estate taxes. We serve individuals, families and businesses.
- WillsOur experienced and friendly attorneys will sit down with you to analyze your assets, address your goals and raise important questions you probably never considered. We ensure that clients cover all the bases...
- TrustsOur attorneys can establish credit shelter remainder trusts, marital QTIP trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, charitable trusts and numerous other sophisticated vehicles for asset protection, estate tax avoidance or maintaining control of assets while still bypassing probate upon death. We can also advise on special needs trusts, gifting of assets to children, special bequests, establishing an LLC or family limited partnership, and any issue you can think of.
- Power of Attorney
- ProbateMany of our clients have substantial estates that would be subject to federal estate taxes without proper planning. Perhaps you are concerned about preserving Medicaid eligibility for nursing home care, protecting assets in a second marriage, providing for an adult disabled child or business succession. We have the foundation in probate law, tax planning, business law and other legal issues to design the appropriate instruments to achieve any goals.
- Bankruptcy**One of the main purposes of Bankruptcy Law is to give a person, who is hopelessly burdened with debt, a fresh start by wiping out his or her debts.**
- ForeclosureMost homeowners do not realize the importance of defending a foreclosure proceeding – there can be a high degree of success. Sometimes it is quite possible to get a foreclosure suit totally dismissed.
- Tax Law
- Debt Collection