Real Estate and Title Insurance

Residential real estate transactions

Residential real estate closings play an important role at the Riddell Law Group.  Many real estate brokerages in Sarasota, Manatee, and surrounding counties use our services for their clients, and we actively market those services to the real estate community as a whole, including lenders and related businesses.  With the support of experienced closing professionals and state-of-the-art computer systems, we have established and continually refine procedures to effectively manage all real estate transactions, no matter what the size.

The Riddell Law Group provides contract to closing representation that includes—

• Contract negotiations
• Preparation of purchase and sale agreements
• Escrow services
• Preparation of deeds, mortgages, and other closing documentation
• Examination of title and issuance of title insurance
• Review of surveys
• Advice regarding land use restrictions and rules that affect ownership and use of property
• Assistance in securing mortgage financing
• Closing services

As authorized agents of the major title insurers First American Title Insurance Company and Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, we are able to insure real estate titles and thereby give our clients, purchasing real estate, lasting protection at the lowest rates allowed by Florida law.

Commercial real estate transactions

Commercial real estate transactions can often be complex and involve a variety of parties and issues.  The Riddell Law Group team is well versed in the matters that confront business owners, investors, and developers in their commercial real estate transactions.  Legal services we provide to these clients include—

• Land acquisition
• Examination of title and issuance of title insurance
• Variances, site plan approvals, and plat vacations and amendments
• Governmental development orders, permits, and approvals
• Property sales
• Lease preparation and review
• Financing and refinancing document preparation, counsel, and representation

Tax deferred 1031 exchanges

In 1999, Mr. Riddell established U.S. 1031 Exchange Services, Inc., a qualified 1031 exchange intermediary, one of the first in our area.  Thanks to Mr. Riddell's years of exchange experience, U.S. 1031 Exchange Services, Inc. is uniquely positioned to be a provider of efficient, professional intermediary services, and Mr. Riddell is able to provide comprehensive and accurate advice on the latest developments in exchange transactions, including simultaneous and delayed exchanges, reverse and build-to-suit exchanges, and exchanges of personal property.

Landlord/tenant matters

We regularly assist with residential and commercial landlord/tenant matters and provide advice in leasing transactions to either side.  We know and understand the laws and circumstances of evictions and other landlord/tenant disputes and represent landlords and tenants in all phases of dispute resolutions up to and through final judgment of possession.

Financial institutions

We regularly provide counsel to lenders in committing, documenting, closing, and administering loans secured by real estate and related assets.  We are experienced in the areas of foreclosures and loan workouts.

Corporations and business law

At Riddell Law Group, we regularly handle business purchase and sale transactions.  In forming a business venture, we advise clients on the legal effects of operating as a corporation, general or limited partnership, limited liability company, or a sole proprietorship.  We are skilled in the preparation and implementation of all documentation and procedures necessary for the formation of a new business venture.

To speak with a Riddell Law Group attorney, call 941-366-1300 or contact us online.  We help clients in Manatee, Sarasota, and surrounding counties.