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Ira Markowitz
Ira F. Markowitz, Attorney at Law
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Biography
I have been a Florida practicing attorney since 1974 with extensive background and experience for the past 46 years.
I am a former Assistant State Attorney (Dade County) having worked for Richard Gerstein then Janet Reno (former U.S. Attorney).
I have worked for Servicios Legales De Miami (Legal Services of Greater Miami) manager of the Wynwood office with numerous Family cases and later working for Courshon & Berk P.A. in real estate litigation.
I currently practice Family Law, Real Estate Litigation Wills and Trusts and Probate.
Education
- University Of Miami
- J.D. (1974)
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- University of Wisconsin - Madison
- B.A. (1971) | Political Science
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- Member Phi Kappa Theta
- Activities: Student member of the University Housing Board
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Professional Experience
- Attorney
- Ira F. Markowitz, Attorney at Law
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Professional Associations
- US Trial & Bankruptcy Bar
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- Florida Bar
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
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- Federal Circuit
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Fees
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Free Consultation
Limited to first time contacts and for 15 minutes . - Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Personal Injury cases only -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Justia 10% discount
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Foreclosure Defense
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Legal Answers
- Q. How can I secure equal rights to my children if my relationship ends in Florida?
- A: Florida has a presumption of 50/50 shared
Parenting . Fill out a Shared Parenting Plan with the mother and if you both agree sign the document. The parenting plan is available on the Fl Supreme Court website under Family Law Forms .
For best results see a Family Law Attorney
- Q. Handling cousin's demands for inheritance after unexpected funds found.
- A: First hire an attorney!
Don’t sign anything until then.
The probate can be reopened upon the discovery of the new funds. There are questions regarding if it’s in an account and are beneficiaries named or is the State now in possession. after surrender of the funds that are deemed unclaimed.
- Q. Can I modify or reinstate alimony after pension buyout and remarriage?
- A: Was the award of permanent periodic alimony after trial or was per a Marital Settlement Agreement? If it was an MSA it would depend on the wording whether your remarriage ended your entitlement to receive the alimony beyond the date of your remarriage.
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