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M. Scott Kleiman

M. Scott Kleiman

Kalis, Kleiman & Wolfe
  • Business Law, Real Estate Law, Probate
  • Florida
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Biography

M. Scott Kleiman is an experienced and dedicated trial and transactional attorney who has practiced law in Dade, Broward and throughout Florida for 30 years. He represents clients in the areas of real estate and corporate transactional matters, after devoting many years of his practice to commercial litigation. He continues to litigate select matters for his clients, primarily in commercial and real estate based actions, including lender-borrower matters, foreclosures, landlord-tenant disputes, partnership and shareholder disputes, and consumer and collection matters.

Mr. Kleiman’s real estate transactional representation and experience includes: the purchase and sale of commercial and residential real property; real estate secured lending, including construction, term, acquisition and refinancing of secured loans; commercial and residential leasing; representation of institutional lenders and developers; the sale, acquisition and financing of hotel properties; workouts and restructuring of problem real estate loans; and, land-use and zoning representation before governmental entities.

Additionally, Mr. Kleiman provides his clients with counseling in negotiating and documenting of residential and commercial real estate transactions. Among his significant accomplishments was the representation of the seller in an $80,000,000.00 beachfront hotel transaction.

Mr. Kleiman’s practice also encompasses corporate matters. He provides his clients with representation in matters including stock and asset based acquisitions and sales; corporate and limited liability company formation; employment and independent contractor agreements; non-disclosure and non-competition agreements; shareholder and operating agreements; management agreements; confidentiality agreements; limited liability company transactions; and the resolution of shareholder disputes.

Education
University of Florida
J.D. (1986)
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Emory University
B.B.A. (1983)
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Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Kalis, Kleiman & Wolfe
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Speaking Engagements
Foreclosure Defense, Nova Southeastern University
Foreclosure Law, Speakers Forum
Florida Foreclosures, The Credit Report - WWNN 1470 AM
Awards
Evelyn and Otto Stieber Leadership Award
David Posnack Jewish Community Center
AV Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar Association
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South Broward Bar Association
Current
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The Broward Area Real Estate Council
Current
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Foreclosure Defense Bar Association
Current
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Florida State Bar  # 650889
Member
- Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Languages
  • English
Websites & Blogs
Website
M. Scott Kleiman's Website Profile
Website
Kalis, Kleiman & Wolfe Website
Contact & Map
Kalis, Kleiman & Wolfe
7320 Griffin Rd
#109
Davie, FL 33314
Telephone: (954) 791-0477
Fax: (954) 791-0506