Nicolas A. Apfelbaum
Nico Apfelbaum is a native of Argentina, and he is fluent in Spanish and English. Nico founded Apfelbaum Law with the goal of providing dedicated and exceptional personalized services to individuals and businesses. Prior to founding Apfelbaum Law, Nico Apfelbaum began practicing law in Orlando, Florida representing national and international businesses, investors and individuals in complex commercial litigation, business transactions and bankruptcy matters. Nico and his wife settled in the Treasure Coast and have made their home and family here. For a number of years, Nico practiced law at a large firm concentrating his practice in the areas of collections, creditors’ rights, business and UCC litigation, and a variety of other business and contractual matters – both transactional and litigation. Nico Apfelbaum attended the University of Florida for both his undergraduate and law school degrees, graduating Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Finance, and Cum Laude from law school. Throughout his legal career, Nico has valued his community and roots by being constantly involved and assuming leadership roles in a number of local, Hispanic and International organizations.
- University of Florida
- J.D. (2009) | Juris Doctor
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- Honors: Graduated Cum Laude Book Award, Interviewing & Counseling, Fall 2008 Dean’s List, Fall 2007 - Spring 2009
- Activities: Teaching Assistant, Legal Research & Writing, and Appellate Advocacy Florida Journal of International Law
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- University of Florida
- B.S. (2006) | Finance & Enterpreneurship
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- Honors: Graduated Summa Cum Laude
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- St. Petersburg College
- A.A. (2004) | Business Administration
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- Honors: Graduated with Highest Honors President’s List every semester 2004 All-Florida Academic Team | 2004 All-USA Academic Team, nominated
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- Associate Attorney
- Greenspoon Marder
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- Business transactions and litigation; collections & creditor’s rights; and banking and finance litigation. Representative litigation work: sole responsibility for the handling, litigation and negotiation of over 400 cases for financial institutions, institutional creditors, businesses and individuals in an array of matters, including contract disputes, fraud, investor disputes, FDCPA, FCCPA, mobile homes and construction liens. Representative transactional work: represented businesses and investors in the drafting of corporate documents, landlord/tenant documents, settlement agreements, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, and other contract and business agreements.
- Associate Attorney
- McClane Partners
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- Complex commercial litigation; business transactions; creditor’s rights. Representative litigation work: managed, litigated and negotiated complex commercial litigation cases throughout all stages of litigation in matters involving fiduciary duties, fraud, fraudulent transfers, intellectual property, UCC, foreclosures, contract disputes and international service of process. Handled representation of creditors in bankruptcy matters and issues involving international law. Representative transactional work: drafted business documents for national and international clients, including, confidentiality and non-compete agreements, employment agreements, international distributorship agreements, debt instruments, and settlement agreements.
- Relevant Business & Employment Legal Matters for Start-Ups and Small Businesses, City of Port Saint Lucie Business Services Workshop, Port St. Lucie
- City of Port Saint Lucie Business Services Workshop
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star
- Super Lawyers
- Top Rated Business & Corporate Attorney
- The Florida Bar # 0068132
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- Martin County Bar Association
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- Jewish Federation of the Treasure Coast
- Board Member
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- St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Leadership Alumni Council
- Board Member
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- Port St. Lucie Bar Association
- President
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- St. Lucie County Bar Association
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- St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
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- Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County
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- Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County, Emerging Leadership Project
- Member Leadership 2014 Class
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- Orange County Bar Association Legal Aid, Teen Court
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- Florida Bar, International Law Section
- Vice-Chair International Litigation and Arbitration Conference
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- Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida
- Board Member
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- Florida
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- Credit Cards Accepted
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written