Nicolas A. Apfelbaum

Nicolas A. Apfelbaum

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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.

Education
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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Professional Experience
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.
Speaking Engagements
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
Awards
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
Legal Elite
Florida Trend
Rated AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
Recognized by his peers as a preeminent attorney
Professional Associations
The Florida Bar  # 0068132
Member
Current
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Martin County Bar Association
Current
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Jewish Federation of the Treasure Coast
Board Member
- Current
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St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Leadership Alumni Council
Board Member
- Current
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Port St. Lucie Bar Association
President
- Current
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St. Lucie County Bar Association
Member
- Current
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St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce
Member
- Current
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Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County
Member
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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
Member
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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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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
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, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Websites & Blogs
Website
Apfelbaum Law
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Apfelbaum Law
Blog
Apfelbaum Law
Contact & Map
Apfelbaum Law
850 NW Federal Hwy.
Suite 443
Stuart, FL 34994
Telephone: (772) 236-4009
Apfelbaum Law
451 SW Bethany Dr.
Suite 202
Port St Lucie, FL 34986
Telephone: (772) 236-4009