Experience Paul Quinn's practice involves real estate and commercial transactions. He is board certified in real estate law. He has handled all types of commercial real estate transactions through acquisition, financing, development and disposition. He has extensive experience in residential and commercial transactions, leases, condominiums, title insurance, title examination, financing, UCC and secured transactions, and liquor licensing law. He also represents clients in the hospitality industry, including hotels, restaurants, and owners of golf courses and resorts. He has a special expertise in obtaining liquor licenses for restaurants and hotels. Paul Quinn was instrumental in the purchase of the 270-acre Lake Ruby property which was chosen as the Orlando Business Journal's overall Best Real Estate Deal of 2005. Paul also represented the tenant, GAI Consultants, Inc., in connection with one of downtown Orlando's largest office lease deals in recent history, which was named one ofOrlando Business Journal's Best Real Estate Deals of 2008. Background Paul Quinn grew up in Lakeland, Florida, and graduated valedictorian from Lakeland High School in 1981. He went on to study Political Science at Duke University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 1984. Paul received his J.D. from the University of Florida Law School in 1987, where he graduated with High Honors, and was Executive Editor ofFlorida Law Review. Paul is a Shareholder in the real estate department and has been with the firm since 1987. Paul has an "AV" rating, the highest available rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Professional · The American Bar Association · The Florida Bar
- Board Certified in Real Estate Law
- Real Property, Probate and Trust Section · Orange County Bar Association
- Editorial Committee, The BriefsMagazine · District of Columbia Bar · Agent for Chicago Title Insurance Company, Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc., American Pioneer Title Insurance Company, First American Title Insurance Company, Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company, and Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company · Selected as top Attorney by FloridaSuper Lawyers, 2006-2009, 2011 Civic · The Orlando Ballet, Former Vice President and Director · Orlando-UCF Shakespeare Festival, Former Director and Secretary · United Arts of Central Florida, Former Director Publications · "Inclusionary Zoning and Linkage: Land Use Planning Techniques in an Age of Scarce Public Resources," 1 Journal of Law and Public Policy 21 (1987) · "Shared Parental Responsibility and Residence Restrictions in Florida," 38 Florida Law Review 117 (1986) · "Liability of Corporate Directors and Officers: Changes in Florida Law," Orange County Bar Association, The Briefs Magazine (1988) · Real Estate E-lert -- Tax Certificates, Tax Deeds and Tax Sales: Information for Lenders and Investors (3/4/11) · Real Estate E-lert -- Florida's New Homeowners' Association Laws for 2010 (6/30/10) · Real Estate E-lert -- Governor Signs Legislation Which Includes "Distressed Condominium Relief Act" (6/8/10) · Real Estate E-lert -- Mortgage and Note in Default: A Primer on Late Fees and Default Interest (2/24/10) · Real Estate E-lert -- Documentary Stamp Tax Loophole Closed in Florida (6/12/09) · Real Estate E-lert -- New Filing Requirement for Mergers and Certain Ownership Changes (2/20/09) (Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education) |