Jeremy T. Cranford

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Jeremy T. Cranford: Attorney with Cranford Law, PL
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Biography

My name is Jeremy T. Cranford. I am an attorney who practices in Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, and Santa Rosa Counties of Florida.

I am a Real Estate Litigation Attorney as well as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator (Circuit & Appellate) & Qualified Arbitrator.

I am an experienced analyst, problem-solver, and legal advocate. I do my best to understand my clients and the situations they find themselves in.

For over a decade, I have focused myself almost entirely on Real Estate Law. That began when, following law school (J.D.), I pursued and obtained my Masters of Laws (LL.M.) in Real Estate Law. Then, after years of practice, exhaustive testing, and peer reviews, I became a Board Certified Specialist (B.C.S.) in Real Estate Law. That means that The Florida Bar certifies me as an expert in Real Estate Law. Only about 00.5% of Florida Attorneys are Board Certified in Real Estate Law. Lastly, because of my focus and my ongoing contributions thereto, I am an Executive Council Member of the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section.

I want to talk to you about your real estate projects, disputes, and problems. I am confident that I can help.
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Areas of Practice (101)

  • Administrative Law
  • Agents and Brokers Liability
  • Administrative Hearings and Appeals
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Arbitration
  • Architects and Engineers Liability
  • Asset Protection
  • Asset Recovery
  • Banking Law
  • Breach of Contract
  • Business Enterprises
  • Business Formation
  • Business Law
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Planning
  • Buying and Selling of Businesses
  • Chancery and Equity
  • Civil Litigation
  • Civil Practice
  • Closely Held Business Law
  • Collections
  • Commercial Banking
  • Commercial Law
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Complex and Multi-District Litigation
  • Complex Litigation
  • Condominium Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Construction Defects
  • Construction Law
  • Construction Litigation
  • Contested Wills
  • Contracts
  • Conveyancing
  • Cooperative Housing Law
  • Corporate Commercial Law
  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Law
  • Corporate Litigation
  • Creditors Rights
  • Debtor and Creditor
  • Directors and Officers Liability
  • Easements
  • Elder Law
  • Eminent Domain
  • Environmental Cleanup
  • Environmental Law
  • Environmental Permitting
  • Estate Litigation
  • Estate Planning
  • Family Business Law
  • Finance
  • Financial Services Law
  • Government
  • Government Relations
  • Homeowners Association Law
  • Hospitality Law
  • Inheritance
  • Investments
  • Joint Ventures
  • Leases and Leasing
  • Limited Liability Company Law
  • Loan Modification
  • Liquor Licensing
  • Litigation
  • Living Wills
  • Mechanics Liens
  • Mediation
  • Mining and Minerals
  • Mortgages
  • Municipal Law
  • Natural Resources
  • Oil and Gas
  • Partnership Law
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Professional Liability
  • Professional Practices
  • Project Finance
  • Property Damage
  • Property Law
  • Property Tax
  • Quiet Title
  • Real Estate
  • Residential Real Estate
  • Regulatory Law
  • Resort Timeshares
  • Securities
  • Securities Fraud
  • Small Business Law
  • Strategic Alliances
  • Trade Secrets
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Venture Capital
  • Water Law
  • Wetlands
  • Wills and Probate
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
  • Real Estate Litigation
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Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
PO Box 5619, Destin, FL 32541
University Attended:
Missouri State University, B.A., Economics, cum laude, Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honors Society), 2006
Law School Attended:
University of Miami, LL.M., Real Estate, 2010; University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law, J.D., Phi Alpha Theta (Historical Studies Honors Society), Phi Alpha Delta (Law School Fraternity), 2009
Year of First Admission:
2009
Admission:
2009, Missouri; 2010, Florida; 2011, Kansas
Memberships:
The Florida Bar, The Missouri Bar and, The Kansas Bar (Inactive)
Languages:
English
Reported Cases:
Okaloosa County Property Appraiser v. Carol A. Hamby, 128 So.3d 802 (Fla 1st DCA 2013)(Plaintiff/Appellate-Respondent ("Taxpayer"), by Mr. Cranford, filed suit asserting that Defendant/Appellate-Petitioner ("PA") deprived Taxpayer of the equity of Taxpayer's claimed-homestead improperly both (1) procedurally, without notice and opportunity to be heard (a violation of the due process clause of the Federal and Florida Constitutions) and, (2) substantively, upon a faulty determination by the PA that the Taxpayer did not use claimed-homestead as Taxpayer's permanent residence. PA moved the Circuit Court to dismiss the action asserting that Section 194.171, F.S. deprived said jurisdiction upon the elapse of sixty (60) days from the mailing of a 'Notice of Intent to Lien' under 196.161, F.S. Taxpayer, by Mr. Cranford, filed written argument and orally argued (1) that Section 194.171, F.S. did not operate upon 196.161 retroactive actions, (2) that even if it could, PA failed to demonstrate compliance with the requirement of 'certification under 193.122(2), F.S.' required by 194.171, F.S., (3) that Taxpayer's timely petition to the Value Adjustment Board (improperly summarily dismissed without hearing) and prompt filing of Circuit Court action thereafter, each served to ensure that the Circuit Court did hold jurisdiction and could, therefore, adjudicate those claims presented. Taxpayer, by these arguments, prevailed upon this issue at the Circuit Court. PA petitioned the First District Court of Appeals of Florida ("1st DCA") to issue a writ of prohibition that would have restrained the Circuit Court from continuing in the action on the same basis. Ordinarily, the appellate court would review the matter and issue an order to show cause directing the respondent to file a written brief to resist the petition for writ. Sensing an opportunity to save the client's resources, Mr. Cranford moved to supplement those materials filed by the PA with those materials the Taxpayer, by Mr. Cranford, had filed in the Circuit Court. The 1st DCA granted motion to supplement and issued a denial of PA's petition for writ of certiorari via a per curiam denial. Thus, Taxpayer prevailed at the appellate level without having to file a written brief or expend those significant resources ordinarily necessary when involved in appellate-level litigation.)
Certifications:
Board Certified Specialist (Real Estate Law), The Florida Bar, Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
922238055

Payment Information

Fixed Hourly Rates
$350/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Other, Visa

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (29 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/15/21 in Residential Real Estate

    Jeremy is a very professional, analytical and exceptionally smart attorney. I refer all of my clients to him when I am not able to provide the service required.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Senior Counsel on 04/15/21 in Civil Litigation

    Jeremy was opposing counsel in a case I had and was incredibly professional, courteous, and intelligent. Thereafter we became friendly colleagues and have exchanged information and assistance. I find him knowledgeable, thoughtful, and careful. I w... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/27/26 in Real Estate

    Mr. Cranford is an excellent attorney. I am absolutely confident in saying that his clients receive top-shelf service. Mr. Cranford has an incredible attention to detail which allows him to achieve optimal results for his clients. He is what his fell... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Founder on 02/26/24 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/15/21 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/08/21 in Civil Litigation

    Very good attorney, superior knowledge of the law and analytical skill; lots of experience across many subject areas. Puts the client first determining case procedure and strategy.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/24/21 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/23/21 in Business Enterprises

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/20/21 in Real Estate

    Jeremy is very knowledgeable in real estate law. He is a detailed oriented person and highly regarded by his peers. Jeremy is also a great listener, problem-solver, and civil litigator. Any client would be well served to have Jeremy as an advocate.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 04/20/21 in Real Estate

    Jeremy is extremely knowledgeable about real estate issues. I have called him many times with obscure legal questions and he always has answers. Jeremy is also a skilled litigator who fiercely represents his clients' interests.

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5.0/5.0 (27 reviews)
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5.0/5.0 (25 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Our family had a difficult, time-sensitive matter. Jeremy Cranford understood the urgency of the matter and got us results in time He was organized and available even over the weekend. We highly reco...

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