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Committed to protect real estate professionals from malpractice and antitrust liability!

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Providing legal news and analysis that helps you make decisions in how you do business! Bookmark us!

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Your Law Firm: In-house Counsel Program
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Leverage the expertise of lawyers at Ward Damon, the premier South Florida real estate law firm and Lippes Mathias, a national powerhouse!

HOW WE WORK
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We provide legal training in all aspects involving a real estate transaction, teaching real estate professionals strategies to protect them from malpractice and antitrust liability.

We come to your offices/conference rooms/classrooms.  We find that real estate professionals are more comfortable in interacting and asking questions in person- they tend to get more out of the program. Alternatively, you can always attend our program here.

Our Professional and Experienced
Real Estate Law Attorney​s

Kamlesh B. Oza, Esq.

Kamlesh B. Oza, Esq. has nearly 25 years of legal experience as a litigator, transaction lawyer, appellate lawyer and mediator.
Read more about Kamlesh B. Oza, Esq… 

Michael J Posner, Esq.

Michael J Posner, Esq. has spent the last 40 years honing his craft as a real estate and business lawyer in South Florida. Read more Michael J Posner, Esq… 

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A GLIMPSE OF OUR PROGRAMS

FAR/BAR “As Is” Residential Contract for Sale and Purchase including Standards, Definitions and Riders

provides legal explanation of every single clause.  More importantly, it discusses over 30 riders that can significantly modify the FAR/BAR contract.

“Cyberfraud in the Real Estate Industry”

has resulted in countless commendations from the real estate professionals, telling us that they changed their IT practices after attending this seminar.

“National Association of Realtors (NAR): Verdict, Settlement, Impact”

helps realtors understand the “why” and develop strategies to survive and thrive when the rules of the games have been changed.​​

“Duty to Disclose”

is the leading cause of complaints against real estate professionals. This program discusses the liability of sellers and real estate professionals for failure to disclose latent and patent defects. Actual lawsuits are discussed.

“Buyer-Broker Agreement”

discusses, line by line, the three agreements available for buyer and broker: pre-touring, showing and buyer-broker agreements. The program provides strategies on how rebates/incentives/concessions from Seller can be addressed without violating antitrust laws.

“Compensation Agreements, Riders and Modifications”

helps a buyer-broker understand which tools/forms to use in order to get paid from the buyer, seller, or seller’s broker or a combination thereof.​​

“Emotional Support Animals”​​​

discusses the federal and state laws on whether landlords can deny tenancy to persons with “fluffy” or “killer”, a 60 pound Pitbull. Very popular.

“Changes in Florida Condominium Laws after Surfside”​​​

discusses the new condo safety laws in Florida from the vantage point of key stakeholders: buyers, sellers, lenders, condo associations, insurance companies, and the real estate agents/brokers.

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Why Us?

Ward Damon​

Founded in 1987, Ward Damon is a multi-disciplined local boutique law firm in Palm Beach practicing in the areas of real estate, probate, construction, banking, finance, corporate and health care, rated as one of the best law firms by U.S. News and World Report (2023).  The firm’s clients including leading businesses and individuals in the Dade/Broward/Palm Beach counties.
After many years of providing legal services to its clients, Ward Damon P.L. has decided that, in the increasingly complex legal environment of today’s world, it would be beneficial to its clients to broaden its areas of expertise as well as its geographical reach to provide clients with the best representation possible.
As a result, as of November 7, 2024, the attorneys, and staff of Ward Damon, P.L. joined Lippes Mathias LLP.  While Ward Damon will operate under this new name, they will continue to occupy their current office space, located at 4420 Beacon Circle, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 and can be reached at the same phone number: 561.842.3000.  

Lippes Mathias

Founded in 1965, Lippes Mathias is a nationwide law firm with over 200 attorneys.  They represent over a dozen Fortune 500 companies.  Their diverse client base includes individuals, public and private companies, private equity/venture capital firms, as well as corporate entities in real estate, finance, and health care.  It also represents municipalities and governmental entities.  It is ranked as one of the best law firms by the U.S. News and World Report (2024).  It has 16 offices including New York (Albany, Buffalo, Clarence, Long Island, New York City, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, Syracuse), Florida (Jacksonville, West Palm Beach), Illinois (Chicago), Oklahoma (Oklahoma City), Canada (Toronto), Texas (San Antonio) and Washington, D.C.
The culture at Lippes emphasizes corporate social responsibility to engage in the local communities, promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, encourages its attorneys to provide no cost legal assistance for those in need and provides a collaborative platform to address the unique challenges women attorneys face.

BuySellTitle.law

Real Estate professionals can leverage the combined firepower of Ward Damon and Lippes Mathias through the platform of BuySellTitle.law.  Our strength can be deployed equally by licensed real estate agents/brokers, brokerage firms, lenders, title and closing agents, surveyors and of course, buyers, sellers and investors.  We have decades long presence in the South Florida real estate community and have been advisors to individuals and firms that are at the front lines of the local residential and commercial real estate market.

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What our clients have to say

Mr. Oza is an excellent presenter ! Timely, relevant and necessary information for all brokers and agents. Would strongly recommend attendance by all members. Will be recommending incorporating a curtailed summated version as a part of the new agent orientation. Thank you!

M.D.

Invaluable and essential information for every person and even more important as a fiduciary!​

J.L.

Excellent class. Very useful and relevant subject matter. Given the amount of fraud should be part of the mandatory annual training to protect clients.

S.W.

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