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Eddie Francis
Partner
Eddie Francis is a partner in the firm's Real Estate practice, focusing on real estate transactions, development and finance, land use and zoning, commercial leasing, and representing clients before local government. Eddie has extensive experience representing developers in all aspects - acquisition, due diligence, entitlements and zoning approvals, master planning and development, and finance - of large office, retail, residential, hotel, and mixed-use projects. He also represents clients in the areas of sweepstakes, contests and promotions compliance, cell tower leasing and zoning, and multi-state/portfolio real estate transactions.
Read MoreEducation
- University of Virginia, 1979
- Exeter University, 1980
- William & Mary School of Law, 1982
Admitted
- The Florida Bar - 1982
Recognition
- Martindale-Hubbell Rating: AV
- Listed in the Best Lawyers in America 2005-2012
- "Florida's Top Lawyers" Florida Monthly Magazine
- Orlando's Best Lawyers 2006-2011 Orlando Magazine
- Selected for inclusion in 2006-2009 Florida Super Lawyers
- "Top Lawyer" Florida Monthly Magazine
Professional Certifications, Memberships and Activities
- American Bar Association
- Orange County Bar Association
- The Florida Bar
Community Activities
- University of Florida Real Estate Advisory Board
- The Central Florida Urban League, Board of Directors
- Leadership Winter Park, Class IV
- Leadership Orlando, Alumnus
- Leadership Central Florida, Alumnus
- City of Orlando Community and Youth Services Board, past Board Member and Chairman
- City of Orlando Municipal Planning Board, past Board Member and Chairman
