Biography
ROBERT STANZ, Esq., M.S., J.D.
Robert Stanz is a Lakeland, Florida attorney (ROBERT J. STANZ, P.A.), whose practice involves real estate development and land use, as well as both commercial and residential transactions, and litigation. He has significant experience regarding foreclosures, title insurance, title examination, retail leasing, zoning, land development regulations, communications towers, timeshare law and community associations and has real estate clients throughout the U.S. and Canada. Mr. Stanz has represented clients regarding retail and residential development, foreclosures, timeshare law and property owners’ associations. He earned his B.S. degree, magna cum laude, and M.S. degree from the University of Louisville; and his J.D. degree from the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville (1997).
Mr. Stanz is licensed to practice law in Florida, Kentucky and Indiana; and is a former President of the Lakeland Bar Association. Prior to taking the Florida Bar, he was a title examiner with Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund and after taking the Florida Bar in 1999, he worked for Holland & Knight LLP for several years. Mr. Stanz is a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a graduate of both Leadership Lakeland (Class XXXIII) and Leadership Polk (Class III). He also is a member of ALTA, the Polk County Real Estate Investors Association, and the Florida Green Building Coalition.
Mr. Stanz is a recipient of the prestigious AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. This is the highest level of peer rating one can receive, signifying that Mr. Stanz’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence for his knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards in the field of law.
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Education
- University of Louisville, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude
- University of Louisville, Master of Science
- Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville, Juris Doctor (1997)
Publications
- Top 10 Title Defects – Cured (National Business Institute, 2012)*
- Real Estate Closings A-Z: Navigate Your Closings with Confidence (NBI, 2009)*
- Residential Green Building, (HMS Continuing Legal Education, 2009)*
- Mastering Land Use and Planning, (National Business Institute, 2008)*
- Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law (National Business Institute, 2008)*
- How to Obtain Good Title in Real Estate Transactions (National Business Institute, 2007)*
- Real Estate Transactions Made Painless and Efficient (National Business Institute, 2007)*
- Resolving Real Estate Title Defects (National Business Institute, 2007)*
- Boundary Disputes: Resolving Client Conflicts (National Business Institute, 2007)*
- Improving Indoor Air Quality Through Green Building (IAQ, Vol. 3, Issue 2, April 2005)
- High Performance Green Building: How to L.E.E.D. (Property Writes, Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2005).
- Florida’s Construction Defect Statute: Legislative Update (IAQ, Vol. 3, Issue 2, April 2005)*
- Fundamentals of Real Estate Development (Sterling Education Services, Inc., 2005)*
- The Essentials of Office and Retail Leases in Florida (National Business Institute, 2004)*
- High Performance Green Building: Where Will It “L.E.E.D.?” (Property Writes, Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2004)
*co–author/guest speaker
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar Association, The Kentucky Bar, The Indiana Bar
- Florida Green Building Coalition
- Lakeland Bar Association (President 2012-2013)
- Polk County Trial Lawyers Association
- America Land Title Association
Civic Involvement
- Polk County Planning Commission
- Habitat for Humanity
- Pro Bono Counsel – Achievement Academy (Child Development Center)
- Junior Achievement of Polk County
Get In Touch With Us
We Are Committed to Legal Excellence!
More Than 20 Years Of Experience With Real Estate Law.
Transactions involving real property are always complex. There is a mass of laws and regulations that must be complied with, as well as the issues of financing and due diligence. Both parties want to receive the deal they bargained for. Our attorney at Robert J. Stanz, P.A. can help ensure your real estate transaction proceeds smoothly.