Straughn & Turner, P.A. traces its roots to 1950 when the firm was founded by Jack Straughn (1925-2000). Straughn & Turner is among Polk County?s most respected firms, an image that we have cultivated through hard work and careful attention to our relationships with our clients. Our practice has been multidimensional over the years, giving us the experience in a variety of areas, including business, real estate, personal injury, criminal law, family law, and general litigation. Currently, our practice is focused on real estate, business law, trusts, probate, estate planning and civil litigation. A lot of things can go wrong in a real estate. From the initial verbal negotiations, to the reduction of an agreement to a written contract, to closing, post-closing, and disputes that arise among property owners unrelated to transactions, the way is fraught with traps for the unwary. We are here to help. At Straughn & Turner, P.A, we know the local real estate market and have experience with everything from simple residential transactions, to multi-million dollar disputes over commercial parcels. Contract Negotiation At the initial stages of real estate transaction, we can assist you in negotiating the best deal, identifying issues to investigate so that they do not become problems later, and preparing a written contract that will protect you from unforeseen circumstances. The earlier an attorney becomes involved, the more likely it is that a small problem can be discovered and corrected before it becomes a big problem. Closing Paralegal Deborah Quattlebaum, a 17 year veteran of the firm with 30 years of experience in the central Florida real estate industry, heads our real estate closing department. Our firm is one of the top agents of Attorney?s Title Insurance Fund, Inc., Florida?s largest title insurance underwriter. When you rely on the experienced professionals our closing department to handle your closing, you can be sure that it will be handled efficiently and professionally. Litigation When problems develop, whether it be the need to file, or defend, a foreclosure, a boundary dispute, a title problem, we will guide you through the process and seek solutions that make economic sense to you. Business Law Central Florida?s business community has seen monumental growth, and we have grown along with it, providing advice to clients with diverse needs and business models. With contacts and client relationships in transportation, health care, real estate development, citrus, construction, and a variety of other industries, we have the resources and experience to help you and your business succeed in every stage of growth. Starting A Business Florida law allows for a dizzying array of business entities: corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, limited partnership. We will work with you, your accountant, and your partners to select the corporate structure that works best for you and your business. The most important piece of the business formation puzzle is the creation of an agreement among the partners about how the business will be managed and run. Termed a Shareholder Agreement, Operating Agreement, or Partnership Agreement, this document needs to be carefully drafted to properly shield you from liability, provide a workable management structure for your business, but not overly confuse or complicate your ability to run your business. We help make sure you and your partners have discussed all the important issues and address them in writing. Buying or Selling A Business Buying or selling a business is complicated. There are often regulatory issues, franchise issues, financing arrangements, title problems, employee concerns, and other matters that must be addressed. From contract to closing, we can make your business transaction go smoothly. Running A Business We have been a part of the Central Florida business community for over fifty years.