Roy D. Oppenheim
Recognized since 2012
Weston, Florida
Commercial Litigation
Real Estate Law
Roy Oppenheim has been practicing law since 1987 focusing his practice on all phases of real estate and real estate development and redevelopment from land acquisition to multifamily, retail, office hotel, industrial and mixed-use development, as well as single family home development for sale and rent. Mr. Oppenheim has routinely represented developers, investors, home buyers and lenders in these commercial transactions in Florida and elsewhere in the United States. He has been involved in virtually every stage of the development process from acquisition, due diligence, title insurance, financing and closing of such projects.
Mr. Oppenheim is also proud to represent high and ultra-high net worth individuals and families in connection with the complexities associated with their estates and their businesses, as well as providing shrewd counsel concerning asset protection planning and asset preservation and growth. Mr. Oppenheim’s clients turn to him for his sharp legal acumen along with his entrepreneurial background that allows Mr. Oppenheim to approach each matter from a pragmatic and refreshing background. Further, clients enjoy Mr. Oppenheim’s infectious passion for his involvement in their business as well as his unbiased legal opinion based on a holistic approach, rather than from a siloed perspective. From analyzing, negotiating to structuring deals, Mr. Oppenheim’s clients turn to him time and again for his advice. Mr. Oppenheim also represents Florida real estate brokers and Realtors, individual buyers, and sellers in connection with the purchase and sale of Florida real property as well as litigates real estate disputes involving both residential and commercial properties. Mr. Oppenheim also served as outside general counsel for various Florida companies over the past 30 years providing sound legal advice to start ups as well as mature businesses concerning various business and corporate matters including governance, expansion, acquisitions, borrowing, commercial litigation, and employment related matters. The myriad of businesses Mr. Oppenheim represents is vast including from the fields of retail, hospitality, entertainment, healthcare, technology, import-export, and wholesale. Many of these businesses have both a physical and/ or online presence. Mr. Oppenheim here again brings his over three decades of legal knowledge and business experience to his clients and their respective businesses.
After Working for Milbank Tweed on Wall Street and White & Case in Miami, Mr. Oppenheim founded Oppenheim Law in 1989 with his wife Ellen Pilelsky where they began representing Arvida Development in the early 1990’s and its various home builders amongst numerous national banks such as Northern Trust, Chase Bank and SunTrust Bank. Over the years the firm has been involved, along with its sister company Weston Title & Escrow, with numerous prominent and highly claimed developments including Windmill Reserve, Landmark Ranch Estates, Botanica, Metropica, and Neovita Doral, among many others.
Serving national, international, and local clients, Mr. Oppenheim has the highest rating (A-V) conferred by Martindale Hubbell Law Directory, the most respected directory of lawyers and law firms in the U.S. He has also been selected as a “Best Real Estate Lawyer in the United States” since 2012, a designation of only 5% of all Lawyers. The Firm also has a 10.0 rating, the highest rating from AVVO another distinguished national rating service.
In 1989, Mr. Oppenheim also co-founded and served as general counsel to ShopSmart Corp., the company that originated and owned the GNC Gold Card Program, a program that continues to this day and was one of the first cross-promotional programs of its kind.In addition, in 1994, Roy co-founded Weston Title & Escrow, the oldest title company in Weston, Florida that serves all of Florida and has closed in excess of three billion dollars in transactions. Mr. Oppenheim currently serves as its Senior Vice President. In 1999, Mr. Oppenheim also served a one-year term on the board of directors for Catalina Lighting, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.Mr. Oppenheim is also designated by the Florida Secretary of State as an International Civil Law Notary, one of only 137 out of 106,000 attorneys in the State.
In 2008, during the foreclosure crisis and the Great Recession, Mr. Oppenheim and his team of lawyers represented 1000’s of homeowners that were unable to pay their mortgages and were facing foreclosures. Facing daunting odds and the rath of large foreclosure mills funded by the big banks Mr. Oppenheim helped establish a new legal practice area of foreclosure defense while helping these homeowners defend themselves against the banks.
During that time Mr. Oppenheim became an outspoken critic of the banks and started the Southfloridalawbog.com which was voted the best business and technology blog by the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The blog was syndicated to Yahoo! Homes, and Newsweek. Mr. Oppenheim routinely appeared on HuffPost Live, FOX News, and Lifetime TV and on WLRN Radio. In addition, he has been quoted in prominent national publications, including USA Today, The New York Times and Huffington Post, among others.
Mr. Oppenheim has also co-authored and two law review articles, Deconstructing The Black Magic of Securitized Trusts, published in the Stetson University Law Review’s Spring 2012 Edition, and The Emperor’s New Clothes, published in the William & Mary Business Law Review Volume 6. Both addresses systemic legal problems with the residential foreclosure process at the time.
Mr. Oppenheim grew up in the Bronx where he learned “street smarts”, and became focused driven, working hard to always persevere and to never rely on his laurels.
Today, Mr. Oppenheim is a sought-after legal expert and lecturer on issues relating to the real estate market and other real estate law related issues. His You Tube channel has over one million views. He is recognized as one of the Top Contributors to Lawyers.com. He speaks fluent German and when Mr. Oppenheim is not working you can find him with his family, skiing, travelling or cooking.
Admissions
Florida Bar, 1987; Member of the Real Property Probate and Trust Law Section
New York Bar, 1987; United States District for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, 1987
U.S. District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, 1993
Education
Princeton University, A.B., cum laude, 1982
Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1986
Member of the Northwestern University Law Review
Member of the National Moot Court Team
- Direct Phone Number: 954-324-2240
- Phone Number: 954-324-2240
- Lawyer Page: https://www.oppenheimlaw.com/about-us/roy-d-oppenheim/
- 2500 Weston Road, Suite 209
Weston, FL 33331
- English
- German
- Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 1986
- Princeton University, AB, graduated 1982
- Florida, The Florida Bar
- New York, New York State Bar Association
- Northwestern University Law Review - Editorial Board Member
- Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate Law
- COVID-19
- AV Preeminent Rating From Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- Received 10.0 Rating From Avvo Legal Directory
- Featured in Marquis Who’s Who of American Lawyers
- Featured on Yahoo! Homes as Contributing Blogger
- Quoted as legal expert on FOX News, HuffPost Live, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today and others.
- Appellate Practice
- Copyright Law
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Mass Tort Litigation
- Trusts and Estates
Breach Of Real Estate Contracts FAQ
Are you in breach of real estate contract by seller or breach of real estate contract by buyer? These FAQ on Breach of real estate contract remedies are sure to help.
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Navigating Business Formation and Growth: Guiding Startups to Success
Starting a business is an exciting endeavor filled with planning and legal intricacies, and Oppenheim Law specializes in mentoring and providing legal assistance to startups.
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Holistic Estate Planning: Beyond the Typical Documents
Estate planning is a comprehensive process that goes beyond just avoiding probate or minimizing taxes. At Oppenheim Law, we believe that an effective estate plan should consider all facets of an individual’s life and future, including asset protection planning, potential family dynamics, and the possibility of discord or disagreements.
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Important Update on the 3M Earplug Settlement: Act Now to Secure Your Claim
A $6 Billion Settlement Has Been Reached Between 3M and Earplug Users
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Back to the Financial Time Machine: Bracing for the 2023 Recession
Back to the Financial Time Machine: Bracing for the 2023 Recession
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Florida LLC Formation: How to Start Your Business and Establish Legal Agreements
Florida LLC Formation: How to Start Your Business and Establish Legal Agreements
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Innovative ADU Solutions for Affordable Housing
Innovative ADU Solutions for Affordable Housing
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Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder Lawsuit Update
Johnson and Johnson Baby Powder Lawsuit Update
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Can you sue for bad knee replacement? | Exactech Knee Lawsuit
Can you sue for bad knee replacement? | Exactech Knee Lawsuit
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The Effects of Rising Interest Rates and South Florida Real Estate
The Effects of Rising Interest Rates and South Florida Real Estate
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3M Earplugs Lawsuit Update: Massive $2.2M Verdict for Veteran Against 3M
3M Earplugs Lawsuit Update: Massive $2.2M Verdict for Veteran Against 3M
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Homeowner Associations Push Back Rental Investors
Homeowner Associations Push Back Rental Investors
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Silver Lining to Deflating Housing Market Bubble
Silver Lining to Deflating Housing Market Bubble
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Rent Control and the South Florida Estate Market
Rent Control and the South Florida Estate Market
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Choosing a Title Company: What a Seller Should Expect
When it comes to choosing a title company, how much power exactly does a seller have?
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Commercial Real Estate Attorneys West Palm Beach
Commercial Real Estate Attorneys West Palm Beach
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Business and the Pandemic: The Great “Reshuffling”
Business and the Pandemic: The Great “Reshuffling”
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3M Lawsuit Update: Is a Global Settlement Getting Closer?
3M Lawsuit Update: Is a Global Settlement Getting Closer?
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The Future of Things: Virtual Reality and Real Estate
The Future of Things: Virtual Reality and Real Estate
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The Divide: Affordable Home Sales and the Luxury Condo Market
The Divide: Affordable Home Sales and the Luxury Condo Market
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What is an ADU and How it is impacting the Real Estate Market?
What is an ADU and How it is impacting the Real Estate Market?
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3-D Technology and Housing Market: A Game Changer?
3-D Technology and Housing Market: A Game Changer?
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Will South Florida’s real estate market remain red hot?
Will South Florida’s real estate market remain red hot?
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Foreclosures and the End of Mortgage Forbearance
Foreclosures and the End of Mortgage Forbearance
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Roundup Lawsuit Update: A Changing Landscape for Monsanto
Roundup Lawsuit Update: A Changing Landscape for Monsanto
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Six Signs That We Are Nearing 2008-Like Housing Bubble
Six Signs That We Are Nearing 2008-Like Housing Bubble
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Commercial Real Estate Attorneys Successfully Secure a Global Settlement
Commercial Real Estate Attorneys Successfully Secure a Global Settlement
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Why is a Commercial Real Estate Contract Important?
Why is a Commercial Real Estate Contract Important?
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Remote Online Notarization - THE FUTURE OF SIGNING DOCUMENTS
Remote Online Notarization - THE FUTURE OF SIGNING DOCUMENTS
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Zantac Lawsuit Update 2021: Narrowed Down to The Usual Suspects
Zantac Lawsuit Update 2021: Narrowed Down to The Usual Suspects
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Bringing Your Business To Florida: When Moving to Florida, Don’t Forget to Take Your Company With You
Bringing Your Business To Florida: When Moving to Florida, Don’t Forget to Take Your Company With You
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Why is a Residential Real Estate Contract Important?
Why is a Residential Real Estate Contract Important?
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The Effects of Worldwide Population Decline and Real Estate
The Effects of Worldwide Population Decline and Real Estate
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3M Earplug Lawsuit Update: 3M is 0 for 3 After Losing $7.1 Million Verdict on Earplugs
3M Earplug Lawsuit Update: 3M is 0 for 3 After Losing $7.1 Million Verdict on Earplugs
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GAME OVER: Florida Supreme Court says it’s time to move cases and orders Districts to Comply
GAME OVER: Florida Supreme Court says it’s time to move cases and orders Districts to Comply
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Record Low Mortgage Rates Show Increase In Online Home Buying
Record Low Mortgage Rates Show Increase In Online Home Buying
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Are Real Estate Broker Commissions Under Attack?
Are Real Estate Broker Commissions Under Attack?
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What Happens When You Buy a House Without Due Diligence?
What Happens When You Buy a House Without Due Diligence?
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The K shaped Economy: The End to Mortgage Relief Programs and the Housing Boom
The K shaped Economy: The End to Mortgage Relief Programs and the Housing Boom
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Learn How a Florida Homestead Can Protect You From Creditors
Learn How a Florida Homestead Can Protect You From Creditors
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A Change of Scenery: The Migration to Florida
A Change of Scenery: The Migration to Florida
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Stimulus Round Two: New Covid Relief Bill & PPP-2
Stimulus Round Two: New Covid Relief Bill & PPP-2
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‘People Should Be Going to Prison’: Ocwen to Pay $11M, but Florida Lawyers Say That’s Not Enough
‘People Should Be Going to Prison’: Ocwen to Pay $11M, but Florida Lawyers Say That’s Not Enough
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Don’t let common property title issues derail your home closing
Don’t let common property title issues derail your home closing
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The Coronavirus Pandemic and the Real Estate Boom
The Coronavirus Pandemic and the Real Estate Boom
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Roy Oppenheim Hosts Judge Dennis Bailey: How Covid-19 Is Actually Making The Courts “Better”
Roy Oppenheim Hosts Judge Dennis Bailey: How Covid-19 Is Actually Making The Courts “Better”
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The Three Pillars to Reopening Your Business During Covid-19
The Three Pillars to Reopening Your Business During Covid-19
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April business bankruptcy filings drop in April from a year ago despite COVID-19
April business bankruptcy filings drop in April from a year ago despite COVID-19
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The Evolving Residential Real Estate Market Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
The Evolving Residential Real Estate Market Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic
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The Ranitidine & NDMA Rabbit Hole | Zantac Lawsuit Attorneys
The Ranitidine & NDMA Rabbit Hole | Zantac Lawsuit Attorneys
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Is This a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity to Refinance Right Now?
If you wish to stay in your current home and refinance or buy a new home, now is the time
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Commercial Leases: Will a Force Majeure Clause Get You Out of Paying Rent?
Commercial Leases: Will a Force Majeure Clause Get You Out of Paying Rent?
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Know This Contract Clause During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Force Majeure clauses are common in most contracts and can prove to be invaluable when determining whether one party’s performance is truly outside of that party’s control.
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Bankruptcy Strategies for Financially Distressed Commercial Tenants During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
Bankruptcy Strategies for Financially Distressed Commercial Tenants During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
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Remote Closings & Remote Online Notarization Available
Remote Closings & Remote Online Notarization Available
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A Legal Guide for Businesses During COVID-19
Oppenheim Law creates a useful guide for problems small to medium-sized businesses may face during this time of uncertainty.
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How To Stay Safe and Stay in Business: Loss Mitigation Strategies For Individuals and Businesses
How To Stay Safe and Stay in Business: Loss Mitigation Strategies For Individuals and Businesses
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EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR: Impact on South Florida Real Estate From Pandemic
EXCLUSIVE WEBINAR: Impact on South Florida Real Estate From Pandemic
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Fort Lauderdale Foreclosure Defense Attorneys | Bestlawyers
Fort Lauderdale Foreclosure Defense Attorneys | Bestlawyers
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South Florida Real Estate and The Economy: The Coronavirus Disruptor
South Florida Real Estate and The Economy: The Coronavirus Disruptor
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Less Housing, Higher Prices: What Can Be Done to Fix This?
The battle between the ever-shrinking housing supply in the United States against the rapidly increasing number of buyers has led to home prices rising.
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What Do Appellate Attorneys Do ? | Florida Appellate Attorneys
What Do Appellate Attorneys Do ? | Florida Appellate Attorneys
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Commercial Real Estate Attorneys | Florida Commercial Real Estate Lawyers
Commercial Real Estate Attorneys | Florida Commercial Real Estate Lawyers
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Apostille Services | What Are Apostille and Civil Law Notary Services?
Apostille Services | What Are Apostille and Civil Law Notary Services?
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Title Search Florida | Buyer Beware…Florida Title Searches Are Critical to Purchasing Real Estate
Title Search Florida | Buyer Beware…Florida Title Searches Are Critical to Purchasing Real Estate
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Roundup Lawsuit Attorneys | Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
Roundup Lawsuit Attorneys | Roundup Cancer Lawsuits
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Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit | The “Roundup” on Roundup
Monsanto Roundup Lawsuit | The “Roundup” on Roundup
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U.S. Home Sales Decline as More Americans Are Staying Put
U.S. Home Sales Decline as More Americans Are Staying Put
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Foreclosure Attorneys Miami | How To Stop Foreclosure
Foreclosure Attorneys Miami | How To Stop Foreclosure
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Probate Litigation Attorneys Broward County
Probate Litigation Attorneys Broward County
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Legal Marijuana Leading to “Higher” Home Values?
Legal Marijuana Leading to “Higher” Home Values?
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The Real Estate Impact of Forever 21’s Bankruptcy Claim
The Real Estate Impact of Forever 21’s Bankruptcy Claim
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Boca Raton Title Company Announces New Location Through Weston Title & Escrow
Boca Raton Title Company Announces New Location Through Weston Title & Escrow
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20/20 Vision: Impending Economic Recession?
20/20 Vision: Impending Economic Recession?
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Grocery Stores Have The Goods (For Real Estate)
Grocery Stores Have The Goods (For Real Estate)
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The "Roundup" on Roundup
by Roy D. Oppenheim
In an effort to save face and money, Monsanto, a biochemical subsidiary of the pharmaceutical company Bayer, is seeking to make a global settlement of $8 million to repay the public for their blatant manipulation of scientific research—which hid the fact that their product is cancerous.
Close to Home: Click Theory and Real Estate
by Roy D. Oppenheim
Buyers beware and homeowners prepare. "Close to Clicks" theory anticipates that e-commerce giants like Amazon are in the market for property in areas where shipping costs can stay low, but can still fulfill next-day and same-day deliveries.
Amazon-Realogy Partnership and Why It Matters
Amazon-Realogy Partnership and Why It Matters
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Close to Home: “Click” Theory and Real Estate
Close to Home: “Click” Theory and Real Estate
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How Trade War Tariffs Threaten the U.S. Real Estate Market
by Roy D. Oppenheim
Political pressures between the United States and China have led to a trade war and tariffs on aluminum and steel, which are driving up the cost of construction back home.
Florida Supreme Court Throws Stones At Foreclosure Attorney Fee Decision
Florida Supreme Court Throws Stones At Foreclosure Attorney Fee Decision
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Spring Forward: Time Change and The Real Estate Market
Spring Forward: Time Change and The Real Estate Market
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How the Political Crisis in Venezuela Could Impact Florida Real Estate
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Civil unrest in Venezuela could have repercussions in South Florida, where many Venezuelans currently live.
Will Venezuela’s crisis affect South Florida’s Real Estate market?
Will Venezuela’s crisis affect South Florida’s Real Estate market?
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Consult with a Civil Law Notary Before Heading to a Consulate, You May be Able to Avoid the Trip!
Consult with a Civil Law Notary Before Heading to a Consulate, You May be Able to Avoid the Trip!
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Foreclosure Attorneys Miami | Options To Look For In Miami Lawyers
Foreclosure Attorneys Miami | Options To Look For In Miami Lawyers
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Oppenheim Law Offers Free Legal Services To Federal Employees In Response To Government Shutdown
Oppenheim Law Offers Free Legal Services To Federal Employees In Response To Government Shutdown
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Roy Oppenheim Discusses Climate Change & Its Impact on Real Estate in Florida
More Flooding, More Diseases from Bugs and More Homes Under Water Real Estate Attorney Roy Oppenheim's Thoughts on Global Warming
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Real Estate Attorney Fort Lauderdale | Lawyer Options
Real Estate Attorney Fort Lauderdale | Lawyer Options
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Real Estate and the Economy: Turbulent Waters
Real Estate and the Economy: Turbulent Waters
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Restoring Equity a Reality! Underwater Homeowners Have Hope
Restoring Equity a Reality! Underwater Homeowners Have Hope
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Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorney Gives Real Estate Advice On CBS 4
Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorney Gives Real Estate Advice On CBS 4
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Simply Disgraceful: Lawyers Lie To The Courts
Simply Disgraceful: Lawyers Lie To The Courts
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“A Retrospective From the Trenches of the Great Recession- What remains the same ten years later”
“A Retrospective From the Trenches of the Great Recession- What remains the same ten years later”
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What Does a Title Company Do for The Seller?
What Does a Title Company Do for The Seller?
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Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorney – Florida Fair Foreclosure Act: Devil In The Details
Fort Lauderdale Real Estate Attorney – Florida Fair Foreclosure Act: Devil In The Details
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What Has Changed & What Hasn’t Changed During the 10-year Great Recession Anniversary
What Has Changed & What Hasn’t Changed During the 10-year Great Recession Anniversary
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Oppenheim in the News: State Mediation Program Helps Few Florida Homeowners
Oppenheim in the News: State Mediation Program Helps Few Florida Homeowners
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