Your Trusted Partner for Real Estate and Business Law

Serving All of Florida

Tampa Bay - Based Real Estate Law Firm providing comprehensive legal services for residential and commercial clients, including real estate disputes, closings, transactions, foreclosures, and more.

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Who We Are

At Levacy Legal, WE empower you to "Leave a Legacy" by providing expert legal counsel for real estate and business transactions. With a focus on making a lasting impact, we handle the complexities of your transactions so you can concentrate on what matters most—creating your legacy.

60+

YEARS OF LEGAL EXPERIENCE

2,000+

TRANSACTIONS CLOSED

Bishoy M. HabibReviewsout of 7 reviews

$13 BILLION

IN TRANSACTIONS CLOSED

Culture

Levacy Legal’s mission is to empower you to "Leave a Legacy", whatever that means to you. We help you create wealth by offering counsel and facilitating your real estate and business deals to close successfully while protecting you in the process. We are all in business because we want to make a lasting impact of some sort, and we understand the greater your resources, the greater your impact. Levacy Legal focuses on closing your deals, so you can focus on Leaving a Legacy.

Our firm, founded on the following core values, aims to deliver stellar legal services for real estate and business transactions:

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Meet the Team of Professionals

Bishoy M. Habib, Esq., M.B.A.

Mr. Habib is a highly experienced real estate and business attorney with a proven track record of success. With over 11 years of legal practice in Florida and New York, Mr. Habib has represented prominent developers, investors, and financial institutions in over 1,000 diverse and complex transactions totaling $12 Billion.

Managing Partner

C.J. Frieg, Esq.

Mr. Frieg is a seasoned attorney with over a decade of legal experience in Florida, began his career as an Assistant State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit in 2009. His impressive courtroom skills have been demonstrated through the handling of thousands of cases and numerous trials.

Attorney Of Counsel

Christian Smith, Esq.

Estate Planning attorney Christian Smith helps families throughout the state of Florida. Christian was born in Jacksonville, Florida and was raised as a military brat while his mom was stationed at the Naval Air Station in Jacksonville.

Attorney Of Counsel

Brent Baris, Esq.

Brent Baris, a seasoned attorney with a diverse background in real estate and law, began his legal career working at a boutique law firm in Palm City, Florida, where he specialized in employment discrimination and commercial litigation. After five years in this niche, Brent formed Brent E. Baris P.A. in 1999, a firm initially focused on assisting friends and family with real estate transactions.

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How to Find the Right Attorney: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Find the Right Attorney: A Step-by-Step Guide

July 31, 20242 min read

Dealing with legal issues can be stressful, whether you're sorting out personal matters like estate planning or tackling business disputes such as contract issues. Each type of legal problem requires a different kind of expertise, so finding the right attorney is crucial. Here’s a simple, step-by-step guide to help you through this process.

1. Identify Your Legal Needs

The Challenge: Legal issues come in all shapes and sizes, from personal matters like estate planning to business concerns like contract disputes. Each area of law requires specific expertise.

The Solution: Start by figuring out exactly what kind of legal help you need. Are you buying a house, drafting a will, dealing with a business dispute, or something else? Knowing your specific needs will help you find an attorney who specializes in that area.

2. Research and Referrals

The Challenge: With so many attorneys out there, finding the right one can be overwhelming. Not all attorneys have the same level of expertise or reputation.

The Solution: Do some homework and ask around for recommendations. Friends, family, or colleagues might know a good attorney they've worked with. Also, check out online reviews and testimonials to get a sense of the attorney’s reputation and track record.

3. Check Credentials

The Challenge: Not all attorneys have the same qualifications and experience. It's important to ensure that the attorney you choose is well-qualified to handle your case.

The Solution: Look into the attorney’s credentials. Check their education, years of practice, and areas of specialization. Make sure they are in good standing with the state bar association and don’t have any disciplinary actions against them. An attorney’s professional reputation and history of success in similar cases can tell you a lot about their capability.

4. Schedule Consultations

The Challenge: It's hard to know if an attorney is the right fit without meeting them. Good communication and rapport are crucial in a client-attorney relationship.

The Solution: Book consultations with a few attorneys to discuss your case. During these meetings, see if their communication style and approach make you feel comfortable and confident. Ask about their experience with similar cases and their strategy for handling your legal issue. A good attorney should explain complex legal concepts clearly and be attentive to your concerns.

5. Consider Costs

The Challenge: Legal services can be pricey, so it’s important to understand the cost structure before committing to an attorney.

The Solution: Talk about the attorney’s fee structure during your consultation. Some charge by the hour, while others might offer flat fees or contingency arrangements, depending on your case. Make sure you understand how and when you will be billed and that the cost fits within your budget. Being clear about fees upfront will help you avoid unexpected expenses later on.

Finding the right attorney takes time and careful thought, but following these steps can help you choose a qualified professional who’s well-suited to handle your legal needs.

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Bishoy Habib

Bishoy has spent his entire 11 year legal career focused on real estate and financial transactions. He has represented developers, investors and financial institutions in transactions totaling over $12 Billion to date. Bishoy began his legal career in New York City, where he worked on commercial real estate transactions for a large hotel developer in Manhattan. When Bishoy moved back to Florida, he concentrated on finance law, representing local governments, banks, underwriters, bondholders and trustees in complex financings. Subsequently, Bishoy shifted his focus back to real estate, representing a wide array of real estate developers, builders, lenders and real estate brokerages for all their legal needs. Bishoy is an active member of the Florida Bar and the New York Bar. He is also a licensed real estate Broker in Florida. Outside of the legal profession, Bishoy enjoys playing sports and traveling. He also co-founded a sports event management company with high profile clients such as Jameis Winston, Todd Gurley, Le’Veon Bell, DeSean Jackson and the North Carolina Mens Basketball Team.

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