Established in 1988, Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos is a general practice law firm that has expertise in handling matters associated with construction defect claims, business transactions, insurance coverage and probate administration. It offers dispute resolution, contract negotiation, real estate planning and corporate governance services. Norton, Hammersley, Lopez & Skokos also provides assistance with commercial leasing, tax compliance, and mediation and arbitration issues. Its clients include People's Community Bank of the West Coast, Todd Johnston Homes, Hennessy Construction, Northern Trust Bank of Florida and Oden Hardy Construction.
Sarasota Attorney Alexandra “Ally” Glauser is a member of our real-estate practice group. She handles matters concerning real estate as well as business law and corporate transactions. As a native of Sarasota, Mrs. Glauser is a graduate of Pine View School and is actively growing
Business Transactions
Mr. Norton is a founding shareholder of Norton Hammersley, and his practices focuses primarily on real estate, banking, corporate and business transactions. Mr. Norton is an experienced real-estate attorney in the acquisition, development, and sale of both large commercial projects as well residential transactions. In addition to his practice, Mr. Norton is member of the Board of Directors for Insignia Bank and the Argus Foundation and serves on the Executive Committee for the University of Florida Bergstrom Center for Real Estate Studies. Read More
The business and tax law group assists business and individuals in the formation of their entities, contracts, purchases and mergers, taxation, intellectual property, and employment issues. Read More
We provide the benefit of over a century of combined legal expertise and the ability to handle a broad range of legal issues. Many of our attorneys hold advance degrees and board certifications in litigation, mediation, tax and real estate law.
Construction Litigation
Joseph M. Herbert is a Partner in our Trial Practice and Dispute Resolution Group and practices primarily in the areas of construction law, employment law, association law, business and commercial litigation, and real estate. He handles a variety of disputes, contracts and negotiations within those areas. Mr. Herbert has a background in business management, which he draws from in order to provide a unique perspective on the challenges facing….
Real Estate Transactions
Norton Hammersley’s real-estate practice group provides comprehensive legal representation to individual and corporate clients in the acquisition, development and sale of residential and commercial real property, leasing and financing of single-family homes, multi-family projects, residential subdivisions, hotels, office buildings, condominiums, shopping centers and other real-property developments throughout Florida. The firm is well positioned to assist its clients with real-estate transactions, including closings, tax-deferred exchanges, construction development and land-use matters, mortgage transactions, and serve as agent for several state and national title-insurance underwriters.
Land Use and Zoning
Landlord-Tenant Disputes
J. Derrick Maginness is a partner in the firm’s trial practice and dispute-resolution group. Mr. Maginness handles complex commercial litigation matters in all Florida state and federal courts. Mr. Maginness has represented individuals and businesses in a broad spectrum of legal matters. His areas of practice include corporate and business law, employment law, banking law, real estate transactions and litigation, association law, creditor’s rights in bankruptcy, landlord-tenant law, commercial litigation, mediation and other general litigation matters. Read More
In the course of providing our clients with real estate, tax and estate planning, asset protection and litigation services, we receive significant personal financial information about you either from you or with your authorization. If you are a current or former client of Norton Hammersley, you should know that all information that we receive about you is held in extreme confidence, and is not released to any person or entity outside of this law firm, except as agreed upon by you, or as required under applicable law.
Wills
The estate planning, administration and asset preservation group assists individuals in preparing wills and trusts and administrators in closing an estate, as well as estate tax services.
Trusts
The estate planning, administration and asset preservation group assists individuals in preparing wills and trusts and administrators in closing an estate, as well as estate tax services. Read More
Power of Attorney
Our estate planning and administration services include preparation of last will and testaments, trusts, irrevocable trusts such as insurance and charitable trusts, powers of attorney and living wills; tax-planning services, including the analysis of methods for reducing income and estate taxes and preserving family assets; business succession planning and asset protection planning; legal services and counseling requested by personal representatives, trustees and family members in settling estates and in the administration and distribution of trusts; and tax services in connection with the preparation of federal estate-tax returns and representation during audit.
Norton Hammersley’s business and tax law practice provides expert planning and advice to our individual and corporate clients. Our attorneys assist our clients in all aspects of their business, including the selection and formation of entities under which to operate, preparation and review of agreements, sales, purchases and mergers of businesses, obtaining financing and funding for businesses and employee relations.