Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP - Clearwater, FL
Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel and Burns, LLP is a premier full-service law firm in Clearwater, Florida, offering more than five decades of multidisciplinary legal counsel in business litigation, corporate transactions, commercial real estate, tax law, and estate planning.
Full-Service Legal Excellence in Clearwater, Florida
Established in 1973, Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel and Burns, LLP has grown into one of the most respected full-service law firms serving Clearwater and the greater Tampa Bay area. When corporate executives, commercial developers, and local families need a lawyer with extensive courtroom seasoning and sophisticated transactional knowledge, they turn to this firm. The practice pairs the comprehensive resources of a regional powerhouse with the attentive service of a dedicated local advisor, guiding clients through complex corporate matters, property transactions, and commercial disputes.
Comprehensive Business Formation and Corporate Counsel
Growing enterprises and entrepreneurs routinely seek to hire an attorney who can structure their ventures for sustained growth and risk mitigation. The business lawyers at the Clearwater office assist clients through every phase of company development, including business formation, entity structuring, shareholder agreements, corporate governance, and statutory compliance. Working alongside skilled contract lawyers, the practice drafts and negotiates commercial contracts, vendor pacts, and employment agreements while providing strategic tax and intellectual property counsel.
Commercial Real Estate and Land Development
Florida property transactions demand deep knowledge of local zoning regulations, land development statutes, and financing structures. The real estate practice assists developers, lenders, commercial landlords, and buyers through every phase of real property transactions. Key capabilities include:
- Negotiating purchase and sale contracts for commercial real estate and residential real estate
- Securing municipal approvals, zoning variances, and development permits
- Drafting commercial leasing agreements and resolving landlord-tenant disputes
- Guiding clients through construction contracts, permitting compliance, and lien issues
- Resolving property boundary disputes, title defects, and easement claims
Clients who find a lawyer at Johnson Pope gain strategic partners dedicated to bringing commercial projects from concept to closing.
Vigorous Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution
When disagreements threaten operations, experienced business litigation attorneys provide aggressive advocacy in Florida circuit courts and federal venues. The litigation department handles high-stakes disputes involving breach of contract, partnership conflicts, shareholder controversies, commercial torts, and intellectual property claims. Recognizing that prolonged courtroom battles can drain enterprise resources, the attorneys frequently utilize mediation and arbitration to resolve disputes efficiently while remaining ready for trial.
Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate Administration
Preserving family wealth across generations requires clear, forward-thinking legal planning. The firm features dedicated estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers who design customized estate plans. These strategies incorporate revocable living trusts, irrevocable trusts, health care directives, and durable powers of attorney to safeguard assets. Following the loss of a loved one, compassionate probate lawyers assist personal representatives and beneficiaries through court administration and dispute resolution.
Why Clients Choose This Clearwater Practice
Clients who consult an attorney at the Clearwater office benefit from proven legal capability:
- Over fifty years of established legal representation and civic leadership in Clearwater
- Dozens of attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America and Florida Super Lawyers
- Multidisciplinary collaboration linking tax, real estate, corporate, and litigation groups
- Practical, transparent fee arrangements and responsive client communication
When you need reliable legal counsel to resolve an urgent commercial dispute, finalize a transaction, or structure your estate, the Clearwater team provides seasoned advocacy.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the South Clearwater area near the intersection of SR 60 / Gulf to Bay Boulevard and U.S. Highway 19, right near the entrance to the Clearwater Mall.
Building Location
This is a newly renovated, prestigious 6-story Class A corporate office building built in 1985 and fully modernized in 2023, known as 311 Park Place. It is located at the intersection of Gulf to Bay Boulevard and U.S. Highway 19, directly across from the Clearwater Mall.
Parking Details
Visitors have access to a spacious, complimentary on-site surface parking lot with 291 parking spaces, offering a convenient 4 per 1,000 SF parking ratio for clients.
Public Transit
Served by Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Route 60 (Clearwater); nearest stop is at Gulf to Bay Boulevard & Park Place Boulevard.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the main lobby of this newly renovated, 6-story Class A office building. Take the high-speed elevators to the third floor to locate the law firm of Johnson, Pope, Bokor, Ruppel & Burns, LLP in Suite 300.