Holden, Roscow & Caedington PL - Gainesville, FL

Comprehensive Real Estate and Estate Planning Advocacy in Gainesville

Navigating significant property purchases, commercial development projects, or family wealth preservation requires an attorney who combines local market insight with transactional precision. Holden, Roscow and Caedington PL has represented homeowners, corporate leaders, and families across Alachua County and North Central Florida for over fifty years. Tracing its origins to 1972 when founding partner Charles Chic Holden opened his Gainesville practice, the firm provides dependable counsel without unnecessary bureaucracy. When you need to hire a real estate lawyer or find an estate planning attorney who will protect your investments, this dedicated team delivers seasoned advocacy tailored to your unique objectives.

Residential and Commercial Real Estate Transactions and Title Services

Real estate acquisitions involve major capital investments and complex legal documentation. Unlike standalone title agencies that cannot offer legal advice, the attorneys at Holden, Roscow and Caedington PL are licensed title agents and members of the Florida Bar who bring legal analysis directly to the closing table. Whether buying a home, selling commercial property, or leasing office facilities, having experienced residential real estate lawyers ensures your transaction is handled smoothly:

• Drafting and reviewing residential purchase contracts, seller financing terms, and warranty deeds
• Commercial real estate lawyers services, including zoning reviews, development planning, and commercial leases
• Title examinations, title defect cures, and title insurance issuance via First American and Old Republic
• Drafting custom wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare surrogate designations
• Compassionate probate administration and trust settlement through Florida circuit courts
• Business formation lawyers services for limited liability companies, partnership pacts, and contract negotiation

Proactive Estate Planning, Trusts, and Probate Settlement

Preserving family assets and ensuring seamless transfers across generations requires proactive legal planning. The firm estate planning lawyers design tailored instruments that honor client intentions while minimizing probate expenses and estate taxation. When a loved one passes away, their attorneys guide personal representatives and trustees through every phase of Florida probate and trust administration, ensuring compliance with statutory deadlines and resolving creditor matters efficiently.

Decades of Civic Leadership and Trusted Professional Standing

Partners Charles I. Chic Holden, John F. Roscow IV, and Jesse Caedington bring decades of civic leadership to Gainesville, having served on the Builders Association of North Central Florida, the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce, and local real estate councils. Holding prestigious AV Preeminent peer review ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, Holden, Roscow and Caedington PL offers the wisdom and stability clients rely upon for life most critical legal decisions.