Lowndes - Orlando, FL
Founded in Orlando in 1969, Lowndes is a premier multi-practice commercial law firm representing national corporations, entrepreneurial ventures, real estate developers, and high-net-worth families across Florida in complex transactions, land development, business litigation, and estate planning.
Comprehensive Commercial and Private Wealth Legal Counsel in Orlando
Founded alongside the economic emergence of Central Florida in 1969, Lowndes has served as a cornerstone of legal advocacy and business advisory services for more than five decades. Operating from its headquarters on North Eola Drive in downtown Orlando, the firm houses scores of accomplished attorneys advising regional, national, and multinational enterprises. Lowndes delivers sophisticated, multi-disciplinary legal capabilities tailored to Fortune 500 corporations, private equity firms, developers, healthcare institutions, and private families.
Transformative Commercial Real Estate and Land Use Entitlements
Real estate has been central to the identity of Lowndes since its founding partners began structuring land purchases during the creation of Central Florida theme park corridor. Today, the firm commercial real estate attorneys assist institutional investors and builders with acquisition, financing, zoning variances, comprehensive planning amendments, and environmental permitting. Acting as knowledgeable contract lawyers, the team drafts custom development agreements, architectural contracts, and complex commercial leasing documents that protect financial investments from inception through post-closing operations.
Strategic Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution
When commercial conflicts threaten corporate assets, the firm business litigation lawyers provide decisive advocacy across state and federal courts, mediation panels, and appellate jurisdictions. Lowndes handles breach of contract allegations, shareholder derivative lawsuits, commercial landlord-tenant disputes, intellectual property enforcement, and construction defect claims. The trial team couples aggressive courtroom readiness with strategic alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to minimize overhead and preserve business operations.
Corporate Governance, Mergers, and Business Formation
Starting and expanding a company in Florida dynamic economy requires strong legal scaffolding. As experienced business formation lawyers, the corporate group assists founders, emerging companies, and mid-market enterprises with entity selection, partnership structures, joint ventures, and capital investments. The firm corporate transactional lawyers routinely structure mergers and acquisitions, cross-border corporate governance, and debt recapitalizations, safeguarding executive interests through every business life cycle.
Sophisticated Estate Planning, Trusts, and Wealth Preservation
Lowndes features an elite private wealth practice dedicated to high-net-worth individuals, business founders, and multigenerational families. Operating as skilled estate planning lawyers and probate lawyers, the group crafts bespoke revocable living trusts, dynasty trusts, family limited partnerships, and charitable foundations. Core legal services delivered by Lowndes include:
- Directing master-planned community entitlements, municipal rezoning, and environmental permitting
- Negotiating complex commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and commercial lease contracts
- Representing corporate enterprises and property developers in commercial litigation and appellate proceedings
- Guiding middle-market companies through mergers and acquisitions, business formation, and joint ventures
- Structuring sophisticated estate planning strategies, generational wealth transfers, and living trusts
- Providing fiduciaries with comprehensive probate administration, trust administration, and probate litigation defense
A Half-Century Legacy of Central Florida Civic and Business Leadership
Lowndes is repeatedly recognized in Best Law Firms Tier 1, The Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA. With deep institutional relationships and active community leadership, the firm provides seamless legal solutions. Whether your corporation needs to hire an attorney for a multi-million-dollar land acquisition, you require advice on corporate restructuring, or you seek to find a lawyer to resolve high-stakes commercial disputes, Lowndes offers unparalleled institutional depth and trusted counsel.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the beautiful South Eola neighborhood near Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando.
Building Location
The firm is housed in its own professional office building at 215 N Eola Dr, which features beautifully landscaped grounds. The property is positioned just steps away from the iconic Lake Eola Park and dining spots like Anthony's Pizza.
Parking Details
On-site parking is available for clients, with three surface parking lots located directly around the property providing convenient access at no charge.
Public Transit
Served by LYNX Route 125 (Silver Star Road); nearest stop is at E Robinson St & N Eola Dr.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of the building at 215 N Eola Dr. Visitors will find the primary reception area and client services located directly on the ground floor.