ShuffieldLowman - Orlando, FL

Full-Service Business, Real Estate, and Estate Law in Orlando

Headquartered on the seventeenth floor of Gateway Center on Legion Place in downtown Orlando, ShuffieldLowman has established itself as one of the preeminent commercial law practices in Florida. Established in 2003 by Charlie Shuffield, Bill Lowman, and Lynne Wilson, the firm has expanded to more than forty attorneys across five regional offices. The practice provides institutional-grade legal representation combined with responsive, relationship-driven client service, catering to emerging enterprises, family-owned companies, and major corporations throughout Central Florida.

Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Business Formation

Navigating commercial growth and corporate transactions requires precision and commercial foresight. As experienced business formation lawyers and corporate counselors, ShuffieldLowman advises founders and executive teams on entity structuring, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and corporate governance. The firm handles mid-market mergers and acquisitions, private equity placements, and succession plans, ensuring each deal aligns with client strategic and financial goals.

Commercial Real Estate, Development, and Finance

Central Florida continues to experience rapid expansion, making skilled legal guidance vital for property transactions. The firm real estate team assists developers, institutional lenders, landlords, and commercial tenants in navigating commercial real estate purchases, commercial leases, construction contracts, and zoning approvals. Acting as trusted contract lawyers, the attorneys negotiate development agreements, title matters, and loan workouts that protect property investments and prevent protracted disputes.

Vigorous Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution

When disagreements arise, the firm business litigation attorneys provide formidable representation in state and federal courts as well as arbitration panels. ShuffieldLowman manages breach of contract claims, partnership breakups, real estate conflicts, construction disputes, and intellectual property enforcement. The firm combines aggressive advocacy with practical dispute resolution strategies designed to resolve conflicts efficiently while preserving business assets.

Comprehensive Tax Law, Estate Planning, and Probate Administration

The firm provides sophisticated counsel in tax planning, wealth preservation, and probate administration. As skilled wills lawyers and probate lawyers, the legal team crafts comprehensive estate planning strategies, revocable trusts, and business succession models. Their comprehensive practice areas encompass:

• Advising startups and expanding companies on business formation, operating agreements, and corporate structuring
• Guiding middle-market corporations through mergers, acquisitions, and asset sales
• Managing complex commercial real estate acquisitions, development projects, and commercial lease contracts
• Representing businesses and property owners in commercial litigation, real estate disputes, and contract breaches
• Designing advanced estate planning strategies, revocable trusts, living wills, and tax-efficient wealth transfers
• Guiding families and fiduciaries through probate administration and estate dispute litigation

Collaborative Counsel Backed by Industry Recognition

ShuffieldLowman holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell and consistent Tier 1 rankings from Best Law Firms in corporate law. With multilingual capabilities and multiple offices throughout Orlando and Lake County, the firm offers accessible counsel. Whether your company needs to hire an attorney for a merger or you seek to find a lawyer for complex litigation, ShuffieldLowman delivers strategic guidance tailored to your commercial success.