Zimmerman Kiser & Sutcliffe - ZKS Law - Orlando, FL

Full-Service Corporate, Real Estate, and Litigation Counsel in Orlando

For more than four decades, Zimmerman Kiser & Sutcliffe (ZKS Law) has stood as one of Central Florida largest and most respected law firms. Established in 1984 by Bernard J. Zimmerman, Wendell J. Kiser, and Roland A. Jerry Sutcliffe, the firm has guided emerging businesses, financial institutions, developers, and families through complex legal challenges. Based at 315 East Robinson Street in downtown Orlando overlooking Lake Eola, ZKS Law pairs full-service resources with partner-led attention. When commercial enterprises urgently need a lawyer to structure mergers, resolve contract disputes, or close commercial real estate transactions, ZKS Law delivers authoritative legal counsel.

Commercial Real Estate, Land Use, and Financial Transactions

Central Florida rapid growth requires transactional attorneys who understand municipal codes, title regulations, and financing structures. Functioning as experienced commercial real estate lawyers and residential real estate lawyers, ZKS Law assists developers, investors, and lenders throughout the real estate lifecycle. Key practice areas include:

• Commercial Development and Leasing: Assisting clients with property acquisitions, title examination, commercial lease negotiations, and affordable housing transactions.
• Zoning, Permitting, and Land Use: Representing property owners before city councils and county commissions for site approvals, variances, and land development matters.
• Banking and Lending: Representing regional and community lenders in commercial loan documentation, SBA loan closings, and credit facilities.
• Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights: Protecting secured creditors, court receivers, and lenders in commercial workouts, foreclosures, and bankruptcy proceedings.

Corporate Law, Business Formation, and Commercial Litigation

Navigating commercial risks demands sound corporate governance and assertive courtroom advocacy. Acting as trusted business formation lawyers, contract lawyers, and business litigation lawyers, the firm attorneys advise entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, and mid-market companies. The team drafts operating agreements, employment contracts, and governance policies. When contractual breaches or shareholder disputes arise, ZKS litigators defend corporate interests in state and federal courts. If your organization must find a lawyer with deep commercial trial experience, ZKS Law provides strategic courtroom power.

Trusts, Estate Planning, and Wealth Preservation

Preserving family wealth requires thoughtful estate planning and probate administration. As skilled estate planning lawyers, wills lawyers, and trusts lawyers, the firm private client attorneys design tailored estate plans for business owners and high-net-worth families. The practice prepares revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and succession plans. In addition, the firm handles contested trust and estate litigation, guiding fiduciaries and beneficiaries through probate administration with discretion.

Peer-Recognized Central Florida Excellence and Proven Integrity

Zimmerman Kiser & Sutcliffe has been named Central Florida Best Law Firm by the Orlando Business Journal and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, with numerous attorneys listed in Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers in America. Whether managing workers compensation defense, labor compliance, or commercial transactions, clients who hire an attorney from ZKS Law benefit from forty years of institutional stability. Contact the Orlando office today to arrange an initial legal consultation.