Keating & Schlitt, P.A - Orlando, FL
Keating and Schlitt, P.A. is an established boutique business and real estate law firm in Orlando, Florida, founded in 1988, delivering personalized counsel in commercial real estate acquisitions, residential closings, business formations, and commercial lending transactions.
Trusted Real Estate and Corporate Counsel in Downtown Orlando
For more than three decades, Keating and Schlitt, P.A. has served as a cornerstone of legal counsel for property developers, financial institutions, and commercial business owners across Central Florida. Founded in 1988 by Orlando native John Kingman Keating, the boutique practice delivers sophisticated legal counsel in a personalized setting. Situated on East Colonial Drive adjacent to downtown Orlando, the firm pairs transactional knowledge with responsive attorney representation. If your enterprise is acquiring commercial acreage, negotiating a lease, or securing financing, deciding to hire an attorney with decades of local experience ensures your transactions proceed smoothly.
Central Florida remains one of the most dynamic real estate markets in the nation. Navigating this rapid development requires thorough contract drafting, title examination, and keen awareness of local zoning regulations. Clients who urgently need a lawyer to resolve loan complications, finalize a closing, or address commercial lease disputes rely on the firm's strategic focus. By maintaining strong connections across the business community, the firm builds enduring relationships with clients throughout Orange County and statewide.
Comprehensive Real Estate and Business Practice Areas
As versatile business and real estate lawyers, the attorneys at Keating and Schlitt, P.A. provide tailored counsel across a broad range of practice areas:
- Commercial Real Estate Lawyers: Representing buyers, sellers, developers, and institutional lenders in purchasing, developing, and conveying office buildings, retail centers, industrial facilities, and master-planned subdivisions.
- Residential Real Estate Lawyers: Guiding purchasers, sellers, and mortgage lenders through residential property sales, title examinations, easements, and comprehensive closing services.
- Commercial Lending and Finance: Advising commercial banks and private lenders on construction loans, mortgage documentation, loan workouts, and foreclosure proceedings.
- Business Formation Lawyers: Assisting entrepreneurs and investors with corporate structuring, limited liability company formation, partnership agreements, and operating covenants.
- Contract Lawyers: Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial lease agreements, purchase and sale contracts, vendor covenants, and buy-sell agreements.
- Business Litigation Lawyers: Protecting corporate interests in commercial contract disputes, landlord-tenant conflicts, and property-related contested proceedings.
Recognized Professional Excellence and Community Roots
The firm has consistently earned high marks for professionalism and ethical integrity. Founding partner John Kingman Keating holds the prestigious AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest standards of legal capability. Furthermore, the practice is a proud member of the Orange County Bar Association 100 Percent Club and actively supports local legal aid programs. This blend of legal precision and community dedication has made the firm a reliable partner for Central Florida corporate leaders.
Why Partner with Keating and Schlitt for Your Transaction
Whether embarking on an innovative land development project, launching a commercial venture, or purchasing commercial property, having seasoned legal representation is essential to preserving your investment. When you need to find a lawyer who combines personalized attention with decades of sophisticated transactional skill, Keating and Schlitt, P.A. provides dependable counsel. Contact their Orlando office today to schedule a comprehensive legal consultation and move forward with total confidence.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the charming and historic Park Lake Highland neighborhood of Downtown Orlando.
Building Location
This three-story professional office and educational building houses the Florida State University College of Medicine (Orlando Regional Campus), as well as multiple private commercial tenants. It is located near Park Lake Park and Lutheran Church.
Parking Details
Visitors can park in the building's surface customer parking lot located directly adjacent to the property, which offers free parking for clients, or use the public surface parking spaces nearby.
Public Transit
Served by Lynx Route 28 (E. Colonial Dr./Azalea Park); nearest stop is at E Colonial Dr & Highland Ave.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the building through the main front entrance on the ground floor, head into the central lobby, and take the elevator or stairs to the third floor. Walk down the hallway to find the offices in Suite 300.