Real Estate Legal Summit 2018


06 Sep

28th Annual Real Estate Legal Summit

28th Annual Real Estate Legal Summit

Thursday, September 6, 2018 (8:00 AM) to Friday, September 7, 2018 (5:30 PM)
8.00 CE Hours
Wyndham Orlando Resort - 8001 International Dr, Orlando, Orlando, Florida

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28th Annual Real Estate Legal Summit


Early Bird Extended! Space is Limited; Register Now!:

ORRA Members $134
CFREAC Attorneys: $134 (CALL 407.513.7268 to register)
Non-Members: $149


WHO SHOULD ATTEND?  HEAR THE LATEST UPDATES ON TODAY'S LEGAL ISSUES IN REAL ESTATE

Today's real estate market presents REALTORS® with great challenges and risks. It is imperative that REALTORS® are current on the latest legal developments and changes so that business risks can be minimized.  The Real Estate Legal Summit will benefit REALTORS® at all levels of experience. The panel of experienced real estate attorneys will provide answers to even the most challenging issues.   Register now and block your calendar; space is limited!   Attorneys gain 9 CLE, including 2.5 hours of ethics and 1 hour technology!  Topics include:

“What Would You Do?”
Roland Acosta, Esq. & Sultana Haque, Esq.
REALTORS face complications every day.  "What Would You Do?" takes real life scenarios of the struggles REALTORS face and discusses the best course of action in those circumstances. 

Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Housing
Jay Small, Esq.
Overview of inclusionary zoning in general and also as a potential answer to the statewide crisis of lack of affordable housing. 

Copyright plus Considerations in Advertising/Social Media
Kristy Harrington, Esq.
Copyright issues which affect REALTOR advertising and listings, as well as an examination of some of the laws, regulations, and policies that apply to advertising online and through social media.

Realtor Websites, Service Animals, the FHA and the ADA
Rosemary O’Shea, Esq.& Joyce Cox, Esq.
How the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the two hot topics of service animals and Realtor website design and accessibility

More real-life examples with “What Would You Do?”

HOA Liens and Related Issues
AJ Stanton, Esq.
Analysis of such homeowner and condo association matters under FL Statute Chapters 720 and 718, including determining liability for assessments, acquiring good title, and amending association declarations. 


Unlicensed Practice of Law and Addenda Drafting 
Lew Oliver, Esq.
Discussion of ways REALTORS accidentally fall into the unlicensed practice of law, including pitfalls associated with preparing contracts and drafting addenda language.

Escrow Management
Robert Borr, Esq.

Rules and regulations that apply to the use and maintenance of broker escrow accounts, including common examples of mistakes with escrowed funds.  

FR/BAR Addenda 101
Andrew Fisher, Esq.
Examination of the individual addenda that make up the FR/BAR Comprehensive Rider, as well as when to use each particular addendum. 

Medical Marijuana Update, Liquor Licensing, and Zoning
Tara Tedrow, Esq.
Review of recent changes to FL laws and regulations involving medical marijuana and their impacts on matters such as zoning, business licensing, and standard lease terms. 

Cocktail Reception
Enjoy a complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres with the presenters, attorneys and members of your REALTOR® family at Cooper’s Hawk, 5:45 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.


Your registration includes:
• 8 CE Specialty Credits (does not qualify for Core Law CE credits)
• CLE Credits: 9 hours of general continuing legal education credit, 2.5 hours of ethics credit, and 1.0 technology credits!
• Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch
• Comprehensive reference materials
• Complimentary parking
• Meet and greet with attorneys during designated break times


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Special Disabilities: Accommodated with advance notice.


CANCELLATION/NO-SHOWS
Forfeiture of registration fee for cancellations received within 5 days of program date or for no shows. If you wish to cancel your education class or course registration, please contact ORRA's Professional Development Department at 407.513.7268 or e-mail education@orlandorealtors.org. Thank you.

Wyndham Orlando Resort - 8001 International Dr, Orlando
Wyndham Orlando Resort - 8001 International Dr, Orlando
Orlando, FL 32819

Robert Borr, Esq.

Andrew Fisher, Esq.
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Andrew brings to Fisher|Law over thirteen years of real estate related experience, not only as an attorney, but also as a licensed real estate broker, licensed mortgage loan originator, and as a real estate investor, all of which provide real world practical experience.

Andrew practiced real estate law at Baker & Hostetler LLP, a top firm in Orlando (and the nation), as well as commercial litigation, general business, real estate, and local government law at the Orlando law firm of Brown, Garganese, Weiss & D’Agresta P.A.

Andrew’s real estate law practice has focused on Realtor® association and multiple listing service issues and support, along with issues related to opening, running, and managing a real estate brokerage office. Andrew handles real estate closings (commercial and residential) and real estate professional issues related to DBPR and FREC.

After many years of medium and large law firm service, Andrew was feeling constrained and desired more autonomy. He decided to leave and start his own boutique law firm.

Sultana Haque

Kristy Harrington, Esq.

Lewis Oliver, Esq.
The Principal Attorney for Oliver Title Law is Lewis M. Oliver III. Lew earned his B.A.
Undergraduate Degree from Stetson University in DeLand, Florida in 1981 (summa cum laude, with highest honors), and his J.D. Law Degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C in 1984 (cum laude, with honors).

Lew has been a Member of the Florida Bar in good standing continuously since 1985. He has focused his entire 30+ year career on real estate and related matters. He regularly teaches seminars to Buyers, Sellers, Lenders and Realtors. He has conducted THOUSANDS of real estate closings over the years.

Lew is one of the Top 1% Largest Title Agents in Florida.

Tara Tedrow


Tara Tedrow is a senior associate at Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. and the Co-Chair of the Cannabis & Controlled Substances Group. Tara’s practice focuses on land use and development, as she works with clients statewide on entitling projects for commercial, residential, industrial, office, and mixed uses. The other side of Tara’s practice entails working with clients in complex regulated industries such as alcoholic beverage and medical marijuana licensing. Tara is a regular presenter and speaker at industry seminars and conferences and advises a variety of clients on the impacts of marijuana regulations. Tara works with physicians, lenders, real estate developers, landlords, ancillary service providers, licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers and Medical Marijuana Treatment Center license applicants, helping them to navigate the ever changing regulatory landscape of marijuana. In the fall of 2018, Tara will be an adjunct professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where she will be the first in the State to teach a course on Medical Marijuana Law and Policy.

Roland Acosta

Rosemary O'Shea

Joyce Cox

Erin Prete, Esq.

Jay Small

A.J. Stanton, Esq.

CANCELLATION/NO-SHOWS
Forfeiture of registration fee for cancellations received within 5 days of program date or for no shows. If you wish to cancel your education class or course registration, please contact ORRA's Professional Development Department at 407.513.7268 or e-mail education@orlandorealtors.org. Thank you.