Neal Kalis - Real Estate Transactions & Corporate Law Attorney

Davie, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Plantation, Weston, Lauderhill, Hallandale, Pembroke Pines, Broward, South Florida, Ocala, Gainesville, Central Florida

Neal Kalis is a highly experienced, dedicated and a solution oriented attorney who is recognized for his multi-disciplined transactional practice, which encompasses corporate, probate, real estate, land use and zoning law.

Kalis is often called upon to handle the most complex of real estate transactions. In 2006, he represented a seller in Fort Lauderdale throughout a consummated $80,000,000 beachfront hotel transaction from 1999 thru 2003. He served as the lead land use attorney in obtaining the approval for a 28 story condominium on the previous and historic Lauderdale Beachfront Hotel Property.

His clients also call on him to work with government officials and agencies, banks, property owners and the other critical links necessary to effectuate a solution to a client's problem. Kalis was one of the organizers and served as a director and general legal counsel for a local community bank from its conception in 1986 thru its merger to a larger financial institution in 2004.

The personal relationships Neal has developed in Broward county and throughout Florida over the last three decades as an active member in the legal, civil, philanthropic and government sectors of our communities have consistently proven to be invaluable in helping him to achieve the best possible outcomes for his clients.

Kalis is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates an attorney has reached “the height of professional excellence” and “is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.”

His professional and business experience includes chartering, serving on the Board of and as attorney for a community bank, owning and developing land for residential and commercial projects as well as continued ownership of commercial rental properties.

His community involvements include: memberships in the Hollywood Rotary Club (which he served as President from 1984-1985); the Davie/Cooper City Chamber of Commerce (which he served as President in 1984-1985); he has served as a Trustee of the Old Davie School Foundation, Inc. since 1994; served the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) of Davie, Florida since 1988 (including as Chairman 1996-2001 and Vice Chairman both from 1994-1996 and 2003-present); and currently serves as Chair for Broward County Education Facilities Authority. Mr. Kalis has also served as a member, officer and director of a number of homeowners and condominium associations.

Practice Areas:
• Business and Corporate Law
• Real Estate Development
• Commercial Litigation
• Foreclosure
• Real Estate Financing
• Wills, Trusts, Probate
• Ad Valorem Taxation (Agricultural Classification, Exemptions and Valuations)

Bar Admissions:
• Florida, 1974
• U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 1975
• University of Florida, J.D. degree, 1974

Education:
• Tulane University, 1966 - 1968
• University of Florida, B.S.B.A. 1971
• University of Florida, J.D. degree, 1974

Awards & Honors:
• Martindale Hubbell – AV Rating Professional Associations and Leadership

Professional Associations and Leadership Activities:

• Chairman: Davie Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
• Co-Chairman: Davie Economic Deveolpment Council
• Trustee: The Old Davie School Historical Museum
• Member: Broward County Bar Association
• Member: The Florida Bar Association
• Member: Hollywood Rotary Club
• Member: Davie/Cooper City Chamber of Commerce
• President: 1st Title Trust Title, Inc.
• Trustee: Old Davie School Foundation, Inc.
• Chairman: Broward County Education Facilities Authority
• Board Member: Davie Economic Development Council
• Former President: Hollywood Rotary Club
• Former President: Davie/Cooper City Chamber of Commerce

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KALIS & KLEIMAN – Attorneys & Counselors at Law

KALIS & KLEIMAN is a Real Estate Transaction and Commercial Litigation law firm serving clients in Davie, Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood, Plantation, Weston, Lauderhill, Hallandale, Pembroke Pines and all of Broward and South Florida. KALIS & KLEIMAN also serves clients in Ocala, Gainesville and Central Florida.