JEFFREY A. SCHWARTZ, ESQ.
**** ****** **** *****, ***** 150
MAILING ADDRESS:
SARASOTA, FL 34238
Office Phone/Fax: 941-***-****
Cell: 941-***-****
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QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
A highly accomplished attorney complemented by over 15 years of real-estate law experience. Currently a
licensed Real Estate Agent of 12 years and 5 years as a licensed Real Estate Broker. As a Title Agent for
Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company, a member of the Fidelity National Financial, Inc. family of title
companies, Jeffrey is affiliated with a group that collectively represents the largest title insurance and escrow
services company in the world.
A proven, experienced manager and effective team member; able to respond quickly and accurately to evolving
laws and regulations. Thorough knowledge of short-sales, foreclosures, condominium law, title insurance, loan
documents, and other financial instruments,. Ability to draft and negotiate finance-related provisions for complex
business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions.
o Ability to manage multiple teams and projects while maintaining a commitment to integrity
o Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since April of 2012
o Licensed to practice law in the State of Connecticut since November of 1997
EDUCATION Western New England College School of Law, Springfield, MA
Juris Doctor, 1997
University of Hartford, Hartford, CT
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, 1994
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
CURRENTLY Jeffrey A. Schwartz, P.A., Sarasota, FL
Attorney (4/12-Present)
Solo Practitioner offering real estate related services. Title Agent for
Commonwealth Land Title Insurance Company. Handling title
services, real property closings, short sales, residential and commercial
leases. Currently representing several condominium associations with
matters related to the Florida Condominium Act and collections.
PREVIOUS WORK Florida Gulfside Properties/Bella Villino Realty, Inc., Sarasota, FL
EXPERIENCE Licensed Real Estate Broker/Property Manager (2/06-11/11)
Property manager at 348 unit condominium complex; responsibilities included
managing rental pool, owner relations and supervision of venders. Handled all
aspects of marketing and sales of developer units; including advertising, customer
and lender relations.
Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate, Inc., Sarasota, FL
Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate (1/05-2/06)
Handled all aspects of marketing and sale of residential properties; responsibilities
included advertisement, providing customer service and representation, locating and
screening potential buyers, dealing with lenders, scheduling closings and acting as
liaison to closing agents.
Coldwell Banker Referral Network, Inc. Home Office; Weston, FL
Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate (9/03-1/05)
Handled referrals through the Coldwell Banker Referral Network; responsibilities
included dealing with individuals interested in buying and selling property throughout
Florida, identifying their specific needs and referring them to sales associates in their
area or the area they wish to purchase property.
Coldwell Banker Highlands Properties, Inc., Lake Placid, FL
Licensed Real Estate Sales Associate (9/02-9/03)
Handled all aspects of marketing and sale of residential properties; responsibilities
included advertisement, providing customer service and representation, locating and
screening potential buyers, dealing with lenders, scheduling closings and acting as
liaison to closing agents.
The Rothenberg Law Offices, Wethersfield, CT
Associate Attorney (5/00-9/01)
Managed all aspects of caseload for firm specializing in family and personal injury law;
responsibilities included collections, personal injury, divorce, appellate practice, jury
and court trial and trial preparation, depositions and miscellaneous discovery,
extensive motion practice, oral advocacy, client counseling and residential loan
closings.
Tobin & Melien, New Haven, CT
Associate Attorney (11/98-5/00)
Managed all aspects of diverse general practice caseload; responsibilities included
collections, personal injury, divorce, appellate practice, jury and court trial and trial
preparation, depositions and miscellaneous discovery, extensive motion practice, oral
advocacy and client counseling, commercial and residential loan closings.
Day, Berry & Howard, Hartford, CT
Contract Attorney (2/98-11/98)
Reviewed documents for relevance to ongoing litigation; responsibilities included
coding and analyzing documents for inclusion in database, conducting quality control
of team member document coding, providing guidance and support to team, review
and analyzing documents in preparation for taking depositions and for court trial.