Attorney

CURTIS B. HUNTER

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QUALIFICATIONS

A highly accomplished, proactive and articulate attorney with 15 years of experience. Strong background in contract/transactional law, business/tax law, non-profit organizations, corporate transactions, real estate, estate, tax planning, and litigation. A persuasive individual possessing strong negotiation skills, oral and written communication skills, and superior organizational and project management skills. Demonstrated leadership ability and thrives on multiple tasks.

LEGAL EXPERIENCE

MESSER, CAPARELLO & SELF, P.A., Tallahassee, FL- Attorney (2007 – Present):

• Manager of firm’s tax department, practicing federal and state tax law, tax planning for individuals and businesses

• Represent clients in tax audits/dispute resolution with IRS and Florida Department of Revenue.

• Corporate/transactional law

• Representation of non-profit organizations and boards

• Corporate planning from creation of entities to ongoing structural changes for profit and non-profit entities

• Real estate transactions – negotiation and preparation of purchase/lease agreements; quiet title issues, easements; tax-free exchanges

• State licensing, administrative and compliance issues

• Family Law

• Counsel health care facilities and directors with compliance, tax and regulatory issues

• Involvement in legislative process effecting clients

• Commercial litigation

SMITH, THOMPSON, SHAW & MANAUSA, P.A., Tallahassee, FL- Attorney (2004 – 2006):

• Corporate and contractual law

• Handled all federal and state tax and estate planning matters

• Charitable planning and formation/representation of non-profit organizations

• State regulatory and compliance issues for business owners

• Representation of multiple realtors/agents, developers, and individuals in real estate transactions from contract preparation through settlement

• Negotiations regarding real estate transactions and title issues; purchase/lease agreements; easements, tax-free exchanges, and continuous advisement in general real estate matters

• Family Law

• Commercial litigation

GARDNER, WADSWORTH/WARFEL GOLDBERG, P.A., Tallahassee, FL.- Attorney (1997 – 2004):

• Sole member of firm’s tax/transactional department

• Handled all federal, state and municipal tax matters, and estate and trust planning and administration

• Representation in sale/purchase of businesses and real property; lease agreements; contract negotiations and preparation

• Residential and commercial real estate related tax matters

• Corporate/partnership/LLC formation and business succession planning

• Formation and representation of non-profit organizations

• Family Law

• Employment/contract law

• Counsel for board of physicians and other non-profit organizations

• Federal and state regulatory compliance

• Monitor federal and state legislative action affecting clients

• Landlord tenant and construction litigation

• Commercial litigation

GUNSTER, YOAKLEY, VALDES-FAULI & STEWART, P.A., Stuart, FL.- Attorney (1995 – 1997):

• Member of firm’s Private Client Services Group, prepared sophisticated estate plans for wealthy clientele (irrevocable life insurance trusts, charitable remainder trusts, private foundations, qualified personal residence trusts, intangible tax trusts)

• Representation of multiple non-profit organizations, financial institutions and boards

• Prepare fiduciary and income tax returns, & representation of clients in tax appeals before the IRS

• State and international tax law

• Responsible for advising board of federal and state legislative changes

• Counsel for Martin County Republican Executive Committee

OTHER EXPERIENCE, PROFESSIONAL ADMISSIONS & BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS

• The Florida Bar (Tax Section; Real Property, Probate and Trust Section)

• U.S. Tax Court; U.S. Court of Appeals, 11TH Circuit; U.S. District Court, Southern & Middle Districts of FL

• Capital Medical Society – Board Attorney

• Literacy Volunteers of Leon County, past Board Member/board attorney

• Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce (Leadership Tallahassee Class XVI)

• College Leadership Tallahassee – Founder and Chair of Funding Committee

• Tallahassee Realtors Association, Member

• Leon County Republican Executive Committee, past member

• Legal Services of North Florida – Volunteer attorney for indigent clients

EDUCATION

• MASTERS OF LAW IN TAXATION, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, (1992)

• JURIS DOCTORATE, Cumberland School of Law Birmingham, Alabama (1990)

• B.S. IN FINANCE, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, (1986)

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