Real Estate Law

Practicing in Brevard & Indian River Counties, Florida

What is Real Estate Law?

Real estate transactions, whether residential, commercial, or investment-related can be some of the most significant and complex legal dealings you'll face. At Dill, Evans & Rhodeback, we provide knowledgeable, hands-on legal support to individuals, investors, developers, and businesses throughout Florida. Our experienced real estate attorneys help you navigate the legal process with confidence, clarity, and the assurance that your interests are protected at every step.

Whether you’re buying your first home, negotiating a commercial lease, resolving a title issue, or closing a multimillion-dollar development deal, we’re here to make the process smooth, secure, and legally sound.

Residential Real Estate Services

Buying or selling a home in Florida? We guide homeowners, realtors, and lenders through every legal aspect of a residential real estate transaction, including:

Contract drafting and review
FSBO (For Sale By Owner) assistance
Title examination and insurance
Escrow and closing services
Resolution of title defects and lien issues
Boundary disputes and easements

We ensure your closing is handled correctly and that your rights as a buyer or seller are protected.

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

Commercial real estate deals are high-stakes and legally intricate. We represent property owners,
investors, developers, landlords, and tenants in transactions and disputes involving:

Office, retail, and industrial leases
Commercial property purchases and sales
Real estate investment structuring (LLCs, partnerships)
Zoning and land use compliance
Financing, due diligence, and environmental issues
Construction and development contracts

We help clients close deals efficiently while mitigating risk and avoiding costly legal pitfalls.

Real Estate Litigation & Dispute Resolution

When conflicts arise, our real estate litigation team provides assertive, strategic representation in Florida
courts and alternative dispute resolution forums. We handle:

Breach of contract and specific performance claims
Landlord-tenant disputes
Quiet title actions
Property line, easement, and boundary disputes
Foreclosure and mortgage litigation
Construction and contractor claims

Our goal is to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting your property and financial interests.

Land Use, Zoning & Permitting

We assist developers, builders, and property owners in navigating local, county, and state regulatory
processes, including:

Rezoning applications
Special use permits and variances
Development approvals and entitlements
Code compliance and violations

Our firm builds strong working relationships with local agencies to help clients avoid delays and move projects forward smoothly.

Title Services & Closings

Our office offers in-house title services through trusted partners, making your closing streamlined and
secure. We provide:

Title searches and defect resolution
Issuance of title insurance
Drafting of deeds and affidavits
Complete closing coordination

With our team, you’ll know that every document is correct, every detail is checked, and every risk is addressed before the deal is done.

Real Eѕtаtе Lаw Diѕрutеѕ

Disputes оvеr rеаl estate аrе common. Often times they are not tурiсаl diѕрutеѕ associated with buуing and ѕеlling рrореrtу. They may include соnѕtruсtiоn contracts, defects, titlе, аnd deed problems.

There is a broad rаngе of disputes that саn оссur in оthеr аѕресtѕ of real estate lаw. Bоundаrу diѕрutеѕ, injuriеѕ оn рrореrtу, trеѕраѕѕ, nuiѕаnсе, аnd еnсrоасhmеnt are examples.

It iѕ imроrtаnt tо hаvе a real еѕtаtе attorney who iѕ lооking оut fоr уоur соnсеrnѕ while rеviеwing all rеаl estate dосumеntѕ fоr ассurасу аnd for рrоtесtiоn. Rеаl estate lаw can be a соmрliсаtеd and timе-соnѕuming experience, but a real еѕtаtе lаwуеr will hеlр to nаvigаtе you through the process. Contact us today to discuss your situation.

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Business Law

From entity formation to contract disputes, we protect your business at every stage.

Litigation

Skilled courtroom representation for civil disputes, with a focus on efficient, results-driven resolution.

Estate Planning

Personalized wills, trusts, and guardianship plans that protect your family and legacy.

Local Government Law

Experienced counsel for municipalities, special districts, and community associations throughout Florida.

Real Estate Law

Legal guidance for buyers, sellers, and investors through every step of the transaction.

Probate Law

Helping families navigate the probate process with clarity, compassion, and efficiency.

Testimonials

      
   Dill, Evans & Rhodeback
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   Nancy C 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the privilege of Attorney Perez and Nicole handling my Aunt's estate.They could not have been more professional and timely. I will always appreciate how this was handled. Nicole made me feel very at ease.Most importantly,I trust this firm .A law firm from NJ recommended them.Thank you again Nicole and Attorney Perez.
  
 
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   Diane Munson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This Sebastian local law firm provided us with excellent service and credible legal advice from trust creation to trust amendments through trust administration. Comprehensive services also included home sale closing and title preparation. It was helpful to have all services provided by one firm that handled elder law, real estate issues, and family dynamics with expertise and compassion. We had complete confidence and trust in our attorney, Mr. Perez, and appreciated the experience and kindness of the paralegal staff. Even the receptionist was excellent. Prices for services were fair. We continue to rely on this firm for our legal needs.
  
 
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   Gail Snyder 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I want thank the entire office staff for all their help getting me through the process of selling my home. Thank you
  
 
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   Bob Carnevale 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very informative
  
 
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   Jeanette Shlepr 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Easy to work with to get my affairs in order.  Excellent cost to have a bundle of documents prepared and filed.  I highly recommend them.
  
 
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   Kyle Montgomery 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was having some issues with my mother's property after she passed away. I talked with Raul who was able to handle all the issues with this in the courts. The office staff and everyone involved made this a streamlined process for me. Very clear communication with every step, were upfront on the process and professional.  I would highly keep recommend to anyone in need.
  
 
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   Jan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Always available and extremely help with whatever issues you may have
  
 
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   J Walker 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Johnathan Rhodeback and the staff at Dill Evans & Rhodeback were great to work with - Professional and responsive. I was referred to Johnathan to handle some messy real estate matters. In short, everything was resolved very efficiently. Johnathan gave me great counsel, explaining each situation clearly and patiently. I am happy to recommend Johnathan and the firm.