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Jacqueline Alicia Salcines
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26 years serving your real estate, business law and debt settlement needs
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Lissette Benitez Ortiz
August 17, 2023
Rating:
10
Jacqueline is an excellent attorney and I would recommend her to my clients.
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Biography
With over 26 years of experience in the legal field, I hold dual degrees in Law and Accounting. I take pride in offering sound legal advice across various areas including real estate, business litigation, debt settlement, foreclosure, and landlord-tenant issues. As a real estate lawyer and title agent, I have successfully conducted over 5,000 closings for both national and international clients, ensuring they receive reliable legal guidance. I also assist clients with contract review and manage litigation in cases where contracts lead to disputes. My solid understanding of banking and mortgage laws enables me to effectively represent clients in foreclosure and debt settlement defenses. I am committed to protecting my clients every step of the way.
Practice Areas
- Real Estate Law
- Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
- Foreclosure Defense
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Landlord Tenant
- Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
- Collections
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
Additional Practice Area
- General Civil
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
Collection
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
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- 11th Circuit
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Languages
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Owner/Attorney
- Jacqueline A. Salcines, PA
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- Federal and state law criminal defense Associate 1999-2000
- Richard J. Diaz, PA
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- Associate practicing Federal and State white collar criminal defense.
Education
- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D. | LAW
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- Honors: Dean's List, Who's Who among American Law Students, Law review
- Activities: Law Review, Mock Trial
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- University of Miami
- B.B.A. (1995) | Accounting/Business
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- Honors: Honor Roll
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Awards
- Top Attorney for 2016
- Top Attorneys 2016
- Awarded prestigious Top Attorney North America
- Client Pick Best Attorney
- Avvo
- Boutique Law Firm of the Month
- Florida Lawyer Magazine
Professional Associations
- Legal Aid Pro Bono Attorney
- Attorney
- - Current
- Activities: Provide Pro bono services to low fee panel members and citizens in need of lawyer services; held lectures, seminars on Landlord tenant law and real estate matters
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- Business Network Inc. (BNI)
- Founder/Member
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- Activities: Networking attorney
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- Attorney
- Attorney Member
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- Activities: Real Estate Attorney
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- Attorney's Title Insurance Fund, Inc.
- Title Agent
- - Current
- Activities: Title Agent
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- Dade Couny Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Cuban American Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Florida Bar Real Property Section
- Attorney
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- Florida State Bar # 183008
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Florida Legal Aid
Speaking Engagements
- Short Sales Pros and Cons, Miami Association of Reators
- How to Successfully Negotiate a Short Sale and avoid a judgment, One Path CLE
- Coral Gables Show Case, Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce
Certifications
- Real Estate Associate
- Miami Association of Realtors
Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Salcineslaw
Videos
What is the easiest way to transfer title to real estate in Florida and are there any implications?
What is the easiest way to transfer title to real estate in Florida and are there any implications? In Florida, a deed is your title to the property and there...
Why do I need title insurance?
Why do I need title insurance? In my practice, I get many clients that come in in order to handle their real estate transaction if they are buyers or sellers,...
Why it is important to hire a lawyer before you sign an as is contract?
Why it is important to hire a lawyer before you sign an as is contract? Many buyers and sellers alike rely on their real estate agents or brokers to protect...
Legal Answers
33 Questions Answered
- Q. Can my LLC and wife be on a quit claim deed together?
- A: Yes, of course. An LLC can hold title together with any individual. Best to consult with a real estate attorney to prepare it for you and record.
- Q. Divorce: how to keep the shared house with mortgage and equity loan?
- A: Sorry you are going through this and facing divorce. It sounds like it would be uncontested if you are able to reach an agreement regarding the house. Since its marital residence you are each entitled to half unless there is a prenuptial agreement or other document you didnt mention. Assuming she will agree to be bought out that is something that can be done and a quit claim deed prepared so she signs title to you as part of the final judgment of dissolution. If she is not in agreement, but cant pay the house this may be something to bring up to the Judge to show you can afford it and can pay it and are making a claim for it. There are many ways to address it. My best advice is to consult ... Read More
- Q. Commercial tenant in Florida faces rent and tax issues despite lease terms on escalation limits.
- A: 25% increase is outrageous and may clearly cause you to default. It does not sound like the landlord is abiding by the terms of the Contract. However, to be sure, the best way is to send the Contract to a real estate lawyer. Once we review it, we can advise if in fact there is a clause that caps or limits the increases and what other terms pertain to the rent. Perhaps there is one clause that cancels this out, but not sure till its reviewed. If the landlord is in breach and the rent cant be increased, then you have the right to continue to pay the regular rate. Florida has just repealed sales tax on commercial rentals so in October your rent will further go down if that is being collected. ... Read More
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