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John M. Ervin is an attorney at Aegis Law, a dynamic business law firm with offices throughout the United States. John works in the Tampa office as part of the corporate practice group team.
John has large firm experience. Prior to forming The John Ervin Law Firm, P.A. John handled a wide variety of large complex transactions as a member of the Corporate Group at Shutts & Bowen, LLP, one of Florida's largest and prestigious law firms.
John’s practice focuses on corporate, regulatory and transactional matters for businesses, real estate developers, charitable organizations and financial institutions. He regularly advises clients regardingmergers and acquisitions, entity formation and business structures, commercial transactions, secured transactions, commercial real estate, commercial leasing, corporate finance, securities, corporate taxation, state and local tax issues and audits and charitable organizations.
A licensed Merchant Marine Officer, John holds a 100 Gross Ton Master Captain’s license with the United States Coast Guard. He regularly advises clients regarding the acquisition and registration of domestic and foreign flagged vessels.
John also dedicates his time and skill to giving back to the greater community. John is an active member of the community and devotes his time to serving various local charitable and civic organizations. He currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Sarasota Downtown Farmer's Market.
John is an active member of Hillsborough County Young Lawyers Division as well as the Young Lawyers Division of The Florida Bar.
| John Mansfield Ervin: | Member at The Aegis Law |
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100 S. Ashley Drive Suite 620 Tampa, FL 33602 |
| Website: | https://aegislaw.com/bio-landing-page-ervin/ |
| Offices: |
Aegis Law
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mergers & acquisitions, purchase/sale, e-commerce, Amazon, contracts, formation, entity formation, shareholder/operating agreements, buy-sell, corporate, LLC, ownershio, buy-out,
Entity selection and formation, operating agreements, compliance, tax planning, trademarks, ownership disputes, buy-out and exit strategies.
Commercial, intellectual property, franchise, licensing, landlord/tenant, consulting agreements, commercial leases, independent contractor agreements, services agreements, manufacture and supply, terms and conditions.
Entity selection and formation, stockholders' agreements, shareholders' agreements, founder's agreements, stock plans, option grants, capital financing, licensing and disputes.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| Sarasota County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's Division | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Tax Section | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Sarasota County Bar Association, County Section | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Sarasota Young Professionals Group | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Business Law Section | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Sarasota Chamber of Commerce | Member | N/A |
| Sarasota County Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Sarasota County Bar Association, Young Lawyer's Division | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Tax Section | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Sarasota County Bar Association, County Section | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Sarasota Young Professionals Group | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Business Law Section | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Sarasota Chamber of Commerce | Member | N/A |
| Sarasota County Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida | Admitted to Practice | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| American Kennel Club | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| American Kennel Club | Member | N/A |
| Early Learning Coalition of Miami-Dade/Monroe, Inc. | Advisory Board | 2014 - 2016 |
| Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, Seek Counsel of Professional Experience | Advocate | N/A |
| Florida Lawyers Network | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Sarasota Downtown Farmer's Market Vendor Association | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division, Seek Counsel of Professional Experience | Advocate | N/A |
| Florida Lawyers Network | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Sarasota Downtown Farmer's Market Vendor Association | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Legal Aid Foundation | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member - Business Law | N/A |
| Sarasota Downtown Farmer's Market Vendor Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Manasota SCORE | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| Manatee County Bar Association, Pro Bono Legal Advice Committee | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| Sarasota County Bar Association, Business Section | Board Member | N/A |
| Legal Aid Foundation | Volunteer Attorney | 2016 - 1900 |
| American Bar Association | Member - Business Law | 2016 - 1900 |
| Sarasota Downtown Farmer's Market Vendor Association | Attorney Member | 2016 - 1900 |
| Manasota SCORE | Volunteer Attorney | 2016 - 1900 |
| Manatee County Bar Association, Pro Bono Legal Advice Committee | Volunteer Attorney | 2016 - 1900 |
| Legal Aid Foundation | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member - Business Law | N/A |
| Sarasota Downtown Farmer's Market Vendor Association | Attorney Member | N/A |
| Manasota SCORE | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| Manatee County Bar Association, Pro Bono Legal Advice Committee | Volunteer Attorney | N/A |
| Sarasota County Bar Association, Business Section | Board Member | N/A |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2017 |
| Avvo Rated - Superb | Avvo | 2017 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2017 |
| Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2017 |
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2016 |
| Avvo Rated - Superb | Avvo | 2016 |
| Client's Choice | Avvo | 2016 |
| Outstanding Service Award | Girls Incorporated of Sarasota, Inc. | 2012 |
| Pro Bono Service Award | University of Maine School of Law | 2007 |
| Pro Bono Service Award | University of Maine School of Law | 2006 |
| Pro Bono Service Award | University of Maine School of Law | 2005 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Bates College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
| Bates College | BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude | 2004 |
| Bates College | BA - Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude | 2004 |
| University of Maine School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude | 2007 |
| University of Maine School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude | 2007 |
| University of Maine School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2007 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2008 |
| University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2008 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 600 Palmetto, L.C. v. Sleek Audio, LLC | Judgement in favor of Landlord |
| Deborah J. Butler v. Patricia C. McGriff | Final Judgment in favor of McGriff (Client) |
| Deborah J. Butler v. Patricia C. McGriff | Final Judgment in favor of McGriff (Client) |
| George E. Bushong v. Sarah M. Peel | Petition for Certiorari Granted, Remanded |
| Legislation- H/S Bill #102, | Signed into law during 2013 legislative session |
| Qu Art, S.A. v. Robert Preiss, R&R Bond Galleries | Recovery of Salvador Dali sculptures |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 48591 | Member in Good Standing | 2008 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Contributions | CS/HB 95 | 2013 |
| Herald Tribute | Shutts & Bowen LLP aquires prominent Sarasota law firm | 2013 |
| Business Observer | Shutts Bowen pushes deeper into gulf coast | 2013 |
| Florida Bar News | On the Move | 2013 |
| Herald Tribune | Big Firm Joins with Sarasota Lawyers | 2013 |
| Portfolio Media (Law360) | Fla.'s Shutts & Bowen Expands To Sarasota With Merger | 2013 |
| Florida Bar News | On the Move | 2013 |
| White Paper | CS/HB 451 - Florida Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act | 2012 |
| Sarasota Herald Tribune | Bill Would Let Charities Keep Ponzi Donations | 2012 |
| Sarasota Herald Tribune | Nadel's gift to Girls Inc. could cripple the organization | 2012 |
| Florida Statutes - Ch. 726 | CS/HB 451 - Fraudulent Transfers | 2012 |
| Sarasota Herald Tribune | Judge awards $1.18 Million to Team of Lawyers led by John Patterson | 2011 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Senate Committe Testimony | Florida Uniform Fraudultent Transfer Act | 2012 |
| House Committe Testimony | Florida Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act | 2012 |
| Sarasota County Bar Association | Undue Influence Hits the Road- Application of the Doctrine in Tria | 2011 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Intern | Norman Hanson Detroy | 2004 - 2005 |
| Legal Intern | United States Dept. Of Justice | 2005 - 2007 |
| Law Clerk | Hodsdon & Clifford LLC | 2005 - 2007 |
| Legal Intern | United States Dept. Of Justice | 2005 - 2007 |
| Owner | Casco Bay Charters | 2006 - 2009 |
| Owner | Casco Bay Charters | 2006 - 2009 |
| Associate | Clark, Partington, Hart | 2008 - 2010 |
| Attorney | Livingston, Patterson, Strickland & Siegel, P.A. | 2010 - 2013 |
| Attorney | Livingston, Patterson, Strickland & Siegel, P.A. | 2010 - 2013 |
| Attorney | Shutts & Bowen, LLP | 2013 - 2016 |
| Attorney | Shutts & Bowen, LLP | 2013 - 2016 |
| President | The John Ervin Law Firm, P.A. | N/A |
| Attorney | Aegis Law | 2018 - 1900 |
| Attorney | Aegis Law | N/A |
