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Joseph Colombo received his B.A. in Literature from Vassar College in 1991, and his J.D. with honors from the University of Miami School of Law in 1997. While in law school, Mr. Colombo was a Dean’s Merit Scholar and a member of the Inter-American Law Review. Upon graduation, Mr. Colombo spent several years at Holland & Knight, LLP, at the time the world’s largest law firm, where he focused his practice on real estate matters. In 2002 he opened his own Melbourne, Florida law firm where he practices primarily in the areas of real estate and construction litigation.
Mr. Colombo currently represents some of the largest developers and construction companies in Central Florida, as well as approximately 40 condominium and homeowners’ associations in Brevard County. Over the past ten years he has focused his practice on representing homeowners in mortgage foreclosure defense litigation. He has litigated well over 2,000 mortgage foreclosure cases in his career. Mr. Colombo is frequently invited to lecture attorney organizations, homeowners’ groups, etc., throughout Central Florida, regarding foreclosure proceedings and alternative solutions to foreclosure.
In the local community, Mr. Colombo serves as the Brevard County Director for the Boards of Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. and Legal Advocacy Center of Central Florida, Inc., who, working in tandem, are the largest providers of free legal services for low income residents of Central Florida.
| Joseph Gian Colombo: | Member at The Mommers & Colombo |
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2020 W. Eau Gallie Blvd Ste. 106 Melbourne, FL 32935-3114 |
| Website: | http://www.josephcolombolaw.com |
| Phone: | 321-751-1000 |
| Fax: | 321-751-1001 |
| Offices: |
Mommers & Colombo
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I can assist you throughout the foreclosure process whether your goal is a loan reinstatement or loan modification or whether you wish to pursue a deed in lieu of foreclosure, a short sale or go to trial to resolve the matter.
I handle all phases of residential or commercial Evictions for both Landlords and Tenants.
I handle hurricane damage insurance claim disputes.
For buyers or sellers, I can handle your residential or commercial real estate closings including all title work and title insurance.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sons of Italy | Member | N/A |
| Sons of Italy | Member | N/A |
| Phi Alpha Delta | Member | N/A |
| Spellman-Hoeveler American Inn of Court | Pupil | 1994 - 1997 |
| Phi Alpha Delta | Member | N/A |
| Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity | Member | N/A |
| Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| City of Cocoa Redevelopment Agencies | Attorney | N/A |
| U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Brevard County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Redevelopment Association | Member | N/A |
| American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| City of Cocoa Redevelopment Agencies | Attorney | N/A |
| U.S. District Court - Middle District of Florida Bar | Member | N/A |
| Brevard County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Florida Redevelopment Association | Member | N/A |
| Association For Retarded Citizens - Brevard | Vice-Chair of the Board | 1997 - 2007 |
| Vassar B. Carlton American Inn of Court | Barrister | 1997 - 2006 |
| Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Trial Lawyers Association | Member | N/A |
| Town of Indialantic Code Enforcement Board | Attorney | N/A |
| Town of Indialantic Code Enforcement Board | Attorney | N/A |
| Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator | Arbitrator | N/A |
| Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator | Arbitrator | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division Board of Governors | Governor | 2002 - 2004 |
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | N/A |
| United States Supreme Court Bar | Member | N/A |
| Florida 18th Judicial Circuit (Brevard and Seminole County) | Qualified Guardian Ad Litem | N/A |
| Florida 18th Judicial Circuit (Brevard and Seminole County) | Qualified Guardian Ad Litem | N/A |
| Brevard Bar Foundation | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Brevard Bar Foundation | Lifetime Member | N/A |
| Brevard Bar Foundation | Lifetime Member | 2007 - 1900 |
| CLSMF | Executive Committee Member | 2011 - 1900 |
| Legal Advocacy Center of Central Florida, Inc. | President of Board of Directors - Brevard County Representative | 2011 - 1900 |
| Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. | President of Board of Directors - Brevard County Representative | 2011 - 1900 |
| CLSMF | Executive Committee Member | N/A |
| Legal Advocacy Center of Central Florida, Inc. | President of Board of Directors - Brevard County Representative | N/A |
| Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. | President of Board of Directors - Brevard County Representative | N/A |
| CLSMF | Executive Committee Member | N/A |
| Legal Advocacy Center of Central Florida, Inc. | President of Board of Directors - Brevard County Representative | N/A |
| Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida, Inc. | President of Board of Directors - Brevard County Representative | N/A |
| Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida | Chairman of Fundraising Committee | N/A |
| Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida | Chairman of Fundraising Committee | N/A |
| Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida | Chairman of Fundraising Committee | 2015 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell® | 2020 |
| A.V. Preeminent Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory | 2018 |
| Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| 5.0 out of 5.0 Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Certified By The Court As An Attorney Fee Expert Witness | 18th Judicial Circuit | 2015 |
| AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2007 |
| Qualified Guardian Ad Litem | Florida 18th Judicial Circuit | 2006 |
| Trial Skills Certificate | National Institute for Trial Advocacy | 1999 |
| Dean's Merit Scholarship | University of Miami School of Law | 1995 |
| Excellence For the Future Awards | CALI | 1995 |
| Credited Law Professor Research Assistant | University of Miami School of Law | 1995 |
| Excellence For The Future Award | C.A.L.I. | 1995 |
| Inter-American Law Review | University of Miami School of Law | 1994 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Vassar College | B.A. | 1991 |
| Vassar College | B.A. | 1991 |
| Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law | Certificate | 1995 |
| Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law | Certificate | 1995 |
| University of Miami School of Law | Law | 1997 |
| University of Miami School of Law | Law | 1997 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Birkhead v. Board of Adjustment of City of Cocoa Beach, 739 So.2d 728 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999) | Client, City of Cocoa Beach, won appeal to Fifth DCA. |
| City of Fort Walton Beach v. Taxpayer's Petition Committee, 6 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 205a (1999) | Client, City of Fort Walton Beach, won trial. |
| Foreclosure cases dismissed | Dismissal |
| Leigh vs. U.S. Bank Trust, N.A. | |
| Unique Beers, Inc., v. Pugsley Brewing LLC, (Case No. 5D09-4193 Fla. 5th DCA) | N/A |
| Unique Beers, Inc., v. Pugsley Brewing LLC, (Case No. 5D09-4193 Fla. 5th DCA) |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 118184 | Member in Good Standing | 1997 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Today | Condominium Law | 2012 |
| Waverider Magazine | Foreclosure Proceedings and Alternative Solutions | 2011 |
| Florida Today | Legal Backup Dips Foreclosure Filings | 2011 |
| Space Coast Community Law School | Foreclosure Proceedings | 2010 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida | Foreclosure Prevention | 2016 |
| Space Coast Community Law School | Foreclosure Proceedings | 2015 |
| Space Coast Community Law School | Homeowners' Association Law | 2013 |
| City of Palm Bay Foreclosure Assistance Seminar | Foreclosure Prevention | 2013 |
| Brevard Paralegal Association | Foreclosure Defense Strategies | 2012 |
| Oviedo H.O.A Presidents' Association | Summary of New Laws for Chapter 720 | 2011 |
| National Business Institute (CLE) | Advanced Issues In Foreclosure | 2011 |
| Brevard County Certified Mediator Training | Foreclosure Mediation | 2011 |
| Space Coast Community Law School | Foreclosure Proceedings | 2010 |
| Short Sales - Melbourne Association of Realtors | Foreclosure Process | 2010 |
| Brevard Paralegal Association | Residential Foreclosure Proceedings | 2009 |
| Inns of Court | Jury Selection | 2005 |
| Inns of Court | The Voir Dire Process | 1997 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistant | Vassar College | 1986 - 1990 |
| Law Clerk | Peters, Robertson, Lax, Parson, Welcher, Mowers & Passaro, P.A. | 1994 - 1997 |
| Law Clerk | Peters, Robertson, Lax, Parson, Welcher, Mowers & Passaro, P.A. | 1994 - 1997 |
| Associate | Holland & Knight LLP | 1997 - 2000 |
| Associate | Holland & Knight LLP | 1997 - 2000 |
| Associate | Brown, Ward, Salzmann & Weiss, P.A. | 2000 - 2002 |
| Associate | Brown, Ward, Salzmann & Weiss, P.A. | 2000 - 2002 |
| Partner | Mommers & Colombo | N/A |
| Partner | Mommers & Colombo | 2002 - 1900 |
| Partner | Mommers & Colombo | N/A |
