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A native of Northwest Florida, Michael received a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Real Estate from Florida State University, and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. Before returning to Florida, he practiced law in Washington, D.C., in the areas of real estate and bankruptcy.
He has held a Florida Building Contractor's certificate since 1984, and lectures in the areas of construction law for courses sponsored by the Florida Department of Transportation and the Florida Association of Home Builders. Memberships include the International Code Council, the Florida Bar Real Property Section and Construction Law Committee, the National Association of Home Builders, and the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, Inc.
Practice areas are Construction, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Environmental & Land Use, Business Law, and Civil Litigation.
| Michael H Crew: | Member at The Southern Legal, P.A. |
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238 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 |
| Website: | www.southern.legal |
| Phone: | 850-244-0400 |
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Southern Legal, P.A.
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Certified Construction Law Expert - The Florida Bar’s highest level of evaluation of attorneys' competence and experience. Licensed Building Contractor since 1984
Extensive experience and college degree in Real Estate
Experienced trial lawyer
Provide expert and practical business advice as well as business dispute litigation
Advice regarding land use laws and zoning regulations
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Homebuilders | Member | N/A |
| Florida Home Builders Association | Local Director | N/A |
| Building Industry Association of Okaloosa-Walton Counites, Inc. | Director | 1997 - 2014 |
| Construction Law Committee - Florida Bar Real Property Section | Member | N/A |
| Southern Building Code Congress | Member | N/A |
| International Code Council (ICC) | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Construction Law Committee | Member | N/A |
| Bankruptcy Bar Association (Northern District of Florida) | Member | N/A |
| Bankruptcy Bar Association (Northern District of Florida) | Member | 2007 - 1900 |
| Assoc. Builders & Contractors, Inc. | Member | 2008 - 1900 |
| Assoc. Builders & Contractors, Inc. | Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Attorney Advisor | 2012 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Attorney Advisor - Lawyers Advising Lawyers | 2012 - 1900 |
| Florida Bar | Attorney Advisor | N/A |
| Florida Bar | Attorney Advisor - Lawyers Advising Lawyers | N/A |
| Construction Lawyers Society of America | Charter Fellow | N/A |
| Construction Lawyers Society of America | Charter Fellow | 2018 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Notable | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018 |
| Florida Licensed Home Inspector | Florida Dept. of Professional Regulation | 2012 |
| Florida Bar Board Certified in Construction Law | The Florida Bar | 2005 |
| Certified Building Contractor | Florida Dept. of Professional Regulation, Construction | 1984 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| Florida State University | Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| The Rushing Company, Inc. and, et al. vs. Assurance Company of America, Inc. | PCA |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Good Standing | 1990 | 11/13/2021 | |
| VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1989 | 11/13/2021 | |
| FL | 81213 | 1996 | 09/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Lawyer | Development Agreements After Nollan v. California Coastal Commission | 1990 |
| Inside Litigation, American Bar Association | When Should the Judge Keep Expert Testimony From the Jury? | 1987 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| ABC - Membership Meeting | Construction Mediation & Arbitration | 2009 |
| FHBA - Continuing Education Seminar | Construction Contracts & Law | 2006 |
| Florida Bar - Construction Law Committee | Construction Drawings and Copyright Law | 2005 |
| FHBA - Contractor Continuing Education Seminar | Construction Contracts & Law | 2005 |
| Fla. DOT - Contracts, Specifications & Laws | Construction Management and Bond Guarantee Program | 1999 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | Bayfront Development, Inc. | 1984 - 1986 |
| Operations Manager | Bayfront Development, Inc. | 1984 - 1986 |
| Partner | Southern Legal, P.A. | 1996 - 1900 |
| Partner | Southern Legal, P.A. | N/A |
