Unger Law Group

Jeffery P. Buak represented local governments for five years and understands how they work and act. This knowledge benefits his clients in the approval and development stages of real estate development and adds to his practice in real estate and land use law.  He is a partner in the Orlando office, where he is the department head of the Real Estate Practice Group.

As a lawyer who has represented nationwide real estate developers, he has handled large transactions and alternative financing agreements, including off-balance sheet purchases and land-banking arrangements.  Mr. Buak also works with local businesses on commercial and residential real estate transactions in Orlando, Florida.  Overall, clients include residential and commercial real estate developers and property owners of all sizes.

Representing and practicing before local governments is also a significant portion of his practice, as such, he is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in City, County and Local Government Law.

Development - In projects ranging from single buildings to developments of regional impact, Mr. Buak assists developers, property owners and investors with buying, developing, selling, leasing and converting residential and commercial property.

Finance - Works with lenders and borrowers on interim and permanent mortgage loans on commercial projects.  Also handles workouts, bankruptcies, foreclosures and restructuring of troubled projects.

Construction - Helps developers, home builders and contractors with contracts and other construction-related issues.

Land Use and Zoning - Advises companies on land use and zoning, and regularly appears before local, state and federal agencies.

Eminent Domain and Condemnation - Represents property owners, business owners, lessees and mortgagees in eminent domain and condemnation proceedings, as well as with inverse condemnation proceedings.

Title Insurance - Acts as agent for most major title insurance companies, in issuing owners and mortgagee title insurance policies for both residential and commercial transactions.

It takes a strong combination of skills to compete in today's real estate market.  And our team can help you from first assessment to final sale.  Our practice group has the experience to know what works, the knowledge to solve tough problems and the sophistication to use the latest strategies.

We handle projects of all sizes: residential and condominium developments, office buildings, shopping centers, industrial parks, hotels and resort properties, hospitals and manufacturing plants.  We have helped clients reach their goals with successful deals and effective negotiations.  Attorneys in our firm also have Florida Bar board certification and training.  These top attorneys use a hands-on approach to work directly with you from start to finish.

Using this combination of skills, experience and client service, we've served as trusted advisors to major companies in U.S. and international markets.

Certification

• Florida Bar Board-Certified in City, County and Local Government Law
• Application for Board Certification in Real Estate Law pending
• Authorized Title Agent

Education

• J.D., St. Thomas University, 1993
• B.A. Political Science, University of Central Florida, 1989