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Roberto F. Fleitas III

Roberto F. Fleitas III

Fleitas & Arca, PLLC
  • Business Law, Real Estate Law
  • District of Columbia, Florida
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Biography

Roberto F. Fleitas III has extensive legal experience in Business Transactions, Real Estate Law and Finance. Mr. Fleitas' representative clients include real estate developers, financial institutions, REITs, private equity and opportunity fund investors, multinational corporations, local businesses and high net worth individuals. Mr. Fleitas' extensive transactional practice includes: complex real estate transactions, mezzanine financing, joint venture investments, structuring of partnerships and limited liability companies, commercial lending/real estate finance transactions, asset based lending, syndications, co- lending arrangements, special asset restructuring, disposition of distressed real estate assets, as well as troubled loan workouts. Mr. Fleitas has represented financial institutions, small businesses, not-for-profits, and developers in transactions totaling over $550 Million. Mr. Fleitas is Board Certified in Real Estate Law by the Florida Bar. Mr. Fleitas is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell, and was selected as a SuperLawyers (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018). Mr. Fleitas also received the Top Rated Lawyers Award as published by the Daily Business Review (2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018). He recognized in the South Florida Legal Guide as a Top Up and Comer for 2018. He was also recognized by Florida Trend’s Legal Elite for 2018.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
District of Columbia
District of Columbia Bar
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Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Attorney
Fleitas & Arca, PLLC
Current
Education
Stetson University College of Law
LL.M.
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Stetson University College of Law
J.D.
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Stetson University
MBA
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University of Miami
B.A.
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Awards
AV Rated
Martindale Hubbell
SuperLawyers-Rising Stars
Superlawyers
Top Rated Lawyers
Daily Business Review
Top Up and Comer
South Florida Legal Guide
Top Up & Comer
Florida Trend’s Legal Elite
Professional Associations
Cuban American Bar Association
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Miami-Dade County Bar Association
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Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar
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Florida Bar Real Estate Board Certification Committee
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United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
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United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
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United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
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United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
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United States Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
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United States Court of International Trade
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United States Tax Court
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Florida State Bar  # 908541
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Let the Buyer Be…“Aware?”
The Bulletin, Dade County Bar Journal
The "Jury" System of The People's Republic of China
St. Pete Bar Journal
Speaking Engagements
Legal News and Review
Radio Broadcast on the topic of Commercial Real Estate Transactions.
Certifications
Board Certified Real Estate Attorney
Florida State Bar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Roberto F. Fleitas III's Website Profile
Website
Fleitas & Arca, PLLC Website
Blog
Florida Investment Blog
Videos
What is the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)? What is the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)?

What is the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA)?

How Does the Fed Affect Mortgage Rates? How does the fed affect mortgage rates?

How Does the Fed Affect Mortgage Rates?

fleitaspllc   Why Should Foreign Individuals and Businesses Retain a Lawyer to Handle Their Real Estate Transactions? Why should foreign individuals and business retain a lawyer to handle their real...

fleitaspllc Why Should Foreign Individuals and Businesses Retain a Lawyer to Handle Their Real Estate Transactions?

Can I Airbnb my Condo Unit? Can I Airbnb my condo unit?

Can I Airbnb my Condo Unit?

Who Pays for Real Estate Broker’s Services? Who pays for real estate broker’s services?

Who Pays for Real Estate Broker’s Services?

Why Should a Buyer Have an Attorney Perform a Title Search on a Property Being Purchased? Why should a buyer have an attorney perform a title search on a property being purchased?

Why Should a Buyer Have an Attorney Perform a Title Search on a Property Being Purchased?

Why Should a Buyer Have an Attorney Perform a Lien Search on a Property Being Purchased? Why should a buyer have an attorney perform a lien search on a property being purchased?

Why Should a Buyer Have an Attorney Perform a Lien Search on a Property Being Purchased?

When do I get the deed? When do I get the deed?

When do I get the deed?

What is the Foreclosure Process and how Long Does It Take? What is the foreclosure process and how long does it take?

What is the Foreclosure Process and how Long Does It Take?

What is the difference between a promissory note and a mortgage? What is the difference between the promissory note and the mortgage?

What is the difference between a promissory note and a mortgage?

What is title insurance and must I have it? What is title insurance and must I have it?

What is title insurance and must I have it?

What isn't covered by title insurance? What isn't covered by title insurance?

What isn't covered by title insurance?

What is a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR)? What is debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR)?

What is a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR)?

What is portability? What is portability?

What is portability?

What is the difference between a title company and a real estate attorney? What is the difference between a title company and a real estate attorney handling my closing?

What is the difference between a title company and a real estate attorney?

What is the difference between marketable and insurable title? What is the difference between marketable and insurable title?

What is the difference between marketable and insurable title?

What is an estoppel letter? What is an estoppel letter?

What is an estoppel letter?

What is a non-ad valorem tax? What is a non-ad valorem tax?

What is a non-ad valorem tax?

What is a land trust? What is a land trust?

What is a land trust?

What is a re-issue credit on title insurance? What is a re-issue credit on title insurance?

What is a re-issue credit on title insurance?

What is a small business administration loan? What is a small business administration loan?

What is a small business administration loan?

What is a survey and what is the purpose of a survey? What is a survey and what is the purpose of a survey?

What is a survey and what is the purpose of a survey?

What is an ad valorem tax? What is an ad valorem tax?

What is an ad valorem tax?

What is a notice of commencement? What is a 1031 exchange?

What is a notice of commencement?

What is a 1031 exchange? What is a 1031 exchange?

What is a 1031 exchange?

What is a Butler Rebate? What is a Butler Rebate?

What is a Butler Rebate?

What is a closing statement? What is a closing statement?

What is a closing statement?

What is a construction loan? What is a construction loan?

What is a construction loan?

What is a homestead exemption? What is a homestead exemption?

What is a homestead exemption?

What do I need to bring at the closing? What do I need to bring at the closing?

What do I need to bring at the closing?

What happens at the closing? What happens at the closing?

What happens at the closing?

What costs can I expect to pay at the closing as a seller? What costs can I expect to pay at the closing as a seller?

What costs can I expect to pay at the closing as a seller?

What are documentary stamp taxes? What are documentary stamp taxes?

What are documentary stamp taxes?

What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

What are Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac?

What are mechanic’s liens? What are mechanic’s liens?

What are mechanic’s liens?

What are the Differences Between a Commercial Real Estate Transaction and Buying a House? What are the differences between a commercial real estate transaction and buying a house?

What are the Differences Between a Commercial Real Estate Transaction and Buying a House?

What are the differences between a line of credit and a term loan? What are the differences between a line of credit and a term loan?

What are the differences between a line of credit and a term loan?

What costs can I expect to pay at the closing as a buyer? What costs can I expect to pay at the closing as a buyer?

What costs can I expect to pay at the closing as a buyer?

Should inspections be performed before you buy? Should inspections be performed before you buy?

Should inspections be performed before you buy?

If there is no written lease, how much notice must my landlord give me to terminate a tenancy in Florida? If there is no written lease, how much notice must my landlord give me to terminate a tenancy

If there is no written lease, how much notice must my landlord give me to terminate a tenancy in Florida?

If I am buying commercial real property, do I need an environmental site assessment? If I am buying commercial real property, do I need an environmental site assessment?

If I am buying commercial real property, do I need an environmental site assessment?

If I do not Close on the Sale of my old Home Before I am Ready to Close on my New Home, I Will not Have Enough Money. What Will Happen? If I do not close on the sale of my old home before I am ready to close on my new home, I will

If I do not Close on the Sale of my old Home Before I am Ready to Close on my New Home, I Will not Have Enough Money. What Will Happen?

If I do not Have a Signed Lease Agreement, can my Landlord Raise my Rent Whenever he or she wants to do? If I do not have a signed lease agreement, can my landlord raise my rent whenever he or she

If I do not Have a Signed Lease Agreement, can my Landlord Raise my Rent Whenever he or she wants to do?

How much will I need for closing costs? How much will I need for closing costs?

How much will I need for closing costs?

How do you calculate LTV or loan-to-value ratio? How do you calculate LTV or loan-to-value ratio?

How do you calculate LTV or loan-to-value ratio?

How much money will a lender provide for my home purchase? How much money will a lender provide for my home purchase?

How much money will a lender provide for my home purchase?

Do I need a lawyer for my closing as a buyer? Do I need a lawyer for my closing as a buyer?

Do I need a lawyer for my closing as a buyer?

Do the buyer and seller need to be physically present for the closing? Do the buyer and seller need to be physically present for the closing?

Do the buyer and seller need to be physically present for the closing?

Do I need a lawyer for my closing as a seller? Do I need a lawyer for my closing as a seller?

Do I need a lawyer for my closing as a seller?

Can a same-sex married couple buy a home together? Can a same-sex married couple buy a home together?

Can a same-sex married couple buy a home together?

Can someone go to the closing for me? Can someone go to the closing for me?

Can someone go to the closing for me?

Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
Q. If the county clerk's office closes and a deed cannot be recorded, what protects the buyer?
A: In the event of a recording office closing, title insurance underwriters, as of now, should continue to insure the gap by a temporary inability to record. So when a commitment is issued, the policy and CPL protections should remain in force as if the transaction was properly recorded on the day of disbursement. This, however, is changing daily. We have also begun implementing the use of a mutual indemnification agreements from both the Buyer and Seller to supplement this growing concern.

Please visit our website for more information at: http://fleitaslaw.com.
Q. We are selling our home for cash. What fees is each party responsible to pay? We live in Florida
A: The contract determines what closing costs are paid by each party to the transaction. Having said that, typically, as a seller, you should expect to pay real estate commissions. You should also expect to pay documentary stamp taxes on the deed. You will also be required to pay for the title search and any cost related to correcting title defects.

Please visit our website at: https://www.fleitaslaw.com for more information.

Below you will find a link to a Video FAQ, addressing this very question. "What Costs can I Expect to Pay at the Closing as a Seller?" https://www.fleitaslaw.com/what-costs-can-i-expect-to-pay-at-the-closing-as-a-seller.html
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Fleitas & Arca, PLLC
Ocean Bank Building
782 NW Le Jeune Rd
Miami, FL 33126
Telephone: (305) 442-1443
Fax: (305) 442-9944