Category: Blog

5 Contract Clauses Every Florida Small Business Should Get Right

Most contract disputes do not start with a bad deal. They start with a good deal written in vague language, signed by two people who were getting along at the time. By the time the relationship sours, the only thing that matters is what the document actually says. We see the same handful of clauses cause […]

Kistemaker Business Law Group Welcomes Summer Interns for 14th Year!

Now in its 14th year, the Kistemaker Business Law Group (KBLG) Summer Internship program welcomes another new class of exceptional students! This very successful program is available to prospective law students looking to gain valuable legal experience and greater insight into the practice of real estate, business, condo/HOA, and construction law as well as landlord […]

Attorney Erum S. Kistemaker Selected to Florida Super Lawyers for 11th Consecutive Year!

Erum S. Kistemaker, Esq., Managing Attorney and Shareholder of Ormond Beach’s Kistemaker Business Law Group, has been selected to Florida Super Lawyers for the 11th consecutive year. The top 5% of the lawyers in Florida are selected by Super Lawyers. The Community Association (Condo/HOA), construction, real estate, business law and landlord and tenant law attorney […]

Attorney Erum Kistemaker Celebrates 18 Years with Her Ormond Beach Law Firm

Kistemaker is a condo, HOA, real estate, business, landlord and tenant law attorney who has been active in new and changing legislation on Florida’s condo laws. Ormond Beach attorney Erum Kistemaker is celebrating 18 years of owning her all-women boutique law firm, Kistemaker Business Law Group. Kistemaker is a condo, HOA, real estate, business, landlord […]

Ormond Beach Attorney Launches “The Legal Lifestyle” Brand

As seen in Observer Local News Erum S. Kistemaker, managing attorney and shareholder of Ormond Beach’s Kistemaker Business Law Group, has launched a new lifestyle brand — The Legal Lifestyle. According to a press release, the new brand was created organically as part of Kistemaker’s entrepreneurial and personal journey. “A few years ago,” Kistemaker said, […]

Consult Highlights at Kistemaker Business Law Group

This month, our team has been busy assisting with a wide range of real estate, HOA/condo, and business law matters consultations, including: At Kistemaker Business Law Group, we take pride in providing practical solutions tailored to each unique situation. Whether advising a board, protecting a homeowner, or structuring a business deal, our focus is always on clarity, […]

September Wins & Successes at Kistemaker Business Law Group

September was another productive month for our team. We are proud to share some of the matters we successfully advanced and resolved for our clients: Condo & HOA Law – Guided associations through complex disputes, including selective enforcement claims and hurricane shutter compliance, ensuring statutory rights were protected. Litigation Successes – Prepared and filed strong […]

Understanding the Difference Between a Condo/HOA Lien and a Construction Lien in Florida

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When dealing with real estate in Florida, liens are an important legal tool that protect the interests of various parties. Two common types of liens that property owners and buyers may encounter are Condo or HOA liens and Construction liens. While both affect the property, they serve different purposes and follow different legal rules. Understanding […]

5 Signs It’s Time to Incorporate Your Florida Business

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Running a business in Florida is an exciting venture—but it’s also one filled with important legal decisions that can affect your future growth, liability, and profitability. One of the most significant choices you’ll face as an owner is whether, and when, to incorporate your business. Incorporation isn’t just about formality—it’s about protection, credibility, and creating […]