our Services
We are a full-service law firm specializing in local government, business, real estate and utility law. We are dedicated to providing exceptional service and fostering long-term relationships with our clients. Reach out to us today to see how we can assist you.
Services We Are Proud to Offer
At Stone & Gerken, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner for our business clients, serving as their outside general counsel throughout the entire life cycle of their enterprises—from formation to maturity or sale. We understand that every business journey is unique, and we are here to provide guidance at each stage.
Our team is experienced with the complex challenges local municipalities face daily. We have decades of experience representing local communities in a variety of capacities, including as City Attorney, Special Master, and Special Counsel. Our reputation speaks for itself. We love our local communities and are grateful for the opportunity to provide quality legal services.
Utilities providers often face unique legal challenges that require specialized expertise. At Stone and Gerken, we are committed to addressing those challenges and providing effective solutions. As trusted outside general counsel for numerous utility clients, we represent both municipal and non-governmental entities, including water, wastewater, electric, non-potable water, and solid waste collection systems.
At Stone and Gerken, we provide a comprehensive suite of real estate law services designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Whether you require assistance with real estate contracts, financing instruments, easements, title matters, liens, commercial or residential leases, landlord/tenant issues, or litigation, our experienced team is here to help.
Stone and Gerken’s extensive experience in local government, business, and real estate law gives us a unique perspective and expertise in serving clients in the construction industry. Our firm represents a wide range of stakeholders in the construction sector, including owners, developers, general contractors, specialty contractors, design professionals, and material suppliers, delivering tailored legal solutions to our diverse clientele.
Stone and Gerken has handled estate planning for our clients since our founding. While our firm’s primary focus is on business, local government, and real estate law, we provide estate planning services including wills and trusts, business succession planning, and probate administration.
Stone and Gerken brings deep expertise in our primary practice areas, enabling us to provide comprehensive litigation services tailored to your unique needs. We work with local governments, business owners, real estate professionals, and other commercial clients, providing the knowledge and expertise to represent your interests effectively.
Stone and Gerken provides comprehensive commercial and residential real estate closing services, including contract and document preparation, escrow management, title policy issuance, and assistance with document recording. Our legal expertise and personalized service delivers better outcomes and a better overall experience for our clients—something a traditional title company may not offer.
Those We Serve
We selectively represent clients including local governments, utilities, lenders, businesses, and individuals whose needs are well-met by our unique qualifications. Our lawyers are focused on creative problem solving for our clients, many of whom we represent on a long-term basis. We are prepared to meet your challenges.
Local Governments | Businesses | Utilities | Lenders | Individuals
WE DO GOOD WORK
FOR GOOD PEOPLE.
Convenient Real Estate Closings
For your convience, we have a separate office to handle all of your real estate closing needs. Learn more about our real estate closing services.
632 E. 5th Ave., Mount Dora, Florida 32757
Email: diane@stoneandgerken.com | Telephone: 352-887-1700 | Fax: 352-357-2474
