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Jeremy T. Cranford
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Jeremy T. Cranford

4.9
78 reviews

4458 Legendary Drive, Suite 350, Destin, FL 32541

Administrative Law, Agents and Brokers Liability, Administrative Hearings and Appeals and 98 more

About Jeremy T. Cranford

My name is Jeremy T. Cranford. I am an attorney who practices in Okaloosa, Walton, Bay, and Santa Rosa Counties of Florida.

I am a Real Estate Litigation Attorney as well as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator (Circuit & Appellate) & Qualified Arbitrator.

I am an experienced analyst, problem-solver, and legal advocate. I do my best to understand my clients and the situations they find themselves in.

For over a decade, I have focused myself almost entirely on Real Estate Law. That began when, following law school (J.D.), I pursued and obtained my Masters of Laws (LL.M.) in Real Estate Law. Then, after years of practice, exhaustive testing, and peer reviews, I became a Board Certified Specialist (B.C.S.) in Real Estate Law. That means that The Florida Bar certifies me as an expert in Real Estate Law. Only about 00.5% of Florida Attorneys are Board Certified in Real Estate Law. Lastly, because of my focus and my ongoing contributions thereto, I am an Executive Council Member of the Florida Bar’s Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section.

I want to talk to you about your real estate projects, disputes, and problems. I am confident that I can help.

 

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Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
November 16, 2025
Hired Attorney Jeremy T. Cranford

Jeremy helped me settle a partition case with a settlement, without needing to go to the magistrate. It was his efforts that led to the settlement, as all communication between myself and the other party had stopped (due to emotions).

Property Law
Posted by Florance
May 12, 2025
Hired Attorney Jeremy T. Cranford

Jeremy was great Always available Responded quickly Very knowledgeable Easy to understand and follow Handled quickly Always followed up on every situation I would recommend him to anyone Was a pleasure to

Residential Real Estate
Posted by Lonnie
March 17, 2025
Hired Attorney Jeremy T. Cranford

This was my first time being involved in a lawsuit and Mr. Cranford provided just the kind of professional support that I needed. He was extremely responsive and carefully explained the applicable law along with the nuances that were key to understanding the foundation and potential risks of my case. His diligence in researching the facts, interviewing witnesses and debunking inconsistencies presented by the opposition enabled me to accurately assess the gravity of my situation. Although we were faced with some difficult decisions, he guided me to a resolution through mediation which satisfied our needs while bringing closure to the situation. I would not hesitate recommending Mr. Cranford to anyone we needs expert real estate legal advice.

 
Response from Jeremy T. Cranford
Dear Client, Thank you so much for working with me on your matter. You were a pleasure to work with. You were very responsive, you were very helpful in collecting information, and you were ready to delve into the issues. Thank you!
Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
December 23, 2024
Hired Attorney Jeremy T. Cranford

Mr. Cranford was very knowledgeable on real estate law and helped cover all angles needed for my case. When things were time senstitive, Mr. Cranford was available and was able to coordinate with many parties to accomplish what was needed. Highly recommended.

Response from Jeremy T. Cranford
I really enjoyed working with you and I am so very glad that we achieved a strong result. In this particular one (as in many) preparation and luck worked together to help us win the day!
Construction Litigation
Posted by Mountain Heating & Cooling Inc
October 30, 2024
Hired Attorney Jeremy T. Cranford

I hired Jeremy Cranford to represent me in a Construction Contract dispute claim. Jeremy was very knowledgeable in construction law and represented me very professionally. Jeremy was able to resolve our dispute to my complete satisfaction. I highly recommend Jeremy Cranford and the Cranford Law Firm.

Response from Jeremy T. Cranford
Dear Client, I am so glad we were able to obtain such a positive result. It is often difficult to achieve such a near-total recovery of sums owed and practical considerations can override. However, our preparation, timing, and luck won the day on this one!
Residential Real Estate
Posted by Caty
August 15, 2024
Hired Attorney Jeremy T. Cranford

Working with Jeremy was an invigorating experience. He provided clear explanations and thoroughly presented all available options tailored to our situation. I highly recommend him to anyone in need of professional assistance. His expertise led to a favorable resolution of our issue. Thank you once again, Jeremy.

Response from Jeremy T. Cranford
Thank you for the recommendation and kind sentiment. I appreciate you and am glad we got your situation resolved.
Property Law
Posted by William
July 25, 2024
Hired Attorney Jeremy T. Cranford

This review would have been completed weeks ago but for the challenge I felt in finding adequate words to describe my extreme satisfaction with Mr. Cranford’s legal representation. My entire professional career was spent in aviation performance research and in upper-level management. I only say that to give reasonable credence to my background in evaluating quality. Mr Cranford demonstrated outstanding, well-deserved, and comforting confidence in his abilities, impressive faculty for uncovering relevant precedents entombed in substantial bodies of arcane historical data, and superb subject matter scholarship and expertise both during one-on-one interactions and before the court. I was fortunate to retain his counsel and cannot recommend him highly enough to others seeking support with any complex real property issue or dispute. And, let me add, the legal profession is made all the better by his kind, thoughtful and professional demeanor. (J.C. – Sincere thanks!)

 
Response from Jeremy T. Cranford
Dear Client, I enjoyed working with you. Thank you for all your kind thoughts. I appreciate you and, while I hope that you don't need assistance again, I am here if you ever do! Sincerely, Jeremy
Water Law
Posted by Susan
May 28, 2023
Hired Attorney Jeremy T. Cranford

In addition to this lawyer being very knowledgeable, he seemed to truly care about me and my circumstances.

Response from Jeremy T. Cranford
Dear Susan, I really enjoyed discussing your situation with you and helping you through it. Your review is particularly insightful - these situations are almost always very hard on the client and my role is to try to help under difficult circumstances.
Real Estate
Posted by Laura
May 03, 2023
Hired Attorney Jeremy T. Cranford

We were so fortunate to have found Jeremy as our attorney. Throughout our process, Jeremy was always responsive, courteous and professional. On top of that he truly is brilliant. He knows the laws and it shows in his work against opposing attorneys. We felt like we were in great hands with Jeremy and would most definitely have him as our counsel if needed in the future. So grateful to have had him as our attorney.

 
Response from Jeremy T. Cranford
Dear Client, Thank you so much for your positive thoughts. I enjoyed working with you guys so very much and I wish you guys the best in all things! Sincerely, Jeremy
Debtor and Creditor
Posted by Marvin
April 27, 2023
Hired Attorney Jeremy T. Cranford

Jeremy is an exception to the myth surrounding attorneys. He was easy to contact and great at updating progress on my case. He made things happen quickly which saved me a lot in fees If I ever need an attorney in Florida again he will be my first choice. Exceptional service. Thanks Jer

Response from Jeremy T. Cranford
Dear Client, I am so glad that we were able to resolve it so swiftly and so firmly in your favor. I enjoyed working with you and how well you understood the situations when I explained them to you. I wish you the best in all things! Sincerely, Jeremy
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Areas of Law

  • Administrative Law 1
    • Administrative Hearings and Appeals
  • Professional Liability 3
    • Agents and Brokers Liability
    • Architects and Engineers Liability
    • Directors and Officers Liability
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Arbitration
    • Mediation
  • Trusts and Estates 4
    • Asset Protection
    • Estate Litigation
    • Estate Planning
    • Powers of Attorney
  • Asset Recovery
  • Banking Law 2
    • Commercial Banking
    • Mortgages
  • Contracts 1
    • Breach of Contract
  • Business Law 13
    • Business Enterprises
    • Business Formation
    • Business Litigation
    • Business Planning
    • Buying and Selling of Businesses
    • Closely Held Business Law
    • Family Business Law
    • Joint Ventures
    • Limited Liability Company Law
    • Partnership Law
    • Professional Practices
    • Small Business Law
    • Strategic Alliances
  • Chancery and Equity
  • Litigation 2
    • Civil Litigation
    • Complex Litigation
  • Civil Practice
  • Debtor and Creditor 2
    • Collections
    • Creditors Rights
  • Commercial Law
  • Real Estate 7
    • Commercial Leasing
    • Commercial Real Estate
    • Condominium Law
    • Cooperative Housing Law
    • Easements
    • Homeowners Association Law
    • Residential Real Estate
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Constitutional Law
  • Construction Law 3
    • Construction Defects
    • Construction Litigation
    • Mechanics Liens
  • Wills and Probate 2
    • Contested Wills
    • Living Wills
  • Conveyancing
  • Corporate Law 4
    • Corporate Commercial Law
    • Corporate Finance
    • Corporate Governance
    • Corporate Litigation
  • Elder Law
  • Eminent Domain
  • Environmental Law 3
    • Environmental Cleanup
    • Environmental Permitting
    • Wetlands
  • Finance 1
    • Project Finance
  • Investments 2
    • Financial Services Law
    • Venture Capital
  • Government 1
    • Government Relations
  • Resorts and Leisure 2
    • Hospitality Law
    • Resort Timeshares
  • Inheritance
  • Leases and Leasing
  • Loan Modification
  • Alcoholic Beverages 1
    • Liquor Licensing
  • Natural Resources 3
    • Mining and Minerals
    • Oil and Gas
    • Water Law
  • Municipal Law
  • Property Damage
  • Property Law
  • Taxation 1
    • Property Tax
  • Quiet Title
  • Regulatory Law
  • Securities 1
    • Securities Fraud
  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Trade Secrets
  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use
  • Other 2
    • Complex and Multi-District Litigation
    • Real Estate Litigation

Practice Details

  • Languages
    English
  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Accepted Credit Cards
    American Express
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    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Video Calls
    Offers Video Calls
    Video Call Options
    Zoom
    Skype
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Cranford Law, PL
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Okaloosa County Property Appraiser v. Carol A. Hamby, 128 So.3d 802 (Fla 1st DCA 2013)(Plaintiff/Appellate-Respondent ("Taxpayer"), by Mr. Cranford, filed suit asserting that Defendant/Appellate-Petitioner ("PA") deprived Taxpayer of the equity of Taxpayer's claimed-homestead improperly both (1) procedurally, without notice
    opportunity to be heard (a violation of the due process clause of the Federal
    Florida Constitutions)
    , (2) substantively, upon a faulty determination by the PA that the Taxpayer did not use claimed-homestead as Taxpayer's permanent residence. PA moved the Circuit Court to dismiss the action asserting that Section 194.171, F.S. deprived said jurisdiction upon the elapse of sixty (60) days from the mailing of a 'Notice of Intent to Lien' under 196.161, F.S. Taxpayer, by Mr. Cranford, filed written argument
    orally argued (1) that Section 194.171, F.S. did not operate upon 196.161 retroactive actions, (2) that even if it could, PA failed to demonstrate compliance with the requirement of 'certification under 193.122(2), F.S.' required by 194.171, F.S., (3) that Taxpayer's timely petition to the Value Adjustment Board (improperly summarily dismissed without hearing)
    prompt filing of Circuit Court action thereafter, each served to ensure that the Circuit Court did hold jurisdiction
    could, therefore, adjudicate those claims presented. Taxpayer, by these arguments, prevailed upon this issue at the Circuit Court. PA petitioned the First District Court of Appeals of Florida ("1st DCA") to issue a writ of prohibition that would have restrained the Circuit Court from continuing in the action on the same basis. Ordinarily, the appellate court would review the matter
    issue an order to show cause directing the respondent to file a written brief to resist the petition for writ. Sensing an opportunity to save the client's resources, Mr. Cranford moved to supplement those materials filed by the PA with those materials the Taxpayer, by Mr. Cranford, had filed in the Circuit Court. The 1st DCA granted motion to supplement
    issued a denial of PA's petition for writ of certiorari via a per curiam denial. Thus, Taxpayer prevailed at the appellate level without having to file a written brief or expend those significant resources ordinarily necessary when involved in appellate-level litigation.)
  • Additional Links
    http://www.cranford.law/ http://www.cranford.law

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2009, Missouri
    2010, Florida
    2011, Kansas
    Memberships
    The Florida Bar, The Missouri Bar and, The Kansas Bar (Inactive)
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Miami
    Class of 2010
    LL.M.
    Real Estate

    University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law
    Class of 2009
    J.D.
    Phi Alpha Theta (Historical Studies Honors Society), Phi Alpha Delta (Law School Fraternity)
    Other Education
    Missouri State University
    Class of 2006
    B.A.
    Economics, cum laude, Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics Honors Society)
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified Specialist (Real Estate Law), The Florida Bar, Board of Legal Specialization

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Principal at Cranford Law, PL
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4458 Legendary Drive, Suite 350Destin, FL 32541U.S.A.

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    Jeremy T. Cranford was admitted in 2009 to the State of Missouri.
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