Eric A. Cruz is a partner with Bivins & Hemenway, P.A. Eric's education included a strong emphasis on business and estate planning topics, and he developed further experience with estate planning and probate matters by serving as a student extern in the probate division of the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court in Alachua County, Florida. Eric's practice focuses on business law, real estate transactions, and estate planning. Eric was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and is fluent in Spanish. Professional Recognition: Florida Super Lawyers 2018 "Rising Stars"; Author: “A Warning to Investors in Florida: Superior Liens Survive Foreclosure Sales”, International Society of Primerus Law Firms Stare Decisis Newsletter, 2015; Author: "Homeowners' Associations: Four Common Myths", International Society of Primerus Law Firms Business Law News, 2014;Author: "Common Mistakes Made by Small Business Owners", Important Legal Topics Affecting Companies Today, International Society of Primerus Law Firms Business Law News, 2013;Recognition: Florida Board of Bar Examiners: Selected to provide professional services for the preparation and scoring of the General Bar Examination; Civic: Tampa Connection (Member, Board of Directors 2017-; Former Member and Community Service Chair, Alumni Committee; Member, Class of 2015); Civic: Muller Elementary School Advisory Council (2017-); Civic: Leadership Brandon, Greater Brandon Chamber of Commerce, 2011;Civic: Network Professionals, Inc., Brandon Chapter (Past President, Membership Chair, and Secretary); Civic: New Tampa YMCA Youth Sports Volunteer Coach