Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Winter Park, FL
Alexandre Mestdagh PA is a boutique law firm dedicated to providing ethical and high-quality legal services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. With expertise in real estate, business law, litigation, commercial finance, and international tax matters, we serve local, regional, and international clients from our base in Winter Park, Florida. Our attorneys combine decades of experience with a personalized approach, ensuring clients receive practical, cost-effective solutions grounded in both legal rigor and business acumen.We specialize in navigating complex transactions, resolving disputes, and offering strategic counsel to individuals, developers, business owners, and lenders. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our track record of successful real estate closings, business transactions, and litigation outcomes. Fluent in multiple languages and deeply rooted in the Central Florida community, we pride ourselves on delivering responsive, client-focused representation that prioritizes long-term relationships and measurable results.
Services
Real Estate Law
Business Transactions
Litigation
Commercial Finance
Ad Valorem Tax Appeals
International Tax Planning
Construction Defect Disputes
Landlord-Tenant Representation
Entity Formation
Judgment Collections
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer 18+ years of combined real estate and business law expertise tailored to Florida's market.
- Our attorneys are certified mediators and licensed title insurance agents with international transaction experience.
- We provide cradle-to-grave mortgage transaction support, combining litigation and closing expertise.
- Our team includes Florida Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent-rated attorneys.
- We maintain a 90%+ success rate in contested foreclosure cases through strategic litigation.
Services
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice covers transactions, development, and dispute resolution for residential and commercial properties. We handle contracts, closings, title insurance, zoning, and land use matters. Clients benefit from our dual expertise in transactional work and litigation, ensuring comprehensive protection throughout property ownership cycles.
Business Transactions
We assist with entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract negotiations, and business succession planning. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance on asset protection structures and tax-efficient ownership arrangements. We specialize in cross-border transactions for international clients operating in Florida markets.
Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients in commercial disputes, construction defect claims, and appellate matters. We combine aggressive courtroom advocacy with alternative dispute resolution strategies to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing client costs and business disruption.
Commercial Finance
We represent lenders and borrowers in acquisition, development, and construction financing. Our services include loan documentation, title review, and workout arrangements for distressed assets. We handle transactions ranging from $500K to $50M across diverse property types including mixed-use developments and industrial parks.
Ad Valorem Tax Appeals
Our tax specialists challenge unfair property assessments through administrative appeals and court proceedings. We leverage proprietary valuation models and industry connections to secure significant tax savings for commercial property owners across Florida's major asset classes.
People
Alexandre Mestdagh
Founding Attorney
With 18+ years of experience, Alexandre specializes in real estate transactions and international tax planning. He holds dual law and MBA degrees from the University of Florida and is fluent in French.
Steve Wall
Partner
Steve focuses on construction law and litigation, bringing technical expertise in lien foreclosure and insurance coverage. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School and serves on the Florida Bar Construction Law Committee.
Christopher Hamilton
Partner
A Florida Super Lawyers honoree, Christopher handles complex real estate and banking litigation. He provides end-to-end mortgage transaction support and has resolved over 300 foreclosure cases successfully.
Helen Ford
Partner
With 25+ years of experience, Helen represents national developers and financial institutions in large-scale real estate transactions. She is recognized in Best Lawyers in America for real estate law.
Edward J. Fore
Attorney
Ed specializes in real estate development and SBA lending. A Winter Park native, he combines local market knowledge with experience handling transactions valued up to $34 million.
Questions
What areas of law does Mestdagh, Wall & Hamilton specialize in?
We focus on real estate law, business transactions, litigation, commercial finance, ad valorem tax appeals, and international tax planning for both domestic and foreign clients.
Do you handle international real estate transactions?
Yes, our firm represents European, Canadian, and UK investors in Florida real estate purchases, sales, and entity structuring for tax efficiency and liability protection.
Can you assist with complex commercial real estate closings?
Our attorneys have closed over $500M in commercial transactions, including title resolution, loan documentation, and serving as title/closing agents for major projects.
What litigation experience does your firm have?
We handle business disputes, construction defect claims, landlord-tenant matters, and appellate work, with a 90%+ summary judgment success rate in foreclosure cases.
Are your legal fees cost-effective for small businesses?
We offer scalable pricing models and provide free initial consultations to ensure small businesses receive practical, budget-conscious legal solutions.
