Business Details
We are the Office of Hess, Brian D, a Panama City Beach-based law firm serving clients across Northwest Florida since 1986. Our founding attorney, Hess, Brian D, launched the practice after earning his law degree from Rutgers University and a bachelors in business administration from Temple University. Over our decades of operation, we have built a reputation for deep, specialized expertise across core legal practice areas. Our teams skill set spans real estate law, business and corporate law, commercial and business litigation, and estate planning including wills and probate. We solve complex legal challenges for individual clients, small businesses, corporate entities, lenders, and property owners throughout the region. Our attorneys divide specialized responsibilities to ensure every client receives focused, up-to-date counsel tailored to their unique matter.
Brian leads our real estate practice with a focus on condominium law, 1031 exchanges, and construction litigation. Steven Applebaum, who joined the firm as a partner, manages real estate closings, landlord-tenant disputes, and commercial lending and foreclosure matters. We adhere to the highest professional standards as members in good standing of the Florida Bar and local legal associations. Every member of our staff is committed to providing personalized attention to drive successful outcomes for every case we handle. We are active members of local legal associations and community organizations in Panama City Beach. Our long-standing track record of service reflects our unwavering dedication to client satisfaction and ethical legal practice.
Brian leads our real estate practice with a focus on condominium law, 1031 exchanges, and construction litigation. Steven Applebaum, who joined the firm as a partner, manages real estate closings, landlord-tenant disputes, and commercial lending and foreclosure matters. We adhere to the highest professional standards as members in good standing of the Florida Bar and local legal associations. Every member of our staff is committed to providing personalized attention to drive successful outcomes for every case we handle. We are active members of local legal associations and community organizations in Panama City Beach. Our long-standing track record of service reflects our unwavering dedication to client satisfaction and ethical legal practice.
Highlights and features
- We have served Northwest Florida clients since 1986.
- We divide specialized legal responsibilities to deliver focused client counsel.
- Our founding attorney is past Bay County Bar Association president.
- We provide personalized attention for every case we handle.
- Our team includes attorneys with decades of combined legal experience.
Services
Real Estate Law
We handle a full range of real estate legal matters for individual and commercial clients across Northwest Florida. Our practice covers condominium law, landlord-tenant disputes, 1031 exchanges, residential and commercial closings, title work, and real estate litigation. We help clients navigate complex property transactions and disputes to protect their investments and achieve their goals.
Business & Corporate Law
We provide strategic legal counsel for small businesses, corporate entities, and lenders operating in Northwest Florida. Our services include commercial lease drafting, transactional support, and representation for banking and commercial lending matters. We help clients structure compliant, sustainable business operations to mitigate legal risk and support growth.
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in complex commercial and business litigation matters across Northwest Florida. Our litigation practice covers construction disputes, foreclosure defense, and commercial transaction conflicts for individuals and businesses. We build tailored, aggressive litigation strategies to protect client interests and secure favorable outcomes.
Estate Planning
We provide comprehensive estate planning counsel to help clients protect their assets and provide for their loved ones. Our services include drafting wills, establishing trusts, and creating long-term asset protection strategies tailored to each clients unique needs. We ensure clients wishes are legally enforceable and their estates are administered efficiently after death.
Wills & Probate
We assist clients with drafting legally valid wills to outline their end-of-life asset distribution wishes. Our probate practice guides personal representatives through the probate process to settle estates efficiently and in compliance with Florida law. We help clients avoid probate complications and ensure their estates are distributed according to their intended wishes.
