Russell W. Divine - Orlando, FL
Attorney at Divine | Estes Attorneys at Law
Commercial Real Estate Lawyers in Orlando, FL
636 W. Yale Street Orlando, FL 32804
Orlando Commercial Real Estate Lawyer
Updated: 10/30/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Real Estate
- Land Development
- Residential Real Estate
- Banking and Loan Closings
- Condominium and Homeowners Association Law
- Landlord/Tenant
- Purchase and Sale of Businesses
- Entity Formation
- Business Law
- Probate
Litigation: 5%
Attorney Information
Overview
1955-2022 – “After a valiant battle with cancer, Russ passed away on September 13, 2022”
Russ practiced in the areas of real estate and general business for over 35 years. He was experienced in handling a wide variety of commercial transactions including the purchase, sale, development and financing of large residential projects, shopping centers, motels, office buildings and apartments. He represented national homebuilders, local builders and developers and lending institutions.
Russ also handled residential transactions for buyers and sellers and was well versed in the regulatory requirements governing these transactions, including TRID and RESPA.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell
Education
Legal Education
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University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 1980
J.D.
Honors: With Honors
Law Review: University of Florida, Senior Managing Editor
Non Legal Education
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University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, 1977
B.S.B.A.
Honors: With Honors
Major: Accounting
Current Employment Position(s)
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Member - Deceased
Classes and Seminars
- Instructor, Review Course - Real Estate Certification Exam, The Florida Bar (2012)
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1980
Specialties and Certifications
- Board Certified in Real Estate Law (Florida Bar Board of Certification; 1990 - current)
- Certified Public Accountant, 1980
Other Affiliations
- The Florida Bar, Board of Governors, 2001-2005
- The Florida Bar, Executive Council, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Sections, 1998-2009
- The Florida Bar, Ninth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, 1996-1999 and 2011-2014; Chair, 1999 and 2011-2014
- The Florida Bar, Standing Committee on Pro Bono Legal Service, 2001-2005
- Orange County Bar Association, President, 1994-1995
- Orange County Bar Association, Executive Council, 1989-1995
- Board of Trustees, Orange County Legal Aid Society, 1991-1993
- Authorized title agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Co.
- The Florida Bar, Special Committee on Multidisciplinary Practice, 2002 - 2003 (Co-Chair)
- The Florida Bar, Audit Committee (2001-2005) (Chair (2003-2005))
- The Florida Bar, Budget Committee, 2002 - 2005
- The Florida Bar, Disciplinary Review Committee, 2001 - 2002
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Contact
636 W. Yale Street
Orlando, FL 32804
Phone Number: 407-734-0047
Fax Number: 407-426-8030
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.divineestes.com/
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