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Dowd Law Firm

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Justin Iver Remol

Commercial Leasing, Commercial Real Estate, Defamation & Slander, Condominiums

John Kenneth Reed

Estate Planning, Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Trade Associations

John R. Dowd

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Divorce & Family Law, Criminal, Business, Accident & Injury

John R. Dowd, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County and has been practicing in the area since 1996. His father, John, Sr., was the Okaloosa Co... (more)

John R. Dowd

State and Local, Government, Estate Planning

When you choose to retain the representation of Dowd Law Firm, you can rest assured that you have made the right choice. Our dedicated attorneys have extensive experience handling a wide range of legal matters. We are committed to our clients and will provide you with the one-on-one attention and personalized legal solutions that you require at this time. We have an unparalleled reputation for achieving consistent and high-quality results for our clients.

You can be confident in our ability to efficiently resolve your legal matter next. We will focus on the unique intricacies of your case in order to secure the most favorable case outcome possible on your behalf. For more than a century, our legal professionals have been protecting the rights and best interests of clients. If you are in need of competent and tenacious representation, do not hesitate to contact Dowd Law Firm.

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  • -Represent clients on all their real estate and business needs, including litigation, related to easements, contracts, foreclosures, land-use issues, landlord and tenant issues, business disputes, and other areas. 
    
    -Been involved with the closing of over half a billion dollars in real estate transactions since 2000. 
    
    -Represent developers and property owners in approval and permitting processes for real estate development projects, rezoning, and comprehensive plan amendments. 
    
    -Represent owners, contractors, developers, builders and real estate managers in commercial transactions. 
    
    -Represent both plaintiffs and defendants in loan workouts, mortgage foreclosures, and complex real estate litigation. 
    
    -Represent property managers and homeowner and condominium associations and always look for creative ways to save these organizations and the owners legal fees. 
    
    -Estate planning and asset protection (including wills, estates, trust and probate matters).
Dowd Law Firm
25 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
30.4147173,-86.6128515
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25 Beal Parkway NW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548


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