Ashley L. Suarez
Associate
2320 First Street
Suite 1000
Fort Myers, FL 33901
P 239.338.4273
F 239.337.0970
P 239.338.4273 | F 239.337.0970
Overview
Ashley focuses her practice on real estate law with an emphasis on residential and commercial transactions, real estate development and commercial leasing. Her practice also extends to corporate and business services, including the structuring and formation of business entities, and a variety of intellectual property matters. In addition, Ashley counsels homeowners’ associations and other planned communities in the interpretation and drafting of governing documents, collections, and compliance with Florida law.
Experience
- Represents and counsels buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of residential and commercial real estate
- Represents and counsels landlords and tenants in commercial leasing transactions, including negotiating, drafting and enforcement
- Represents and counsels clients in business entity formation, acquisition and sales
- Represents and counsels entrepreneurs and companies in intellectual property matters, including trademark registration and licensing
- Represents homeowners’ and condominium associations in collections, interpretation and compliance
Services
- Real Estate
- Community Association Law
- Real Estate Development
- Commercial Leasing
- Real Estate Litigation
Industries
Education
- Ave Maria School of Law, J.D.
- Florida State University, B.S., Political Science/Management
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Recognitions
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Real Estate Law (2022-2024); Litigation - Real Estate (2022-2024)
- Selected as a Florida Super Lawyer - Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine (2022-2023)
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Collier County Bar Association
- Collier County Women's Bar Association
- Florida Association of Women Lawyers - Awards Committee (2017-2018)
- Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division
- Florida Bar - Real Property, Probate & Trust Section, Member
- Real Estate Investment Society of Lee County (REIS)
- Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors, Affiliate Member
Community Affiliations
- Meals of Hope, Board of Directors (2017-present)
Insights
Alert
Criminal Penalties in Florida for Failing to Provide Affidavit about Foreign Entities at Closing (Jul 24, 2023)
Article
"The Great Mash-Up Debate: A Holistic Approach to Controlling Noise Pollution in Florida’s Downtown Districts" - Ave Maria Law Review (Vol. 14, Issue 1 (2016))
Firm News
15 Roetzel Attorneys Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 17, 2023)
Eight Roetzel Attorneys Named 2023 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars (Jun 26, 2023)
Roetzel Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)
Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Florida Super Lawyers and 2022 Rising Stars (Jun 24, 2022)
74 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers in America®; 18 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 19, 2021)
Services
- Real Estate
- Community Association Law
- Real Estate Development
- Commercial Leasing
- Real Estate Litigation
Industries
Overview
Ashley focuses her practice on real estate law with an emphasis on residential and commercial transactions, real estate development and commercial leasing. Her practice also extends to corporate and business services, including the structuring and formation of business entities, and a variety of intellectual property matters. In addition, Ashley counsels homeowners’ associations and other planned communities in the interpretation and drafting of governing documents, collections, and compliance with Florida law.
Experience
- Represents and counsels buyers and sellers in the purchase and sale of residential and commercial real estate
- Represents and counsels landlords and tenants in commercial leasing transactions, including negotiating, drafting and enforcement
- Represents and counsels clients in business entity formation, acquisition and sales
- Represents and counsels entrepreneurs and companies in intellectual property matters, including trademark registration and licensing
- Represents homeowners’ and condominium associations in collections, interpretation and compliance
Education
- Ave Maria School of Law, J.D.
- Florida State University, B.S., Political Science/Management
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- Florida
Recognitions
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Real Estate Law (2022-2024); Litigation - Real Estate (2022-2024)
- Selected as a Florida Super Lawyer - Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine (2022-2023)
Affiliations
Professional Affiliations
- Collier County Bar Association
- Collier County Women's Bar Association
- Florida Association of Women Lawyers - Awards Committee (2017-2018)
- Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division
- Florida Bar - Real Property, Probate & Trust Section, Member
- Real Estate Investment Society of Lee County (REIS)
- Sanibel & Captiva Islands Association of Realtors, Affiliate Member
Community Affiliations
- Meals of Hope, Board of Directors (2017-present)
Insights
Alert
Criminal Penalties in Florida for Failing to Provide Affidavit about Foreign Entities at Closing (Jul 24, 2023)
Article
"The Great Mash-Up Debate: A Holistic Approach to Controlling Noise Pollution in Florida’s Downtown Districts" - Ave Maria Law Review (Vol. 14, Issue 1 (2016))
Firm News
15 Roetzel Attorneys Named Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 17, 2023)
Eight Roetzel Attorneys Named 2023 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars (Jun 26, 2023)
Roetzel Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® (Aug 18, 2022)
Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Florida Super Lawyers and 2022 Rising Stars (Jun 24, 2022)
74 Roetzel Attorneys Named 2022 Best Lawyers in America®; 18 Recognized as Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Aug 19, 2021)