Practice areas: Real Estate, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2010
Education: University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia)
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Cranford Law, PL
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| Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law (Florida)
| "Rising Star" Rating by Super Lawyers
| AV Preeminent & Client Champion Ratings by Martindale-Hubbell
| 10.0/10.0 "Superb" & "Top Attorney" Ratings by Avvo
| Cranford Law, PL
| Phone: (850) 502-3353
| Email: [email protected]
| Web: www.cranford.law
I have focused my practice on issues involving Real Estate Litigation, Transactions, and Government Relations since my career began and, as a result, each new year of practice pays dividends in the knowledge I gain to help future clients in those areas. In addition to that knowledge, I bring, to each project, (1) my extensive training in the law and business of real estate ventures received at the University of Miami's Masters of Laws (LL.M.) Program in Real Estate; (2) my negotiation and consensus-building skills obtained through my career and at the nationally-recognized dispute resolution program at the University of Missouri, School of Law; (3) my meticulous research habits originally sharpened during my time as a member of the Missouri Law Review; (4) my abilities in financial and policy analysis from my time majoring in Economics; (5) a deep personal creativity from my childhood (and continuing today) as a geek; and (6) my diverse internship and work experiences (from Small Firms and Judicial Internships to Large Firms and Gov’t Agencies) prior to practicing.
I take the time to understand my client's perspective and, perhaps more importantly, the perspective of those they find themselves negotiating or litigating with. By doing so, I often find solutions that serve the client in unexpected ways.
I am an Executive Council Member (an an appointed Committee Co-Vice Chair and as an elected At Large Member) of the Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar and actively attend and participate in various committees and subcommittees thereof including (alphabetically): (1) Condominium & Planned Development; (2) Construction Law Committee; (3) Real Property Litigation, (4) Real Property Problems Study, (5) Title Insurance & Industry Liaison (of which I am a Co-Vice Chair), and (6) Title Issues & Standards Committees. As a part of that work, I do my best to help to protect and advance the laws of Florida that involve real property. As a result of that work, I find myself better informed and equipped to secure my clients' rights in real property and avoid pitfalls related to their potential obligations related to real property.
Practice areas
Real Estate: Business, Real Estate: Consumer, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Defense, Construction Litigation: Business, Creditor Debtor Rights: Business, Estate & Trust Litigation- 20% Real Estate: Business
- 20% Real Estate: Consumer
- 10% Business Litigation
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Defense
- 10% Construction Litigation: Business
- 20% Other
First Admitted: 2009, Missouri
Professional Webpage: https://www.cranford.law/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Member, Judicial Nominating Commission for the First Judicial Circuit of Florida (Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties) (Term from 2025 to July 1, 2028), 2025
- Executive Committee Member, Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2025
- Co-Vice Chair, Real Estate Finance & Lending Study Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2025
- Co-Vice Chair, Homestead Issued Study Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2025
- Co-Vice Chair, Title Insurance & Industry Liaison Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2025
- Publications Liaison & Committee Member, Title Issues & Standards Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2025
- Committee Member, Real Property Litigation Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2025
- Committee Member, Real Property Problems Study Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2025
- Executive Committee Member, Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2024
- Co-Vice Chair, Title Insurance & Industry Liaison Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2024
- Co-Vice Chair, Homestead Issued Study Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2024
- Publications Liaison & Committee Member, Title Issues & Standards Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2024
- Committee Member, Real Property Problems Study Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2024
- Committee Member, Real Property Litigation Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2024
- Executive Committee Member, Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2023
- Co-Vice Chair, Title Insurance & Industry Liaison Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2023
- Co-Vice Chair, Homestead Issued Study Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2023
- Publications Liaison & Committee Member, Title Issues & Standards Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2023
- Committee Member, Real Property Litigation Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2023
- Committee Member, Real Property Problems Study Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2023
- Executive Committee Member, Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2022
- Co-Vice Chair, Title Insurance & Industry Liaison Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2022
- Co-Vice Chair, Homestead Issued Study Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2022
- Publications Liaison & Committee Member, Title Issues & Standards Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2022
- Committee Member, Real Property Litigation Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2022
- Committee Member, Real Property Problems Study Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2022
- Co-Vice Chair, Title Insurance & Industry Liaison Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2022
- Executive Committee Member, Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2021
- Co-Vice Chair, Title Insurance & Industry Liaison Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2021
- Co-Vice Chair, Homestead Issued Study Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2021
- Publications Liaison & Committee Member, Title Issues & Standards Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2021
- Committee Member, Real Property Litigation Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2021
- Committee Member, Real Property Problems Study Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2021
- Executive Committee Member, Real Estate, Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, 2020
- Co-Vice Chair, Title Insurance & Industry Liaison Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2020
- Publications Liaison & Committee Member, Title Issues & Standards Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Section of The Florida Bar, 2020
- Committee Member, Real Property Litigation Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2020
- Committee Member, Real Property Problems Study Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2020
- Committee Member, Real Property Litigation Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2019
- Committee Member, Real Property Problems Study Committee of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2019
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law, Certified by The Florida Bar (Since 2017)
- Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator (Circuit, County & Appellate)
- Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator
Educational Background
- Master of Laws (Real Estate), University of Miami, 2010
- Bachelors of Science, Missouri State University Major: Economics Minors: English & History, 2006
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- A brief update on selected various new or amended laws, regulations, and court rules, including:Legislation/Federal Rulemaking:1) 'Non-Institutionally-Financed' Conveyance Mandatory Reporting under New FinCEN Final Rule, 31 CFR Ch. X, RIN 1205-AB54 (08/29/2024) (Effective 12/01/2025);2) Easements Upon Unified Real Property, Section 704.09, F.S. (Effective 06/26/2024);3) Private Carrier for "Registered Mail" including Certified with Return Receipt Required Notice Delivery, Section 1.01(11), F.S. (Effective 05/06/2024);3) Conveyancing "Statute of Frauds" Limits Applied Against Interspousal Gifts of Real Property, Section 61.075(6)(d.), F.S. (Effective 06/13/2024);4) Limited Attorney Fees Re Certain Property Rights Disputes, Section 57.106, F.S. (Effective 06/13/2024);5) Voluntary Reporting To Escape Certain Back Taxation From Property Appraiser's Clerical Error Misapplication of Certain Benefits (Primarily Homestead), (Effective 07/01/2024)6) New Construction Home Warranty Minimums, Section 554.837, F.S. (Effective 07/01/2025);7) Unlawful Occupant Non-Judicial Removal, Laws of Florida, Section 82.036, F.S. (Effective 07/01/2024);8) VETOED 'Vacation Rental Local Registration Preemption Exclusion', HB280 (VETOED 06/27/2024);Court Rules:9) Affirmative Defense Pleading Requirements, Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.110(d) (Effective 07/01/2024);10) Requirements for Rejecting Arbitration Decisions, Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.820(h) (Effective 07/01/2024);11) 'Notice of Pending Matter' For Issues Under Advicement, Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 1.820(g) (Effective 07/01/2024);12) Case Timelines & Court Case Status Reporting/Motions, Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.250(a)-(b) & 2.546 (Effective 07/01/2024);13) Conferral Prior To Motion Filing, Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.202 (Effective 01/01/2025);14) Motion For Summary Judgment Factual Response Timing, Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.510(c)(5) (Effective 01/01/2025);15) Implied Pro Se Designation of Email Address Post-Withdrawal of Counsel, Fla. R. Civ. P. 2.150 (Effective 01/01/2025);16) Case Management, Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200 (Effective 01/01/2025);17) Automatic Initial Discovery Disclosures, Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280(a) (Effective 01/01/2025);18) Discovery Proportionality, Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280(c)(1) (Effective 01/01/2025); and19) Discovery Supplementation, Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.280(g) (Effective 01/01/2025)., Presenter, Legislative, Regulatory, and Civil Rules Update, Walton County Bar Association, Legal Services, 2024
- A continuing legal education program presented to address issues of Florida homestead real property in relation to the restrictions on the devise thereof applied either directly (to devises) or indirectly (through conveyances to trustees under trust agreements or other inter vivos conveyances). Presenters were: Joseph Percopo (of Dean Mead), Jeffrey S. Goethe (of Barnes Walker, Goethe, Perron, Shea & Robinson, PLLC), and Jeremy T. Cranford (of Cranford Law, PL)., Presenter, Devise of Florida Homesteads Generally & Application Thereof To Retained Interests or Powers, The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, Real Property Division, Legal Services, 2024
- This course will address partition actions in Florida. It will cover the applicability, pursuit, and litigation of partition in-kind and partition by sale, as well as the existence, applicability, and process of partition within the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act which came into effect on July 1, 2020. Additional topics will include claims for contribution for expenses incurred and the value of improvements made by less than all of the co-owners, for rentals received by less than all of the co-owners, and for rental value against an actually-possessing co-owner (and the requirements, such as ouster). The potential award of attorney fees (and what portions of the case they can be awarded for), and practical advice on resolving disputes and the interpersonal contexts (such as frustrated heirs & break-ups) in which they arise will also be addressed., Presenter, Partition of Property in Florida: 'Divorcing' Your Co-Owners, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, Legal Services, 2024
- The inaugural Real Property Litigation Symposium presented by The Florida Bar's Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section. 7.5 hours of advanced Real Estate, Condominium, and Business Litigation credit was provided by the program. I presented "Recent Caselaw Developments", a caselaw & statutory update from 2022 and 2023 (to the present)., Organizer & Presenter "Recent Caselaw Developments", Real Property Litigation Symposium, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, Law Practice, 2023
- A CLE presentation on 12/08/2022 for the Title Issues & Standards Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar concerning identification of the dominant estate, the legal process for identifying the permitted scope of an easement, and limitations on expansion of the intensity and types of uses of such easements. Further, anecdotal guidance was provided to aid with future easement drafting., Presenter, Easement Scope, Selected Caselaw & Drafting Practice Tips, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, Legal; Real Estate, 2022
- A CLE Presentation on 12/08/2022 for the Real Estate Leasing Committee of the Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar concerning the requirement of "Material Breach" for the exercise of an election to terminate by a tenant or landlord., Presenter, Termination of Leases Upon Breach: The Requirement of Material Breach, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, Legal; Real Estate, 2022
- A CLE presentation of 07/22/2022 during the 42nd Annual Legislative & Case Law Update Seminar for the Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar providing an update on 2022 legislative changes involving service of process and of the use of online mapping materials as evidence., Presenter, Service of Process Changes and Judicial Notice For Online Mapping Service Materials, RPPTL-PAC, Legal; Real Estate, 2022
- A CLE presentation on historical statutory and precedential changes in the law involving rights of survivorship in Florida Law with particular attention to the recent decision in Simon v. Koplin, Presenter, Real Property Rights of Survivorship - Historically & Under Simon v Koplin, Real Property Probate & Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar, Legal; Real Estate, 2021
- Author, Jeremy T. Cranford, Missouri Eminent Domain Reforms of 2006 Good Faith Negotiation Requirement: Cities Can Use Illegitimate Appraisals under Kansas City v. Ku, The, 74 Mo. L. Rev. (2009), Author, The Missouri Eminent Domain Reforms of 2006 Good Faith Negotiation Requirement: Cities Can Use Illegitimate Appraisals under Kansas City v. Ku, Jeremy T. Cranford, Missouri Eminent Domain Reforms of 2006 Good Faith Negotiation Requirement: Cities Can Use Illegitimate Appraisals under Kansas City v. Ku, The, 74 Mo. L. Rev. (2009), Real Estate, Eminent Domain, Government, Attorneys, Litigators, 2009
Honors
- 10/10 "Superb" & "Top Attorney" Ratings by Avvo, Avvo, 2025
- Historically the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ system utilized an “A - B - C” scale to estimate the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney. To qualify for an “A” rating an attorney had to be reported as “Very High” in their legal ability and had been practicing for at least 10 years, a “B” rating meant an attorney was rated “High” and had to be practicing for at least 5 years, and a “C” rating meant that the attorney was rated “fair” with no limitations on how long they were practicing. A second rating was also given to go along with the “A - B - C” rating and that was a “V,” meaning that the attorney's peers stated they had "Very High" ethical standards. Over the years this transitioned to “AV”, “BV”, and “CV” ratings - with an “AV” rating meaning that the attorney had reached the highest of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Today, Martindale-Hubbell conducts a thorough review of attorneys who wish to receive a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, through a secure online peer review survey where a lawyer’s ethical standards and legal ability in a specific area of practice is assessed by their peers. Once the review process is completed an attorney may receive 1 of the following Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™: AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Distinguished: An excellent rating for an attorney who has some experience and is widely respected by their peers for their professional achievement and ethical standards. Notable: A rating given to a lawyer who has been recognized by a large number of their peers for their strong ethical standards, AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2025
- The Rising Star Award is given to members of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section who demonstrate the potential for future Section leadership through their active participation in Section committees and projects. It may be awarded annually to a member of each of the Real Property and Probate Divisions of the Section who have made significant contributions to the Section., RPPTL Rising Star Award, The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, Real Property Division, 2024
- 10/10 "Superb" & "Top Attorney" Ratings by Avvo, Avvo, 2024
- Historically the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ system utilized an “A - B - C” scale to estimate the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney. To qualify for an “A” rating an attorney had to be reported as “Very High” in their legal ability and had been practicing for at least 10 years, a “B” rating meant an attorney was rated “High” and had to be practicing for at least 5 years, and a “C” rating meant that the attorney was rated “fair” with no limitations on how long they were practicing. A second rating was also given to go along with the “A - B - C” rating and that was a “V,” meaning that the attorney's peers stated they had "Very High" ethical standards. Over the years this transitioned to “AV”, “BV”, and “CV” ratings - with an “AV” rating meaning that the attorney had reached the highest of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Today, Martindale-Hubbell conducts a thorough review of attorneys who wish to receive a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, through a secure online peer review survey where a lawyer’s ethical standards and legal ability in a specific area of practice is assessed by their peers. Once the review process is completed an attorney may receive 1 of the following Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™: AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Distinguished: An excellent rating for an attorney who has some experience and is widely respected by their peers for their professional achievement and ethical standards. Notable: A rating given to a lawyer who has been recognized by a large number of their peers for their strong ethical standards, AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2024
- Super Lawyers is a rating service that evaluates lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The initial candidate pool is created from peer nominations and Super Lawyer's independent research. Then, the pool is narrowed with peer evaluations and further research using 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. From there, the list is then separated between Rising Stars (who represent no more than 2.5% of Florida attorneys and who must be no more than 40 years of age and have a practice length of no more than 10 years) and Super Lawyers (who represent no more than 5% of Florida attorneys of any age and length of practice).The final list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars is intended to be used as a credible and comprehensive resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel., Super Lawyers "Rising Star" Rating, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Historically the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ system utilized an “A - B - C” scale to estimate the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney. To qualify for an “A” rating an attorney had to be reported as “Very High” in their legal ability and had been practicing for at least 10 years, a “B” rating meant an attorney was rated “High” and had to be practicing for at least 5 years, and a “C” rating meant that the attorney was rated “fair” with no limitations on how long they were practicing. A second rating was also given to go along with the “A - B - C” rating and that was a “V,” meaning that the attorney's peers stated they had "Very High" ethical standards. Over the years this transitioned to “AV”, “BV”, and “CV” ratings - with an “AV” rating meaning that the attorney had reached the highest of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Today, Martindale-Hubbell conducts a thorough review of attorneys who wish to receive a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, through a secure online peer review survey where a lawyer’s ethical standards and legal ability in a specific area of practice is assessed by their peers. Once the review process is completed an attorney may receive 1 of the following Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™: AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Distinguished: An excellent rating for an attorney who has some experience and is widely respected by their peers for their professional achievement and ethical standards. Notable: A rating given to a lawyer who has been recognized by a large number of their peers for their strong ethical standards, AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2023
- 10/10 "Superb" & "Top Attorney" Ratings by Avvo, Avvo, 2023
- Super Lawyers is a rating service that evaluates lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.The initial candidate pool is created from peer nominations and Super Lawyer's independent research. Then, the pool is narrowed with peer evaluations and further research using 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. From there, the list is then separated between Rising Stars (who represent no more than 2.5% of Florida attorneys and who must be no more than 40 years of age and have a practice length of no more than 10 years) and Super Lawyers (who represent no more than 5% of Florida attorneys of any age and length of practice).The final list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars is intended to be used as a credible and comprehensive resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel., Super Lawyers "Rising Star" Rating, Super Lawyers, 2022
- Historically the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ system utilized an “A - B - C” scale to estimate the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney. To qualify for an “A” rating an attorney had to be reported as “Very High” in their legal ability and had been practicing for at least 10 years, a “B” rating meant an attorney was rated “High” and had to be practicing for at least 5 years, and a “C” rating meant that the attorney was rated “fair” with no limitations on how long they were practicing. A second rating was also given to go along with the “A - B - C” rating and that was a “V,” meaning that the attorney's peers stated they had "Very High" ethical standards. Over the years this transitioned to “AV”, “BV”, and “CV” ratings - with an “AV” rating meaning that the attorney had reached the highest of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Today, Martindale-Hubbell conducts a thorough review of attorneys who wish to receive a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, through a secure online peer review survey where a lawyer’s ethical standards and legal ability in a specific area of practice is assessed by their peers. Once the review process is completed an attorney may receive 1 of the following Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™: AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Distinguished: An excellent rating for an attorney who has some experience and is widely respected by their peers for their professional achievement and ethical standards. Notable: A rating given to a lawyer who has been recognized by a large number of their peers for their strong ethical standards, AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2022
- 10/10 "Superb" & "Top Attorney" Ratings by Avvo, Avvo, 2022
- Super Lawyers is a rating service that evaluates lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.The initial candidate pool is created from peer nominations and Super Lawyer's independent research. Then, the pool is narrowed with peer evaluations and further research using 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. From there, the list is then separated between Rising Stars (who represent no more than 2.5% of Florida attorneys and who must be no more than 40 years of age and have a practice length of no more than 10 years) and Super Lawyers (who represent no more than 5% of Florida attorneys of any age and length of practice).The final list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars is intended to be used as a credible and comprehensive resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel., Super Lawyers "Rising Star" Rating, Super Lawyers, 2021
- Historically the Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ system utilized an “A - B - C” scale to estimate the legal ability and ethical standards of an attorney. To qualify for an “A” rating an attorney had to be reported as “Very High” in their legal ability and had been practicing for at least 10 years, a “B” rating meant an attorney was rated “High” and had to be practicing for at least 5 years, and a “C” rating meant that the attorney was rated “fair” with no limitations on how long they were practicing. A second rating was also given to go along with the “A - B - C” rating and that was a “V,” meaning that the attorney's peers stated they had "Very High" ethical standards. Over the years this transitioned to “AV”, “BV”, and “CV” ratings - with an “AV” rating meaning that the attorney had reached the highest of professional excellence and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. Today, Martindale-Hubbell conducts a thorough review of attorneys who wish to receive a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, through a secure online peer review survey where a lawyer’s ethical standards and legal ability in a specific area of practice is assessed by their peers. Once the review process is completed an attorney may receive 1 of the following Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™: AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Distinguished: An excellent rating for an attorney who has some experience and is widely respected by their peers for their professional achievement and ethical standards. Notable: A rating given to a lawyer who has been recognized by a large number of their peers for their strong ethical standards, AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®, 2021
- 10/10 "Superb" & "Top Attorney" Ratings by Avvo, Avvo, 2021
- Super Lawyers is a rating service that evaluates lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.The initial candidate pool is created from peer nominations and Super Lawyer's independent research. Then, the pool is narrowed with peer evaluations and further research using 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. From there, the list is then separated between Rising Stars (who represent no more than 2.5% of Florida attorneys and who must be no more than 40 years of age and have a practice length of no more than 10 years) and Super Lawyers (who represent no more than 5% of Florida attorneys of any age and length of practice).The final list of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars is intended to be used as a credible and comprehensive resource for attorneys and consumers searching for legal counsel., Super Lawyers "Rising Star" Rating, Super Lawyers, 2020
- 10/10 "Superb" & "Top Attorney" Ratings by Avvo, Avvo, 2020
- Law Day Scholarship, Springfield Metropolitan Bar Association, 2008
- CALI Award in Evidence, 2007
- Alexander Martin Award, University of Missouri, School of Law, 2007
Industry Groups
- Banking
- Community Association Management
- Construction
- Consumers
- Engineering
- Investment
- Lending
- Real Estate Development
- Surveying
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“I believe Jeremy is an excellent attorney. His breadth of knowledge is amazing. I envy both his ability to recall case law and his ability to apply the case law to a particular set of facts. I always find his reasoning to be well-founded. I believe Jeremy is an excellent "Super lawyer".”
“I have known Jeremy for several years. I have found him to be very intelligent, very law-knowledgeable, and very well-spoken. I have served with Jeremy on several committees (for which he serves or has served in a leadership position) of the Florida Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section. He is a good source of legal knowledge, and I always find his comments to be well-considered and well-founded on Florida law.”
“Great real estate attorney, knowledgeable and easy to work with.”
“One of the most intelligent, insightful, and unselfish attorneys who works with an unusual amount of energy and integrity to ensure the legal profession in Florida regains its image as a noble and just profession”
“Jeremy's knowledge of real estate law is encyclopedic, and his ability to plumb the depths and nuances of a legal issue are outstanding.”
“Exceptional real estate attorney.”
“Jeremy is one of the smartest, most thorough and conscientious attorneys I know. On any issue affecting real property, he has a profound understanding of all the nuances of the law and gives very unselfishly of his time in helping his colleagues understand it. I know of very few lawyers as thorough and learned as Jeremy.”
Office location for Jeremy T. Cranford
4458 Legendary Dr
Suite 350
Destin, FL 32541
Phone: 850-502-3353
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2026
- Rising Stars: 2020 - 2024
Certificates and credentials
Real Estate