Kara Jursinski Murphy
Top rated Real Estate attorney in Fort Myers, Florida
Law Office of Jursinski & Murphy, PLLC
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2010
Education: Florida State University College of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2016 - 2023 Call today:
239-337-1147
Law Office of Jursinski & Murphy, PLLC
15701 S. Tamiami TrailFort Myers, FL 33908 Visit website
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Attorney Kara Jursinski Murphy is a partner with the Law Office of Kevin F. Jursinski in Fort Myers, Florida. An AV-Rated, Florida Board Bar Certified Real Estate Attorney, Kara is also a top-rated trial lawyer with nearly 15 years of legal experience. She represents the rights and interests of a diverse range of clients throughout Southwest Florida and the surrounding areas who have legal needs involving any of the following:
· Real estate litigation
· Business litigation
· Real estate and business transaction
As a Board-Certified Specialist (B.C.S.), Attorney Murphy possesses extensive knowledge and experience in her legal areas. She delivers the highest level of personalized counsel and support to those she serves in order to increase their chances of obtaining the favorable outcomes they seek as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. In addition, she also has a Master of Laws (LL.M.)in Real Estate Development, and she has the distinction of being one of few attorneys in the region to hold both certification and a Master's Degree in Real Estate Law.
In addition to her Super Lawyers Rising Start designation, she's been nationally recognized for her impeccable professionalism and service. Attorney Murphy is an AV-Preeminent Rated Attorney and Platinum Client Champion award winner from Martindale-Hubbell. Additionally, she has earned numerous other accolades from her peers, with inclusion into "Best Lawyers" magazine as well. Regarded as a highly effective lawyer who maintains an unwavering dedication to those she serves, Attorney Murphy has received "Superb" client ratings on Avvo.com, as well as many positive reviews and referrals from her satisfied clients.
A 2007 cum laude graduate of the University of Florida, Ms. Murphy attended Florida State University College of Law, where she obtained her Juris Doctor cum laude in 2010. She earned her Master of Laws from the University of Miami School of Law in 2013, and she has served on the adjunct legal faculty of Florida Gulf Coast University, where she teaches real estate transaction law.
Moreover, Attorney Murphy has several publications to her credit, and she has conducted numerous seminars and lectures across her region on residential and commercial real estate transactions, short sales, foreclosures and other similar topics. She is an active member of the Lee County Bar Association Real Property, Probate, Trust Law Section, The Florida Bar Trial Lawyers Section, the Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund and the Southwest Florida Real Estate Investors Association, among her other professional affiliations. Rounding out her success in the legal field, she is also a Florida licensed Title Agent and has been recognized by Old Republic National Title Insurance Company as an Outstanding Agent.
Practice areas
Real Estate: Consumer, Business/CorporateFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Contracts, Limited Liability Companies, Partnership
- 50% Real Estate: Consumer
- 50% Business/Corporate
First Admitted: 2010, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.jmlawfl.com/attorneys/kara-jursinski-murphy/
- Book Award for Torts, Book Award for Torts, Book Award for Torts
- , Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2022
- , Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2021
- , Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2020
- , Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2023
- Best Lawyer, Best Lawyer Magazine, 2023
- AV-Preeminent® rating is the gold standard in attorney ratings. Being named an AV-Preeminent Lawyer is a significant rating accomplishment - a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. An elite group of approximately 10 percent of all attorneys, who have the highest ethical standards and professional ability, hold an AV Preeminent Rating, a designation trusted worldwide by buyers and referrers of legal services. Martindale-Hubbell facilitates peer and client reviews to develop the coveted list., AV-Preeminent Rated, Martindale Hubbell, 2021
- Rising Star - Super Lawyers Magazine, Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2019
- 10.0 on AVVO.com, Superb/10.0 on AVVO.com, Superb/10.0 on AVVO.com
- Super Lawyers Magazine, Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2017
- Book Award for Research and Writing
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2018
- Book Award for Constitution Law II
- Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2016
- University of Florida, Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude
- University of Miami, LL.M in Real Property Development
- Member, Southwest Florida Real Estate Investors Association
- Member, Florida Bar’s Trial Lawyers Section
- Member, Lee County Bar Association - Real Property & Probate Section
- Member, Lee County Bar Association
- Member, Florida Bar Association
- Member, Attorneys' Title Fund
- Florida Bar Board Certification in Real Estate, 2017
- This seminar followed one of the worst natural disasters in Florida: Hurricane Ian. The damage done by the hurricane to Southwest Florida was devastating and many questions arose regarding FEMA guidelines for rebuilding. This seminar focused on the rule in the books at the time so that people could start the rebuilding process., Presenter, Navigating FEMA's 50% Rule, Attorneys, Law Makers, Contractors, Homeowner / General Public, 2023
- 2019 Updates to Residential Real Estate Contracts FARBAR and FARBAR As-Is, Guest Speaker, 2019 Updates to Residential Real Estate Contracts FARBAR and FARBAR As-Is , Simonelli Real Estate Group, Real Estate Brokers And Real Estate Agents, 2019
- This seminar looks at the novel COVID-19 virus and the implications its having on businesses in terms of liability. This seminar also addresses what steps the federal and state governments are taking in order to establish laws against business owners while offering advice as to what businesses can do to protect themselves or limit their liability exposure., Title Speaker, COVID-19: The Real Economic Danger by Threatened Lawsuits Against You and Your Business, Southwest Florida Real Estate Investors Association, Business Owners, Homeowners, Investors, Contractors, Real Estate Agents, Property Inspectors, Property Damage Restoration Experts, 2020
- Florida Gulf Coast University Adjunt Professor: Class focusing on the basics of Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate Transactions , Adjunct Professor, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2019
- Florida Gulf Coast University Professor: Class focusing on the basics of real estate transactions., Adjunct Professor, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2018
- Residential Real Estate Contracts: This seminar focuses on the FARBAR & FARBAR “AS IS” contracts and the differences between them., Title Speaker, Residential Real Estate Contracts, Seminar for Individual Brokerages, 2019
- Buying Real Estate with Title Defects: This seminar focuses on the benefits and pitfalls of buying real estate with title defects along with outlining preventaive measures a buyer can take prior to closing., Title Speaker, Buying Real Estate with Title Defects, Southwest Florida Real Estate Investors Association, Property Damage Restoration Experts, Property Inspectors, Real Estate Agents, Contractors, Investors, Homeowners, 2018
- Workplace Issues And Legal Risks: This seminar focuses on Team Building Concepts, Sexual Harassment & Data Security for real estate brokerages., Keynote Speaker, Workplace Issues And Legal Risks, Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association, 2018
- 5 questions to ask a real estate attorney before hiring them: This seminar focuses on what real estate buyers, sellers and investors need to know when hiring a real estate attorney., Title Speaker, 5 questions to ask a real estate attorney before hiring them, Southwest Florida Real Estate Investors Association, Homeowners, Investors, Contractors, Real Estate Agents, Property Inspectors, Property Damage Restoration Experts, 2018
- Speaker, 5 Things to Ask your Real Estate Attorney Before you Hire Them, Southwest Florida Real Estate Investment Association, 2018
- Understanding Tax Deeds: This seminar focuses on the process of purchasing tax deeds as well as the benefits and drawbacks. This program outlines the procedure for acquiring tax certificates and ultimately tax deeds. This is an outstanding opportunity for investors to have the opportunity to obtain a secured return on their investment and possibly also have a benefit of being in a position to acquire property at a tax deed sale for far less than market value. This program also stresses the fact that many real estate professionals can obtain fees for assisting in the acquisition of tax certificates as part of the real estate practice and their activities, if undertaken in a sufficient and knowledgeable manner, can create value for the investor as well as create a fee for the real estate professional., Key Note Speaker, Understanding Tax Deeds, Southwest Florida Real Estate Investors Association, 2016
- Florida Gulf Coast University teaching Real Estate Transaction Law, Adjunct Professor
- Invited Speaker, 2013: Year of the Short Sale, Womens' Council Of Realtors, 2013
- Key Note Speaker, 2013: Year of the Short Sale and Investment Opportunities in Residential and Commercial Real Estate , Southwest Florida Real Estate Investors Association, 2013
- Guest Speaker, Short Sales and Loss Mitigation, Cypress Realty, 2012
- Guest Speaker, National Mortgage Settlement, Short Sales and Loss Mitigation, American Title Company, 2012
- Invited Speaker, Short Sales & Loss Mitigation, Sarasota Real Estate Investors Association, 2012
Office location for Kara Jursinski Murphy
15701 S. Tamiami Trail
Fort Myers, FL 33908
Phone: 239-337-1147
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2016 - 2023
Certificates and credentials
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