Serving the Legal Needs of Individuals, Businesses & Community Associations Throughout Northeast and Central Florida.
EARNSHAW & SHEARER
Attorneys at Law
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OUR VISION
“Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.”
― Theodore Roosevelt
Earnshaw & Shearer is dedicated to providing high quality legal representation and guidance for our clients at a reasonable cost. We take the time to listen to our clients in order to understand their needs and concerns so that we can focus on what really matters. Our goal is to build long term relationships and to be a resource for our clients whenever they have legal needs. We look at each client individually and dedicate ourselves to earning each client’s trust and confidence by working hard, communicating, and being genuinely committed to our clients' best interests.
We are always upfront with our fees and provide many services on a flat-fee basis. For community association clients we provide collections and covenant enforcement services based on a structured fee schedule.
Our office is located in St. Augustine, Florida, and we serve clients throughout Northeast and Central Florida
MEET OUR ATTORNEYS
WILLIAM "JEFF" EARNSHAW
ATTORNEY
Tel: 904-829-3445
EDUCATION
University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D. cum laude
University of Florida, M.S.R.S in Recreational Studies
University of Central Florida, B.A. in History
BAR ADMISSIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Florida (2005)
United States District Court - Middle District of Florida
Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator
PROFESSIONAL & VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIPS
St. Johns County Bar Association
Real Property. Probate. and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
General Practice Solo & Small Firm Section of the Florida Bar
YMCA Camp Wewa - Board of Directors (Chairman 2010-2012)
Friends of Wewa, Inc. - Founder & President
Jeff focuses his practice on matters involving real property, small businesses, and community associations. He has extensive experience handling real estate and business transactions and has appeared in court throughout Northeast and Central Florida representing clients in legal disputes.
Jeff has been Certified by the Florida Supreme Court as a Circuit Court Mediator.
Prior to attending law school, Jeff worked professionally for the YMCA and was the Camp Director at YMCA Camp Wewa in Apopka, Florida. He currently lives in St. Augustine with his wife and two young daughters. Jeff is active in his church and enjoys spending time with his family and cheering on the Gators.
Jeff is a fifth generation Floridian and has been certified as a Florida Pioneer Descendant by the Florida State Genealogical Society.
JAY SHEARER
ATTORNEY
Tel: 904-829-3445
EDUCATION
Florida Coastal School of Law, J.D.
Book Awards - Residential Real Estate Transactions
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
University of Florida, B.S. in Natural Resource Conservation
BAR ADMISSIONS & CERTIFICATIONS
Florida (2011)
United States District Court - Middle District of Florida
Bankruptcy Court for Middle District of Florida
PROFESSIONAL & VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIPS
St. Johns County Bar Association
Real Property. Probate. and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
Jay focuses his practice primarily on community association and real estate matters. Jay works with community associations on a full range of matters, including interpreting governing documents and applicable law, enforcing covenants and rules, collecting delinquent assessments, reviewing and drafting contracts and leases, drafting rules and regulations and amending governing documents.
Jay frequently provides seminars on topics affecting community associations and community association management, including assessment collection, covenant enforcement and legislation affecting community associations and has been approved by the Division of Business and Professional Regulation as a Condominium Education Provider, providing certification seminars to condominium and homeowners association board members.
Jay is one of seven children and is nearly a lifelong resident of St. Augustine. He enjoys surfing, fishing, supporting the Gators and Jaguars, and spending time with his wife and kids.
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