Gainesville, Florida
Attorneys serving Gainesville and Alachua County.
DHW Law has taken on matters for Gainesville clients for 25 years. Real estate, estate planning, Supreme Court certified mediation, personal injury, immigration, and commercial disputes, all handled personally by David or Gwen Walkowiak.
Our connection to Gainesville
Gainesville is about two hours north of our Lutz office on I-75. Gainesville is a university town, and the real estate market reflects that: University of Florida faculty and staff housing, off-campus rental property, and the older historic neighborhoods around campus. David is Board Certified in Real Estate Law through The Florida Bar, and Gainesville real estate is steady work. Gwen drafts Florida estate plans for Gainesville families under the same Florida statutes that apply in every county.
What Gainesville calls us about
Real estate is the largest piece of the work. The market runs from historic neighborhoods like Duckpond and Golfview to the newer subdivisions west of I-75 and the rental property that surrounds campus. Faculty purchasing a single-family home, investors buying rental property in the student-housing belt, and long-time Gainesville residents selling older homes are all regular clients. David reviews the Gainesville contract, resolves title issues with the local title company, and closes by e-signing.
Estate planning for Gainesville families goes to Gwen. Faculty retirees, professional families, and long-term rental property owners all benefit from careful Florida estate planning that addresses homestead, trust funding, and beneficiary coordination. Wills, revocable living trusts, durable powers of attorney, and healthcare directives are drafted to move smoothly through the Alachua County probate court if administration becomes necessary.
Immigration for Gainesville residents runs through USCIS. University-affiliated clients often have employment-based visa and green-card considerations that coordinate with university counsel. Family-sponsored petitions and naturalization matters run from our office.
Why our office
What brings Gainesville clients to us is the pairing of a board-certified real-estate specialist and an estate planning partner, both directly reachable by phone. Twenty-five years at one office keeps the engagement consistent from intake to resolution. Most Gainesville referrals come from earlier clients whose deals closed well or whose estate plans we drafted years before.
How we help Gainesville residents
Practice areas most requested locally
Every DHW Law practice area is available to Gainesville clients. These are the ones we see most often from this community.
Real Estate & Foreclosure Defense
Florida purchases, sales, and foreclosure defense handled by David H. Walkowiak, Board Certified in Real Estate Law.
Estate Planning & Probate
Wills, revocable trusts, advance directives, Florida homestead planning, and probate administration. Built for your family, not a template.
Immigration
Green cards, naturalization, and family-sponsored petitions for Florida residents.
Talk to an attorney who knows Gainesville.
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