Asset Protection & Offshore Trust Attorneys

A single lawsuit can put significant wealth at risk.

For more than three decades, Alper Law has designed and implemented domestic and offshore structures for clients facing judgments and creditor exposure. Our firm focuses on domestic asset protection law and offshore trust planning.

Asset protection is the firm’s exclusive practice.

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Asset protection and offshore trust attorneys Jon Alper and Gideon Alper.

Quoted as Legal Experts by:

  • The Wall Street Journal interviewed Jon Alper in an article about Florida homestead law.
  • New York Times
  • CNN
  • Christian Science Monitor
  • Washington Post
  • Fox
  • Bloomberg
  • NBC

About Our Firm

Based in central Florida, Alper Law was founded in 1991 to focus on one discipline: protecting assets from creditor claims and litigation risk.

We combine domestic tools and offshore trusts to provide clear, practical strategies.

Our goal is to provide clear legal analysis and a practical plan tailored to your litigation risk and assets.

Specialized Practice

We focus exclusively on asset protection law, including Florida exemptions, Cook Islands trusts, and offshore structures.

Nationwide Practice, Florida-Based

While we are deeply familiar with Florida’s unique statutory protections, we assist clients nationwide with offshore trusts and LLCs.

No Associates

High-value asset-protection planning is handled directly by the firm’s partners. You will work directly with Jon Alper or Gideon Alper on every call and every document.

Tested Strategies

Our plans are built on decades of real-world results and an intimate understanding of how creditors think.

Asset Protection Legal Services

Our firm practices exclusively in three areas: Florida asset protection, Cook Islands trusts, and offshore asset-protection planning. We focus on practical legal structures designed to withstand creditor claims and litigation risk.

Florida Asset Protection

We help Florida residents maximize the state’s unique asset protection laws. Our planning incorporates the homestead exemption, tenancy by the entireties, and statutory exemptions for annuities, life insurance, and retirement accounts.

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Cook Islands Trust Formation

Our firm specializes in the formation of Cook Islands trusts. These trusts allow our clients to place assets in a country that does not recognize foreign court orders. We work with independent Cook Islands trustees to establish compliant structures and coordinate administration.

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Offshore Asset Protection

We use Cook Islands LLCs and Nevis LLCs, along with the establishment of offshore bank accounts, to give clients more control over their assets when placed in an offshore trust.

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Nationally Recognized Asset Protection Experts

With decades of combined experience, our attorneys focus on the domestic and international laws governing asset-protection planning and creditor risk.

Jon Alper, Asset Protection Attorney

Jon Alper

Founding Partner

Jon Alper has spent more than three decades implementing domestic and offshore asset-protection structures for individuals and closely held businesses. His involvement in the seminal case of BankFirst v. UBS Paine Webber, Inc. helped establish the legal foundation for modern Florida asset protection planning.

  • ✔ Master’s Degree from Harvard University
  • ✔ Cited Expert: WSJ, NYT, & Bloomberg
  • ✔ 30+ Years of Asset Protection Experience
  • ✔ Specializes in Complex Florida Domestic Planning and Offshore Trusts
Gideon Alper, Asset Protection Attorney

Gideon Alper

Partner

Gideon Alper leads the firm’s offshore-planning practice, advising clients on asset-protection strategies and tax-compliance considerations. His work draws on more than fifteen years of private practice and regulatory experience from his service with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.

  • ✔ Former IRS Office of Chief Counsel Attorney
  • ✔ Expert in Cook Islands Trusts & Offshore LLCs
  • ✔ Law Degree with Honors from Emory University
  • ✔ Bridges Domestic Planning with Offshore Strategy

What Our Clients Say

  • This firm is the one you want.

    He was very straightforward and explained the pros and cons of the Florida asset protection laws. His answers were in English, not lawyerese.
    Stephen

  • Five stars.

    In half an hour, I received more value and useful knowledge than in all of the time spent with the other law firms combined.
    Van L.

  • Can’t thank them enough.

    From the very first consultation to the end of the case, they stayed very confident and kept me up to date on everything on a regular basis throughout the entire case.
    Arkady

  • Real pleasure to work with.

    Alper Law handled our rather complex and lengthy case with professionalism and competence. Their attention to detail and thoroughness was remarkable.
    John

  • No hesitation.

    The Alper Law team certainly has an unparalleled level of knowledge pertaining to the unique benefits of the Florida Homestead protection. Organized and responsive.
    Noah

  • Dollar for dollar a great value.

    In a day and age of mediocrity it’s refreshing to work with a professional who in just a few minutes develops a deep knowledge of your problem and a quick simple inexpensive solution.
    Andrew

  • Eternally grateful.

    Mr. Alper was a beacon of hope to my family and me at a time when the options appeared to be limited and the likelihood of a good resolution, after 7 years of litigation, seemed impossible.
    Rick

  • Very happy with the team.

    There wasn’t a single aspect of our case that wasn’t handled swiftly. In our particular case, everything moved faster than we ever could have imagined & I give all the credit to Mr. Alper’s diligent work.
    Alix

  • A brilliant attorney.

    I will definitely use his services in the future if I ever need to
    and will refer to my close friends, colleagues and family.
    Michael

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