Attorney Profile

Jon Alper

Jon Alper

Contact Information

Email: jalper@alperlaw.com

Phone: 407-444-0404

Education

Harvard University, M.A.
University of Florida College of Law, J.D.
Northwestern University, B.A.

Bar Admission: Florida, 1976

Personal

Outside of the office, Jon enjoys adventurous travel worldwide and alpine skiing in the mountains surrounding Salt Lake City. He’s also a PSIA-certified ski instructor.

Jon Alper has practiced Florida asset protection law since 1991, focusing on the design and implementation of domestic and offshore legal structures.

Jon has shaped the development of Florida asset protection law over three decades. He played a key role in BankFirst v. UBS Paine Webber, Inc., which addressed the legitimacy of attorney-directed asset protection strategies under Florida law. His work centers on applying Florida’s constitutional and statutory exemptions to strengthen clients’ negotiating positions and reduce exposure to creditor claims.

Jon is not engaged in any business other than practicing law. He does not sell investments, insurance, or packaged asset protection programs. His primary reward is his clients’ appreciation and satisfaction.

In the Press

Jon’s commentary on homestead law, creditor rights, and bankruptcy has appeared in:

The Wall Street Journal·The New York Times·Bloomberg·The Washington Post·Forbes·The Financial Times·USA Today·Kiplinger’s·Dateline NBC

Selected Citations

2022 The New York Times·On Florida homestead law in a former governor’s tax residency dispute.
2020 The Wall Street Journal·On bankruptcy mediation for student loan debt.
2012 Palm Beach Daily News·On deficiency judgment claims after foreclosure.
2006 The Christian Science Monitor·On the ethics of planning before bankruptcy.
2006 Sarasota Herald-Tribune·On Florida bankruptcy law.
2005 The New York Times·On Florida’s homestead exemption and asset protection.

Publications & Presentations

Where Does Florida Law Stand on Fraudulent Transfers?
Florida Bar Seminar — May 2003
Wealth Protection Ethics & Liability: The Bar, the Client, and Third Parties
Florida Bar Seminar — May 2005
Asset Protection When the Wolf Is at Your Door
Florida Bar Seminar — May 2011
Case Law Update: Seargent and Barber
Florida Bar Seminar — May 2015
Defending Personal Guarantors in the 2026 CRE Distress Wave
myLawCLE National CLE Webinar — July 2026
Asset Protection for Health Care Professionals
Florida Bar Health Law Handbook — 2007
Asset Protection Articles
Florida Bar Journal — June 2004