Attorney Profile
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.
University of Florida, B.A.
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 in the area of Florida asset protection law for more than three decades, focusing on the design and implementation of domestic and offshore legal structures.
Over the course of his career, Jon has been involved in significant developments affecting asset protection planning in Florida. He played a role in the case of 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 being a lawyer. He does not sell investments or insurance. He does not sell investments, insurance, or packaged asset protection programs. His primary reward is his clients’ appreciation and satisfaction.
National Media Recognition
Jon is a frequently cited authority on asset protection and homestead law, with commentary featured in:
- The Wall Street Journal
- The New York Times
- Bloomberg Business
- Forbes
- USA Today
- Kiplinger’s
- Florida Trend
- Orlando Sentinel
- The Financial Times
- The Business Journal