Asset Protection Law Firm Since 1991

Florida Asset Protection Attorney

Jon Alper and Gideon Alper are Florida asset protection attorneys. They advise on protecting real estate, bank accounts, business interests, and other assets from civil judgments. Jon Alper has practiced Florida asset protection law for over thirty-five years, and Gideon Alper previously served in the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.

Schedule a phone or Zoom consultation below. You can also call (407) 444-0404 or contact us here.

In the consultation, we will review your assets, creditor exposure, and how Florida law applies to your situation. You will learn what is protected, what is exposed, and what steps are available.

Attorneys Jon Alper and Gideon Alper

Consultations are scheduled for 30 minutes. Additional time is billed in 15-minute increments.

Jon Alper $450 / 30 min
Gideon Alper $400 / 30 min

Each additional 15 min: $225 (Jon) · $200 (Gideon)

What Happens in the Consultation

The consultation is a working session. First we review your assets and current or potential creditor issues. We then explain which assets are already protected, which assets are exposed, and what practical steps are available. Common options may include Florida exemptions, LLC planning, tenancy by the entireties planning, estate planning changes, business restructuring, settlement considerations, or offshore planning when appropriate.

The consultation identifies what is actually exposed and what to do about it.

What a Florida Asset Protection Attorney Does

An asset protection attorney looks at what you own and how it is titled, tells you what Florida law already protects, and helps you rearrange what is exposed so that a creditor has a harder time collecting a judgment. Jon Alper and Gideon Alper are both members of the Florida Bar and specialize in Florida asset protection.

When you hire us, we:

  • Review your assets, how each is titled, and any creditor claims you face now or may face later.
  • Tell you what Florida law already protects, including your homestead, property held as tenants by the entireties, retirement accounts, and other exempt assets. If you need no further planning, we will say so.
  • Plan how your exposed assets should be held: LLC and business ownership structure, tenancy by the entireties planning for married couples, and estate planning changes where they add protection.
  • Advise on how to approach a settlement and on planning after a claim exists. What is possible depends on the claim, the assets involved, and whether a transfer would hold up.
  • Recommend offshore planning, including a Cook Islands trust, when Florida exemptions and domestic planning cannot sufficiently protect exposed assets.
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About Our Firm

Alper Law has been an asset protection law firm since 1991. Our role is to evaluate the legal fit of each strategy, explain the tradeoffs, and recommend the plan that fits the client’s facts.

Asset protection specialists
Asset protection is the core of our practice. We do not handle litigation, divorce, tax planning, or investment management.
Direct attorney involvement
Jon or Gideon handles every consultation personally. No associates, no paralegal consultations, and no hand-offs.
Florida and offshore planning
We evaluate Florida exemptions and domestic planning first. When domestic planning is not enough, we can also advise on offshore structures.
Candid advice
Some clients are already well protected under Florida law. If additional planning is unnecessary or disproportionate to the risk, we say so.

Who Should Schedule a Consultation

A consultation is most useful when you have assets worth protecting and a realistic concern about creditor exposure, business risk, professional liability, real estate investments, personal guarantees, or an existing or future judgment.

A pending legal claim, lawsuit, or judgment does not automatically rule out planning. The available options depend on the type of claim, the assets involved, existing Florida exemptions, how the assets are titled, settlement posture, and whether a transfer would still hold up.

Common client situations

  • Business owners and entrepreneurs
  • Physicians and high-liability professionals
  • Real estate investors and landlords
  • Clients who signed personal guarantees
  • Clients facing lawsuits, judgments, or collection threats

Issues we review

  • Florida homestead protection
  • Tenancy by the entireties ownership
  • Retirement accounts and exempt assets
  • LLC and business ownership structure
  • Bank accounts, real estate, and exposed investments
Asset protection is not the same for every client. The right plan depends on what you own, how it is titled, what creditor issues exist, and which protections Florida law already provides.

Our Attorneys

Jon Alper, Florida Asset Protection Attorney

Jon Alper

Founding Partner

Jon Alper has focused on asset protection planning for more than three decades. His work includes Florida exemption planning, domestic asset protection strategies, business ownership structures, and planning for clients facing creditor risk. His planning was at the heart of BankFirst v. UBS Paine Webber, Inc., the foundational Florida decision on attorney-assisted asset protection planning.

Gideon Alper, Florida Asset Protection Attorney

Gideon Alper

Partner

Gideon Alper advises clients on Florida and offshore asset protection planning. He is a former attorney with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in the Large Business and International Division. His work includes domestic exemption planning, offshore trusts, LLC structures, and planning for clients with litigation or collection exposure.

  • 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

  • My highest recommendation.

    I’ve read many articles that these two lawyers have written I had a half hour consultation and Gideon is brilliant one of the most knowledgeable attorneys I’ve ever spoken to in my 72 years I give them my highest recommendation and if I ever need legal advice these are the people that I would call
    Captain Al

  • 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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