*  37 Years experience practicing real estate law in Florida (and in New Jersey); 27 years Board Certified in Florida Real Estate Law (1997-2027); 39 Years a Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (since 1985); Member, Florida Real Property Law Certification Committee 2006-08; almost four decades experience in complex real estate and contract law issues; originally admitted to the Florida Bar in 1988 both in Florida and New Jersey, and numerous Federal Courts as well

* University Professor (Law and Ethics) for over 17 years (Florida Atlantic University * School of Accounting; and Nova  University * College of Arts and Sciences), with Exemplary Student Evaluations in more than 100 Course Sections taught during that time (thousands of students); in 2012, Named #14 on list of - "Best University Professors in the United States" published annually by the "Rate My Professors" Website

* Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review of Sheppard Broad Law Center, Nova Southeastern University (1987-88); Chairman  of the Editorial Board of the Florida Bar Journal and News (2002);  Appellate Case Editor for the Miami, Broward and Palm Beach Reviews (1987-89) 

* Published author of numerous legal articles, covering a wide range of legal topics (with a primary focus on issues related to real estate law):  Google: "Google Scholar Gary Gaffney"?user=uiUjTM0AAAAJ&hl=en*

Author and/or Editor of hundreds of legal memoranda and Appellate Briefs (submitted to all Five Florida DCAs, the Florida Supreme Court, all of Florida's U.S District Courts, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals 

* Not one client complaint (of any kind) in 37 years of practicing law - thousands of cases and clients

* Acknowledged Florida Expert and consultant for complex real estate title and contract issues, including those at transactional, trial, and/or appellate levels. 

* Experienced in all judicial and quasi-judicial forums, from County to Supreme Court, administrative and municipal hearings, and ADR - via mediation, arbitration and other non-traditional venues.  

* Substantial experience in all types of civil appeals, practicing in all five of Florida's District Courts of Appeal, the Florida Supreme Court, and the Federal 11th Circuit Court of Appeals; with more than 40 cases resulting in PUBLISHED appellate opinions on Florida law. 

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