About Our Firm

At the law firm of Norma Echarte & Associates, we understand that sale or purchase of real estate is not “just business” and does not occur in a vacuum. We realize that there is much at stake for each of the parties to the transaction. This is especially true in residential real estate, where a house or condo may represent a home or a strategic investment to the buyer, a nest egg to the seller, a commission to the broker and a profit to the developer. Experienced lawyer Norma Echarte and her team of attorneys and staff have a reputation for bringing these parties together to negotiate the terms, consummate the deal and efficiently resolve any disputes that arise. Our preparation and communication create the conditions for a smooth process and a win-win result.

What Sets Us Apart: A Boutique Firm With a Stellar Representation

Our boutique law firm in South Florida concentrates on commercial and residential real estate closings and related business matters, with special emphasis on condominium transactions. With a principal office in Miami and satellite offices in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, we serve buyers, owners, developers, lenders and brokers across South Florida.Our capabilities are on par with large law firms, but as a boutique practice we are able to serve clients on a more personal scale. Our in-depth knowledge of all elements of real estate — the law, the local market and the crucial considerations in any particular transaction — enables us to confidently and capably guide you through the process. Above all, we uphold high standards in client service and professional excellence.

We deliver a positive client experience and successful outcomes through:

• Great communication with clients, brokers, lenders and all parties to the transaction
• Close coordination with developers and their in-house closing administrative staff
• Skilled negotiation of favorable terms
• Careful drafting of the purchase agreement or contracts
• Thorough due diligence and anticipation of potential issues
• On-time completion of closings under tight time constraints
• Prompt intervention to de-escalate and resolve disputes
• State-of-the-art project management software
• Competitive legal fees

We are committed to upholding ALTA’s 2015 Best Practices — the highest industry standards for the title industry.

Business Sense, Industry Knowledge and Hands-On Service

The firm’s founding attorney, Norma Echarte, has more than 20 years of experience in real estate law. Born in Cuba but a resident of South Florida since arriving here as a child, Norma is bilingual and highly regarded in the Latino community of South Florida. Before establishing her practice, she worked for a major Boca Raton law firm and established their real estate closing department. In Miami, she served as in-house counsel for a major condominium developer and was vice president of a local title company.Attorney Echarte has completed nearly 3,000 closings over the course of her extensive career — including many landmark Miami developments. She is also an approved agent for Florida’s largest underwriter of title insurance. Her degree in finance and international marketing, coupled with her extensive practice in business law, lends authority and business-minded judgment to real estate negotiations. The firm’s associate attorneys bring to the table a wealth of knowledge in various aspects of Florida real estate. To learn more about their backgrounds, please follow the links below.

• Norma F. Echarte

A Friendly and Knowledgeable Team at Your Service

We invite you to learn more about our firm during a free initial consultation. Call 305-501-2844 to get started. Se habla español.