Practice Areas

Prell Spearing Law Firm focuses on real estate, construction, and foreclosure-related legal matters throughout Southwest Florida. Attorney Irina Prell-Spearing is also a licensed Florida real estate broker and a licensed general contractor, so every practice area below is handled with hands-on property experience behind the legal strategy, not just legal theory. Explore our core practice areas below, or contact us to talk through your specific situation.

Real Estate & Contract Law

Residential and commercial real estate closings, contract review and negotiation, and resolving title defects that surface during a purchase or sale. Irina’s background as a licensed real estate broker means she reviews contracts the way an experienced agent would, not just as an outside attorney.

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We also prepare and record deeds and property transfers — quitclaim, warranty, corrective and Lady Bird deeds, and transfers into an LLC or trust — with the documentary stamp tax and homestead consequences worked out before signing.

Construction Disputes & Litigation

Construction defect claims, contractor billing disputes, and disagreements arising during a build or renovation. Because Irina is a licensed general contractor, she can identify the practical issues in a construction dispute — not just the legal ones — and argue them more effectively as a result.

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Foreclosure Defense & Short Sales

Representation for Florida homeowners facing foreclosure, including contesting the lawsuit, negotiating a loan modification, arranging a short sale, or completing a deed in lieu of foreclosure. We move quickly once a case starts — Florida gives homeowners only 20 days to respond after being served.

Foreclosure Defense & Short Sales overview →
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Loan Modification Negotiation →
Short Sale Negotiation →
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure →

We also serve foreclosure clients directly in Cape Coral, Naples, Fort Myers, Punta Gorda, and Venice.

FIRPTA

Guidance for buyers and foreign sellers navigating FIRPTA (Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act) withholding requirements on U.S. real estate transactions.

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Estate Planning

Wills, trusts, and asset protection planning for Florida property owners, with particular attention to real estate held in the estate.

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Business & Corporate Law

Formation, negotiation, and agreements for business owners — from choosing the right legal structure to drafting the partnership and shareholder agreements that keep co-owners aligned.

Business & Corporate Law overview →
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Partnership Agreements →
Shareholder Agreements →
Business Negotiation →
Business Sale →

Where We Practice

Our offices are in Cape Coral, Downtown Naples and Sanibel. We also maintain satellite offices in Punta Gorda and Venice, and serve nearby areas including Fort Myers, Bonita and Sarasota. We represent clients throughout the State of Florida, and our team serves the Russian-speaking community fluently.

Ready to talk about your matter? Call (239) 231-2222 or contact us online for a consultation.