About Christopher John

Christopher John Shipley is a devoted family regulation attorney at Shipley Law Office & Title Company, positioned in Mount Dora, Florida. Since turning into a licensed attorney in 2006, he has focused mainly on household regulation, while additionally providing offerings in insolvency, foreclosure protection, estate administration, and property law. His firm addresses many legal matters that have an effect on households and individuals throughout the region, making sure that clients receive comprehensive support tailored to their unique conditions. In 1999, Christopher earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Florida State University College of Law. His educational credentials are in addition enhanced by a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Accounting and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Entrepreneurship, both from Florida State University College of Business.

This strong instructional background equips him with a completely unique perspective on the monetary dimensions of household regulation cases. This lets the lawyer offer clients with informed advice on complex monetary things. Most of Christopher's practice revolves around divorce hearings, parental custody disputes, and property department. He additionally assists clients with bankruptcy filings and foreclosure defense, assisting them manage the facts of financial challenges that frequently accompany household regulation issues. Cases usually progress through preliminary consultations, record preparation, negotiations, and, when important, legal proceedings in court.

This structured strategy guarantees that clients are well-prepared and informed at each stage in their legal journey. Prior to establishing his company, Christopher labored as each a lawyer and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). This dual expertise allows him to mix legal and financial knowledge, which is especially beneficial in family regulation and bankruptcy things. His capacity to analyze cases from both a legal and financial point of view helps clients make educated decisions, eventually leading to more favorable outcomes. Christopher is a member in good standing of numerous expert organizations, which includes the American Bar Association and the Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association.

His involvement extends to the Lake County Bar Association and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers, the place he engages with friends to stay up to date on legal trends and best practices. Additionally, he participates in local chambers of commerce, contributing to initiatives that support local agencies and citizens. Admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, which includes the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the U.S. Tax Court, Christopher is committed to assisting people and households navigate their legal demanding situations with professionalism and care.

Education

Florida State University College of Law

J.D.

1999

Florida State University College of Business

B.S. | Accounting

1999

Florida State University College of Business

MBA | Entrepeneurship

1996

Florida State University College of Business

B.S. | Management

1994

Languages

English (Spoken, Written) Portuguese (Written) Spanish (Written)

Experience

Lawyer/CPA

Shipley Law Office & Title Company
2006

Accepted Jurisdictions

U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida
All Florida State Courts
U.S. District Court, Northern Distrct of Florida
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Florida
Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court
Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida Bankruptcy Court
All Florida State Courts State Trial Court
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court
U.S. Tax Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court
Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court
Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida Bankruptcy Court

Types of Cases Handled

Family Law Bankruptcy Foreclosure Defense Probate Real Estate Law

Legal Services Scope

Initial consultations Document preparation Negotiations Litigation

Certifications & Awards

Certified Public Accountant

Florida Board of Accountancy

Professional Associations

American Bar Association

has membership Current

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

has membership Current

Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association

has membership Current

Central Florida Real Estate Council

has membership Current

East Lake County Chamber of Commerce

has membership Current

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants

has membership Current

Home Builders Association of Lake County

has membership Current

Lake County Bar Association

has membership Current

Lake Eustis Area Chamber of Commerce

has membership Current

Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce

has membership Current

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers

has membership Current

National Eagle Scout Association

has membership Current

National Home Builders Association

has membership Current

Orange County Bar Association

has membership Current

REALTORS® Association of Lake & Sumter Counties, Inc

has membership Current

Wood Badge (SR-965) -- Advanced Training for Adult Leaders

Current

Leadership Lake County

2005 Class has membership Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 20110 U.S. Highway 441 Suite A Mount Dora FL 32757-6901