Christian R. Leto

Christian Leto is the Director of the Tampa office of Olive | Judd. He joined the firm in 2023 and is a valued member of the litigation team and the transactional team. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, appeals, and corporate transactional matters.

Christian has successfully represented clients in a wide range of commercial litigation, including shareholder and partnership disputes, breach of contract claims, and business torts. His real estate litigation experience includes landlord-tenant conflicts, property rights issues, and foreclosure actions. In addition to his litigation work, Christian advises businesses on corporate governance and regularly drafts and negotiates operating agreements, shareholder and membership purchase agreements, and commercial leases.

Christian earned his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Florida International University College of Law. During law school, he distinguished himself as a Dean’s Scholar and served as President of both the Federal Bar Association and the Employment and Labor Law Society. He was also a member of the FIU Law Moot Court team.

Creating an LLC and The New Corporate Transparency Act

A limited-liability company (“LLC”) creates many tax benefits and protection from personal liability for many business owners. Before the Corporate Transparency Act, some of the many requirements to form an LLC included: the filing of the Articles of Organization, including the words “limited-liability company” or the abbreviation “L.L.C.” as the […]

Contracts – What Are They and How Do You Protect Yourself?

Contracts govern many of our day-to-day personal and business transactions. Many of us, knowingly and unknowingly, enter into written or oral contracts. Whether it pertains to the sale of a good/item, an agreement to sell property, or business-related agreements, contracts govern the way we conduct ourselves in many avenues of […]

Transaction Brokers vs. Single Agents, Does Fiduciary Duty Apply?

Many homes are sold across the country via Real Estate Brokers or individual homeowners. With nearly 6 million homes sold this year, the Real Estate Market is operating at a high level. However, increased activity in the housing market may bring an influx of litigation. As a real estate broker, […]

Vacation Rental Renewals

Vacation Rentals are a hot commodity in South Florida. With beaches, sunshine, and many activities, South Florida is a popular destination for many tourists. However, maintenance of these vacation rentals can be burdensome. In order to have a valid Vacation Rental Property in the city of Fort Lauderdale, an owner […]

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Creating an LLC and The New Corporate Transparency Act

Contracts – What Are They and How Do You Protect Yourself?

Transaction Brokers vs. Single Agents, Does Fiduciary Duty Apply?

Vacation Rental Renewals