Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Legal Partner in Gainesville, FL
Salter Feiber, P.A. has served the Gainesville community since 1974, combining deep local roots with legal excellence. Our attorneys, many of whom have lived and worked in the area for decades, focus on building multigenerational relationships with clients. We maintain an AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating, reflecting our commitment to the highest legal standards. Our full-service practice addresses complex legal needs across business, estate planning, real estate, and healthcare law. With over 35 years of dedicated service, we prioritize personalized solutions that align with clients' unique goals.Our team's extensive experience spans probate, tax law, guardianship, and appellate representation. We serve individuals and businesses throughout North Central Florida, including Alachua, Marion, and Lake counties. Our reputation for integrity and client-focused advocacy has earned respect within both the legal community and the region. We combine proven expertise with cost-effective strategies to deliver measurable results. Our attorneys remain actively engaged in community development, ensuring our practice remains deeply connected to local needs.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Probate
Real Estate Law
Tax Law
Guardianship
Wealth Preservation
Health Care Law
Elder Law
Appeals
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Award-winning attorneys with over 35 years in the community
- AV Preeminent rated for legal ability and ethical standards
- Serving 10 Florida counties including Alachua and Marion
- Personalized legal solutions for individuals and businesses
- Multi-generational client relationships through trusted advocacy
Associations and certifications
- AV Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice advises companies on formation, contracts, and regulatory compliance. We represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, and commercial disputes. Our attorneys provide strategic counsel to help businesses navigate complex legal challenges while maintaining operational efficiency.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and advance directives. Our attorneys help clients protect assets, minimize tax liabilities, and ensure smooth wealth transfer. We specialize in complex estate planning for high-net-worth individuals and families.
Probate
Our probate team guides executors through Florida's estate administration process. We handle will contests, creditor claims, and asset distribution. We provide efficient solutions for both formal and summary probate proceedings across North Central Florida.
Real Estate Law
We represent clients in residential and commercial real estate transactions. Our services include title examinations, contract negotiations, and closing assistance. We handle zoning issues, property disputes, and land development matters throughout Florida.
Appeals
Our appellate specialists handle complex legal appeals in state and federal courts. We analyze trial records, prepare briefs, and present oral arguments. We focus on preserving favorable rulings and correcting judicial errors for clients across Florida.
People
James D. Salter
Attorney
James D. Salter brings decades of legal experience to Salter Feiber, P.A. His practice focuses on business law and estate planning. He actively contributes to Gainesville's legal community through professional associations.
Ellen R. Gershow
Attorney
Ellen R. Gershow specializes in healthcare law and elder law matters. With deep roots in Gainesville, she provides compassionate legal counsel to families and medical professionals across North Central Florida.
Cole Barnett
Attorney
Cole Barnett focuses on real estate and probate law at Salter Feiber, P.A. He serves clients in Gainesville and surrounding counties, combining legal expertise with community knowledge to deliver practical solutions.
Denise L. Hutson
Attorney
Denise L. Hutson handles complex litigation and appeals for Salter Feiber, P.A. Her work spans multiple Florida jurisdictions, maintaining the firm's reputation for thorough legal analysis and advocacy.
Richard T. Jones
Attorney
Richard T. Jones specializes in tax law and wealth preservation strategies. He advises businesses and individuals on financial planning matters, leveraging his experience to create effective legal solutions.
Questions
What areas of law does Salter Feiber, P.A. specialize in?
We specialize in Business Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate Law, Tax Law, Guardianship, Wealth Preservation, Health Care Law, Elder Law, and Appeals.
How long has Salter Feiber served the Gainesville community?
Our firm has provided legal services in Gainesville since 1974, maintaining deep community ties for over 50 years.
What makes Salter Feiber's attorneys qualified?
More than half our attorneys hold AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting exceptional legal ability and ethical standards.
Which geographic areas do you serve?
We represent clients in Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Levy, Marion, Citrus, Lake, and Union counties across North Central Florida.
How do you approach client relationships?
We build multigenerational relationships through personalized service, listening carefully to client needs and providing tailored legal solutions.
What experience do your attorneys have?
Our attorneys combine decades of practice experience with local knowledge, having grown up, worked, and raised families in the Gainesville area.
