85 Years of Combined Community Legal Service
Rely on Dean Law Firm LLC for skilled representation in Real Estate, Probate, Business Law, and Personal Injury cases. Discover why clients across Florida consistently choose our firm for their legal needs.
Welcome to Dean Law Firm LLC, your trusted partner for comprehensive legal services in Florida. Based in Ocala, we proudly serve clients across the Sunshine State, offering dedicated representation in real estate, personal injury, and probate matters. Our experienced attorneys understand the complexities of Florida law and are committed to guiding you with professionalism, clarity, and compassion.
Real estate transactions can be intricate, often involving significant financial investments and long-term commitments. At Dean Law Firm LLC, we prioritize protecting your interests whether you are buying or selling residential or commercial property, negotiating contracts, handling title examinations, assisting with closings, or resolving property disputes. Our attorneys stay informed on Florida’s ever-changing real estate laws to provide timely, relevant, and strategic advice tailored to your unique circumstances.
When it comes to personal injury, our dedicated legal team is here to support you through challenging times. Whether you’ve been injured in an automobile accident, slip and fall incident, or due to someone else’s negligence, we work tirelessly to secure fair compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional distress. Our attorneys understand the physical and emotional burdens of personal injury cases and are committed to advocating vigorously on your behalf.
In probate matters, Dean Law Firm LLC provides compassionate and knowledgeable guidance through the complex processes of estate administration and probate litigation. Whether you’re managing the estate of a loved one or navigating disputes over wills and inheritances, we offer clear advice, meticulous attention to detail, and empathetic support. Our attorneys help ensure that your probate issues are handled efficiently and respectfully, allowing you peace of mind during difficult times.
At Dean Law Firm LLC, your legal needs are our priority. We are dedicated to providing effective, personalized legal solutions to help you achieve your goals and protect your interests across real estate, personal injury, and probate law.
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As the Managing Partner of Dean Law Firm LLC, Michael E. Dean is a native Floridian raised in Marion County. He earned his Bachelor of Public Administration from the University of Mississippi in 1993 and his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law in 1997. With over two decades of experience, Michael focuses on personal injury and wrongful death cases, medical malpractice, products liability, as well as probate and trust litigation. He is committed to ensuring that those seriously injured receive the just compensation they deserve. Michael is admitted to practice in all Florida courts and the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida .
Partner Timothy S. Dean was raised in Ocala, Florida, and earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Florida in 1988. He graduated cum laude with his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of Law in 1991. Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1992, Timothy’s practice areas include business counsel, estate planning, probate litigation, real estate counsel and litigation, as well as personal injury and wrongful death litigation. He is also a member of the U.S. Army Reserve, serving in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps since 2003
Serving as Of Counsel, Ed Dean brings a distinguished legal career combined with extensive public service. He graduated with honors from Michigan State University in 1967 and earned his Juris Doctor with honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 1970. Ed has been admitted to the bar in both Florida and Michigan and has served as the Sheriff of Marion County from 1998 to 2013. His professional journey includes roles as Vice President-General Counsel for Kysor Industrial Corporation and President of Dexter Lock Company. He founded Dean & Dean, P.A. in 1988 upon returning to Ocala .
At Dean Law Firm LLC, our attorneys—Michael E. Dean, Timothy S. Dean, and Ed Dean—bring decades of combined experience to clients across Florida. Michael E. Dean, the Managing Partner, focuses on personal injury and wrongful death cases, medical malpractice, products liability, as well as probate and trust litigation. Timothy S. Dean, a Partner, specializes in business counsel, estate planning, probate litigation, real estate counsel and litigation, and personal injury and wrongful death litigation. Ed Dean, serving as Of Counsel, contributes a distinguished legal career combined with extensive public service, including serving as the Sheriff of Marion County from 1998 to 2013. Their collective expertise ensures that clients receive comprehensive legal services tailored to their unique needs.
Dean Law Firm
Our firm is committed to providing personalized, effective legal solutions in real estate, personal injury, and probate matters. Whether you’re navigating a complex property transaction, seeking compensation for an injury, or managing the estate of a loved one, Dean Law Firm LLC offers the skilled advocacy and compassionate guidance necessary to protect your interests and achieve your legal goals.
Whether you’re buying, selling, or financing property, a smooth closing starts with the right team. At Dean Law Firm, we provide full-service real estate closing and title services for residential, commercial, farm and ranch, and equestrian properties throughout Central Florida — and we’re here to help get your deal closed.
From single-family homes and condos to commercial properties, investment purchases, farm and ranch sales, horse farms, equestrian properties, and refinances — we handle it all. Selling on your own? We work with for-sale-by-owner transactions and can guide both parties through the process efficiently and professionally.
Farm and ranch transactions are different. Cattle operations, equestrian properties, pasture acreage, water rights, agricultural exemptions, fencing and grazing easements — these deals require a closing team that understands what’s at stake beyond the four corners of a contract.
Brothers Mike and Tim Dean have raised cattle in Central Florida for over 35 years. Mike’s daughter Kendall has competed in hunters and jumpers for over a decade and currently rides for the University of Georgia equestrian team. When you bring us a farm, ranch, or equestrian property closing, you’re working with attorneys and professionals who understand cattle, horses, and the land it takes to support them.
We coordinate with buyers, sellers, agents, and lenders to keep your transaction on track. Our team manages title searches, lien payoffs, document preparation, and disbursements — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Title Insurance — Protection You Can Count On
Title insurance protects buyers and lenders against hidden ownership defects — unpaid liens, recording errors, or prior claims — long after closing. We issue both owner’s and lender’s policies.
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Probate and Estate Law is a sensitive and essential area of the legal system, dealing with the management and distribution of an individual’s assets after death, as well as planning for the future through wills and trusts. It outlines how estates are administered, debts are settled, and assets are allocated to beneficiaries, providing a legal framework for honoring an individual’s final wishes. Unlike other legal fields that deal with disputes or transactions, probate and estate law involves both careful planning and empathetic navigation of family dynamics during difficult times. This branch of law plays a crucial role in protecting legacies, ensuring legal compliance, and providing peace of mind.
Whether you’re planning your estate, drafting a will, or navigating the probate process following a loved one’s passing, the complexities of probate and estate law can be daunting. That’s where knowledgeable legal professionals come in. If you find yourself in need of guidance or representation in probate and estate matters, don’t hesitate to reach out to Dean Law Firm. Our dedicated team is committed to providing personalized service and utilizing our extensive experience to protect your legacy and assist you through every step.
