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Andrew Hoek
About Andrew Hoek
Andrew Hoek manages the Tampa office of DeWitt Law Firm, P.A., where he chairs the Real Estate Practice Group for the firm. Andrew’s practice focuses on all matters pertaining to real property, commercial and residential development, real estate finance and general business law.
Mr. Hoek represents clients, both large and small, in real estate transactions, land development, title insurance, landlord tenant, and real estate finance matters. Andrew also serves as outside general counsel for small to midsize businesses, counseling them on everything from everyday legal issues to sale and liquidation events.
Prior to joining DeWitt Law Firm, Andrew worked for several firms throughout the state of Florida, always concentrating his practice on real estate and business law. In addition to the practice of law, Andrew is also a licensed title agent and a licensed real estate broker.
Andrew is actively involved in the Tampa Bay community serving on several non-profit boards and in his free time enjoys golf, boating and spending time with his family.
Education
Andrew obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida, his Juris Doctorate (J.D.) Degree from Florida State University’s College of Law, and his Legal Masters Degree (LL.M.) in Environmental and Land Use law from the University of Florida’s Levin College of law.
Publications
- “Sea Shepherd Conservation Society v. Japanese Whalers, the Showdown: Who is the Real Villain?” 3 STAN. J. ANIMAL L. & POL’Y 159.
- “Lee County Facelift: Using Transit Oriented Development to Revitalize one of Southwest Florida’s Most Historic Counties” available here
Representative Experience
- Represented private developer in the development of 100 townhome community within master community
- Represented private developer in development of master community to include townhomes and single family homes
- Represented hotel owner in sale of 200 room hotel
- Represented purchaser in acquisition of business office park
- Represented owner in purchase and development of multiple surgery centers
- Represented lender in refinancing and securing medical office park
- Represented national tenant in negotiation of industrial leases throughout the United States.
- Represented privately held company in the sale of client’s business to a publicly held company
Andrew is actively involved in the Tampa Bay community, serving on several local boards, and lives in South Tampa.