Andrew F. Ford

Andrew F. Ford is a top attorney. He specializes in real estate, finance, corporate law, and securities law. Andrew is a magna cum laude graduate of Columbia University. He earned a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University Law School. He was the Authorities Editor of the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law there.

He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice. He is a member of the Florida and Georgia Bars, the Society of Real Estate Professionals, and NAIOP Tampa Bay.

Andrew advises commercial real estate owners, operators, developers, and investment firms on complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and financing. He has served as lead counsel on the acquisition and redevelopment of Publix-anchored shopping centers, refinanced assisted living facilities across multiple states, and closed major hotel sales nationwide. A Florida title agent, Andrew also guides clients through 1031 exchanges and high-value commercial property deals.

Beyond real estate, Andrew is outside general counsel to closely held businesses. He advises on entity formation, shareholder agreements, and organizational documents. He has successfully led negotiations and closed buyouts involving private equity-backed minority shareholders, showcasing his expertise in corporate transactions.

Andrew’s career began in the real estate group of an Atlanta-based international law firm. He represented a Fortune 100 telecom company in complex real estate deals, including ground leases and in-building wireless agreements.

Andrew has been recognized for his excellence. He is listed as one of the best lawyers in America for business organizations. He has been a Florida Rising Star by Super Lawyers for six years. He has the top Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent rating. It shows his high ethics and legal skills.

Andrew F. Ford takes a client-first approach and delivers strategic, effective solutions, making him a trusted advisor in complex real estate and business matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns LLP
• Member, The Society of Real Estate Professionals
• Member, NAIOP Tampa Bay
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, The Georgia Bar

Licensed State

• Florida
• Georgia

Education

• Vanderbilt University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Columbia University
  BA in Phi Beta Kappa with Magna Cum Laude

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