Christopher Finley

Christopher Finley is managing partner at The Law Office of Finley Stetson, serving clients from the firm’s Delray Beach and Jupiter offices. He concentrates his practice on real estate, corporate litigation, business law, and estate planning. He represents REITs, developers, lenders, borrowers, investors, landlords, tenants, and corporate clients. His work helps clients complete transactions, structure business relationships, address property issues, and plan for future legal needs.

Finley earned his J.D. from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law in 2005 and later received an LL.M. in Estate Planning from the University of Miami. He also earned a B.S. from New Jersey City University. His legal education supports a practice that combines real estate transactions, estate planning, probate-related concerns, and business advice. That background helps him analyze risk, draft agreements, and guide clients through complex planning and transactional issues.

Finley has experience representing clients in all phases of real estate acquisition, development, financing, and disposition. His work also includes negotiating and drafting residential, commercial, industrial, and office leases for landlords and tenants. He assists corporate clients with asset purchase agreements, debt and equity financing, and entity selection and formation. This experience allows him to support clients through both routine and complex business and property matters.

Christopher Finley is recognized for combining large-firm experience with the accessibility of a focused local practice. Before forming his own law office in 2012, he worked with Holland & Knight, Greenberg Traurig, and Gunster Yoakley. He is also a licensed title agent with Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund. Through practical advice and careful communication, Finley helps clients in Palm Beach and Broward manage important transactions, planning decisions, and legal challenges.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Finley Stetson
• Member, Florida Bar
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida
• New Jersey
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Miami
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New Jersey City University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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