Small Firm Dedication Our boutique law firm has been serving Sarasota, Florida businesses and individuals with their legal needs for over 30 years. Contact us today to get the quality and dedication you deserve.
Sarasota Real Estate Closings, Litigation & Partition Actions Attorneys
Experienced Guidance for Every Phase of Real Estate Law in Sarasota
At The Edwards Law Firm, we deliver strategic, results-driven, real estate legal services across the state of Florida. Led by Board Certified Real Estate Attorney, Sheryl A. Edwards, our firm offers deep knowledge and personalized guidance for both routine and complex matters — including closings, and litigation, including partition actions.
Focused Experience in Real Estate Closings
Whether you’re refinancing, purchasing your first home, selling an investment property, or closing on a luxury beachfront estate, we’ll ensure your transaction is handled efficiently and correctly. With over a decade of recognition by Super Lawyers®, Sheryl Edwards has built a reputation for precision, advocacy, and protecting client interests through every step of the closing process — residential, commercial, and everything in between.
Real Estate Litigation, Including Partition Actions
When disputes arise, we provide strong legal representation in real estate litigation. Our firm handles a wide range of disputes, including:
- Partition Actions – When co-owners of property cannot agree on its use, sale, or future, we help resolve disputes through negotiated settlements or court-ordered partition. Whether you're seeking to divide or sell jointly-owned property, we have the experience to guide you through this highly specific legal process.
- Title Defects & Boundary Disputes – From hidden liens to encroachments, we resolve title and boundary issues that threaten your ownership or investment.
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes – We represent landlords in enforcing lease agreements, recovering possession, or addressing breaches by tenants.
Serving Clients Throughout Florida
We proudly serve a diverse clientele — from families buying their first homes to seasoned investors and property managers. Our client-centered approach means we treat every case with the care and commitment it deserves.
Why Choose The Edwards Law Firm, PL?
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Over 30 Years of Experience
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Sheryl A. Edwards is a Board Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law
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Achieve Client Objectives in a Timely Manner
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Selected for Super Lawyers 12 Times
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Personalized Attention & Case Strategy
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Your Goals Always Come First
We Strive to Achieve Your Goals
Big Firm Quality, Small Firm Dedication
Our aim is simple when serving our clients: we strive to achieve each client’s objectives in a timely manner. We recognize that there is no cookie-cutter way to handle every case and dispute.
Every situation demands a thorough review of the circumstances, the client’s financial situation, the potential dangers and risks of a particular course of action, and the prospects for achieving a favorable result.
We strive to identify a strategy that best suits each client’s individual needs. When you choose The Edwards Law Firm, PL, you will get the attention you deserve.
Our team of real estate attorneys in Sarasota will create a personalized strategy for your real estate, estate planning, and/or probate matters.
When you enlist the services of The Edwards Law Firm, PL, you can expect to receive a high-quality level of service from people who truly care about our clients and our community.
Our mission is to help you through your legal matters in the most efficient and effective way possible. Selected to the Lawyers of Distinction, a membership reserved only for the top 10% of attorneys in the United States, our firm will provide you with superior legal counsel.
Our Estate Planning Lawyers Have Your Goals & Best Interests in Mind
Experienced Legal Guidance for Estate Planning & Probate
Making the decision to begin an estate plan is a wise decision for most people to make. A proper estate plan will contain a clear set of instructions so that your wishes are identified and followed after you are gone. Our real estate law firm can help you draft comprehensive wills and trusts, and can help you through the process of probate.
Going through the probate process can prove to be complex and risky, we are on your side to guide you through the process and give you peace of mind.
Our Sarasota lawyers may even be able to help you avoid probate altogether by creating an effective estate plan that addresses each and every one of your assets.
Our real estate attorneys in Sarasota will guide you through each step, explaining each element of your estate plan so that you can be confident that your wishes will be understood and carried out in the future.
A Personalized Approach
Our Testimonials
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"We chose Sherry because of her professional experience in real estate."
Finding Sherry Edwards out of a long list of lawyers in Sarasota, we could not be happier. We chose Sherry because of her professional experience in real estate. She responded immediately. Our mother had to enter a memory facility because of the COVID virus. We live in Washington State and could not travel to Sarasota. We had numerous conversations on the phone with Sherry and each time we felt listened to and cared for.- James L. -
"Quick to respond!"
I will definitely recommend her to any of my friends or customers.- Shelley -
"Can’t recommend her enough!"
She promptly contacted the other party on our behalf and literally within 10 days, we had all of our money refunded back to us.- DaveSarasota, FL -
"Professional & knowledgeable."
The Edwards law firm recently helped me through a lengthy family real estate transaction.- Stephen -
"So thankful we found Edwards Law Firm."
Sheryl is so knowledgeable and what a smart lady she is. She helped us through a very difficult lawsuit .- VickiAnn Arbor, MI -
"Extreme professionalism!"
I would absolutely recommend Sherry and team to anyone looking for any kind of real estate help!- Michael -
"Nothing less than fantastic!"
I recently used the Edwards Law Firm to facilitate a short sale on my property in FL.- J Jaramillo -
"Knows how to win a case!"
She resolved my issue with my real estate bank where two previous attorneys could not.- Jamal
