Fort Lauderdale Business, Real Estate & Estate Planning Attorneys
Attorneys,Consultants,Results.Corporate, real estate and cannabis law
Wills, Trusts& EstatePlanning.Protecting Florida families
FromAcquisition toLitigation.Counsel for growing businesses
One Fort Lauderdale firm for the agreements that build your company, the property you invest in and the plan that protects your family. With over 10 years of law practice.
Founding Partner, former Florida prosecutor
For all your legal needs, under one roof.
Cannady & Associates is a boutique Fort Lauderdale law firm. We advise business owners, investors, cannabis operators and families, and we represent clients in complex corporate litigation, mediation and arbitration.
Unlike firms that juggle hundreds of matters, we limit our caseload so each client gets direct attention from our attorneys.
Where we help
Hover a practice area to open it. Every matter starts with a free consultation.
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Corporate Law
Litigation, Agreements and Intellectual Property
Corporate Law
Entity formation, governance, contracts, intellectual property, securities and complex business litigation for growing Florida companies. Explore Corporate Law
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Real Estate Law
From Acquisition to Litigation
Real Estate Law
Commercial and residential transactions, land use and zoning, landlord and tenant matters, title issues and real estate litigation. Explore Real Estate Law
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Cannabis Law
Local, State and Federal
Cannabis Law
Regulatory compliance, corporate restructuring, asset protection and partnerships for cannabis and hemp businesses. Explore Cannabis Law
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Estate Planning
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Estate Planning
Wills, revocable living trusts, powers of attorney, probate and complete estate plans for Florida families, with offices in Fort Lauderdale, Indian Harbour Beach and Orlando. Explore Estate PlanningFeatured services
With a world in transition, you need a firm for these changing times.
David Cannady spent years in Florida courtrooms as a prosecutor before founding Cannady & Associates. He builds every contract, deal and estate plan to hold up under scrutiny, because he has seen what happens when they do not.
- Florida State University College of Law, J.D.
- Florida Bar, admitted September 2014
- Former Florida Prosecutor
- Florida Justice Association Member
Wills and trusts attorneys near you
Estate planning is state and county specific. Choose your county for local guidance on wills, trusts, probate and Florida homestead law.
Broward County
Fort Lauderdale · Hollywood · Pembroke Pines · Coral Springs · Plantation · Davie Estate planning in Broward 02 Space CoastBrevard County
Melbourne · Palm Bay · Satellite Beach · Indian Harbour Beach · Cocoa Beach · Viera Estate planning in Brevard 03 Tampa BayHillsborough County
Tampa · Brandon · Riverview · Plant City · Temple Terrace · Carrollwood Estate planning in Hillsborough 04 St. Pete and ClearwaterPinellas County
St. Petersburg · Clearwater · Largo · Dunedin · Palm Harbor · Seminole Estate planning in PinellasWhat our clients say
C&A does not treat you like a number but rather they treats you like an individual and takes care of your case like its the only one on their docket.
Riverfront Cruises and Anticipation Yacht ChartersBusiness clientDavid is a Bulldog and his whole team will fight for you. C&A helped take my business the next level.
Ultimate Car CareBusiness clientDavid is well versed in the law and he makes it comfortable for clients to work with him. Does not over charge. And he fixes your problems.
The Echelon Consulting FirmBusiness clientFeatured in the press
We are proud to have provided guidance to the public on matters that affect individuals, businesses and corporations across Florida.
Three steps to clarity
Tell us what is happening
Call or send the form. We listen first and ask the questions that matter for your business, property or family.
Get a clear strategy
In your free consultation an attorney explains your options, our recommended approach and what it will take.
We get to work
We draft, negotiate or litigate with the attention of a firm that deliberately limits its caseload.
Frequently asked questions
Do not see your question? Call us and an attorney will walk you through it.
Ask an attorneyYes. Your first consultation is free. Call (954) 707-0530 or send the form on this page, and an attorney will review your matter and explain your options before you commit to anything.
Our office is at 101 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 1500, in downtown Fort Lauderdale. We advise businesses across Florida, and our estate planning practice serves families in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Broward counties.
Our corporate practice covers entity formation and governance, partnership, distribution and influencer agreements, intellectual property, securities, mergers and acquisitions, asset protection and business litigation, mediation and arbitration.
It depends on your assets, your family and how much you want to avoid probate. A will directs who receives your property but usually still passes through probate, while a funded revocable living trust can keep assets out of probate. We walk you through both during your consultation.
Yes. We advise cannabis and hemp operators on regulatory compliance and government relations, corporate restructuring, asset protection and business growth and partnerships, across local, state and federal rules.
Yes. We deliberately limit our caseload so that your matter gets direct attention from our attorneys, led by founding partner David Cannady, rather than being passed down a long chain of staff.
Let us take a look at your matter.
Send a few details and an attorney will be in touch shortly. Prefer to talk? Call us, Mon to Fri 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
(954) 707-0530101 NE 3rd Ave, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
