About Lawrence Scott
Lawrence Scott Tolchinsky is a attorney specializing in real estate and probate law, practicing in Hallandale Beach, Florida. Since becoming a member of the Florida Bar in 1994, he is known for his expertise in various real estate matters. Tolchinsky serves as the managing partner at Sackrin & Tolchinsky, P.A., a firm he co-founded. The firm is conveniently located at 601 N — Federal Highway, Suite 301, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009. Tolchinsky graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Economics — He then earned his Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas University School of Law in 1994.
During his time in law school, he was an active member of Phi Delta Phi, an international legal fraternity dedicated to fostering academic excellence and professionalism among law students. His academic background laid a solid foundation for his legal career, particularly in complex real estate transactions. His legal practice encompasses many real estate issues, including mortgage foreclosure defense, real estate closings, and title insurance. Additionally, he provides counsel on short sales, deficiency judgments, partition lawsuits, and condominium law. Tolchinsky also handles commercial and residential lease negotiations and disputes, demonstrating his versatility in the real estate sector. His extensive knowledge makes him a valuable resource for clients navigating the details of real estate law.
In addition to his real estate focus, Tolchinsky's practice extends to probate and trust litigation, as well as business law. He assists clients with general business matters, including corporate formation, LLC formation, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements. His experience also covers buy-sell agreements, business purchases and sales, employment contracts, and contract preparation and review. Notably, he has been approved by major real estate lending companies, such as Bank of America, CitiBank, and Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, to issue title insurance in residential real estate closings and refinancings. Active in the community, Tolchinsky has contributed significantly to local youth sports programs, serving as a head coach for baseball, basketball, and flag football. He is married to a college professor and is a proud father of two children.
As a long-standing member of the Florida Bar Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section and the Business Law Section, he remains engaged with ongoing legal developments. His insights have been featured in national and local news publications, including Bloomberg, USA Today, and Channel 10 News, where he has discussed important topics such as deficiency judgments. For inquiries, Tolchinsky can be reached at (954) 458-8655 or via email at [email protected].
