Attorney Profile

    Peter P. Lindley

    Attorney at Law · CPA · MBA

    Peter P. Lindley is a Florida attorney with a diverse legal background in general corporate law, securities law, business taxation, real property transactions, and title work. His legal practice also includes mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, limited liability companies, board of directors and other corporate governance matters, employment and non-compete agreements, and entity taxation matters.

    With his multidisciplinary professional background, Mr. Lindley approaches client legal representations from a unique perspective, affording creative solutions to complex legal issues.

    Peter P. Lindley, Attorney at Law

    A Rare Combination of Expertise

    Mr. Lindley maintains his Florida CPA license, having practiced in public accountancy from 1985 through 1990 as a member of two Big 4 CPA firms, KPMG Peat Marwick and Ernst & Young. He subsequently served as CFO in private industry with two private real estate development and services firms before commencing his legal career.

    He has represented institutional and private entities in various commercial transactions, as well as borrowers and lenders in real property conveyance and title matters. He was admitted to practice in the Southern District Court of Florida, where he formerly represented various creditors and debtors in matters before the bankruptcy court.

    Professional Memberships

    Florida Bar Association
    American Bar Association
    Palm Beach County Bar Association
    Florida Certified Public Accountant
    AICPA Member
    Southern District Court of Florida

    Practice Areas

    General Corporate Law
    Securities Law
    Business Taxation
    Real Property Transactions
    Mergers & Acquisitions
    Corporate Governance
    Entity Formation & Structuring
    1031 Tax-Deferred Exchanges
    Employment & Non-Compete Agreements
    Estate Succession Planning
    Partnership & LLC Law
    Commercial Transactions

    Professional Journey

    Over three decades of combined experience in accounting, finance, and law.

    1985

    B.B.A., Florida Atlantic University

    Graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration

    1985

    Big 4 CPA Career Begins

    Joined KPMG Peat Marwick practicing in public accountancy with a later lateral move to Ernst & Young

    1990s

    CFO, Real Estate Development

    Served as Chief Financial Officer for two private real estate development and services firms, gaining hands-on business operations experience

    1996

    M.B.A., Florida Atlantic University

    Earned a Master of Business Administration degree

    1998

    J.D., Nova Southeastern University

    Graduated from Shepard Broad Law Center and was admitted to the Florida Bar

    1998

    Legal Practice Begins

    Commenced legal practice in corporate department of the oldest Fort Lauderdale-based law firm, then joined one of the largest statewide firms in their corporate law practice group

    Present

    Peter P. Lindley, P.A.

    Operates a Boca Raton-based law firm providing integrated legal, tax, and financial counsel to businesses and individuals throughout South Florida

    Education

    Juris Doctor

    Nova Southeastern University

    Shepard Broad Law Center, 1998

    Master of Business Administration

    Florida Atlantic University, 1996

    Bachelor of Business Administration

    Concentration in Accounting

    Florida Atlantic University, 1985

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