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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