Real Estate Law Is A Key Focus For Attorney Matthew Lupardo

Born and raised in New York, attorney Matthew Lupardo worked on Wall Street as a financial analyst for several years after earning his undergraduate degree from New York University. But Lupardo wanted to have a more personal experience when he worked with clients and decided to earn his law degree.

Heading south, Lupardo moved near family in Wellington and began his law practice, where he has been since 1999. He devotes much of his practice to real estate law for his clients in the Wellington area.

“The firm has progressed into a general practice law firm, but we concentrate on real estate,” Lupardo said. “We’ve done very complicated real estate transactions and moved our way through the real estate process.”

Lupardo can help people in a number of areas at his practice, but he finds that he has been of great help to people in the community through his devotion to real estate law.

“I was particularly helpful to people during the real estate crash because I defended a lot of foreclosures,” he said. “On the flip side, I also helped a lot of people get fabulous deals through short sales… and clearing cloud of title.”

Through his understanding of homeownership rules and regulations, Lupardo has helped people clear titles on homes from any debts they may have accrued during the recent recession and other difficult financial times.

“During foreclosures, you’d have a house with two or even three mortgages, homeowners’ association liens, village code violation liens,” Lupardo said. “There would be all these liens on this house, and in order to sell it, I’d have to clear that.”

Lupardo was also able to help people get into positive situations with homes in the community.

“People during a foreclosure crisis, who bought properties, they’ve appreciated quite substantially since then, especially in Wellington,” Lupardo said. “People who bought short sales in Wellington; there was a big swing in prices up. So, we were able to clear titles.”

Being a member of the Wellington community, Lupardo has long been involved with the equestrian community, and also has the ability to process horse purchases and sales, he said.

“We also help people out with contracts when people build or renovate houses and/or barns,” he added. “We review the contracts and help them out with the contractors.”

In addition, Lupardo is able to draw bridle easements for his clients who need better access around town for themselves and their horses.

“Let’s say there is a property blocking a direct access to the show or to the road or whatever you need. You may have to go around with your horse,” Lupardo said.

So, Lupardo is able to make access around town easier with the ability to draw these riding paths legally.

Lupardo is licensed to practice law in New York and Florida. He received his degree from St. John’s University School of Law. Family ties are what brought him to Wellington.

“My brother and my sister moved here around 1989, and I was coming down from 1989 to 1998 on vacation, and the place was so lovely that I was always coming on vacation,” he recalled. “When I was in New York, I was thinking about being in Florida, so I said, ‘Why don’t I just move to Florida?’”

Lupardo has been a member of the Kiwanis Club of Westside West Palm Beach for many years, and he looks forward to attending meetings at the new Wellington chapter that became active recently. He is a parishioner at Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Catholic Church in Royal Palm Beach. He is also a member of both the Wanderers Club and the Wellington National Golf Club.

Lupardo has been living and working in the community now for close to 20 years, and he sees himself and his practice as standing the test of time.

“People know we’re reliable. We do very good work, and we’re going to be here down the line. So, if you have a question, you can come back in a year or two,” Lupardo said.

Lupardo finds enjoyment in his office, neatly located near the lake in Royal Palm Beach off Royal Palm Beach Blvd. “Look at that, there’s a powerboat. How many people get to have an office with a powerboat doing doughnuts right in front of the window? There’s nothing better than this,” Lupardo said.

Having a great office view and enjoying his location are just some of the small things that keep him here and loving the community he serves.

“I’m very grateful to my clients, who allow me to make a living here and be able to enjoy everyone else’s fellowship,” Lupardo said.

Matthew F. Lupardo P.A. is located at 685 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., Suite 104, in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 204-2988 or visit www.lupardolaw.com.