Jay R. Thakkar

Jay R. Thakkar

Cantwell & Goldman, P.A.
  • Business Law, Criminal Law, Foreclosure Defense ...
  • Florida
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Biography

Jay is a native Floridian, graduated from the University of Florida in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Finance. He continued his studies at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, earning his Juris Doctor in 2010. During his tenure at the University of Florida, Jay was the co-founder of the Mock Trial Team affiliated with Florida Pre-Legal Honor Society. While in law school, Jay clerked for Florida Student Legal Services where he advised students on a variety of legal issues and became a teaching assistant for Trial Practice.

He is an experienced trial lawyer, and represents lenders and borrowers in commercial and residential real estate, business transactions and other civil litigation matters. Jay also handles variety of criminal defense cases, including driving under the influence, drug possession, battery, and many other criminal matters.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Foreclosure Defense
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • Gujarati: Spoken, Written
  • Hindi: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Of Counsel
Cantwell & Goldman, P.A.
Current
Education
University of Florida Levin College of Law
J.D. (2010)
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University of Florida
B.S. (2007)
Warrington College of Business
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Awards
Associate of the Year
Vassar B. Carlton Inns of Court
Associate of the Year
Vassar B. Carlton Inns of Court
Professional Associations
Brevard County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Treasurer
Current
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Indian Association of the Space Coast
Member
Current
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Indian American Chamber of Commerce
Member
Current
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Brevard County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
President
- Current
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The Florida Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
Executive Board Member
- Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Cantwell & Goldman Website
Contact & Map
96 Willard St
#302
Cocoa, FL 32922
Telephone: (321) 639-1320
Fax: (321) 639-9950