Andrea Ruth Gundersen, Real Estate Attorney in Plantation, Florida
Over 34 years of legal practice · 4.6/5 rating from 16 verified client reviews
PartneratCole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
Plantation, FL
Practicing real estate in Plantation since 1992.
- 34+
- Years practicing
- 4.6 ★
- 16 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Andrea Ruth Gundersen is a partner based in Plantation, FL. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Andrea has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 16 client reviews.
- Based in
- Plantation, FL
- Experience
- over 34 years
- Known for
- Real Estate
- Handles Real Estate matters from Plantation, FL.
- Over 34 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Andrea Ruth Gundersen: Andrea Ruth Gundersen is a partner based in Plantation, FL. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Andrea has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 16 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Andrea Ruth Gundersen
Andrea concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Andrea handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Plantation, Florida
Andrea takes real estate matters in Plantation, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Andrea agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Andrea Ruth Gundersen — Over 34 years of Florida real estate experience
Andrea Ruth Gundersen is a partner based in Plantation, FL. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Andrea has over 34 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 16 client reviews.
Andrea Ruth Gundersen is a Partner in the firm's Fort Lauderdale West office. She was born and raised in Massachusetts and settled in South Florida with her two children in 1989, as a single parent, when she came down to attend law school. Ms. Gundersen received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, graduating with honors from Boston University in 1987. She then went on to be an Administrator at Brigham & Women’s Hospital before making the decision to attend law school in 1989. She received her Juris Doctor from Nova University School of Law in 1992 and was admitted to practice law in Florida in 1992. After graduating from law school, she dedicated her practice to helping families through the system and keeping children out of the system.
Ms. Gundersen is a Martindale-Hubbell AV rated attorney practicing for over 30 years, and had her own law practice for over 17 years before 17being elected to the Circuit Court bench in November 2016 where she served as a Circuit Court Judge for the 17th Circuit for Broward County from 2017-2023. While assigned to the Family bench, she launched the Collaborative Law Pilot Project to assist pro se litigants to resolve their conflicts through agreement rather than litigation. Prior to taking the bench, her work experience included practicing family law, criminal law, domestic violence, dependency and delinquency and personal injury.
Ms. Gundersen was the Vice President of the South Broward Bar Association and the Past President of the West Broward Bar Section. She also serves on the Professionalism Committee and a past member of the Bench & Bar Committee. Prior to taking the bench, she also served as the Vice Chair of the 17th Judicial Circuit Professionalism Panel, which oversees unprofessional conduct of attorneys in Broward County.
Awards & Recognitions
Super Lawyers 2015 - 2017
Florida Trend's Legal Elite, 2013 - 2015
Working with Andrea on a real estate matter
Andrea Ruth Gundersen is a Partner in the firm's Fort Lauderdale West office. She was born and raised in Massachusetts and settled in South Florida with her two children in 1989, as a single parent, when she came down to attend law school. Ms. Gundersen received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, graduating with honors from Boston University in 1987. She then went on to be an…
Who Andrea represents
Andrea reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Plantation and the surrounding Florida area.
Credentials
Andrea Ruth Gundersen's legal education and bar admissions
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law J.D.
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Boston University B.S. Business Administration, with honors
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Jurisdictions
Andrea's state bar admissions
Florida
1992 · ACTIVE
Andrea studied at — in Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law J.D. and — in Boston University B.S. Business Administration, with honors.
Law school and academic background
Andrea completed — in Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law J.D. and — in Boston University B.S. Business Administration, with honors. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Andrea runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Andrea Ruth Gundersen
Andrea has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Andrea's professional memberships and bar associations
Associations •The Florida Bar •Broward County Bar Association
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Locations
Andrea Ruth Gundersen's office in Plantation
Andrea's primary office is at 600 North Pine Island Road, Suite 500, Plantation, FL, 33324. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
600 North Pine Island Road, Suite 500
Plantation, FL 33324
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Client reviews of Andrea Ruth Gundersen — 4.6/5 rating from 16 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Andrea. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing real estate attorneys in Plantation.
4.6
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How to hire Andrea Ruth Gundersen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Andrea usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Andrea charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrea's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Andrea will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Plantation, Florida
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Andrea
Andrea discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Andrea confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Andrea's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Andrea Ruth Gundersen
How much does it cost to hire Andrea for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Andrea walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Andrea offer a free consultation?
Andrea charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Andrea's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Andrea's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in Florida typically take?
Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Andrea gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Andrea take my case if I'm outside Plantation?
Andrea is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Andrea will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Andrea?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Andrea will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Andrea accepting new real estate clients right now?
Andrea's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving Plantation, Miami and Tampa in Florida
Andrea handles real estate matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified real estate attorneys in that community.
- Plantation1,266 attorneys
- Miami15,918 attorneys
- Tampa9,739 attorneys
- Orlando7,352 attorneys
- Fort Lauderdale6,726 attorneys
- Jacksonville5,497 attorneys
- Tallahassee4,383 attorneys
- West Palm Beach3,699 attorneys
- Boca Raton3,668 attorneys
- Coral Gables3,397 attorneys
- Naples2,155 attorneys
- St Petersburg2,098 attorneys
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