A small firm with big ideals.
For nearly five decades, from the Alexander Building, two blocks from the courthouse.
or call the office, (727) 823-4191
Which door did you come through?
For the business you own
I’m closing a deal and want it to hold up later.
We have sat on both sides of the closing table and spent years in court over deals that went wrong. That is exactly why we draft for the dispute you never want to have.
A partner or shareholder dispute is getting serious.
We size the fight to the business. Sometimes that means a firm letter and a negotiated exit, sometimes it means a courtroom, and we tell you which early.
I need contracts that prevent the lawsuit.
Supply, distribution, franchise, licensing, employment. A clear, well-drafted agreement is the cheapest legal work you will ever buy.
I’m an employer with a workplace problem.
Most employers who break a wage or leave rule never meant to. We help small and family businesses fix it, fairly and quietly.
For you and your family
I want my estate settled without a court fight.
A proper plan keeps your wishes in your hands and your family’s business out of the public probate file. Blended families need it most.
I was hurt in an accident that wasn’t my fault.
You will talk to a trial lawyer, not an intake desk. The first consultation is free, and we work on a contingency fee.
I’m buying or selling a home.
We get the deal closed. As title agent, negotiator or adviser, our job is to reach the finish line promptly and safely.
Something at work isn’t right, and I’m the employee.
Unpaid wages, discrimination, retaliation for speaking up. Employees often have more recourse than they think.
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Two blocks from the courthouse
Our door is on Central Avenue, in a building finished in 1919 and restored by the firm.
The Alexander Building has been the firm’s home for decades. Clients find us by the “535” on the canopy.
The courthouse is two blocks away. We walk.
Being downtown keeps us close to the judges, the clerks and the records your matter depends on.
Meet before hours, at lunch, or at your home or hospital bed if that’s what it takes.
Where the meeting happens is up to you.
Directory · 535 Central Avenue
- Commercial LitigationDisputes scaled to the business
- Commercial TransactionsReaching the finish line
- Real EstateWe get the deal closed
- Estate Planning & ProbateYour wishes, kept private
- Employment & Labor LawFor employers and employees
- Personal InjuryA trial lawyer takes your call
Also: mediation, First Amendment & public records, and more →
Every client gets their lawyer’s cell number.
In memoriam: George K. Rahdert
- School Board of Nassau County v. Arline, 480 U.S. 273 (1987)
- The Florida Star v. B.J.F., 491 U.S. 524 (1989)
Argued and won by our founder, George K. Rahdert (1950–2025).
In memoriam →
What clients say
I’ve been a client of Rahdert & Mortimer for many years. I know I can count on them to help me with any legal issue I have. I am very grateful to them, especially recently when they handled one of my largest business transactions.1
George Thurlow is amazing! I found him helpful, knowledgeable, and very ethical!2
- 1 Client, unattributed at the client’s request.
- 2 Cathy B., Google review, about partner George A.D. Thurlow.
- Testimonials are individual experiences and do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Come by 535 Central Avenue, or we’ll come to you.
- Address
- 535 Central Avenue
The Alexander Building
St. Petersburg, FL 33701 - Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
