{"id":226322,"date":"2026-04-10T13:48:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:48:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/226322\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T13:48:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:48:10","slug":"eric-ludin-tapped-as-of-counsel-for-shumakers-st-pete-office","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/226322\/","title":{"rendered":"Eric Ludin tapped as Of Counsel for Shumaker’s St. Pete office"},"content":{"rendered":"

Renowned lawyer Eric Ludin has joined Shumaker\u2019s<\/a> St. Petersburg office, where he\u2019ll serve as Of Counsel.<\/p>\n

Ludin has been in practice for more than 40 years, lending extensive experience to Shumaker\u2019s portfolio, particularly in commercial real estate.<\/p>\n

Ludin has focused his practice over the years on commercial landlord-tenant disputes, helping clients with eviction matters and damage claims.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the real estate\u00a0landscape\u00a0in St. Petersburg\u00a0continues to experience high demand,\u00a0Eric will be an asset to clients facing complex commercial real estate disputes,\u201d said Mindi Richter, Managing Partner of Shumaker\u2019s St. Petersburg office. \u201cHe is well known in \u2014 and deeply familiar with \u2014 the legal scene in this region, and we look forward to seeing the impactful difference he makes for our clients.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ludin is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Mediator<\/a>, making him a commodity among other lawyers to resolve client disputes through mediation. Ludin also has experience drafting commercial leases and other lease documents such as amendments and assignments.<\/p>\n

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Ludin is also active in the local bar, including to help establish the St. Petersburg Bar Foundation<\/a>, for which he served as President for four terms. Ludin has also served on the planning committee for the Foundation\u2019s annual professional seminar for the past 12 years.<\/p>\n

Ludin also served as the President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association<\/a> and chaired the 6th Judicial Grievance Committee for the Florida Bar.<\/p>\n

In addition to his legal work, Ludin also serves as a board member of Menorah Life, including previously as its Chair. He also helped found\u00a0the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Crohn\u2019s and Colitis\u00a0Foundation and served\u00a0several terms\u00a0as its President. He has also held\u00a0leadership positions with Congregation B\u2019nai Israel and the Annual Campaign on the Pinellas County Jewish Foundation.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to join Shumaker\u2019s robust litigation and real estate practices,\u201d Ludin said. \u201cThe real estate market in St. Petersburg, and Florida at large, is becoming increasingly\u00a0complicated as growth skyrockets, and I\u00a0look forward to helping\u00a0clients\u00a0navigate challenges\u00a0and focus on running their businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n

Shumaker employs a team of more than 300 lawyers and advisors and more than 60 paralegals across 13 locations.<\/p>\n

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