PETER J. PIKE, ESQ. is board certified in real estate law, and is the founder of the Pike Law Firm, P.A. located in Sarasota-Bradenton, Florida.
Before starting Pike Law, Mr. Pike worked for Attorneys’ Title Fund Services, LLC, first as their Legal and Branch Education Manager, responsible for production and presentation of seminars on real estate law in Florida for over 4000 attorney members of The Fund, and later as Commercial Senior Underwriting Counsel.
Mr. Pike received his B.A. in chemistry from New York University, and earned his J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 1984. He has been a practicing attorney since law school graduation and is a member of both the New York and Florida Bars. Peter has been involved in teaching real estate brokers and agents at both the pre-licensure and continuing education levels for over twenty years and is approved by the Florida Realtors Association to provide instruction on Core Law and other subjects to Florida Realtors.
Mr. Pike is actively involved in the Realtors Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) and the Sarasota Bar Association, serving on the Realtor-Attorney Joint Committee and being part of the Leadership Academy class of 2016. For 2022, he will also be a member of the Professional Development Committee, Realtor Attorney Joint Committee and Professional Standards Committee at RASM.
When not practicing law, Mr. Pike enjoys the company of his wife Katherine and their two cats, Dale and Loki.
Kathy and Peter try to make the most of Sarasota life, frequenting the many playhouses, museums and restaurants in the community, as well as relaxing at the beach.
PETER J. PIKE, ESQ
JOE PALACIO, ESQ.
Associate Attorney | Pike Law Firm, P.A.
Joe Palacio, Esq., is an Associate Attorney with Pike Law Firm, P.A., bringing a diverse professional background in real estate, legal services, executive leadership, law enforcement, and military service. With extensive experience as a real estate agent, mortgage banker, and title insurance executive, Joe offers clients a unique combination of legal knowledge, practical real estate experience, and a commitment to exceptional service.
Throughout his career, Joe has held senior leadership positions in both the public and private sectors, including serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a Florida title agency. His experience working closely with Realtors, mortgage lenders, title professionals, attorneys, investors, and business owners provides him with a comprehensive understanding of real estate transactions and the importance of protecting clients’ interests.
Joe earned his Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University in 2023 and is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida. His legal education, combined with his extensive real estate industry experience, allows him to approach legal matters with both an analytical and practical business perspective.
Prior to his career in real estate and law, Joe proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Sergeant and serving as a Tank Commander and a Platoon Sergeant with 1st Tank Battalion and 8th Tank Battalion. His military service instilled the principles of leadership, discipline, integrity, and dedication to service that continue to guide his professional career.
Joe also served for more than nine years in law enforcement as a Police Officer and Undercover Officer and is a graduate of the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy. His law enforcement career provided valuable experience in investigations, critical decision-making, conflict resolution, and community relations.
Joe remains actively involved in the Gulf Coast real estate and business communities, serving as Incoming President of the Gulf Coast Mortgage Bankers Association and President-Elect of Heroes Welcome Home, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping veterans and their families overcome financial obstacles to homeownership and stable housing. He is also involved with the Women’s Council of Realtors.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Joe is passionate about building lasting relationships, supporting his community, and delivering practical, client-focused legal solutions.
At Pike Law Firm, Joe combines his legal education, real estate expertise, military leadership, and law enforcement experience to provide clients with knowledgeable, professional, and personalized legal service.
Pike Law Difference
We understand how important your matter is to you. With over 35 years of experience, the Pike Law Firm knows what it takes to represent a diverse clientele in every facet of a real estate transaction. Mr. Pike has represented buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers, builders, lenders and title companies, as well as having taught both lawyers and real estate professionals about real estate law and worked as a Senior Commercial Underwriting Counsel. He has the experience to take the time to listen to each client’s individual concerns and goals to provide solutions tailored to their needs.
The Pike Law Firm, P.A. (the “Firm”) is in business to provide exceptional legal services involving the sale and development of real estate in the state of Florida, to purchasers, sellers and developers, as well as to provide exceptional legal services to business.
We accomplish our mission and earn the loyal support of our clients (both internal and external) by providing quality, competitive, and innovative services and education, maintaining our profitability and recognizing the essential value of our employees whose contributions are indispensable in accomplishing our mission. We recognize that each transaction is the most important transaction to our client, and we care about delivering a seamless and smooth transactional experience.
Our Goals:
Highest Quality Legal Services
To provide our clients with the highest quality legal services
Efficient Real Estate Broker, Agents and Lenders.
To provide real estate brokers, agents and lenders with quick, efficient, and thorough service in closing their clients’ real estate and loan transactions
Settlement Services
To provide settlement services with the advantages that only an attorney can perform, at a cost similar to that charged by non-attorney settlement agents
