D. Bradley Hester

In 2010, Brad Hester joined the team at Frank A. Hamner, P.A., bringing his experience and expertise in real estate, business law and agri-business to benefit clients involved in complex contract negotiation, real estate transactions or business matters. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law, Brad earned an MBA as well as his bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida.

Brad’s knowledge of and interest in agriculture was developed first-hand during the many years he and his wife ran the family-owned dairy farm, an operation that included more than 1500 cows, 1000 acres of land and 30 employees. Brad remains ingrained in the Florida agriculture industry, maintaining positions of leadership in several statewide agricultural organizations, and is passionate about promoting Florida agriculture. Brad spends most of his free time relaxing with his family, enjoying the outdoors and cheering for the Gators.

Education

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Law, Juris Doctor 2000
  • University of Florida, Master of Business Administration 1990
  • University of Florida, Bachelor of Design - Architecture 1987

Admitted:

  • Florida Bar - 2000

Professional Associations:

  • The Florida Bar, Member
  • Orange County Bar Association, Member
  • American Bar Association, Member

Specialty Practice Areas:

  • Commercial and Residential Real Estate Transactions, Development and Finance
  • Commercial Lending and Secured Transactions
  • Agricultural Lending, Finance and Credit; Land Sales; Mortgages/Foreclosures
  • Corporate and Agricultural Cooperative Law
  • Business Law, Asset Purchase and Sale Transactions

Community Activities:

  • Orange County Agricultural Advisory Board, member, 2010 - Present
  • Farmworker Community Support Foundation, Inc., President/Board Chairman
  • Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Class II Graduate, Advisory Council Chairman
  • Wedgworth Leadership Institute Alumni Association, Member, Board of Directors
  • Leadership Winter Park, Class XVIII Graduate, 2008
  • Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, Member
  • Central Florida YMCA, Finance Committee Member
  • Winter Park YMCA, Board of Directors
  • University of Florida Alumni Association; Gator Boosters, Inc.
  • Florida Dairy Farmers Association, Former Director
  • Dairy Farmers, Inc., Former Director, Executive Committee
  • Florida Dairy Herd Improvement Association, Former Director