Rebecca F. Emmons

Rebecca Emmons is a real estate and corporate attorney in the firm’s Vero Beach office. In her real estate practice, she assists individuals, businesses, and developers with the purchase and sale of property, oversees residential and commercial closings as a title insurance underwriter, and counsels land developers on creating and implementing development restrictions. She also prepares homeowners’ association and condominium association governing documents and provides ongoing legal guidance to community associations throughout the region.

Rebecca’s corporate practice includes entity formation, contract drafting and review, shareholder agreements, and the acquisition and sale of businesses. She frequently serves as outside general counsel to business owners and advises tax‑exempt and nonprofit organizations across the Treasure Coast on governance, compliance, and operational issues. She also shares her knowledge as a speaker and contributor at real estate industry seminars.

Deeply committed to her community, Rebecca has held leadership roles in several philanthropic organizations. She is a past Chairman of the Indian River Community Foundation and a former President of Indian River Impact 100, a women’s collective philanthropy group. She has additionally served on the boards of Children’s Home Society, Junior League of Indian River, and Riverside Children’s Theatre. Her longstanding community involvement reflects her commitment to meaningful philanthropy and strengthening the Treasure Coast.

Publications

Recognition

• Florida Super Lawyers, 2024, 2025
• Top 40 Under 40, Vero Life Magazine, 2010
• Cleveland-Marshall Moot Court Board of Governors, Chairperson of Board; 1998-1999
• ABA National Appellate Advocacy Competition, Regional Round-Best Brief, Finalist Team, National Final Round-The Hinshaw & Culbertson Best Brief Award, 1998
• John Marshall Law School Information Technology & Privacy Law Moot Court Competition, First Place Team, Best Brief Award, 1998
• Cleveland State Law Review, Articles Editor

Community Activities

• Quail Valley Charities, Committee Member, 2022-present
• The Future Brevard Aquarium, Our Legacy Campaign, Capital Campaign Member, May 2023–present
• Indian River Community Foundation, Board of Directors, 2013–2023; Chairman, 2019–2021

• Indian River Impact 100, Board of Directors, 2009–2017; President, 2015–2016
• Children’s Home Society, Treasure Coast Division, Board of Directors, 2006–2014
• IRC Healthy Start Coalition, Dancing with the Vero Stars, Winner, 2010; Chairperson, 2011
• Junior League of Indian River, Board of Directors, 2006–2008
• Riverside Children’s Theatre, Board of Directors, 2004–2006
• Pro Bono Representation of Haitian Detainees before Immigration Court and appellate courts, 2001–2002
• Frequently participates as a lecturer and contributor in seminars on real estate topics
• Panel Speaker at The Fund 51st Annual Fund Assembly on the topic of Residential Real Estate Closing Disputes

Professional Certifications & Memberships

• The Florida Bar
  • Clients' Security Fund Committee, 2025–present
  • 19th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, 2019–2022
• American Bar Association
• Ohio State Bar Association
• Indian River County Bar Association, Past President, 2012–2013
• Indian River Real Property Council, Board of Directors, 2007–present

• Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, Agent
• WFG National Title Insurance Company, Agent
• FNF (Fidelity and Commonwealth), Agent