At Schumacher, Jill will guide clients on nearly every aspect of commercial and residential real estate transactions—from property acquisition, disposition, and leasing to private and conventional financing, lender representation, and development.
Sarasota, FL – Schumacher welcomes Associate Jill M. Bowen to the firm’s Real Estate, Construction and Development service line. As Florida’s real estate market continues to show strong activity, particularly in commercial transactions, Jill’s arrival strengthens Schumacher’s ability to serve clients amid one of the nation’s most dynamic real estate scenes.
At Schumacher, Jill will guide clients on nearly every aspect of commercial and residential real estate transactions—from property acquisition, disposition, and leasing to private and conventional financing, lender representation, and development.
“With continued growth and investor confidence in Florida’s real estate market, adding Jill to our team enables us to provide greater depth and experience for clients navigating complex transactional work in both the residential and commercial markets,” said Juan Villaveces, partner and Schumacher’s real estate, construction and development service line.
In 2025, commercial real estate sales in Florida reached a post-pandemic high, totaling nearly $16.0 billion. This represents a 26 percent year-over-year increase and marks the state’s strongest transaction volume since 2017.
Shumaker’s Real Estate, Construction & Development Service Line advises clients on all aspects of buying, selling, leasing, building or remodeling real estate. Working nationwide, our team has extensive knowledge and legal insight to help clients succeed in this fast-moving, ever-evolving industry.

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