A seasoned litigator, Yusuf zealously represents his clients’ interests inside and outside of the courtroom. He regularly provides counsel on issues ranging from creditors’ rights, commercial and consumer collections, breach of contract, replevins, and general business and commercial litigation to real estate, commercial foreclosures, and commercial landlord-tenant complaints. Yusuf also has particular experience regarding the Federal Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) and the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA).
Prior to joining Shumaker, Yusuf was a partner and shareholder at a Tampa-area creditors’ rights law firm and formerly served as an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s 10th Judicial Circuit. He is a graduate of the Florida State University College of Law, where he served as President of the Real Estate Law Society, and he holds B.A. in History from the University of Florida.
Yusuf is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the Tampa Bay American Inn of Court, the Hillsborough County Diversity Committee, the Trial Lawyers Section of the Florida Bar, and the Probate and Trust Law Section of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Passionate about sharing his knowledge, Yusuf speaks, and frequently trains creditors, on the FCCPA and FDCPA, as well as the Electronic Fund Transfer Act.
Outside of work, Yusuf enjoys spending time with his family, being outdoors, and watching his two boys play little league baseball.
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