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Akerman LLP

Real Estate: Litigation

USA Guide 2026 : Florida


Akerman LLP

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Akerman's Florida-based real estate practice is a key component of the firm's national platform. We advise investors, developers, builders, lenders, retailers, owners, and corporate end users in handling high-profile, transformative development and redevelopment projects, numerous leasing transactions for a variety of asset classes, and complex financing transactions throughout the state of Florida, the Southeast, and the entire United States.

Akerman is involved in major real estate leasings, urban developments and redevelopments, financings, and construction of some of the largest and noteworthy projects in Florida. Our strength and depth of practice reaches across all Florida markets to provide comprehensive counsel to our clients. We are supplemented and complemented by our fuller national practice, offering all ancillary services to clients to provide a comprehensive and collaborative full scope of real estate legal services, including but not limited to infrastructure, data centers, financing, acquisition, disposition, land use, zoning, entitlements, alcohol/beverage licensing, cannabis, permitting, licensing, design and construction, environmental, regulatory, and renewable energy. 

Clients (23)

  • All Aboard Florida
  • AutoNation
  • Consultatio SA
  • Dacra and LVMH Associates
  • DaVita
  • Dr. Horton
  • El-Ad Properties
  • Faena Group
  • FedEx Ground
  • Fresh Direct
  • Hilton Worldwide
  • Macy's
  • Minto Communities
  • Parmenter Realty Partners
  • ProLogis
  • Rialto
  • Rosewood Hotels + Resorts
  • Swire Properties
  • Taylor Morrison
  • Two Capital Partners
  • USAA
  • Verizon
  • Wells Fargo

Industries (16)

  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Forestry & Paper
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Mining & Metals
  • Real Estate
  • Retail
  • Sports
  • Transportation
  • Travel & Leisure
  • Utilities

Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Litigation - Florida

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Akerman LLP has a deep bench of attorneys experienced in guiding clients through all aspects of real estate law, including purchases and sales, financing and land use matters. Other areas of strength include loan restructuring, the foreclosing of distressed real estate assets and expertise in all aspects of leasing. The firm offers further expertise in real estate litigation. An impressive network of offices across the state allows the team to advise on matters throughout Florida. The firm is capable of advising a diverse array of clients, ranging broadly from real estate investors, lenders and owners to retailers and end-user businesses.

Work Highlights

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  • Akerman represented Ajax Partners in connection with the sale of a commercial property in New Jersey, as a part of a restructuring of Ajax's real estate portfolio.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers are savvy negotiators who are able to get the deal done quickly. They flag risks, but are also practical, crafting safeguards to minimize issues while not stonewalling or stalling deals unnecessarily.

    Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Akerman offers diligence, attention to detail, follow up, commitment and availability to meet tight deadlines.

    Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Akerman stands out for excellent work quality and responsiveness.

    Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Akerman is very practical and easy to work with. The team does a good job of focusing my attention on the most important issues.

    Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
  • They are industry experts and represent a wealth of knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Eric D Rapkin
    Band 2Eric D Rapkin

    Eric D Rapkin

    Eric Rapkin is an expert in leasing and attracts praise from market sources for his abilities in that area.
    • Eric Rapkin is our go-to real estate lawyer for leasing matters. He is very good at identifying the key issues that affect business.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
    • His experience and depth of knowledge on all matters real estate are extraordinary.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 2Neisen Kasdin
    Band 2Neisen Kasdin

    Neisen Kasdin

    Neisen Kasdin's practice includes handling development agreements, zoning approvals and land use plans.
    • Neisen is a top entitlement counsel in Miami.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 2Spencer Crowley
    Band 2Spencer Crowley

    Spencer Crowley

    Spencer Crowley advises clients on a variety of land use matters, including urban development, zoning and marina permitting.

    • His vast knowledge on marine development make Spencer Crowley very valuable.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 3Dennis Kerbel
    Band 3Dennis Kerbel

    Dennis Kerbel

    Dennis Kerbel is well placed to assist clients with land use and zoning matters, including related litigation.

    • Dennis Kerbel was with Miami-Dade county for a long time and is very knowledgeable on land use disputes.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 3James McNeil
    Band 3James McNeil

    James McNeil

    James McNeil represents national homebuilders and developers in the development of land for sale, handling due diligence, land use approvals and entitlements, as well as obtaining environmental permits.
    • James McNeil is very easy to talk to and down to earth. He is a really good person and will do whatever he can to keep us happy.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
  • Band 4Andres Mendoza
    Band 4Andres Mendoza

    Andres Mendoza

    Andres Mendoza is sought after for his expertise in real estate fund formation and joint venture transactions across a variety of assets, including condominiums and industrial properties.

    • Andy does a great job focusing on the critical issues and raising red flags where we may have missed them.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
    • He is always very responsive, helps us figure out what we want and helps us get there. He is also not afraid to challenge us in a positive way and he is really a pleasure to work with.

      Real Estate: Litigation respondentUSA
    • Andres Mendoza is efficient and intelligent.

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