Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Florida: North & Central

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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. 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

  • Akerman represented Swire Properties and Related Companies of New York in the zoning changes needed to expand their office space in Miami.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Andrew Smulian
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Andrew Smulian
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Senior Statespeople
Andrew Smulian has a strong industry reputation and is known for his extensive experience, which includes a lengthy stint as the firm's chair and CEO.

Andrew is a phenomenal real estate lawyer.

Eric D Rapkin
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Eric D Rapkin
1
Band 1
Eric Rapkin is an expert in leasing and attracts praise from market sources for his abilities in that area.

Eric is our go-to person and is very responsive.

Neisen Kasdin
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Neisen Kasdin
2
Band 2
Neisen Kasdin's practice includes handling development agreements, zoning approvals and land use plans.

Neisen's advice and political acumen is invaluable.

Neisen is a trusted advisor to so many in the real estate community.

Neisen is a titan in his field, and it is enjoyable to work with him.

Spencer Crowley
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Spencer Crowley
2
Band 2

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

Spencer is a pleasure to work with.

Spencer has been an irreplaceable extension of our team.

James McNeil
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James McNeil
3
Band 3
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.

He is well-connected and very knowledgeable.

James’ expertise benefits us greatly.

Ranked Lawyers at
Akerman LLP

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Florida: North & Central

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

James McNeil
3
James McNeil
3
Band 3

Florida: South

Real Estate

Andrew Smulian
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Andrew Smulian
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Senior Statespeople
Eric D Rapkin
1
Eric D Rapkin
1
Band 1
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Neisen Kasdin
2
Neisen Kasdin
2
Band 2
Spencer Crowley
2
Spencer Crowley
2
Band 2