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Berger Singerman

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Florida: South


Berger Singerman

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Berger Singerman's real estate practice group covers a broad range of complex commercial real estate practice areas, assisting clients who buy, sell, finance, lease, develop, operate and restructure real estate. With an understanding of both the up-cycles and downturns, the real estate lawyers have the depth of experience necessary to advise clients on a broad range of sophisticated issues and provide extensive skills and experience in virtually all real estate and development matters.

The real estate practice group capitalizes on our Firm’s other practice areas that complement our real estate practice, including environmental law, tax, restructuring, dispute resolution, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate and securities expertise.

The real estate practice group’s clients include real estate owners, developers, investors, lenders, private equity firms, manufacturing and industrial companies, real estate fund managers, banks and other financial institutions, hotel operators, and other real estate oriented companies with projects throughout Florida, the U.S., and in other international jurisdictions.

•Purchase & Sale of Real Property in all asset classes including:

◦Multi-Family
◦Shopping Center and Retail Facilities
◦Industrial and Manufacturing Facilities
◦Warehouse Facilities
◦Offices
◦Undeveloped Property


•Financing
•Real Estate Development
•Public-Private Partnerships
•Condominium and Homeowners Associations
•Distressed Real Estate
•Hospitality
•Leasing
•Senior Housing
•Management

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Florida: South

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
Berger Singerman demonstrates strengths in real estate acquisition, disposition and development. It is capable of counseling clients in the formation of joint ventures and the negotiation of real estate loans. The team has noted strength in acting on behalf of international developers and investors in the Florida real estate market. It has recognized experience pertaining to the hospitality sector, while also impressing in connection with residential, commercial and mixed-use developments. The firm is also noted for its representation of private equity funds, hedge funds and REITs in domestic and cross-border transactions.

Work Highlights

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  • Berger Singerman represented Forman Capital in connection with two multifamily financing transactions, including a $53.7 million construction loan to Calta Group for the development of Caltopia Hollywood and Caltopia Hollywood II and a $9.7 million preferred equity investment to finance Elysian.

Strengths

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  • The Berger team brings deep and broad experience and applies it practically and efficiently.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • They completely get our business and what we are trying to do and provide assistance in this regard.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Berger Singerman offers knowledge and demonstrates the willingness to assess the risks and communication of these risks to both sides.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Berger Singerman is very pragmatic and offers high quality work that is thoughtfully performed.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3James L Berger
    Band 3James L Berger

    James L Berger

    James Berger routinely handles real estate acquisitions and sales as well as joint ventures and financing matters.
  • Band 3Marc S Shuster
    Band 3Marc S Shuster

    Marc S Shuster

    Marc Shuster advises clients on transactions and development projects concerning commercial and residential properties.
    • Marc is a super-practical problem-solver, a razor-sharp attorney and a pleasure to work with.

      Real Estate respondentUSA

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