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Bilzin Sumberg’s Real Estate attorneys are trusted advisors to a distinguished roster of clients, from Fortune 500 companies to foreign and domestic businesses to entrepreneurs and family offices. The firm advises in every sector of the real estate industry and every stage of the real estate cycle.

Bilzin Sumberg works with clients in the purchase and sale of commercial and residential real estate, mixed-use, and transit oriented developments (among other asset types), construction and mezzanine financing projects, development and construction, affordable housing and tax credits, leasing, and real estate-related loan sales and purchases. Bilzin Sumberg also possesses experience in specialized areas that are experiencing growth across Florida, such as condominium redevelopment, which often encompasses the complex process of terminating an existing condominium.

The firm's Land Use attorneys represent clients through all aspects of the government regulatory approval and permitting process, including planning and zoning applications, developments of regional impact, development agreements and complex environmental and land use permitting. They conducts due diligence evaluations, to make an assessment of applicable laws, permitted uses, viability of permits and approvals, restrictions or limitations regarding changes to or expansions of current uses and the existence of vested rights.

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Real Estate - Florida: South

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What the Team is Known For

Bilzin Sumberg provides a wide range of real estate services to property developers, owners and investors. Its areas of particular prowess include complex financings, developments, land use and zoning, while the team is also able to advise on joint venture formations, construction matters, debt restructuring and bankruptcies. The team offers strength in all aspects of real estate, including office, retail, industrial and commercial developments. The firm has particular strength in South Florida.

Work Highlights

  • Bilzin Sumberg represented RUDG, a major developer of affordable housing in Florida, in tax-exempt bond transactions for several affordable housing developments, including The Canopy at West River Towers 3 and 4.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Brian L Bilzin
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Brian L Bilzin
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Senior Statespeople
Brian Bilzin, a founding partner, handles all aspects of real estate transactions, including financing and leasing.
Albert E Dotson Jr
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Albert E Dotson Jr
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Eminent Practitioners

Albert Dotson, the firm's managing partner, is particularly active in the area of transit development projects, which includes advising clients on permit matters. He also acts for clients in the residential sector and for nonprofit organizations.

Albert has extensive knowledge of political and technical fields.

Albert is a class act and has earned the respect of all who have the privilege of knowing him.

John C Sumberg
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John C Sumberg
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Eminent Practitioners
John Sumberg is the chairman of the firm and advises clients on construction financing and real estate transactions, including hotel sales and acquisitions of ownership interest.

John is a terrific attorney.

John has a brilliant legal mind.

Javier Aviñó
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Javier Aviñó
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Javier Aviñó regularly handles land use and zoning issues arising from projects in the residential, hospitality, transit and leisure sectors. He also advises on public-private partnerships and air rights issues.

Javier has a great demeanor for negotiations.

Suzanne Amaducci
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Suzanne Amaducci
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Suzanne Amaducci acts for clients on redevelopment projects, with a focus on the transit and leisure sectors. She also advises on ground lease agreements, investments and acquisitions, as well as refinancing matters.

Suzane is one of the go-to lawyers in her field.

There is no better lawyer and businessperson combined in one than Suzanne.

Adam D Lustig
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Adam D Lustig
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Adam Lustig advises on local and multistate real estate acquisitions and financing mandates, with particular strength acting for developers.

Adam is a thorough real estate attorney.

Adam is an efficient attorney and knows how we work.

Carter N McDowell
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Carter N McDowell
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Carter McDowell's practice covers entitlement matters, easement negotiations and development projects, including those relating to mixed-use waterfront developments such as marinas and hospitality projects.

James W Shindell
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James W Shindell
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James Shindell handles a variety of property acquisitions and development projects, with further strength in financing matters such as construction loan transactions and wider real estate finance work.
Martin Schwartz
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Martin Schwartz
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Martin Schwartz's practice covers the acquisition, sale and financing aspects of real estate deals, with further strength handling development projects.

Martin has an exceptional skill set in the condominium area.

Brian Adler
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Brian Adler
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Brian Adler advises on zoning, permitting and land use issues in connection with a range of development projects, including those in the healthcare and retail sectors.

Brian is a great attorney; he has incredibly effective soft skills that nurture fruitful long-term relationships.

Eileen B Mehta
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Eileen B Mehta
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Eileen Mehta's practice encompasses zoning approvals and entitlement matters. She offers further experience in disputes concerning the use of historic buildings.

Eileen is an excellent litigator.

Joseph Hernandez
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Joseph Hernandez
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Joseph Hernandez handles all manner of real estate transactions, including purchases and financings, for developers, investors and public entities. He has a particular niche in condominium matters.

Joseph always has a good solution to any problem.

Joseph is an amazing lawyer who deeply cares for his clients.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Florida: South

Real Estate

Brian L Bilzin
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Brian L Bilzin
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Senior Statespeople
John C Sumberg
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John C Sumberg
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Eminent Practitioners
Suzanne Amaducci
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Suzanne Amaducci
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Band 1
Adam D Lustig
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Adam D Lustig
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Band 2
James W Shindell
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James W Shindell
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Band 2
Martin Schwartz
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Martin Schwartz
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Band 2
Joseph Hernandez
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Joseph Hernandez
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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Albert E Dotson Jr
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Albert E Dotson Jr
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Eminent Practitioners
Javier Aviñó
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Javier Aviñó
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Band 1
Carter N McDowell
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Carter N McDowell
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Band 2
Brian Adler
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Brian Adler
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Band 3
Eileen B Mehta
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Eileen B Mehta
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Band 3