Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+1 305 374 7580Provided by Bilzin Sumberg
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.
Provided by Chambers
Bilzin Sumberg represented Simon Property Group in its $512 million acquisition of all ownership interests in Miami's Brickell City Centre shopping mall.
Provided by Chambers
They provide great service, dedication and expertise.
Bilzin Sumberg is simply the best. The firm evidences superior expertise and knowledge of a wide range of real estate, land use, zoning, acquisition, financing and development laws, rules and regulations, permitting, contracting and closing transactions for successful development. The team is strategic, efficient and effective.
Bilzin Sumberg is very knowledgeable and offers very precise, accurate and applicable legal advice.
The team stands out for its ability to deal with complex matters and make them digestible.
The attorneys at Bilzin are all experts in their specific field of law but work closely together to integrate all knowledge and experience into a transaction. The members of the firm are more than attorneys handling legal work piece by piece, they all take a personal interest in protecting and guiding the client strategically through the entirety of a transaction or engagement.
They provide great service, dedication and expertise.
Bilzin Sumberg is simply the best. The firm evidences superior expertise and knowledge of a wide range of real estate, land use, zoning, acquisition, financing and development laws, rules and regulations, permitting, contracting and closing transactions for successful development. The team is strategic, efficient and effective.
Bilzin Sumberg is very knowledgeable and offers very precise, accurate and applicable legal advice.
The team stands out for its ability to deal with complex matters and make them digestible.
The attorneys at Bilzin are all experts in their specific field of law but work closely together to integrate all knowledge and experience into a transaction. The members of the firm are more than attorneys handling legal work piece by piece, they all take a personal interest in protecting and guiding the client strategically through the entirety of a transaction or engagement.
Provided by Chambers

Brian is much more than an attorney. He is a mentor that offers measured guidance, direction and vision. Brian is one of the most knowledgeable, well-grounded and generous individuals I have ever met.
Brian Bilzin is an excellent leader with depth of knowledge.
Brian Bilzin is a great resource and managing member.

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 non-profit organizations.
Al Dotson is a great managing partner.
Albert Dotson is a seasoned counsel with a wide range of expertise. I highly recommended him.

John is a seasoned leader with extraordinary breadth of expertise and experience, strategic and practical vision and an enormous heart.

Javier Aviñó is an extraordinarily knowledgeable, talented, experienced and effective zoning and land use counsel. I highly recommend him. He is a miracle worker.
Javier is one of the top attorneys in the country for planning and land use matters. He is very good at navigating complex and new issues.

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.
Suzanne Amaducci stands out for her practical approach. She is able to identify and spot issues immediately.

Adam makes the process much more efficient and doesn't get in the way of the big picture. We have a deal and get it done.
Adam Lustig is a very close resource, an adviser as much as an attorney.
Adam is there for me at every turn. He is level-headed and always on point. He keeps the transaction moving forward with professionalism and a high level of skill.

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.


Brian Adler has unparalleled depth of experience. He has the ability to think like a developer unprompted and often identifies and solves development-related problems before they even become problems.
Brian Adler is at the top of his game. His focus is on a variety of jurisdictions in the coastal regions; he is at the forefront there.
Brian is an extremely detailed and goal-oriented land use attorney who is always highly prepared, organized and ready to get the job done. He is always available and takes a personal interest in every aspect of his client's business.

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

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 Hernandez is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced lawyers that we work with. Joe gives a comfort level so we do not lose sleep at night. It is always a pleasure to work with him.










