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Greenberg Traurig's Real Estate Practice is a cornerstone of the firm and a recognized leader in the industry. More than 400 real estate attorneys from around the world serve clients from key markets in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Property developers, lenders, investment managers, private equity funds, REITs, operators, joint ventures, sovereign wealth funds, international developers, and private owners look to us for diversified and broad legal services. We apply our skills to the full cycle of a real estate deal, providing a holistic approach for our clients. We handle property acquisition and investment, development, management and leasing, financing, restructuring, and disposition of all asset classes of real estate. We advise on a broad spectrum of commercial, recreational, and residential real estate, including structured equity, structured debt, and hybrid structures. We have a skilled hospitality legal team, including attorneys who have pioneered major developments within the industry.


Chambers Review

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Florida: South

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Traurig, LLP houses significant capabilities across all aspects of real estate, including the acquisition, disposition, construction and financing of all property classes, including shopping centers, hotels, residential developments and office facilities. They are also adept in land use and zoning. Clients include developers, lenders, owners and REITs. Six offices in Florida give the team good access to all major markets in the state.

Work Highlights

  • Greenberg Traurig represented Related Group in multiple condominium, hotel and apartment projects across the USA and Latin America. The combined value of these transaction exceeds $8 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Matthew B Gorson
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Matthew B Gorson
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Senior Statespeople

Matthew Gorson offers considerable experience in handling a range of local and international real estate projects, particularly for developers.

Burt Bruton
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Burt Bruton
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Burt Bruton is known for handling the tax aspects of real estate transactions. He offers further experience in financing mandates.
Gary A. Saul
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Gary A. Saul
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Band 1

Gary Saul acts for REITs and developers on residential and mixed-use projects. He is held in very high regard for his in-depth expertise in condominium matters.

Gary is highly educated in this field and helps clients protect themselves properly.

Iris Escarra
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Iris Escarra
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Band 1
Iris Escarrá handles zoning and development approvals for residential, transit and mixed-use projects, often acting for developers.

Iris is smart, savvy and quick on her feet.

Nancy B Lash
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Nancy B Lash
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Band 1

Nancy Lash's practice covers acquisition, sales and leasing as well as the finance aspects of transactions. She is active in major residential and mixed-use development mandates.

Richard Giusto
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Richard Giusto
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Band 2
Richard Giusto, who cochairs the firm's global real estate practice, handles complex real estate transactions both in and out of state.
Kimberly LeCompte
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Kimberly LeCompte
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Band 3
Kimberly LeCompte represents her developer and owner clients in acquisition, development and leasing matters, as well as real estate financing.

She is very good in complex matters.

Meredith Singer
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Meredith Singer
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Band 3
Meredith Singer assists developers through the creation and operation of residential and hospitality projects, with notable skills in condominium matters.
Michael J Sullivan
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Michael J Sullivan
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Band 3
Michael Sullivan has a strong real estate development practice. He also handles complex property sales and financing transactions, with particular activity in mixed-use and hospitality projects.

Mike is a practical atttorney.

Orlando L Evora
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Orlando L Evora
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Band 4

Orlando Evora handles a range of sales and acquisitions for his clients, including major distribution centers and shopping malls.

Ranked Lawyers at
Greenberg Traurig, LLP

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Florida: North & Central

Real Estate

Michael J Sullivan
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Michael J Sullivan
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Band 3
Orlando L Evora
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Orlando L Evora
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Band 4

Florida: South

Real Estate

Matthew B Gorson
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Matthew B Gorson
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Senior Statespeople
Burt Bruton
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Burt Bruton
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Band 1
Gary A. Saul
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Gary A. Saul
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Band 1
Nancy B Lash
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Nancy B Lash
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Band 1
Richard Giusto
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Richard Giusto
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Band 2
Kimberly LeCompte
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Kimberly LeCompte
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Band 3
Meredith Singer
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Meredith Singer
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Band 3
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Iris Escarra
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Iris Escarra
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Band 1