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Greenspoon Marder LLP

Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

USA Guide 2026 : Florida: South


Greenspoon Marder LLP

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About

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Greenspoon Marder was founded nearly half a century ago with a focus on real estate law.

At Greenspoon Marder's Florida offices located in the hearts of metropolitan cities such as Miami, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, and West Palm Beach, we offer unparalleled experience and commitment to serving clients in the region since 1981. Our highly skilled attorneys and staff assist in a variety of legal matters involving this intricate practice area. When it comes to robust zoning and planning support, assistance in commercial real estate acquisitions, reviewing tax planning, negotiating lending agreements, requiring licensing and certifications for commercial developments, or needing all-encompassing guidance in the booming real estate industry, our attorneys possess both the knowledge and talent to meet the unique needs of our clients.

Our clients benefit from the resources of Greenspoon Marder’s legal team comprised of over 225 full-service attorneys nationwide to find a tailored solution. We provide specialized counsel in real estate law and facilitate any matter involving cross-disciplinary resources, such as banking and finance, corporate law, hospitality, alcohol and leisure, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation, regulatory compliance, tax, and more. Regardless of size and scope, our attorneys have demonstrated the experience and resources necessary to effectively represent a variety of individuals and entities.

Industries (6)

  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Financial Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Timeshare & Resort
  • Community Association & Condominium

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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use - Florida: South


What the Team is Known For

Greenspoon Marder LLP is a full-service firm with a notable presence throughout the Miami market. It offers experience in transactional real estate matters including the sale, lease and redevelopment of assets. The firm is noted for deep expertise in relation to the light industrial, leisure and hospitality industries.

Work Highlights

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  • Greenspoon Marder represented Westgate Resorts as the seller in the negotiation and closing of a $27.23 million land transaction to Park Square Enterprises.

Strengths

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  • The team demonstrates deep transactional expertise across multiple industries, regional mastery of the Southeastern US market and a collaborative, client‑centered approach. In addition, the lawyers are skilled and pragmatic negotiators.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Greenspoon Marder offers responsiveness, sound advice and attentiveness.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • I am very pleased with their service and attention to details. I feel that they know our business and needs very well.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA
  • Greenspoon Marder's primary strength is its experienced attorneys. The team is always available to help and answer questions and provides excellent counsel. Our contacts at Greenspoon understand complex business and real estate situations which makes them stand out in the legal community.

    Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleBarry Somerstein
    Senior StatespeopleBarry Somerstein

    Barry Somerstein

    Barry Somerstein handles land and property transactions for his clients, with further experience in financing mandates.
  • Band 2Dennis Mele
    Band 2Dennis Mele

    Dennis Mele

    Dennis Mele acts on land use and zoning matters concerning residential, retail and industrial development and renovation projects.
    • Dennis is very responsive, practical and knows everyone.

      Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Greenspoon Marder LLP (2)

Florida: South

Members

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  • Peter D. Slavis

  • Amanda Phillips

  • Michael S. Ross

  • Mark K. Somerstein

    Head of Department

  • Michael E. Marder

  • David R. Lenox

  • David Weisman

  • Dana Somerstein

  • Gary S. Lachman

  • John L. Shiekman

  • Leonard Lubart

  • Evan S. Glasser

  • Mark F. Grant

  • Gerald Greenspoon

  • Edmund O. Loos III

  • Joseph S. Geller

  • Beth-Ann E. Krimsky

  • Thomas F. Coyle

  • Manuel L. Crespo

  • Brent D. Klein

  • John L. Farquhar

  • Robert B. Jackson

  • Alan Somerstein

  • Scott J. Fuerst

  • Mark Lynn

  • Marla Neufeld

  • Melissa Groisman

  • Frank Whitaker

  • Kathryn "Kate" Saft

  • Will Prince

  • Barry Somerstein

    Head of Department

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