Ranking tables
Real Estate | USA
Florida: North & Central
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 2
Senior Statespeople
Band 2
Band 3
- David Cook Foley & Lardner LLP6 Years Ranked
- Jennifer Slone Tobin Shutts & Bowen LLP10 Years Ranked
- Michael J Sullivan Greenberg Traurig, LLP20 Years Ranked
- R James Robbins Jr Hill Ward Henderson11 Years Ranked
- Thomas M Little Foley & Lardner LLP4 Years Ranked
- David R BrittainTrenam
- Robert G SternTrenam
Band 4
- Angela D. Shaw Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP4 Years Ranked
- Christopher J Thanner McGuireWoods LLP2 Years Ranked
- David L Evans BakerHostetler LLP3 Years Ranked
- Fred S Ridley Foley & Lardner LLP22 Years Ranked
- James E. Slater Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP22 Years Ranked
- Melissa S Turra Holland & Knight LLP4 Years Ranked
- Orlando L Evora Greenberg Traurig, LLP18 Years Ranked
- Stephen Szabo Foley & Lardner LLP3 Years Ranked
- Bryan L PutnalSmith Hulsey & Busey
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Greenberg Traurig, LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedGreenberg 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. Also adept in land use and zoning. Clients include developers, lenders, owners and REITs. Six offices in Florida give the team close access to all major markets in the state.1 Holland & Knight LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP has extensive expertise advising across all aspects of real estate law, with noted excellence in handling leasing and sophisticated real estate financings for both borrower and lender-side clients. It is also highly recommended for its handling of land use and zoning matters. Frequently acts for major financial institutions. Seven Florida offices give it an impressive geographical coverage of the state.
Band 2
2 Foley & Lardner LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedFoley & Lardner LLP provides high-quality advice to a wide range of clients in the real estate industry. It is particularly strong in the purchase and sale of timberland and the development of golf courses and other hospitality and leisure projects, while also impressing in the development of high-end single-family and multifamily residential projects, including some of the most recognizable waterfront condominium developments in Florida. Clients include REITs, insurance companies, developers, resort owners and private equity firms.2 Hill Ward HendersonReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedHill Ward Henderson provides high-quality representation of real estate investors, owners and developers. It is especially proficient at real estate acquisition, disposition, leasing and lending. Also offers a highly respected land use and zoning practice, regularly guiding clients through the state's regulatory landscape in order to obtain all necessary permits and approvals.2 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is well versed in real estate matters including sophisticated transactional work. It is particularly renowned for its expertise in real estate joint venture formation and financing. Clients include owners, developers and lenders. It cultivates a wide-reaching portfolio of work in the affordable housing domain, working with clients such as local, state and federal government agencies, asset and property managers, and for-profit and nonprofit developers across 35 states.
Band 3
3 Akerman LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedAkerman LLP has a deep bench of attorneys experienced in guiding clients through all aspects of real estate law, including purchases and sales, financing and land use matters. Other areas of strength include loan restructuring, the foreclosing of distressed real estate assets as well as expertise in all aspects of leasing. An impressive network of offices across the state allows the team to advise on matters throughout Florida. Capable of advising a diverse array of clients, ranging broadly from real estate investors, lenders and owners to retailers and end user businesses.3 BakerHostetler LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedBakerHostetler LLP is a respected choice for an array of sizable real estate transactions, including property acquisition, disposition and lending. It is especially adept at transactions involving industrial and hospitality assets. The team is also noted for its activity in connection with sports facility projects and off-campus student housing. It has a particular strength in the Orlando market.3 Carlton FieldsReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedCarlton Fields demonstrates strength in real estate financings, acquisitions and development. It is also adept at advising on the leasing and construction aspects of real estate.3 Shutts & Bowen LLPReal Estate2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedShutts & Bowen LLP represents local and national clients in sophisticated real estate deals. Its areas of particular prowess include real estate lending and leasing transactions, with additional expertise in joint venture formation, title insurance and condominium law. The team is particularly strong in the Central and South Florida markets.