Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use
USA Guide 2024 : Florida: South
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+1 305 374 5300Chambers Review
Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes has a highly respected presence in the Miami region. The firm regularly represents developers and owners of real estate in securing a range of zoning, land use and environmental permits. It assists clients through matters such as addressing county regulatory issues, creating comprehensive plan amendments and the modifications of approvals and recorded restrictions.
Work Highlights
- Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes represented The Ritz Carlton in extensive renovations and restorations of the Sagamore Hotel.
Strengths
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"The firm is very adept at handling complex and sophisticated matters of all scales. The attorneys are smart, strategic and also a pleasure to work with."
"They think outside the box and seek collaborative ways to find a win-win outcome."
"The firm is very adept at handling complex and sophisticated matters of all scales. The attorneys are smart, strategic and also a pleasure to work with."
"They think outside the box and seek collaborative ways to find a win-win outcome."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Bercow centers his practice on land use issues, primarily acting for residential and mixed-use developers.
"Jeffrey's knowledge, relationships and ability to navigate through the period of regulatory requirements of various levels of government are excellent."
"He is extremely well rounded. If I had to pick a top lawyer in town he would have to be one."
"Jeffrey is really good, smart and well liked. He's very respected too."
Melissa Tapanes Llahues handles land use and zoning matters for clients looking to create a range of hospitality and mixed-use developments.
"Melissa is a pleasure to work with and someone to admire; she is tough, but fair and extremely knowledgeable."
Michael Larkin is particularly known for his work in Miami Beach. He handles the full remit of land use and zoning matters for developers.
"Michael has a strong reputation from a client, staff and peer perspective."
"He's an extremely effective lawyer."