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200 East Broward Boulevard PO Box 1900 Flori , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33302
Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning
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Rated 3.3 out of 5
Firm: Greenspoon Marder, LLP
200 E Broward Blvd Ste 1800 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Administrative , Civil , Contracts, Election Campaign & Political , Land Use & Zoning, Municipal , Real Estate , Zoning, Planning & Land Use, Administrative Law, Administrative Law, Administrative Law, Administrative Law, Administrative Law
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Rated 4.2 out of 5
Firm: Pappas Metcalf Jenks and Miller, P.A.
245 Riverside Avenue 400 , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Environmental ,Land Use & Zoning,Real Estate
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Rated 3.4 out of 5
202 S Del Prado Boulevard PO Box 151207 Flo , Cape Coral , Florida 33915
Practice Areas: Condominium ,Land Use & Zoning,Real Estate
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
Firm: Larry E. Bray
2500 Quantum Lakes Drive , Boynton Beach , Florida 33426
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation, Banking & Finance, Bankruptcy, Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Communications & Media , Contracts, Debtor/Creditor, Elder , Entertainment & Sports , Estate Planning, Health Care & Hospitalization, Insurance , Land Use & Zoning, Landlord & Tenant, Probate , Real Estate , Wills, Real Estate, Real Estate
The Law Offices of Larry E. Bray, P.A. operates on the premise that the practice of law is, first and foremost, a profession which exists to help people. With over thirty years of experience, we are a firm that represents people zeoulously and at a reasonable cost. All prospective clients should feel free to contact Larry Bray to learn more about credentials and experience and to answer any questions you may have. Ext. 104.. Mr. Bray's Juris Doctor Degree was earned at Nova Southeastern University School of Law where he graduated with several book awards and an award for outstanding oral argument. Mr. Bray's undergraduate degree was earned from the State University of New York at Albany where he graduated, with honors, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and Finance.. Larry Bray is the founder of the firm and lives in suburban Lake Worth with his wife and two young boys.
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Firm: Benda Law
270 N. Broad St. , Brooksville , Florida 34601
Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning
Benda Law provides legal representation in Family Law, Land Use, Real Estate, and Civil Litigation.
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Firm: Saul, Ewing, Arnstein & Lehr, LLP
200 East Las Olas Blvd. , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Government Agencies, Land Use & Zoning, Zoning, Planning & Land Use, State, Local And Municipal Law, State, Local And Municipal Law, State, Local And Municipal Law
Keith M. Poliakoff (Shareholder). Professional ExperienceMr. Poliakoff is a Shareholder and is the Co-Chair of the Firm's Government Law Group. As Attorney to the Town of Southwest Ranches, he has substantial knowledge and experience in issues unique to Florida governmental entities including issues such as Annexation, Municipal Liability, RLUIPA, Bert Harris Act, Conflict Resolution, the Public Records Act, Government in Sunshine and laws pertaining to ethics and elections. He has worked on virtually all matters effecting a municipal government including the creation of Comprehensive Plans, developing zoning codes, code enforcement, drafting Ordinances and Resolutions, and he has presided over countless meetings and quasi-judicial matters. Further, Mr. Poliakoff has defended the Town in numerous litigation matters including a lawsuit challenging the municipality's incorporation. Mr. Poliakoff has counseled numerous elected officials on all aspects of ethics laws, election laws, disclosure requirements and conflicts of interest, and has authored numerous opinions on these subject matters.. In addition to his representation of municipalities, Mr. Poliakoff represents multi-family residential and commercial properties on issues relating to land use and zoning, and has substantial experience in obtaining entitlements. He works closely with local public officials and provides guidance to his many business clients on the complex governmental processes including public sector procurements, affordable housing, developer agreements, and legislative initiatives. In 2000 Mr. Poliakoff developed an annexation bill, which still serves as the model for annexation bills throughout the state. He also has considerable experience with Community Redevelopment Agencies and has been involved in numerous redevelopment efforts throughout Broward County.. In 2005 Mr. Poliakoff was appointed to the Broward County Land Preservation Board by the Broward County Commission. This Board is responsible for reviewing all land acquisitions in Broward County, specifically overseeing the $400 million bond issue which was approved to preserve and reclaim over 1,400 acres of open space in Broward County and repair and enhance the County's recreational parks.. Activities & Memberships Mr. Poliakoff participates in many charitable organizations and community events. Prior to his legal career, Mr. Poliakoff was awarded an Alexander Fellowship where he clerked for 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Maryanne Trump Barry. Mr. Poliakoff also gained valuable experience as a freelance producer for NBC News and as an assistant producer at CNN in New York.. Honors 2002 Leadership Hollywood 26 2006 Florida Trends Legal Elite 2008 Florida Trends Legal Elite 2009 South Florida's Best Lawyers 2009, 2010 Best Lawyers in America (Government Relations Law). Bar Admissions Florida New York Bar. EducationJ.D., Benjamin Cardozo School of Law (Order of the Coif - top 10%, cum laude)B.S., Syracuse University, magna cum laude
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Firm: Becker & Poliakoff
12140 Carissa Commerce Court, Suite 200 , Fort Myers , Florida 33966
Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning
Kathleen “Katie” Berkey is a Florida Bar Board Certified Specialist (BCS) in City, County and Local Government Law and a certified Professional Planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP). Ms. Berkey is the only practicing professional to hold both credentials in Southwest Florida and one of eight statewide. She represents clients in zoning, land use, and planning matters, including: representing clients in local government administrative matters before city and county commissions, councils, and boards; environmental resource and water use permitting; local and state code compliance; and private and government contracting and negotiation. As a certified Professional Planner, she is qualified to provide expert witness testimony on zoning, land use, and planning issues. Ms. Berkey also represents condominium, cooperative, and homeowners’ association clients with the management and operational aspects of governing their communities, as well as zoning and land use matters. Prior to joining the firm, she practiced community association, land use, zoning, and local government law, working closely with federal, state, and municipal agencies and served as a Senior Planner and Project Manager for a national planning, design, and engineering consultant.. Board certification is the highest level of evaluation by The Florida Bar of the knowledge, skills, and proficiency of attorneys in City, County, and Local Government Law, as well as professionalism and ethics in law practice. This specialty encompasses the preparation of laws, ordinances, regulations, and legal instruments, as well as addressing legal issues of county, municipal, other local governments, special districts, agencies, or authorities, such as: land use and zoning, taxation, sunshine law, public records law, eminent domain, sovereign immunity, and procurements.. Offices: Fort Myers, Florida; Naples, Florida; Sarasota, Florida
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Firm: Ward & Ketchersid, P.A.
1241 Airport Road , Destin , Florida 32541
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Business Organizations, Condominium , Housing , Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate , Real Estate
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Rated 5.0 out of 5
1286 West Newport Center Drive , Deerfield Beach , Florida 33442
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Appeals, Insurance, Landlord & Tenant, Land Use & Zoning, Administrative Law
I am a South Florida native initmately familiar with the local economics, politics, geography and needs of the South Florida region. However, I have represented clients throughout the State of Florida in various capacities and am licensed to practice law in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as well.. While I was born in South Florida, I attended Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana where I received the Congressional Nomination to West Point Military Academy from Congressman Clay Shaw. I matriculated at Colgate University where I obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology. Subsequently, I obtained domicile in New Jersey and attended Drexel University School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where I receicved my Juris Doctorate. Moreover, during one of the semester breaks from Drexel University School of Law, I studied International Criminal Law at the University of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Thereafter, I succesully obtained a Masters of Law in National Security at George Washington University School of Law in Washington, D.C.. I am a member of the Broward County Bar Association and the Southeast Florida Apartment Association.. Aside from my professional interests, I enjoy whitewater rafting, aviation, scuba diving, forensic science and engaging in philantrhopic activities.
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Firm: Cobb and Cole
150 Magnolia Avenue PO Box 2491 321 , Daytona Beach , Florida 32115
Practice Areas: Environmental ,Land Use & Zoning,Real Estate
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Firm: John C. Goede, PA
10001 Tamiami Trl North 118 341 , Naples , Florida 34108
Practice Areas: Antitrust & Trade Regulation,Banking & Finance,Bankruptcy,Business & Commercial,Business Organizations,Condemnation & Eminent Domain,Constitutional ,Consumer Protection,Contracts,Debtor/Creditor,Elder ,Estate Planning,Franchise ,Insurance ,Land Use & Zoning,Landlord & Tenant,Lemon ,Personal Injury,Probate ,Real Estate ,Taxation - State & Federal,Trusts,Wills
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Firm: Pappas Metcalf Jenks and Miller, P.A.
245 Riverside Avenue 400 , Jacksonville , Florida 32202
Practice Areas: Environmental ,Land Use & Zoning,Real Estate
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Firm: Crawford, Modica & Holt
702 W Montrose St. , Clermont , Florida 34711
Practice Areas: Civil , Environmental , Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate , Land Use & Zoning, Land Use & Zoning, Land Use & Zoning
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Firm: Jill S. Schwartz & Associates, P.A.
655 W Morse Blvd Ste 212 , Winter Park , Florida 32789
Practice Areas: Employment, Mediation, Civil Rights, Discrimination, Land Use & Zoning, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor, Employment & Labor
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Rated 3.3 out of 5
3111stirling Rd , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33312
Practice Areas: Real Estate , Land Use & Zoning
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Firm: Gray Robinson P.A.
Po Box 3068 , Orlando , Florida 32802
Practice Areas: Administrative , Arbitration & Mediation, Computers and Software, Construction , Corporate , Entertainment & Sports , Environmental , Housing , Land Use & Zoning, Patents, Personal Injury, Professional Malpractice, Litigation
Highest ratings in Martindale Hubbell, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, and Chambers USA; experienced trial lawyer in central Florida since 1974. Miami University, Oxford, Ohio undergraduate, communications and cryptographic officer USS Ault (DD-698) from 1968-1971. University fo Michigan Law School. Shareholder at Akerman, Senterfitt lawfirm, Fisher, Rushmer, Werrenrathand Keiner, then Gray Robinson head of litigation from 1995. Hobbies include flying, racing and restoring vintage race cars, old mahogany boats and entertainment business. Manager and roadie for Paige Keiner, pop singer rated #1 by Reverbnation, now a college student majoring in music and history. Lead trial counsel in major cases including the sea-turtle beach driving case in Daytona, and the Isleworth stormwater litigation which was, and remains the longest civil jury trial in Orange County history. Other noteworthy cases indlude representing the interests of the band N'Sync in the famous dispute with their their manager, Lou Perlman.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5
Firm: Greenberg Traurig
401 E Las Olas Blvd Ste 2000 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Contracts, Land Use & Zoning, Probate , Securities , Zoning, Planning & Land Use, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation
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Firm: Akerman Senterfitt
350 East Las Olas Boulevard 1600 , Fort Lauderdale , Florida 33301
Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning
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Firm: Cohen, Norris, Scherer, Weinberger and Wolmer
712 US Highway One 400 , North Palm Beach , Florida 33408
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Land Use & Zoning,Real Estate