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28 distinguished real estate law attorneys in Florida, each reviewed by the Lawyers of Distinction Selection Committee.

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Alexandre Piquet

Alexandre Piquet

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

1000 Brickell Avenue Suite 201, Miami , 33131, United States

Founder and Managing Partner at Piquet Law Firm, Alexandre Piquet obtained his Juris Doctor from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida. He graduated with honors as Editor of the St. Thomas Law Review and his achievements include Dean's List and Best Student Awards. Mr. Piquet also holds a Law Degree from Milton Campos School of Law in Brazil with Merit Honors and obtained specialization in International Comparative Law from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Spain. Over 15 years Mr. Piquet has assisted clients from all over the world and has worked at some of the most prestigious law firms in Miami. Mr. Piquet has been a key speaker in more than 60 lectures for foreign investors around the world about the advantages of incorporating companies, purchasing properties, and obtaining a visa in the U.S.. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, he is fluent in English, Portuguese and Spanish, and is currently a Board Member of BACCF - Brazilian-Chamber of Commerce of Florida.

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Andres Ferrando

Andres Ferrando

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

702 SW 1st St, Miami, FL 33130, USA

Andres Ferrando, Esq. is a multilingual real estate attorney with a Juris Doctor degree from Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law. As an experienced real estate attorney, he specializes in representing buyers, sellers, investors, foreign nationals, and developers for all of their Florida real estate needs. His comprehensive services include providing title and closing services, facilitating 1031 exchange transactions, drafting and negotiating real estate contracts, and much more. Before founding Oneway Law Group, Andres gained valuable experience in real estate as a Realtor and Developer, successfully handling hundreds of residential and commercial real estate transactions throughout Florida. He understands how important it is to have proper representation in any real estate transaction & real estate law. As the owner of Oneway Title, LLC, a full-service title company that provides real estate title, escrow, and closing services throughout the State of Florida, Andres ensures that his clients have access to a complete range of services in one convenient location.

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Andrew B. Blasi

Real Estate Law

7777 Glades Rd suite 400, Boca Raton, FL 33434, USA

Andrew B. Blasi, a founding shareholder of Shapiro, Blasi, Wasserman & Hermann, has more than 40 years of legal experience in South Florida. His practice focuses on commercial and residential real estate, development and finance, business transactions and contracts, lending, workouts and related litigation. He began his career in Miami in 1983 and later became a founding partner of Berger & Blasi before establishing his current firm with Michael Shapiro in 2001. Blasi has held Martindale-Hubbell’s highest AV Preeminent® rating for more than 35 years and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® for Real Estate Law and Litigation – Real Estate, Florida Super Lawyers, Florida Legal Elite, Palm Beach Illustrated’s Top Lawyers and The Boca Raton Observer’s Top Lawyers. He also oversees the firm’s affiliated title agency, Preferred Title, Inc., with Michael Shapiro.

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Andrew Bernhard

Real Estate Law

333 SE 2nd Ave, STE 240, Miami, FL 33131

Andrew Bernhard has represented national real estate developers, financial institutions, and corporations in their complex commercial, consumer finance, and real estate development matters. Andrew represented national financial institutions in their escalated litigation matters ranging from violation of federal business and banking statutes, preservation of bank-owned real estate, defending securities fraud claims, and negotiating director and shareholder settlements. Prior to Rivero Mestre, Andrew Bernhard represented Florida communities and national real estate developers in real estate litigation and transactional matters. He also worked under Edwin G. Torres, United States Judge for the Southern District of Florida, and at the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. Andrew Bernhard graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law where he served as Executive Chair for the International Moot Court Board and received the CALI Excellence Award for International Moot Court. His professors named him a Dean’s Fellow for constitutional law, property, and legal research and writing, and granted him honors in Business Associations and Litigation Skills. The University of Miami School of Law awarded Andrew Bernhard the John F. Evans Memorial Scholarship for excellence in Litigation Skills.

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Real Estate Law

100 Almeria Ave, Suite 204, Coral Gables, FL 33134

Annette Lopez is a real estate attorney and title insurance agent in Coral Gables, Florida, and the founder of Lopez Teal Real Estate Law & Title. The Florida Bar lists her as Annette López Teal, also using the name Annette Lopez, and confirms that she is in good standing and eligible to practice in Florida. Lopez established her firm in 2013. Earlier in her career, she worked on property rights at Brigham Moore LLP and subsequently joined Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A. Her academic background includes Boston College and a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. She graduated cum laude from both institutions and was an associate editor of the law review at Miami. In her transaction work, Lopez negotiates purchase and sale agreements, represents clients on commercial leases and handles loan refinancing. She also issues title opinions and facilitates closings. Clearing title issues and obtaining title insurance are part of her work with residential, investment and commercial properties, including real estate developments. Developers and national corporations also retain her as outside general real estate counsel for ongoing property matters and investments. Her published writing has appeared in the South Florida Legal Guide and the University of Miami Inter-American Law Review. She has spoken at the Florida Bar Conference and the American Bar Association Eminent Domain Conference on subjects that include property owners’ constitutional rights and general real estate matters.

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Gary J. Romer

Real Estate Law

110 SE 6th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Gary Romer is a partner in the Fort Lauderdale office of Lewis Brisbois, vice-chair of the Real Estate & Land Use and Commercial Lending Practices, and a member of the Corporate Practice. Mr. Romer is also Lewis Brisbois’ Florida title agent, conducting settlement for real estate transactions and issuing title insurance policies to purchasers. Mr. Romer helps business owners buy and sell their businesses and real estate, and also assists with their day-to-day operational needs. This includes shareholder and operating agreements, merger and acquisition transactions, commercial real estate transactions and commercial lease agreements, loan transactions, employee boarding documents, confidentiality agreements, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, work for hire and proprietary rights agreements, internet business agreements and domain name transactions, manufacturing and supply agreements, and a variety of business to business agreements. Mr. Romer also uses his business and real estate knowledge to drive strategy in real property, landlord-tenant, and commercial litigation matters working closely with the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group.

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Georgina Blanco

Georgina Blanco

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

10261 Sunset Dr suite c 101, Miami, FL 33173, USA

Georgina Blanco graduated with Honors from Florida International University in 2001, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration Degree with a concentration in Finance. She earned her Juris Doctor Degree from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2004. Georgina, a Miami native is familiar with the South Florida real estate market. She operates a boutique law practice in Miami, specializing in matters pertaining to Real Estate, Estate Planning, Entity Formations and Civil Litigation matters. Having a very strong Real Estate background dating back to her youth working in a family of real estate professionals and learning the ins and outs of the business since a very young age sets her apart. She is passionate about representing her clients in matters ranging from purchases, refinances to complex matters in the commercial arena. She is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing her to effectively represent her clients in the South Florida market.

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Gregory Lesak

Real Estate Law

3744 Julington Creek Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32223, USA

Gregory J. Lesak, Jr., special counsel at Jimerson Birr, focuses on having a deep understanding of the underlying business and specific needs of his clients. He is results-driven and aggressive, but most importantly, being cost-effective is at the forefront of everything that Mr. Lesak does. Over the years, he has developed a unique perspective for assisting clients, gained from significant experience as a transactional attorney, a litigation attorney, and as in-house counsel for a large publicly traded company. As such, he has served as both the client and the attorney, which uniquely equips him to fully understand the business needs of clients and solve problems. As a solutions-focused lawyer grounded by extensive business knowledge, when representing clients, Mr. Lesak focuses on problem solving and sees this as the core role counsel should play. Prior to joining Jimerson Birr, Mr. Lesak was in-house counsel for a large publicly traded company after working as an attorney for several prominent law firms specializing in complex commercial litigation and real estate development. Over the years, he has developed a diverse skill set by working on a wide range of matters. Specifically, Mr. Lesak started his legal career with a local law firm doing large real estate transactional and land use work before transitioning to complex commercial litigation. From there, he would transition to serve as in-house counsel leading multiple attorneys and litigation matters, and also creating and managing a large contracting program for the company. Managing litigation over the years has allowed him to develop a strong understanding of risk versus reward as well as case value, which he utilizes in every matter he works on to this day. Mr. Lesak has particular expertise in landlord tenant leasing and dispute resolution, construction contracting and dispute resolution, complex commercial litigation, insurance disputes, and client contract drafting and negotiations. Additionally, he has extensive expertise in contract automation and cyber security.

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Jay Bartlett

Real Estate Law

1001 Water St, Ste 475, Tampa, FL 33602

Jay Bartlett is a founding shareholder of the firm and concentrates his practice in the areas of water law, environmental law, property rights, eminent domain and general real estate matters. In addition to his work in Florida, Mr. Bartlett practiced in the areas of water law and related environmental litigation in Colorado for eight years. He has represented land owners, developers, and governmental entities in the development and protection of water supply and delivery systems, environmental permitting and defense of various agency enforcement matters against local, state, and federal agencies. Mr. Bartlett has also represented owners of wastewater treatment plants in permitting and enforcement actions.

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Jeannine N. Rodriguez

Real Estate Law

11440 North Kendall Drive, Suite 201, Miami, FL 33176

Jeannine N. Rodriguez is an attorney with JNR Law Group, listed by the Florida Bar as its managing partner with an office in Miami. Her Florida license dates to September 30, 2009, and the Bar identifies her as a member in good standing who is eligible to practice. Her legal education included editorial work on the FIU Law Review. She served as comments editor in 2007–2008, then executive comments editor in 2008–2009. The firm’s attorney page also records her participation in the FIU Board of Advocates’ appellate advocacy program from 2007 to 2009 and the 2009 Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. The Bar lists her as a 2009 graduate of Florida International University’s College of Law. Business, contracts, corporate law and real estate appear among the practice areas in Rodriguez’s individual Bar profile. The listing also includes civil and commercial litigation, criminal law and criminal appeals. It records English and Spanish as her languages and names two Bar sections: Criminal Law and Real Property, Probate & Trust. Her court admissions extend beyond Florida’s state courts. The firm dates her admission to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to December 2009. Her Bar profile also lists the U.S. courts of appeals for the First and Third Circuits.

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Jodi L. Strang

Jodi L. Strang

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

1680 Michigan Ave #1013, Miami Beach, FL 33139, USA

Jodi possesses a deep understanding of the complexities involved in real estate transactions, and she combines this expertise with her profound knowledge of finance and Florida real estate law. This unique blend of skills allows her to provide top-tier representation to her clients. With Jodi by your side, you can trust that you are working with a seasoned professional who will tirelessly protect your interests and lead you toward successful outcomes in your real estate endeavors. In 1997, Jodi’s passion for a legal career ignited when she ventured into the banking and finance industry. As her proficiency grew, she quickly gravitated towards real estate finance, further fueling her desire to pursue a legal education. Simultaneously balancing full-time work and her studies, Jodi pursued her undergraduate degree and law degree. This exceptional dedication enabled her to establish a solid foundation and acquire extensive experience, ultimately leading to the establishment of her first law firm, Strang Adams, P.A. in 2008. Since then, Jodi has become one of South Florida’s premier attorneys for real estate law, title and closing services and Strang Adams PA became one of the top real estate law firms in the State of Florida. Outside of her practice and real estate, Jodi enjoys spending her time with family and some of her hobbies include Yachting, Snowboarding, and competing in classic car shows as a Ferrari and Porsche automotive enthusiast. By choosing Jodi L. Strang, Esquire as your real estate attorney, you select a trustworthy professional deeply committed to her clients’ success. With her exceptional legal acumen, unwavering dedication, and comprehensive real estate and title experience, Jodi is the ideal advocate to safeguard your interests and facilitate your real estate ventures.

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John Bizanes

John Bizanes

Featured Lawyer

Real Estate Law

3001 PGA Boulevard #305, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, USA

John Bizanes is an attorney at Nason Yeager. Mr. Bizanes works primarily in the areas of Corporate and Real Estate Transactions. He is dedicated to advising clients in connection with a wide array of transactions, including contracts for the purchase and sale of most all types of real estate, financial institution and mortgage lender representation, commercial leases, mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt transactions, corporate restructurings, private equity, and transactions involving the purchase and sale of corporate, partnership, limited liability company, and other entity interests.

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John Dowd, Jr.

Real Estate Law

25 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, USA

John R. Dowd, Jr. is a lifelong resident of Okaloosa County and has been practicing in the area since 1996. Attorney Dowd comes from a family dedicated to legal matters, as his father, John, Sr., was the Okaloosa County attorney for more than 40 years and his grandfather, Earnest Wimberly, was one of the first attorneys in South Okaloosa County and represented several prominent banks and real estate developers in Northwest Florida. John’s office was in Destin for 10 years but moved to Fort Walton Beach in 2010 to be closer to the new Okaloosa County Courthouse and County governmental offices. His comprehensive knowledge of real estate and business enables him to be a valuable asset to you in these areas. Areas of Practice: Real Estate Law, Business Law, Estate Planning, Asset Protection, Construction Law, Probate & Estate Administration, Real Estate Law. Bar Admissions: Florida, 1996.

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Joshua Rudnick

Real Estate Law

9045 Strada Stell Ct, Naples, FL 34109, USA

Josh graduated from the University of Central Florida, cum laude, in 2000. Josh earned his juris doctor, with honors, in 2004 from Nova Southeastern University. Josh is currently the President of the Board of Directors for the Mental Health Association of Southwest Florida, a member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Developmentally Disabled, and a member of the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. He also served as chair of the Real Estate Section of the Collier County Bar Association in 2010-2011. His practice is concentrated on commercial and residential real property transactions, construction, corporate and commercial lending.

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Keith Backer

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

400 S Dixie Hwy suite 420, Boca Raton, FL 33432, USA

Area of Practice: Condominium, Homeowners Associations and Planned Development Law

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Mark Rousso

Mark Rousso

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

11900 Biscayne Blvd suite 289 n, Miami, FL 33181, USA

Mark Rousso was born in Rochester, New York, and moved to Miami in the early 1970s. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Mark Rousso attended The University of Miami and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in 1988. Thereafter, he attended the University of Florida College of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate in 1991. Mr. Rousso began practicing law in 1991 and has represented Developers, Landlords, Tenants, Buyers, Sellers and small and mid size companies throughout his career. Our goal is to make your real estate and corporate transactions easier for you. We pride ourselves in delivering results in excess of your expectations and providing legal services tailored to your specific needs.

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Michael Infanti

Michael Infanti

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

1605 Main St suite 1112, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA

Michael Infanti is a real estate and business lawyer in Sarasota, Florida, and the founder and managing partner of Infanti Law Firm, PLLC. His work includes representing businesses and individuals in real estate transactions throughout Florida. These matters encompass the acquisition, financing, sale, leasing and development of properties, including both stabilized and complex real estate projects. Infanti’s clients include Fortune 500 companies, banks, regional and national development firms, commercial businesses, family offices and individuals. His practice also includes negotiating, drafting and preparing commercial contracts and agreements. The Florida Bar lists his practice areas as banking, business, finance and investments, and real estate/land development. Before establishing his own firm, he practiced at a national law firm and at a smaller boutique firm. A third-generation Sarasotan, Infanti earned degrees in finance and economics from the University of Florida. He subsequently attended Stetson University College of Law, where he obtained a Juris Doctor and a Master of Business Administration simultaneously. He was admitted to the Florida Bar on April 25, 2001, and its directory lists him as a member in good standing who is eligible to practice law in Florida. Infanti Law Firm serves clients across the state from Sarasota. The firm describes its client base as including real estate investors, private investment funds, real estate investment trusts, and public and privately held companies.

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Michele Diglio-Benkiran

Real Estate Law

13330 W Colonial Drive, Suite 110, Winter Garden, FL 34787

Michele Diglio-Benkiran grew up in an entrepreneurial family where she learned business fundamentals at a very early age. Over the years Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran owned several thriving businesses including a multi-million dollar manufacturing business, a shelving distribution company and a full-service hair salon. As such, Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran understands the fundamentals of successful business practices. Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran incorporates this “hands-on” business knowledge and experience when counseling her business clients. Mrs. Diglio-Benkiran understands, implements and counsels on the principals of “deal making” and not “deal breaking.” Michele Diglio-Benkiran has represented businesses in several aspects of business law including but not limited to collections, corporate formation, joint ventures, contract drafting, arbitration, mediation, litigation, copyrights, trademarks, employer related matters, corporate compliance, business insurance audits, and workers compensation claims

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Real Estate Law

801 W. Romana Street, Unit C, Pensacola, FL 32502

Richard Turner received his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Birmingham-Southern College in 2005. In 2009 he received his law degree from Florida Coastal School of Law. Mr. Turner is a member of the American Bar Association, Florida Bar, the Escambia-Santa Rosa County Bar Association and its Board of the Young Lawyers Section. His practice areas include civil litigation, bankruptcy, family law, dependency, estate planning, and probate cases, as well as commercial and residential real estate transactions and closings.

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Robert Gidel

Real Estate Law

400 N Ashley Dr, Suite 1100, Orlando, Fl 32825

Robert H. Gidel, Jr. is a Tampa, Florida, lawyer whose business transaction practice at Phelps includes work for real estate developers and investors. A partner, he also leads the firm’s Tampa business team. His clients include public and private real estate investment trusts, franchisees, private equity firms, and high-net-worth individuals and their family offices. Several of the matters described in his firm profile concern housing in Florida. For a homebuilder, his assignments include acquisitions, joint ventures and development projects; for a build-to-rent investment trust, they include property acquisitions, sales and development. His work for a private equity fund covers single-family rental communities across the southeastern United States, from acquisition and development through sale. Not all of those projects are residential. Gidel advises a company on buying, developing and leasing large-scale data centers. A Florida mixed-use developer engages him for leasing, development and financing transactions. Landlords, tenants and banking and lending institutions are also among the clients he represents. Gidel earned a journalism bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky in 2007 and a law degree at the University of Florida in 2012. His Florida Bar admission followed in April 2013. The Bar’s directory records him as eligible to practice in Florida and a member in good standing, with Phelps Dunbar L.L.P. listed as his firm.

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Robert L. Schimmel

Robert L. Schimmel

Featured Lawyer

Real Estate Law

701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1550, Miami, FL 33131

Robert L. Schimmel is a real estate, business and commercial law attorney in Miami, where the Florida Bar identifies him as a partner/shareholder of Schimmel, P.A. His work includes property transfers, development, financing and leasing. Title insurance is another part of the practice described in his Elite Lawyer profile, which names him as a title agent for Old Republic National Title Insurance Company, CATIC and Stewart Title Guaranty Company. Schimmel earned his J.D. at the University of Miami in 1981; admission to the Florida Bar followed on April 8, 1982. His education also includes a B.A. and an M.H.S. from Johns Hopkins. The career chronology published by Lawyers of Distinction lists an associate position at Kaplan, Sicking, Hessen, Sugarman, Rosenthal, Susskind, Bloom & De Castro, P.A., from 1982 to 1985. He then held a shareholder position at Hessen, Schimmel & De Castro, P.A., from 1985 to 2010. The next entries are Robert L. Schimmel, P.A., in 2010–2011 and Schimmel, P.A., beginning in 2012, both shareholder roles in Miami. His Florida Bar entry, under the full name Robert Lee Schimmel, confirms good standing and eligibility to practice in Florida. Alongside real estate and business, that entry lists civil and commercial litigation, contracts, corporate law, insurance, and probate and trust litigation. Schimmel, P.A.’s mailing address is listed there as 701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 1550, Miami.

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Samuel F. Colburn

Samuel F. Colburn

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

9045 Strada Stell Ct suite 400, Naples, FL 34109, USA

Born and raised in Naples, FL, Sam is a Partner attorney at Woods, Weidenmiller, Michetti and Rudnick, where he concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial and residential real property transactions, as well as corporate and commercial lending. Prior to joining the Firm, Sam practiced at a boutique real estate firm, as well as a nationally recognized commercial law firm, both located in the Southwest Florida area. He completed his schooling in Boston, MA, receiving his Bachelor of Science from Northeastern University, and earning his Juris Doctor, as well as an MBA in Finance, from Suffolk University. During his time in Boston, Sam helped to manage the operations department of a national litigation firm, as well as worked in various capacities for several financial institutions and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Sam currently serves on the board of directors for the Cancer Alliance Network, Inc. (formerly, the Cancer Alliance of Naples), an organization devoted to helping children, families and individuals throughout Collier and Lee counties that have been touched by Cancer by providing financial aid, support, education and information resources.

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Tyler Fugitt

Tyler Fugitt

Featured Lawyer

Real Estate Law

1400 Prudential Drive, Suite 3, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Area of Practice: Construction Law & Civil Litigation Tyler L. Fugitt is the Managing Partner at Iseley | Fugitt in Jacksonville, FL, specializing in commercial and construction litigation. He earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Finance from Florida State University’s College of Business in 2010, followed by his J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law, with a Certificate in Business Law, in 2014. He also holds an M.B.A. from Jacksonville University’s Davis College of Business, where he graduated summa cum laude and received the prestigious 2014 Outstanding Student Award, recognizing him as the top student in his MBA program. Mr. Fugitt was admitted to the Florida Bar and the Middle District of Florida in 2015. He focuses his practice on a wide range of legal areas, including commercial litigation, construction litigation, contracts, real estate, construction liens, payment and performance bond litigation, commercial liability insurance defense, business transactions, business formation, construction project guidance, and construction industry licensure. He has significant experience handling complex multimillion-dollar construction defect cases and class action lawsuits. Throughout his career, Mr. Fugitt has served a diverse client base across Florida, ranging from small businesses and entrepreneurs to large corporations, including developers, contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, real estate firms, condominium and homeowners associations, material suppliers, and many others within the construction industry. His extensive knowledge in business, finance, accounting, construction, and litigation provides him with a unique skill set that has been continually tested and proven in his practice. A committed member of the Northeast Florida Builder’s Association (NEFBA), the National Underground Contractors Association (NUCA), and the St. Johns Builder’s Council, Mr. Fugitt actively supports and leads various local trade and leadership organizations. He co-founded NEFBA’s Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) in 2019 and has held numerous leadership roles within these organizations. Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Fugitt lives in the San Marco area of Jacksonville with his wife and two children. Together, they enjoy traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.

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Victoria Mendez

Real Estate Law

Vizcayne, 200 S Biscayne Blvd suite 4100, Miami, FL 33131, USA

Area of Practice: Municipal Law & Local Government Law Victoria Méndez is a Partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where she is a member of the Land Use & Zoning and Government Practice Groups. Victoria is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in City, County & Local Government. Victoria is an experienced municipal lawyer with a wide range of capabilities in all phases of municipal operations, including general municipal law; land use and zoning; environmental law; election law; eminent domain; civil rights law; public finance; building and code enforcement; procurement law; utilities law; real estate; platting; and the litigation thereof. Victoria uses her vast experience advising local agencies on policy matters, statutes, rules and regulations, so that she can better advocate for and serve her clients’ strategic business interests. Before joining Shutts, Victoria served more than 20 years in the Office of the City Attorney for the City of Miami. In her nearly 11-year tenure as the City Attorney for the City of Miami, she supervised an office of more than 60 personnel, including lawyers, staff, interns, and fellows, in addition to outside counsel. She also was responsible for an $11 million annual budget. Her role also involved representing the City in state, federal, administrative and appellate courts. Victoria was also an Assistant State Attorney for the Miami-Dade Office of the State Attorney, Eleventh Judicial Circuit, where she represented the State of Florida for almost four years. She was responsible for large caseloads during her tenure that consisted of misdemeanors to life felonies, wherein she handled discovery, countless depositions, Arthur Hearings, suppression hearings and more. Her experience includes litigating more than 30 jury trials at the Circuit and County Court levels and more than 50 bench trials, in addition to handling criminal appellate cases.

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Wayne M. Pathman

Wayne M. Pathman

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

2 S Biscayne Blvd, Suite 2400, Miami, FL 33131

Area of Practice: Land Use and zoning Wayne M. Pathman is managing partner of Miami-based Pathman Law, LLC. He is one of Florida’s distinguished lawyers with more than 30 years experience. Mr. Pathman heads the firm’s Land Use, Zoning, and Environmental Law Section. He is the Immediate Past Chair of the City of Miami’s Climate Resilience Committee and the Immediate Past Chair of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Pathman is recognized as one of Florida Trend magazine’s 500 most influential executives in different economic sectors throughout the state. He is one of only 53 attorneys selected to the 2019 Florida 500, and was selected again in 2020. Mr. Pathman represents businesses, developers, and individuals before administrative and regulatory bodies at the municipal, state, and federal levels in land use, zoning, and environmental matters. He is a leading authority and lecturer on issues regarding water law. He is the 2016 co-creator and moderator of the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce’s series of four sea level rise events: “A Time to Start Thinking Differently, The Economic Impact of Sea Level Rise on South Florida.” Mr. Pathman represents developers of apartment buildings, shopping centers, hotels, and historic properties. He frequently represents residential and commercial developers seeking land use and zoning approval. He also represents developers and individuals regarding marine docks and dockage issues. He also represents numerous businesses and individuals with complex commercial litigation matters regarding contract disputes with zoning and real estate matters. Mr. Pathman frequently addresses various government agencies and private institutions on land use/zoning and water-related matters.

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Suzette Reyes

Suzette Reyes

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

7901 Ludlam Rd., #100, Miami, FL 33143

Suzette M. Reyes, is a partner at Miami-based Pathman Law, LLC. She is a distinguished attorney, focusing on both commercial and residential real estate transactions and probate. With more than a decade of experience, Suzette is renowned for her expertise in navigating complex legal matters. She is committed to providing tailored legal solutions to her clients, ensuring their interests are protected at every step. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Suzette is dedicated to serving a diverse clientele with the highest standards of professionalism. Beyond her legal practice, Suzette is actively involved in professional organizations and community initiatives, reflecting her commitment to making a positive impact in Miami and throughout Florida. Prior to joining Pathman Law, Ms. Reyes had her own firm specializing in Real Estate and Probate since 2015 and opened Villa Title & Closing Services, LLC in 2018.

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Thomas Morgan

Thomas Morgan

Distinguished Lawyer

Real Estate Law

220 Alhambra Cir, Coral Gables, FL 33134, USA

Area of Practice: Property Damage With over 25 years of dedicated experience in the legal field, Tom Morgan stands as the Founding Partner of The Morgan Law Group, a distinguished law firm renowned for its exceptional representation in property insurance disputes, personal injury claims, and business litigation agreements. Tom’s journey in the legal realm has been marked by a relentless pursuit of justice and unwavering commitment to his clients’ needs. Throughout his illustrious career, he has successfully navigated complex legal landscapes, earning him a reputation as a formidable advocate both in and out of the courtroom. As a seasoned practitioner, Tom understands the intricacies of property insurance disputes, leveraging his expertise to ensure that his clients receive fair and just compensation for their claims. His profound understanding of personal injury matters allows him and his team to provide compassionate support to individuals facing challenging circumstances, fighting tirelessly to secure the restitution they deserve. At The Morgan Law Group, you’ll never get lost in the shuffle. You will receive direct communication with your attorney, ensuring that you always feel heard and supported throughout your case. With Tom Morgan at the helm, you can rest assured that your legal matters are in capable hands, guided by experience, integrity, and a steadfast dedication to achieving the best possible results. Trust Tom Morgan and The Morgan Law Group to be your steadfast allies in navigating the complexities of the legal system, ensuring that your rights are protected and your interests are vigorously advocated for every step of the way.

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