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Bilzin Sumberg

2019 NLR Thought Leadership Award

Bilzin Sumberg is a commercial law firm dedicated to delivering the highest quality legal counsel to a wide range of distinguished clients. Through experience, talent and a sophisticated understanding of complex legal and corporate nuances, we help guide, protect and grow our clients' businesses. 

We are trusted legal advisors to a range of clients, from individual investors and entrepreneurs, to some of the nation’s leading public and private companies. Our clients' industries range from financial services to healthcare, hospitality, real estate, manufacturing, transportation, media – and more. Many of these relationships span decades, a testament to our ability to further our clients’ interests and serve their expanding needs. 

At Bilzin Sumberg, we view each of our clients and the matters in which we represent them as unique and of paramount importance. At every stage of the process, we ensure that our clients are fully informed and we remain available to respond to any questions or concerns. Since all of our attorneys work out of our Miami office, we are able to work together seamlessly on our clients' behalf. 

Partner
Brian S. Adler is a Partner in the firm's Government Relations & Land Development Group. His experience includes representing developers and contractors in the permitting, platting,…
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Alan is a nationally recognized corporate and securities lawyer. He represents public and private companies in all aspects of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions,…
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As the leader of one of the largest real estate practices in Florida, Suzanne knows that the “old playbook” doesn’t work anymore. Her experience has led her to the creation of tailored, yet…
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Of Counsel
Karyl's creative approach to closing a deal includes anticipating future risks when devising her client's acquisition strategy, allowing her to more effectively advise them on their overall…
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Javier is the first stop for developers before they put a shovel in the ground. Javier assists clients in obtaining the necessary development approvals for major high-rise residential…
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As one of Bilzin Sumberg's Founding Members, Scott Baena is generally regarded as a dean of the bankruptcy and restructuring bar. Over the past four decades, Scott has counseled high-…
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Associate
Alexandra Barshel is an Associate in Bilzin Sumberg's Environmental Group. During her time at the University of Florida, Alexandra served as an articles editor for the Florida Law Review.…
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Partner
Founding partner of Bilzin Sumberg with more than 40 years of experience, Brian's understanding of the real estate market and the South Florida business community gives him a perspective…
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Of Counsel
Enza handles complex commercial litigation with particular emphasis within the banking, real estate, insurance, and entertainment industries. She has litigated high stakes cases across…
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Bilzin Sumberg's Finance team brings together diverse backgrounds in accounting, finance and banking to assist clients with commercial finance, real estate finance, loan restructuring and…
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Partner
Jon is a transactional lawyer with a litigation background, and that makes him a powerful advocate for his clients.  Jon has handled all types of real estate matters, including commercial…
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Of Counsel
John V. Chibbaro is an attorney in Bilzin Sumberg's Government Relations & Land Development whose practice is focused on environmental and land use matters. John advises clients on…
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Paul advises high net worth clients and global families on a variety of international tax and estate planning issues. Representing individuals predominantly from Latin America and Europe,…
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Partner
Anthony De Yurre is a Partner in Bilzin Sumberg's Land Development & Government Relations Group. His practice focuses on the representation of real estate developers and investors in…
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Partner
Nationally recognized for his work on public-private partnerships (P3), Al's experience includes rail and transit facilities, airports, marinas, sports stadiums, convention centers,…
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Associate
Having served as a law clerk to Judge William J. Martini of the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, Ilana leverages her firsthand federal court experience when handling her…
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Ken's practice primarily focuses on business litigation, financial, insurance, and construction matters. Ken also has experience in product liability, white collar, securities, class action…
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In addition to Chambers USA, Best Lawyers in America, Martindale-Hubbell, Florida Trend’s “Legal Elite,” and Florida Super Lawyers, our Estate Planning attorneys are listed in Chambers High…
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Associate
Adrian’s academic background in the fields of math and science influenced his methodical approach to problem solving. An Associate in the Firm’s Litigation Group, Adrian focuses his efforts…
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Desiree is a litigation attorney whose meticulous research skills allow her to lend a critical eye and develop solutions for her cases. Her most recent experience is with clients in the…
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Associate
Jennifer E. Fine is an Associate in Bilzin Sumberg's Land Development & Government Relations Practice Group. Jennifer focuses her practice on land use and zoning and is experienced in…
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Partner
A. Vicky Garcia-Toledo's practice focuses on land development, land use, zoning and government relations. She represents clients in complex matters involving development, land use and…
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Associate
Elise focuses her land use and government relations practice on guiding clients through land use issues and representing clients in all levels of the procurement process. Elise understands…
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Prior experience at a wealth management firm taught Jerry the importance of placing himself in his clients' shoes. Armed with unique, first-hand knowledge of what keeps a client up at night…
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Partner
Mildred is a close confidant and trusted advisor to a range of high net worth clients whose affairs often require the utmost sensitivity. She assists her clients in structuring their wealth…
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Associate
Manny regularly handles all aspects of commercial real estate and finance transactions, including acquisitions, financings, dispositions and loan restructurings.
He has advised both U.S.…
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Associate
Carly Grimm is an Associate in Bilzin Sumberg's Land Development & Government Relations Group.
Carly graduated magna cum laude from the Frederic G. Levin College of Law at the…
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Our attorneys represent virtually every leading national homebuilder and their affiliated companies, as well as many regional homebuilders and their affiliates. Our work touches all aspects…
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Partner
Josh Kaplan’s prowess lies at the intersection of tax and corporate law. His license as a Certified Public Accountant (currently inactive) in the state of Florida adds even more value to…
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John assists commercial developers in complex real estate deals, whether that means helping clients invest in an up-and-coming market or unloading properties at just the right time. He…
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Partner
Alexandra, never content with an off-the-shelf approach, is known to seek out creative solutions to meet her clients' objectives.
Alexandra focuses her practice on all aspects of commercial…
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As a former Assistant Attorney for the City of Miami, Vicky has been instrumental in the growth of Miami, offering counsel to commercial developers, engineering firms, and architects…
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Summer Ayers LePree is a Partner in Bilzin Sumberg's Tax Group, where she focuses her practice on international taxation. She has extensive experience advising clients on international…
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Associate
Hannah Lidicker is an Associate in Bilzin Sumberg's Real Estate Group. During her time at Vanderbilt, Hannah was the Editor in Chief of the Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law and Vice…
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Partner
Adam D. Lustig is a Partner in the Real Estate Group at Bilzin Sumberg. Adam focuses his practice in complex commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions,…
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Partner
Lori is a general commercial litigator who focuses on complex class-action and plaintiff opt-out antitrust litigation in federal court. In addition to antitrust work, her class action…
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Associate
Jessica Whiting Mason is an Associate in Bilzin Sumberg’s Litigation Group. Her practice focuses on complex commercial litigation. Jessica has experience representing clients in national…
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Partner
As a Partner in the firm's Land Development & Government Relations Group, Eileen Ball Mehta's areas of proficiency include land use, local government law and appeals.
Eileen has…
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Associate
Benjamin Mitchel is an Associate in Bilzin Sumberg's Litigation Practice Group. While Benjamin was working on his J.D. at the University of Florida Levin Collage of Law, he served as…
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Partner
Howard E. Nelson has over 20 years of experience in environmental and land use law and over 25 years of experience in zoning and regional planning. He represents clients throughout all…
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Partner
Melissa Pallett-Vasquez is a Partner in Bilzin Sumberg's Litigation Group. She handles complex commercial litigation matters, class actions and arbitrations, often on behalf of clients from…
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Associate
Lindsey B. Zohn Parker is an Associate in Bilzin Sumberg's Real Estate Group. Lindsey concentrates her practice in the representation of the largest special servicer of commercial mortgage-…
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Partner
Since his early career as an Assistant County Attorney for Miami-Dade County, Stanley B. Price has worked in the forefront of Florida land use law, and was the principal draftsman of…
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Bilzin Sumberg’s Real Estate attorneys are trusted advisors to a distinguished roster of clients, from Fortune 500…
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Associate
Luis Reyes is an Associate in Bilzin Sumberg's Litigation Group. During his time at the University of Miami, Luis was elected to serve as both the Senior Articles Editor for the University …
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Partner
Jeffrey L. Rubinger practices in the area of domestic and international taxation. He has been involved in tax planning for cross border mergers and acquisitions, international…
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Shalia Sakona is an associate in the Litigation Group. Her practice is focused on complex commercial litigation, including the representation of sellers and originators of mortgage loans…
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Partner
Jose is an international media, entertainment, and transactional lawyer with extensive industry experience, including serving as General Counsel of HBO Latin America and head of Business…
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Partner
Martin A. Schwartz has a wide range of experience in all aspects of commercial real estate, representing developers, lenders, landlords and tenants in both Florida and New York. His…
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With rapidly fluctuating financial markets and the complex set of rules and regulations addressing investment and lending activities, businesses seeking to raise capital require a law firm…
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Partner
James W. Shindell is the Practice Group Leader of the Real Estate Group. His practice involves the representation of developers, owners, private and institutional investors and lenders in a…
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Partner
Robert M. Siegel is a Partner in the Corporate & Tax and Restructuring & Bankruptcy Groups. He concentrates his practice in commercial finance, securitizations, debt restructuring…
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Staff Associate
Jessica Silver is a Staff Associate in Bilzin Sumberg’s Litigation Group, where she practices in the area of commercial litigation. Jessica concentrates her practice in the representation…
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Associate
Eric Singer is an Associate in the Government Relations & Land Development Group. His practice focuses on government procurement contracts and the development approval process,…
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Partner
Jeffrey I. Snyder is a Partner in the firm's Restructuring & Bankruptcy Group. Jeffrey represents all constituencies in sophisticated bankruptcy proceedings and out-of-court workouts…
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Associate
Phillip Sosnow is an Associate in Bilzin Sumberg's Real Estate Group. Phillip focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate and finance transactions, including acquisitions…
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Our diversity of experience allows us to do more for our clients than assist them with their capital raising and corporate transactional needs. We regularly represent health IT users,…
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Associate
Craig P. Thompson is an Associate in Bilzin Sumberg's Real Estate Group.
Craig focuses his practice in representing investors, developers and lenders in connection with acquisitions,…
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Partner
Scott N. Wagner is a Partner in Bilzin Sumberg's Litigation Group. His practice focuses on complex litigation, including antitrust and class actions. Scott has represented clients in…
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Partner
Mitchell E. Widom, Litigation Practice Group Leader, has a broad commercial trial practice with extensive experience in numerous jury and non-jury cases. Among other civil matters, he has…
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Bilzin Sumberg has been selected for a 2018 NLR Go-To Thought Leadership Award for their analysis of South Florida Commercial Real Estate. The articles coming from Bilzin Sumberg analyze development in South Florida, with special attention paid to P3 projects and the P3 process in general, highlighting the challenges and benefits to such a funding mechanism. Additionally, Bilzen provides many of their articles in Spanish, ensuring a broader reach of their thought leadership.

 

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