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Testimonials
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‘Akerman's team knows intricate details about NY zoning law and regulation. They know how regulators would react to potential issues and they have creative solutions. They also provide the right team for the particular matter.’
‘Rick Leland is very clear in his advice and doesn't overbill me. He tailors the work he provides to the scope of the project and is very focused on providing excellent client service.’
‘They have a team of former elected officials and county attorneys, whose expertise and understanding of Miami's unique political landscape is exceptional. ’
‘Dennis Kerbel is a former county attorney and knows Master Plan issues and the drafting of proposed municipal ordinances like no other!'
- 'Spencer Crowley has a unique understanding of the marine industry and environmental issues. He is very generous with his time on various boards and committees on this issue.'
- 'Neisen Kasdin - a former Miami Beach mayor - is a strong leader on municipal legal issues. ’
‘Experience, reputation, and professionalism.'
‘I have worked with Jim McNeil and his team for almost 20 years. Jim, in particular, is the attorney that I lean on anytime we have a complicated deal or transaction. Carolyn Haslam, in recent years, has been equally impressive.'
Key clients
- Bally's Corporation
- Swire Properties / Related Companies of New York
- Tavistock Group
- JPMorgan Chase
- Arthur Kill Terminal, LLC
- GT USA
- ESJ JI Leasehold, LLC
- Camber Property Group
- Village Walk Tarzana
- Hawkins Way Capital
Work highlights
- Advising Bally’s Corporation in developing Chicago's first casino, including handling the acquisition of the existing industrial Tribune Publishing Center property, and seeking approvals within Planned Development to allow the subject site to be improved.
- Representing Swire Properties and Related Companies of New York in the zoning changes needed to expand significantly the office space at the One BCC Signature Office in Miami.
- Served as zoning and tax incentives counsel for JPMorgan Chase as lender in connection with the financing for Tower 77, a mixed-use development on the highly sought-after Greenpoint waterfront in Brooklyn.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jaclyn Scarinci
Practice head
Spencer Crowley; Joshua Rinesmith
Other key lawyers
James McNeil; Meg George; Lisa Kolieb; Neisen Kasdin; Jaclyn Scarinci; Carolyn Haslam; Dennis Kerbel; Rick Leland