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About Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes

Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Law

Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes specializes in real estate law, handling matters that include zoning approvals, amendments of local government comprehensive plans, developments of regional impact (DRIs), due diligence reviews, growth management, impact fees, concurrency issues and environmental matters.

Our attorneys have represented clients before such local governments as Miami-Dade County, Miami, Coral Gables, Miami Springs, Aventura, Pinecrest, Miami Beach, Medley, North Miami Beach, North Miami, Key Biscayne, Opa-Locka, South Miami, Hialeah, Pembroke Pines, Greenacres, Plantation, Homestead, Miami Gardens, North Bay Village, Bay Harbor Islands, and Doral.

Members of the firm appear frequently before the South Florida Regional Planning Council, Miami-Dade County's Board of County Commissioners, Community Councils/Zoning Appeals Boards, Planning Advisory Board, and the Environmental Quality Control Board; the City of Miami Beach City Commission, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board/Historic Preservation Board, and Planning Board; City of Miami City Commission, Zoning Board, and Planning Advisory Board; the South Florida Water Management District; the St. John's Water Management District, and other local governmental bodies, and also frequently lobbies staff of the Florida Department of Community Affairs.

In addition, the firm often represents its clients in appellate litigation involving the administrative matters it has handled.

 

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Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Posted by anonymous
February 03, 2021

We hired Melissa and her firm to help us with a challenging Land Use case in the City of Miami. It was a very seamless process on my end as Melissa and her wonderful team took care of everything (and there were several hurdles) and ultimately got us the desired outcome - we now have the approvals to move forward with the project. I have been in the Real Estate business in South Florida for a while, but haven't come across attorneys with Melissa''s level of knowledge, professionalism and determination. She also knows everyone, which helps. Let's put it this way - you can probably only find attorneys of Melissa's caliber in New York City, yet she conveniently practices right here in Miami :)

 
Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Posted by anonymous
July 27, 2018

I highly recommend Melissa Tapanes Llahues. She is passionate about her work, efficient and extremely knowledgeable in the zoning and land use field.

Zoning, Planning and Land Use
Posted by anonymous
July 17, 2017

Exceptional communicator, with great insight into the difficulties and solutions to complex zoning and land use issues. Very, very well respected in the City of Miami

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
February 20, 2017

She is great a real warrior and fighter for her client. She stays with it all the way and does it all in a most professional and pleasant way

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
February 20, 2017

Absolutely understands the delicate balance of maintaining her strong municipal relationships while meeting her clients goals.

Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
February 17, 2017

Ms. Tapanes was very knowledgeable, professional and responsible also communicated promptly and clearly. Highly Recomnend

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Areas of Law

  • Zoning, Planning and Land Use 2
    • Land Use
    • Zoning Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Other 1
    • Growth Management

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    REPRESENTATIVE CLIENTS: 7-Eleven; Adler Development Group; Archstone Smith; Atlantic Civil; Atlantic Pacific Development; Barry University; Berkowitz Development Group; Best Buy; BP Amoco; Canyon-Johnson Urban Fund; CitiGroup; City Furniture; City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency; Cornerstone Group; D.R. Horton; Developers Diversified Realty Corporation; Florida East Coast Properties; Florida International University; Florida Power & Light Company; Florida Rock Industries; General Real Estate Corporation; Home Depot USA; Homestead Miami Speedway/International Speedway Corporation; International Place Associates; JP Morgan; Ladder Capital; Landmark Companies; Landstar Homes; Lennar Homes; Leon Medical Centers; Lowell Dunn Company; Lucky Start; Maefield Development; Marriott International; Miami Beach Vacation Resorts; Miami-Dade College; Mount Sinai Medical Center; Peebles Atlantic Development Corporation; Public Storage; Racetrac Petroleum; Related Development; South Beach Group Hotels; Southland Mall Properties; Sterling Organization; Target Stores; TD Bank; Terranova; The Congress Group; Trafalgar Associates; Transal Corporation; Turnberry Associates; United Homes; University of Miami; Walgreen Company; Warren Henry Motors; Weitzer Development; Whole Foods Market; Williamson Cadillac Company; Woolbright Development; World of Beer; Yard House Restaurants; YMCA of Greater Miami.

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