Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin & Tapanes

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  • Zoning, Land Use & Environmental Law

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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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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Land Use
  • Zoning Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Growth Management

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Jeffrey Bercow
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5.0
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Miami, FL

Local, State and Federal Real Estate Permitting and Licensing, Zoning Approvals, Amendments of Local Government Comprehensive Plans, Developments of Regional Impacts (DRIs), Due Diligence Reviews, Growth Management, Concurrency and Environmental Matters View More

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Ben Fernandez
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Miami, FL

Eminent Domain, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation, Local and State Real Estate Permitting and Licensing, Zoning Approvals, Amendments of Local Comprehensive Plans, Due Diligence Reviews, Concurrency, Vested Rights, Environmental Matters View More

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Michael Larkin
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Miami, FL

Eminent Domain, General Practice, Land Use and Zoning Matters, Appellate Litigation View More

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Melissa Llahues
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5.0
25 Reviews
Miami, FL

Growth Management, Land Use, Zoning, Eminent Domain, Environmental, Permitting, Historical Preservation, Archaeological and Aviation Matters View More

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Graham Penn
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Miami, FL

Eminent Domain, General Practice, Land Use and Zoning Matters, Appellate Litigation Matters View More

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Matthew Amster
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Miami, FL

Environmental Law

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Michael Marrero
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Miami, FL

Eminent Domain, Construction Law, Land Use, Government Relations, Municipal Law, Governmental Law View More

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Thomas Robertson
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Miami, FL

Environmental and Land Use, Real Estate Litigation

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (20 reviews)

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Melissa Llahues by a Attorney on 09/19/18 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

    Melissa is one the most intelligent, honest, trustworthy, hard working persons I have ever met. She is an expert in the field of zoning law and has a great reputation among her colleagues. I have been practicing real estate law for over 25 years an... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Melissa Llahues by a Shareholder on 09/20/18 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

    Melissa Tapanes is an outstanding land use and zoning attorney. She is a master of not only the substantive law but also the politics. She has strong relationships with staff and a clear understanding of local government process. Melissa is also v... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Melissa Llahues by a Attorney on 07/03/24 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

    Ms. Llahues is an exceptional attorney with extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of zoning and land use matters. She is regarded in the community as the ‘best in the business’. She is extremely ethical, hard working and always well p... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Melissa Llahues by a Junior Partner on 03/18/20 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Melissa Llahues by a Managing Partner on 07/19/19 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Melissa Llahues by a Senior Attorney on 09/22/18 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Melissa Llahues by a Managing Partner on 09/19/18 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Melissa Llahues by a Principal on 09/17/18 in Environmental Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Melissa Llahues by a Principal on 09/17/18 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Ms. Melissa Llahues by a Attorney on 03/15/18 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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  • Miami, FL
    200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 300
    Miami, FL 33131
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