Glenn A. Gerena

Glenn A. Gerena: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Glenn A. Gerena is a community development and hospitality attorney, whose practice focuses on structuring and documentation for recreational club membership programs and community governance. Glenn has experience in a variety of transactions and agreements involving recreational facilities, resorts, and residential and mixed use communities.

Concentrations

•Club, marina and resort
•Community development
•Purchase and sale transactions

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law, 2026
•Listed, Who's Who Legal, Hospitality, 2024
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
•Team Member, a Law360 “Hospitality Practice Group of the Year,” 2021
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023
•Rated, AV Preeminent 4.9 out of 5.0

(Also at West Palm Beach Office)

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Real Estate
  • Hospitality
  • Land Development
  • Latin American & Iberian Practice

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Miami, B.B.A., magna cum laude, 1984
Law School Attended:
University of Miami School of Law, J.D., cum laude; University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 1987 Article and Comments Editor; University of Miami School of Law, J.D., University of Miami Law Review
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
1987, Florida
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, Urban Land Institute
•Member, Community Development Council (Gold Flight)
•Member, National Club Association
•Member, Legal Committee

Birth Information:
Miami, Florida, October 10, 1962
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Represented club owners in sale of club facilities.; Prepared club membership documents for nonequity, membership deposit, member-owned, and association clubs.; Represented club owners in a variety of club membership program restructuring, including:; (i) conversions to refundable membership deposit programs,; (ii) conversions to equity member-owned programs, and; (iii) mergers of clubs and mergers of club and association.; Represented developers in turnovers of equity clubs to members.; Acted as special club counsel to debtor in possession of a club and resort project in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy.; Represented lenders with respect to club membership programs in projects in foreclosure and projects transferred in lieu of foreclosure.; Represented purchasers and investors in club and planned unit development projects with respect to due diligence and acquisition of assets.; Represented club owners in founder member programs.; Advised developers and prepared documentation for mandatory membership structures.; Prepared documentation for club member and property owner votes and consulted regarding process to obtain favorable vote result.; Advised developer of mixed unit project regarding community association documents and cost and governance sharing agreements and structures.; Negotiated and drafted club, marina and hotel management agreements.; Prepared project management and marketing agreements.; Prepared residential unit rental management documentation.; Prepared documentation for marina slip sales programs, including right to use, equity clubs, and marina slip condominiums.;
ISLN:
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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (17 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.6/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/30/13 in Resorts and Leisure

    I have worked with Glenn for over 20 years in real estate development matters focusing on those involving clubs and high end amenities. He is an outstanding lawyer in this field.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/17/13 in Private Club Law

    I have worked with Glenn over many years and have always found him to be extremely capable and diligent in representing the client. His extensive background in real estate development and private club work makes him a very valued member of the team.... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 05/02/13 in Real Estate Development

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Marketing Partner on 04/10/13 in Condominium Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/09/13 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/09/13 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/09/13 in Resorts and Leisure

    Glenn is a terrific lawyer and person, and has the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 04/09/13 in Hospitality Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/09/13 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 04/09/13 in Real Estate

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561-338-7099  Fax

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