Hope W. Calhoun, Esq.

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Hope W. Calhoun, Esq.: Attorney with Miskel Backman, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Hope Calhoun is a partner on the firm's Land Use & Zoning practice group. Ms. Calhoun graduated from the University of Florida College of Law and has close to 20 years of local government and land use experience. As a partner in the firm's Land Use & Zoning practice group, Ms. Calhoun represents property owners, developers and local governments in all aspects of the development approval process. These approvals require working with federal, state and local government agencies. Ms. Calhoun has represented clients on a variety of matters including annexations, development applications, zoning code amendments, comprehensive land use plan amendments, and platting. Ms. Calhoun's experience as a former assistant city attorney, coupled with her private practice experience provide her with a depth of knowledge and experience that allows her to provide her clients with the advice needed to successfully develop throughout Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties.Ms. Calhoun understands the practical and legal aspects needed to obtain regulatory approvals from various governmental and quasi-governmental agencies. She has represented national retailers, large and small residential and commercial developers, financial institutions, charter schools, utility providers, and various municipalities.As a resident of Broward County, Ms. Calhoun has served on the Board of many local charities, including the Miramar Cultural Center, the Susan B. Anthony Recovery Center, and the Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce. Similarly, a few of her local recognitions include one of the 100 Outstanding Women of Broward County, 2010, one of South Florida's Top Rated Lawyers, 2012, and as an Attorney on the Rise, 2014 by the South Florida Legal Guide.
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Governmental
  • City
  • County & Local Govt Law
  • Environmental & Land Use Law
  • Land Use & Zoning

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.A.
Law School Attended:
University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
1998
Admission:
1998, Florida
Memberships:
Broward County Bar Association; The Florida Bar.

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ISLN:
915064746

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/29/09 in Land Use Permitting

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/29/09 in Land Use

    Hope is a terrific lawyer who is certainly deserving of an AV rating.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/24/09 in Litigation

    Hope Calhoun is an outstanding and dedicated attorney.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/23/09 in Land Use

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/23/09 in Administrative Law

    Hope is a highly competent, thoughtful and qualified professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/15/09 in Land Use

    It is my privilege to recommend that Ms. Calhoun receive the highest rating.

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/23/09 in Land Use

    Hope is an outstanding your attorney who is quickly assuming the role of one of the best land use atorneys in Florida.

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/24/09 in Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/16/09 in Municipal Law

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/29/09 in Land Use

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