James A. Carenza

James A. Carenza: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Reviewed
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Biography

James A. Carenza is a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Miami office and concentrates on commercial real estate law. He represents clients located in Florida and throughout the United States in a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including the acquisition, disposition and development of vacant land, office buildings, multi-family residential properties, single family home developments, industrial parks and self-storage centers. Jim also has deep experience representing both landlord and tenants in office, retail, restaurant and industrial leasing matters, including ground leases. Furthermore, Jim represents his clients in the negotiation of restrictive covenants, property and asset management agreements, license agreements, easements, loan documents and security agreements.

Concentrations:

•Acquisition and disposition of commercial real estate
•Office, retail, restaurant and industrial leasing (both landlord and tenant)
•Ground leasing (both landlord and tenant)
•Land development
•Commercial lending

Judicial Clerkships

•Hon. Dorothy Eisenberg, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York, 1999

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018 and 2022
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Up and Comer,' 2014-2016
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers, 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, 2022, and 2023
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013-2014

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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Real Estate

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Fordham University, B.S., Psychology; Fordham University, B.S., magna cum laude; Fordham University, B.S., 1998 Phi Beta Kappa
Law School Attended:
Fordham University School of Law, J.D., 2001 Notes and Articles Editor; Fordham University School of Law, J.D., Fordham Environmental Law Journal
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
2002, New York; Florida
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, American Bar Association

Birth Information:
Valley Stream, New York, August 10, 1976
ISLN:
916078063

Payment Information

Credit Cards Accepted
American Express

Peer Reviews

3.8/5.0 (1 review)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.0/5.0

  • Communication

    3.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.0/5.0
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