Laurie L. Gildan

Laurie L. Gildan: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Laurie L. Gildan's wide-ranging experience in real estate includes representing home builders in land acquisition, land banking, project development, and disposition; office building owners in acquisition, leasing, building operation, and disposition; and investors in all categories of commercial real estate. Laurie also has the unique distinction of having been a registered baseball agent.

Concentrations

•Land acquisition and financing
•Leasing
•Land banking
•Purchases and sales of commercial properties
•Purchases and sales of luxury residences

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, Lawdragon, 500 Leading Global Real Estate Lawyers, 2024-2025
•Listed, South Florida Legal Guide, 'Top Lawyer,' 2020-2021
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law; Litigation - Real Estate, 2009-2026
•Selected, The Best Lawyers - West Palm Beach Real Estate Lawyer of the Year, 2012, 2021, 2024, and 2026
•Listed, Florida Trend, “Legal Elite - Notable Women Leaders in Law,” 2025
•Listed, Boca Raton Observer, 'Top Lawyers,' 2022-2023, 2025
•Listed, Chambers USA Guide, 2015-2019
•Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, “Star Lawyers,” 2018-2020
•Recognized, Palm Beach Illustrated, 'Top Lawyers,' 2018 and 2020-2025
•Team Member, Chambers & Partners USA Real Estate Law Firm of the Year, 2010, 2013, 2017-2018, and 2022
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers , 'Law Firm of the Year' in Real Estate Law, 2015
•Team Member, Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2011-2013, 2015, and 2022-2023
•Team Member, The Legal 500 United States, 'Top Tier' Firm in Real Estate, 2013 and 2014
•Recipient, 'Women of Grace' award, Bethesda Hospital Foundation, 2012
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

(Also at Boca Raton Office)

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Areas of Practice (4)

  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Operations
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Institutional Investors

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, B.S., magna cum laude, 1982
Law School Attended:
Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1985
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, Florida
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, South Florida Builders Association, 2023-Present
•Board Member, Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Law, Brain & Behavior, 2014-Present
•Board Member, Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition, 2000-Present
•Recipient, Board Member of the Year Award, 2008
•Chair, 2004-2006
•Board Member, Suncoast High School Foundation, 2006-2012
•President, 2010-2011
•Board Member, Palm Beach County Cultural Council, 1999-2003
•Chair, 2002-2003
•Board Member, Florida Stage, 1987-2005
•Chair, 1993-2001
•Founding Board Member, Commercial Real Estate Women of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast

Birth Information:
New York, N.Y., 1960
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Representation of publicly traded national homebuilder in over 300 land acquisition and disposition deals.; Representation of publicly traded national homebuilder in acquisitions of several private homebuilding companies.; Representation of real estate fund in $500,000,000 acquisition of multi-state industrial portfolio.; Representation of major New York-based real estate investor in purchase and sale of Florida office buildings.; Representation of privately owned national homebuilder in acquisition and development of multiple residential projects.; Representation of private real estate investor in over 60 acquisitions of land for residential development projects.; Representation of private equity fund real estate manager in sales, purchases and leasing of office and retail projects.; Representation of land bankers in acquisition/option transactions and workouts.; Representation of joint venture between private and public homebuilders for the acquisition and redevelopment of a former golf course.; Representation of high-net-worth individuals in purchase and sale of luxury homes. ;
ISLN:
907101190

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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